Miele KM400 - Manuals - manualsarea.com

Page 3 - Contents

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Guide to the cooktop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Before using for the first time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

Page 4 - Installation and connection; Correct usage; IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Installation and connection When using your appliance, followbasic safety precautions includingthe following: Read all instructions before usingfor the first time. Be certain your appliance isproperly installed and grounded by a qualified technician. To guarantee the electrical safetyof this applian...

Page 5 - Protection from damage

Protection from damage Do not drop anything on theceramic surface of the cooktop. Although the ceramic glass is shockand scratch resistant, it is not shock orscratch proof. Do not use pots or pans with baseswith pronounced edges or ridges on the ceramic cooktop. These couldpermanently scratch or sco...

Page 6 - Protection from burns

Protection from burns Do not allow children to operate orplay with or near the cooktop. Use only dry, heat-resistantpotholders. Moist or damp potholders used on hot surfaces canresult in steam burns. Do not let thepotholder touch the hot heatingelement. Do not use towels or otherbulky items near the...

Page 7 - Damage to the appliance; SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Damage to the appliance In the event of any damage to theappliance, it must be turned off immediately and disconnected from theelectricity supply by either removing thefuse, unplugging the unit or manually"tripping" the circuit breaker.Contact the Miele Technical ServiceDepartment.Do not use...

Page 8 - Guide to the cooktop

KM 400 a Variable burner: 4 3 / 4 " or 7 5 / 16 " (12 or 18.5 cm) - 700 W or 1700 W b Main burner: 5 11 / 16 " (14.5 cm) - 1100 W c Control knob for main burner and operating indicator d Control knob for the variable burner and operating indicator e Residual heat indicators f Power suppl...

Page 10 - General notes; Before using for the first time

General notes A copy of the data plate for yourappliance is included with this manual.It should be placed in the spaceprovided at the back of this book. The address of the nearest MieleTechnical Service Department can befound on the back cover. If it becomesnecessary to contact the TechnicalService ...

Page 13 - Using the cooktop

Turning on and off, residualheat indicator Turning on the variable burner: A burner with the symbol n is activated by turning the respective control knob clockwise, a , to the desired setting. It is turned off by turning the knob counterclockwise, b , to "0". The knob cannot be turned past n...

Page 14 - Description of the settings; Type of cooking

Description of the settings Type of cooking Setting Melting butter or chocolateDissolving gelatinPreparing yogurt 1 - 2 Thickening sauces containing egg yolk and butterWarming small quantities of food or liquidKeeping solid foods warmCooking rice 1 - 3 Warming liquids and stewsThickening saucesCooki...

Page 15 - Turning on the outer zone; clockwise; counterclockwise; Overheating protection

Turning on the outer zone When using large pots or pans, theouter/extended zone can be turned on. Proceed as follows: ^ Turn the knob clockwise past "12" to the n position. ^ Turn the knob counterclockwise to the desired setting. To turn off the outer/extended zone, turnthe knob counter cloc...

Page 16 - The cooking surface; Pots and pans; Selecting cookware

The cooking surface Your ceramic cooktop is made of anextremely hard and durable material.The surface is scratch resistant, notscratch proof. Avoid using cookwarewith ridged bottoms. Ridged pots withdirty or chipped enamel bottoms mayscratch the cooktop if they are pulledacross the ceramic surface. ...

Page 18 - Cooktop care

When cleaning the cooktop, make surethe cooktop is "Off", and be careful notto accidentally turn it "On". Under no circumstances should asteam cleaner be used to clean thisappliance. Pressurized steam couldcause permanent damage to thesurface and to components for whichthe manufactur...

Page 19 - Frequently asked questions

All repairs should be performed by atrained technician in strictaccordance with national and localcodes. Any repairs or maintenanceperformed by unqualified personnelcould be dangerous. Some minor problems can be resolvedas follows: What to do if... ...a slight odor is apparent during thefirst use of...

Page 20 - After sales service

In the event of a fault which you cannot correct, contact the Miele TechnicalService Department U [email protected] l [email protected] When contacting the Technical Service Department, please quote the model andserial number of your appliance. These are shown on the d...