Page 2 - Contents
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Help protect our environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Disposal of packing materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 3 - Installation; IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ THE OPERATINGINSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLYBEFORE USING THECOOKTOP WARNING - This appliance is only intendedfor residential cooking. Themanufacturer can not be heldresponsible for damage orinjury caused by improper useor for uses other than those forwhich this appliance isintended. When using your appl...
Page 4 - Use
Do not install the cooktop directlyabove a dishwasher, refrigerator or freezer. Heat radiated by the cooktopmay damage them. If the cooktop is installed above anoven, keep the cooktop’s power cord from contacting the oven. Because of the heat radiated it isnot recommended to install the cooktop abov...
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 withpronounced edges or ridges on the ceramic cooktop. These couldscratch the cooktop permanently. See&...
Page 6 - Injury prevention
Injury prevention Do not touch the cooktop or thearea surrounding it during or immediately after use. The cooktop maybe hot even though it is dark in color.Areas near it may become hot enoughto cause burns. Do not touch, or letclothing or other flammable materialstouch the cooktop or areas near it u...
Page 9 - Help protect our environment
Disposal of packing materials The cardboard box and packingmaterials are biodegradable andrecyclable. Please recycle. Disposal of an old appliance Old appliances contain materials thatcan be recycled. Please contact yourlocal recycling authority about thepossibility of recycling these materials. Bef...
Page 10 - rear left; Guide to the cooktop
KM 421 abcd Single burners Control knobs for burners e rear left f rear right g front left h front right i Area with 4 operating-/ residual heat indicator lights KM 421 rear left a rear right b front left c front right d diameterinches(cm) 5 3 / 4 " (14.5) 7" (18) 7" (18) 5 3 / 4 " (...
Page 13 - Before using for the first time
Clean the cooktop Before using for the first time, clean thecooktop with a damp cloth and then drywith a soft cloth. Heat the cooktop The metal components of the cooktophave a protective coating which maygive off a slight odor the first time theappliance is heated. The smell will dissipate after a s...
Page 14 - Turning on and off
Turning on and off Operating a variable / extendedburner If a burner has the symbol n next to the control knob, you can switch on anadditional outer or extended heatingcircle. To turn on a burner push down and turnthe control knob: – clockwise to the desired setting turn on one heating circle, – cou...
Page 15 - Settings
Settings The range of settings is the same for all burners: Settings Melting butter, chocolate etc.Dissolving gelatin 1 - 2 Thickening sauces containing egg yolk and butterWarming small quantities of food/liquidWarming sticky foodsCooking rice 1 - 3 Warming liquid and half-set foodsThickening sauces...
Page 16 - Overheating protection
Overheating protection Each burner is equipped with atemperature limiter. This limiter turns offthe heating elements in the burnerbefore the ceramic surface becomestoo hot. Once the ceramic surface hascooled to a safe temperature, theheating elements will automatically turnback on. The overheating p...
Page 17 - 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 19 - 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 20 - 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. What if ... ... the cooktop or burners cannot beturned on? Check whether the electrical circuit hasblown a fuse or ...
Page 21 - Technical Service
In the event of a fault which you cannot easily fix yourself, please contact theMiele Technical Service Department. U [email protected] V [email protected] When contacting Technical Service please quote the serial number and model ofthe cooktop. This information is vis...