Miele KM 500, Operating And Installation Instructions

Page 1: ...ation instructions Ceramic hobs KM 500 KM 503 KM 507 To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance it is essential to read these instructions before it is installed and used for the first time Gi M Nr 06 707 900 ...

Page 2: ...ime 15 General notes 15 Cleaning and heating up for the first time 15 Use 16 Sensor switches 16 Switching on 17 Settings 18 Auto heat up 19 Switching on an extended area 20 Switching off and residual heat indicators 21 Suitable pans 22 Energy saving tips 22 Safety features 23 Safety lock 23 Safety switch off 24 Overheating protection 25 Cleaning and care 26 Programming 28 Contents 2 ...

Page 3: ...tion 32 Safety instructions for installation 32 Building in dimensions 36 Preparing the worktop 39 Fixing the spring clamps 40 Installing the hob 41 Mains connection box 42 Protective shelf 43 Sealant 43 Electrical connection 44 Wiring diagram 46 Contents 3 ...

Page 4: ...0 Hob Control panel Cooking zones abcd Single circle zones e Control panel fSafety lock indicator lamp Sensor switches for gSafety lock hPower level iHob ON OFF jCooking zones ON OFF Guide to the appliance 4 ...

Page 5: ...le zones c Extended cooking zone e Control panel fIndicator lamp for outer circle of the double circle extended zones Sensor switches for gOuter circle of the double circle extended zones hPower level and safety lock iHob ON OFF jCooking zones ON OFF Guide to the appliance 5 ...

Page 6: ...le zones c Extended cooking zone e Control panel fIndicator lamp for outer circle of the double circle extended zones Sensor switches for gOuter circle of the double circle extended zones hPower level and safety lock iHob ON OFF jCooking zones ON OFF Guide to the appliance 6 ...

Page 7: ...t lIndicator lamp for auto heat up Cooking zones Zone KM 500 KM 503 KM 507 C in cm Rating in watts for 230 V C in cm Rating in watts for 230 V y 18 0 1800 12 0 21 0 750 2200 w 14 5 1200 14 5 1200 x 21 0 2200 17 0 17 0 x 26 5 1500 2400 z 14 5 1200 14 5 1200 Total 6400 Total 7000 Guide to the appliance 7 ...

Page 8: ...trical safety of this appliance can only be guaranteed when continuity is complete between it and an effective earthing system which complies with current local and national safety regulations It is most important that this basic safety requirement is present and regularly tested and where there is any doubt the household wiring system should be inspected by a qualified electrician The manufacture...

Page 9: ...d only Any other usage is at the owner s risk and could be dangerous The manufacturer cannot be held liable for damage resulting from incorrect or improper use or operation Do not use the appliance to heat up the room Due to the high temperatures radiated objects near the appliance could catch fire The life of the appliance could also be reduced Prolonged intensive use of the appliance can cause t...

Page 10: ...ff To safeguard against burning keep children well away from the appliance at all times Do not store anything which might arouse a child s interest in storage areas above or next to the appliance Otherwise they could be tempted into climbing onto the appliance with the risk of burning themselves Keep all pans out of reach of children Turn pan handles inwards away from the edge of the hob Danger of...

Page 11: ...revent the risk of spillages etc burning on remove any soiling as quickly as possible and ensure that pan bases are clean dry and free of grease Do not use a steam cleaner to clean this appliance The steam could reach electrical components and cause a short circuit Pressurised steam could also cause permanent damage to the surface and to other components for which the manufacturer cannot accept li...

Page 12: ... Do not use the hob as a resting place for anything else The article could melt or catch fire if residual heat is still present or if the appliance is switched on by mistake Do not cover the appliance e g with a cloth kitchen foil etc This could be a fire hazard if the appliance is switched on by mistake Never leave the appliance unattended when cooking with oil or fat as these are fire hazards if...

Page 13: ...is invalidated Further safety notes When using an electric socket near the appliance care should be taken that the cable of the electrical appliance does not come into contact with the hot appliance The insulation on the cable could become damaged giving rise to an electric shock hazard Always ensure that food is sufficiently cooked or reheated Many factors will affect the overall cooking time inc...

Page 14: ...d or disposed of incorrectly could be potentially hazardous to human health and to the environment They are however essential for the correct functioning of your appliance Please do not therefore dispose of your old appliance with your household waste Please dispose of it at your local community waste collection recycling centre and ensure that it presents no danger to children while being stored ...

Page 15: ...p liquid to clean the ceramic surface as it can leave a blue sheen which may be difficult to remove Metal components have a protective coating which may give off a slight smell when heated up for the first time The smell and any vapours will dissipate after a short time and do not indicate a faulty connection or appliance Before using for the first time 15 ...

Page 16: ...e sounds Take care to keep the control area clean Do not place anything on the control area The sensor switches may fail to react or they could mistake the article or any dirt for a fingertip contact thereby activating a function or even causing the hob to switch off automatically see Safety switch off Never place hot pans on the sensor switches The electronic unit underneath could get damaged Ope...

Page 17: ...ed once A 0 will flash in the display Whilst the 0 is flashing select a power setting of between 1 and 9 by touching the or sensor To select cooking with Auto heat up press the sensor first see Auto heat up To select cooking without Auto heat up press the sensor first The power setting selected flashes in the display for a few seconds to start with and then lights up constantly To change a power s...

Page 18: ... Defrosting deep frozen food Steaming vegetables fish Cooking dumplings potatoes pulses Cooking broths pulse soups 3 5 Bringing to the boil and continued cooking of large quantities of food 5 Gentle braising without overheating the fat of meat fish vegetables fried eggs etc 6 7 Frying pancakes etc 7 8 Boiling large quantities of water Bringing to the boil 8 9 These settings which envisage approx 4...

Page 19: ...o heat up the pan initially Continued cooking setting Heat up time in minutes and seconds approx 1 1 20 2 2 45 3 4 05 4 5 30 5 6 50 6 1 20 7 2 45 8 2 45 9 How to activate Auto heat up While a 0 is flashing in the cooking zone display touch the sensor until the required continued cooking setting appears e g 6 During the heat up time a dot will light up to the right of the continued cooking setting ...

Page 20: ...lect a power setting While the power setting is flashing in the cooking zone display touch the switch for the outer circle of the double circle extended zones The relevant indicator lamp will light up to show that the outer circle extended cooking zone is switched on To switch off the outer circle or extended zone first touch the switch for the relevant cooking zone and then the switch for the out...

Page 21: ...ff all cooking zones The residual heat indicator will appear in the display of any cooking zone which is still hot The lines of the residual heat indicator go out one after another as the cooking zones cool down The last horizontal line only goes out when the cooking zone is safe to touch Do not touch or place any heat sensitive objects on the cooking zones while the residual heat indicators are o...

Page 22: ...e enough for the cooking zone so that heat is not lost unnecessarily Please note that the maximum diameter quoted by manufacturers often refers to the diameter of the top rim of the pan The diameter of the base generally smaller is more important too small suitable Energy saving tips Use a pan lid whenever possible to minimise heat loss uncovered covered When cooking for a long time switch the coo...

Page 23: ...ff cannot be switched on again Cooking zones without double circle extended zone To activate the safety lock touch the sensor for the safety lock until the relevant indicator light comes on To de activate the safety lock touch the sensor for the safety lock until the indicator light goes out Cooking zones with double circle extended zone To activate the safety lock touch the and sensors at the sam...

Page 24: ...2 10 3 5 4 4 5 3 6 3 7 2 8 2 9 1 To use the cooking zone again switch it back on in the usual way Safety switch off if the sensors are covered Your hob will switch itself off automatically if one or several of the sensor controls remain covered for more than about 10 seconds for example by finger contact food boiling over or by an object such as an oven glove or a tea towel The residual heat symbo...

Page 25: ... down to a safe level the heating will automatically switch back on again Overheating can be caused by switching on a cooking zone without a pan on it heating up an empty pan the base of a pan not sitting evenly on the cooking zone the pan not conducting the heat properly You can tell that the overheating protection has activated because the heating switches on and off even when the highest settin...

Page 26: ...and chrome without the use of chemicals Clean the appliance regularly preferably after each use Allow the hob to cool down before cleaning To prevent the risk of spillages burning on remove any soiling as soon as possible and ensure that pan bases are clean dry and free of grease Most soiling can be wiped off using a damp cloth Stubborn soiling may need to be removed with a shielded scraper blade ...

Page 27: ...e appliance Then carefully scrape off all the sugar plastic or aluminium residues from the hob whilst they are still hot using a shielded scraper blade Take care not to burn yourself Allow the cooking zone to cool down and then clean as described above with a suitable proprietary ceramic hob cleaner Cleaning and care 27 ...

Page 28: ...Touch the front right hob sensor The relevant number will begin to flash Touch the or sensor to set the required status To store the new settings in memory touch the hob ON OFF sensor s until the displays go out If you do not wish to store the settings in memory touch the safety lock sensor or the sensor for the outer circle of the double circle extended cooking zones until the displays go out Pro...

Page 29: ...ins or withdraw the mains fuse Reset the trip switch in the mains fuse box and switch the appliance back on If it still will not switch on contact a qualified electrician or the Miele Service Department the hob switches off during use One of the cooking zones has probably been on for too long see Safety switch off the heating switches on and off at the highest setting on one of the cooking zones T...

Page 30: ...f the sensor switches has changed It can be corrected as follows Make sure that there is no direct light from the sun or from an artificial source falling onto the hob and that the surrounding area is not too dark Make sure that there is nothing covering the sensor switches or the hob Take any pans off the hob and wipe away any food deposits Interrupt the power supply to the hob for approx 1 minut...

Page 31: ...rtment see back cover for address When contacting the Service Department please quote the model and serial number of your appliance which are given on the data plate Space in which to stick the extra data plate supplied with the appliance Ensure that the model number is the same as the one on the front of these instructions After sales service data plate 31 ...

Page 32: ...asher washing machine or tumble dryer After installing the hob ensure that the connection cable cannot come into contact with the underside of the appliance Make sure that there is no mechanical obstruction such as a drawer which could damage it After installing the hob you need to make sure that the underside of the appliance cannot be accessed or touched In some cases a front panel and a protect...

Page 33: ...er hood a minimum safety distance of at least 760 mm must be maintained For any flammable objects e g utensil rails wall units etc a minimum distance of at least 760 mm must be maintained between it and the hob below When two or more appliances are installed together below a cooker hood e g an electric hob and a gas wok combiset which have different safety distances given in the installation instr...

Page 34: ... no unit or divider should stand higher than the hob see illustrations The following minimum distances should be adhered to for safety reasons 50 mm to the right or left of the worktop cut out to the nearest piece of furniture e g tall unit KM 503 requires a 70 mm gap to the left 50 mm from the worktop cut out to the rear wall Not allowed Recommended Not recommended KM 503 Not recommended Installa...

Page 35: ...he cladding made of wood or any other combustible material For non combustible materials metal ceramic tiles or similar this dimension can be reduced by the thickness of the niche cladding material The materials can warp or distort when subjected to high temperatures Flush fitted hobs Hob with frame or bevelled edge aMasonry bNiche cladding cBackmould dWorktop eWorktop cut out fMinimum distance of...

Page 36: ...Building in dimensions KM 500 aSpring clamps bBuilding in depth cFront dMains connection box with mains connection cable L 1440 mm eWiring harness L 1550 mm Installation 36 ...

Page 37: ...KM 503 aSpring clamps bBuilding in depth cFront dMains connection box with mains connection cable L 1440 mm eWiring harness L 1550 mm Installation 37 ...

Page 38: ...KM 507 aSpring clamps bBuilding in depth cBuilding in depth for mains connection box dFront Installation 38 ...

Page 39: ... KM 503 the minimum distance from a tall unit or side wall to the left should be 70 mm See Safety instructions for installation Seal the cut surfaces with a suitable heat resistant sealant to avoid swelling caused by moisture The materials used must be heat resistant If during installation you find that the seals on the corners of the frame are not flush with the worktop surface the corner radius ...

Page 40: ... out so that they are flush with the top edge of the cut out and secure with the 3 5 x 25 mm screws supplied Granite and marble worktops Position the spring clamps a and fix in place using double sided tape f Apply silicone g to the side edges and lower edge of the spring clamps The screws are not required for granite or marble worktops Installation 40 75 a a g f 75 a f ...

Page 41: ... the hob until it clicks into position When doing this make sure that the seal under the hob sits flush with the worktop on all sides This is important to ensure an effective seal all round Do not use sealant Connect the hob to the mains Check that the hob works The hob can now only be removed with a special tool Wooden worktops Granite and marble worktops Installation 41 ...

Page 42: ...the hob on the side wall of a base unit underneath the hob on the wall behind a base unit in a neighbouring unit A minimum safety distance of 150 mm must be maintained between the connection box and the hob and also between the connection box and any source of heat e g a cooker or oven Installation 42 ...

Page 43: ... A minimum distance of 55 mm is required between the upper surface of the worktop and the protective shelf A gap of 10 mm must be maintained between the shelf and the rear wall Sealant Do not use any sealant unless expressly instructed to do so The sealing strip under the edge of the top part of the hob provides a sufficient seal for the worktop Do not use sealant between the frame of the top part...

Page 44: ...ppliance Please make sure that the connection data quoted on the data plate match the household mains supply Connection should be made via a suitable isolator which complies with national and local safety regulations and the On Off switch should be easily accessible after the appliance has been built in If the switch is not accessible after installation depending on country an additional means of ...

Page 45: ... important that this basic safety requirement is present and regularly tested and where there is any doubt the electrical wiring in the home should be inspected by a qualified electrician The manufacturer cannot be held liable for the consequences of an inadequate earthing system such as an electric shock The manufacturer cannot be held liable for damage which is the direct or indirect result of i...

Page 46: ...Wiring diagram N B This appliance is supplied single phase only in the U K AUS NZ Installation 46 ...

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