Page 2 - Contents
Contents 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................ 4 Caring for the environment .............................................................................. 15 Overview .................................................................................
Page 4 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 4 This cooktop complies with all relevant local and national safetyrequirements. Inappropriate use can, however, lead to personal in-jury and material damage. Read the operating and installation instructions carefully beforeusing the cooktop. They contain important info...
Page 5 - Appropriate use; This cooktop is intended for domestic use and use in other similar
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 5 Appropriate use This cooktop is intended for domestic use and use in other similar environments. This cooktop is not intended for outdoor use. The cooktop is intended for domestic use only to prepare food and keep it warm. Any other use may be dangerous. Perso...
Page 6 - Safety with children
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 6 Safety with children As with any other appliance, children must be supervised. Do not leave children unattended: Children should not be alone or unsupervised in the area where the appliance is installed. Do not al-low them to sit or stand on the appliance. Be su...
Page 7 - Technical safety
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 7 Technical safety Unauthorized installation, maintenance, and repairs can cause considerable danger for the user. Installation, maintenance, and re-pairs must only be carried out by a Miele authorized technician. Maintenance by the user: Never repair or replace any...
Page 9 - If the cooktop is installed behind a cabinet door, do not close the
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 9 If the cooktop is installed behind a cabinet door, do not close the door while the cooktop is in operation. Heat and moisture can buildup behind the closed door and cause damage to the cooktop, cabi-netry, and flooring. Do not close the door until the residual heat ...
Page 10 - Correct use
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 10 Correct use DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE UNITS OR AREAS NEAR UNITS – Surface units may be hot even though they are dark in color. Areasnear surface units may become hot enough to cause burns. Duringand after use, do not touch, or let clothing or other flammable mate-rials ...
Page 14 - Cleaning and maintenance; Do not use a steam cleaner to clean the cooktop.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 14 Cleaning and maintenance Do not use a steam cleaner to clean the cooktop. The steam may reach electrical components and cause a short cir-cuit. Miele will guarantee to supply functional parts for a minimum of 10 years and up to 15 years following the discontinuat...
Page 15 - Caring for the environment; Disposal of your old appliance
Caring for the environment 15 Disposal of the packing mate-rial The cardboard box and packing materi-als protect the appliance during ship-ping. They have been designed to bebiodegradable and recyclable. Ensure that any plastic wrappings,bags, etc. are disposed of safely andkept out of the reach of ...
Page 16 - Overview; Cooktop
Overview 16 Cooktop KM 5621 a Variable cooking zone b Standard cooking zone c Variable cooking zone d Standard cooking zone e Residual-heat indicator Cooking zone control knob f Back left g Back right h Front right i Front left
Page 19 - Cooking zone data
Overview 19 Cooking zone data KM 5621 Cooking zone Ø inch Ø cm Rating in watts for 208/240 V 4 3 / 4 " / 8 1 / 4 " 12/21 900/2,400 5 11 / 16 " 14.5 1,200 4 3 / 4 " / 7 1 / 16 " 12/18 700/1,800 5 11 / 16 " 14.5 1,200 Total: 6,600 KM 5624 Cooking zone Ø inch Ø cm Ra...
Page 20 - Before first use
Before first use 20 Cleaning the cooktop for thefirst time Before first use, wipe down the appli-ance with a damp cloth and dry it. Turning on the cooktop for thefirst time Metal components are protected by aconditioning agent. Smells and vapormay occur when the appliance is usedfor the first time...
Page 21 - How the cooking zones work; Standard cooking zone
How the cooking zones work 21 Standard cooking zones have one heat-ing element, while variable cookingzones and extended zones have two.Depending on the model, the heatingelements may be separated by an insu-lating ring.Each cooking zone has overheatingprotection (a temperature limiter), whichstops ...
Page 22 - Cookware
Cookware 22 The most suitable cookware is metal pots and pans with thick bottoms that,when cold, bulge inwards slightly. Onwarming, the bottom extends and sitslevel on the cooking zone; this con-ducts the heat optimally. Cold Hot Glass, ceramic or stoneware cookwareis less suitable . These materials...
Page 23 - Energy saving tips
Energy saving tips 23 - Ensure that the bottoms of pots or pans match the size of the cookingzone or are somewhat larger. This en-sures that heat is not lost unneces-sarily. - Use a lid whenever possible to mini- mize heat loss. - For small quantities, select a small pan. A small pan on a small cook...
Page 25 - Operation; Cooking zone controls
Operation 25 Fire hazard due to overheated food.Unattended food can overheat andignite.Do not leave the cooktop unattendedwhilst it is being used. Cooking zone controls The cooktops have different types ofcontrols: - Control knobs for variable cooking zones and extended zones have astop point. The...
Page 26 - Residual-heat indicator
Operation 26 Residual-heat indicator When after turning on one cookingzone, for example the left front, a speci-fied temperature is reached, the associ-ated residual-heat indicator lights up: When the cooking zone cools down toa particular temperature after beingswitched off, the residual-heat indic...
Page 27 - Overheating protection
Overheating protection 27 Each cooking zone is equipped withoverheating protection (internal temper-ature limiter). This switches off thecooking zone heating element automat-ically before it overheats. As soon asthe cooking zone temperature hascooled sufficiently, heating is switchedon again automat...
Page 28 - Cleaning and care; Unsuitable cleaning agents
Cleaning and care 28 Risk of burning or scalding due to hot cooking zones.The cooking zones will be hot afteruse.Turn off the cooktop.Allow the cooktop to cool down be-fore cleaning. Risk of damage due to moisture ingress.The steam from a steam cleaning ap-pliance could reach live electricalcomp...
Page 29 - Cleaning the ceramic surface; Knobs
Cleaning and care 29 Cleaning the ceramic surface Risk of damage caused by pointed objects.The seal between the cooktop andthe countertop could be damaged.The seal between the ceramic sur-face and the frame could be dam-aged.Do not use pointed objects for clean-ing. When cleaning with liquid dish ...
Page 30 - Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions 30 With the help of the following guide minor faults in the performance of the ma-chine, some of which may result from incorrect operation, can be remedied with-out contacting the Service Department. This guide may help you to find the reason for the fault, and how to corr...
Page 32 - Optional accessories
Optional accessories 32 Miele offers a range of useful acces-sories, as well as cleaning and condi-tioning products for your appliance. These products can be easily orderedfrom the Miele webshop. These products can also be orderedfrom Miele Technical Service (see theend of these operating instructio...
Page 33 - Customer Service; Contact in the event of a fault
Customer Service 33 Contact in the event of a fault In the event of a fault which you cannot remedy yourself, please contact yourMiele dealer or Miele Customer Service. You can book a Miele Service Call online at www.miele.com/service. Contact information for Miele Customer Service can be found at t...
Page 34 - Installation; IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - INSTALLATION
Installation *INSTALLATION* 34 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - INSTALLATION Risk of damage caused by incorrect installation. Incorrect installation can damage the cooktop.The cooktop must only be installed by a qualified specialist. Risk of electric shock from voltage. Incorrect connection to th...
Page 35 - Safety distances
Installation *INSTALLATION* 35 Safety distances Safety clearance above the cooktop For a ventilation hood above the cook-top, always use the clearance specifiedby the hood manufacturer. If there areno specifications from the hood manu-facturer or if flammable materials (e.g. autensil rail) are insta...
Page 39 - Installation notes
Installation *INSTALLATION* 39 Installation notes Seal between cooktop and counter-top Damage caused by incorrect in- stallation.Using sealant under the cooktopcould result in damage to the cook-top and the countertop if the cook-top ever needs to be removed forservicing.Do not use sealant between...
Page 40 - Installation dimensions
Installation *INSTALLATION* 40 Installation dimensions All dimensions in this instruction booklet are given in mm and inches. KM 5621 (75 mm) 15/16" 2 20 1/16" (558 mm) 21 15/16" 22 5/16" 3/8" 20 2 2 b (75 mm) 3/8" 3/8" (567 mm) a a (60 mm) (60 mm) b (509 mm) (544 mm) 7/1...
Page 45 - Electrical connection
Installation *INSTALLATION* 45 Electrical connection ATTENTION: Before installation or servicing, dis-connect the power supply by eitherremoving the fuse, shutting off themain power or manually “tripping”the circuit breaker. Installation work and repairs shouldonly be performed by a qualifiedtechn...
Page 51 - National Headquarters; Canada; Headquarters and Miele Centre
9 Independence WayPrinceton, NJ 08540 U.S.A. Miele, Inc. National Headquarters Please have the model and serial numberof your appliance available whencontacting Customer Service. Canada ImporterMiele Limited Headquarters and Miele Centre Customer Service & Support Phone: 888-99-MIELE(64353)[emai...
