Page 3 - Contents
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Description of the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 4 - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS; Correct usage; IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING- When using yourappliance follow basicprecautions, including thefollowing: Read all instructions beforeinstallation or use to preventinjury and appliance damage. This appliance conforms to alluniform safety codes andregulations. Keep these operating instructionsin a safe place and pass them ...
Page 5 - Technical safety; Do not
Technical safety ~ Installation, repair and maintenance work should be performed by a Mieleauthorized service technician. Work byunqualified persons could bedangerous and may void the warranty. ~ Be sure your appliance is properly installed and grounded by a qualifiedtechnician. ~ Before installing ...
Page 6 - Safety
Safety ~ DO NOT TOUCH THE COOKING AREA OR THE VICINITY AROUND THECOOKING AREA - During operation,the cooking area and its surroundingswill get hot and can cause burns. Whenthe cooktop is shut off, the surface mayremain hot enough to cause harm, eventhough the glow is not visible throughthe dark glas...
Page 9 - acd; Burner; Description of the appliance
KM 5840 acd Two-zone variable burners b One-zone burner e Control panel Burner C Diameter Output in watts at 208 / 240 V inches cm Left front a 7 1/16"9 1/16" 18 23 16002500 Left rear b 5 11/16" 14.5 1200 Center rear c 4 3/4" 7 1/16" 12 18 700 1800 Right rear d 7 1/16"9 1/16&...
Page 10 - ac
KM 5860 ac Two-zone variable burners be One-zone burners d Three-zone variable burner f Control panel Burner C Diameter Output in watts at 208 / 240 V inches cm Left front a 7 1/16"9 1/16" 1823 16002500 Left rear b 5 11/16" 14.5 1200 Center rear c 4 3/4" 7 1/16" 12 18 700 1800 Ri...
Page 11 - ace
KM 5880 ace Two-zone variable burners b One-zone burner d Three-zone variable burner f Control panel Burner C Diameter Output in watts at 208/ 240 V inches cm Left front a 7 1/16"9 1/16" 18 23 16002500 Left rear b 5 11/16" 14.5 1200 Center rear c 5 11/16" 8 1/4" 14.5 21 11002400 ...
Page 12 - Control panel; Touch controls; PS
Control panel Touch controls a Cooktop On/Off b Settings bar0 = Burner On/Off 1 - 9 = Setting the power level c Child safety lock d Variable burner On/Off e Settings bar for the center rearburner and timer0 = Burner On/Off 1 - 9 = Setting the power level/Timer0 - 9 = Setting the time f Stop and Go g...
Page 13 - Before using for the first time
Clean the cooktop ^ Before using for the first time, cleanthe appliance with a damp cloth anddry with a soft cloth. Do not use liquid dish soap to cleanthe cooktop, this may causepermanent blue discolorations. Heat the cooktop Only for facet cooktops:A small gap between the cooktopand the work surfa...
Page 14 - How the burners operate
One-zone burners use one heatingstrip; two-zone burners and grill zoneshave two heating strips. Depending onthe model, the heating strips may beseparated by a ring. Each burner has overheating protection(internal temperature limiter) feature toprevent the ceramic glass fromoverheating (see "Over...
Page 15 - Turning On; Touch the; Use
Turning On The cooktop must be turned on beforeany of the burners can be used. Do not leave the applianceunattended during operation! To turn the cooktop On: ^ Touch the s On/Off touch control . All the touch controls and thepower-ON indicator light will come on.If no further entry is made, the cook...
Page 16 - Power settings
Power settings The cooktop is factory-programmed with 9 power levels. If you would like finersetting control, you can extend the power levels (see "Programming"). Cooking process Settings* Standard factory settings (9 power levels) Extended settings (17 power levels) Melting butter, chocolat...
Page 17 - Cooking with Auto-heat; To activate Auto-heat
Cooking with Auto-heat When Auto-heat has been activated,the burner automatically turns on at thehighest setting (heat-up boost) andthen switches to the previously selectedcontinued power level. The heat-uptime depends on which continuedpower level has been chosen (seechart). With higher continued p...
Page 18 - Variable burner; Touch the variable burner control.
Variable burner With some cooktop models (see"Description of the appliance"), youcan turn on a second or third burnerzone when using larger pots. If you add another burner zone, the"variable burner" touch control will bebrighter than normal. With thethree-zone burner, the display doe...
Page 20 - Selecting cookware
– Use cookware with thick, flat, smooth bottoms. Slightly concave bottomswill also work adequately. Pans withconvex bottoms will not cook well. cold hot – Cast iron, glass or stoneware should not be used because they have poorheat transfer and may scratch thecooktop surface. – Also unsuitable is pla...
Page 21 - Timer
The cooktop must be turned on to usethe timer. The timer can be used for two differentfunctions: – To time kitchen activities – To set a burner to turn off automatically. You can select a time from 1 minute( 01 ) to 9 hours ( 9^ ). A time up to 99 minutes is set anddisplayed in minutes.Example: With...
Page 22 - Setting the timer; Minutes
Setting the timer Minutes Example: You want to set a time of 15minutes. ^ Turn the cooktop on. ^ Touch the m control. The m touch control flashes. 00 appears in the timer display, and theright 0 will flash. ^ Touch the first number of the timeyou wish to set (in this case 1) on thesettings bar. The ...
Page 23 - To change the set time; To clear the set time
To change the set time ^ Touch the m control. ^ Set the desired time as described in"Setting the timer". To clear the set time ^ Touch the m control. ^ Touch "0" on the settings bar. Timer 23
Page 26 - Child safety lock / System lock; Child safety lock; LC; To activate the locks; Safety features
Child safety lock / System lock Your appliance is equipped with asafety lock to prevent the cooktop andthe burners from accidentally beingturned on or any settings changed. The Child safety lock can be activated when the cooktop is turned on. Whenthe safety lock is activated, the cooktophas only lim...
Page 27 - Stop and Go; activated
Stop and Go Your appliance has a Stop and Gofeature which, when activated, reducesthe power of all the activated burners tolevel 1. The burner power-levels andthe timer setting cannot be changed,the cooktop can only be turned off. When Stop and Go is deactivated, thecooking zones resume at the power...
Page 28 - will flash in the timer display.
Safety shut-off Safety shut-off for cooking times thatare too long If a burner is heated for an unusuallylong period of time (see chart) at thesame power level, the cooktop will turnitself off automatically and the residualheat indicator will appear. To use the burner again, turn it back onin the us...
Page 29 - Overheat protection
Overheat protection Each burner is equipped with atemperature limiter. This featureautomatically turns off the heatingelement before the glass ceramicsurface becomes too hot. When the overheat protection istriggered, the heating element turns onand off even at the highest power level. Once the glass...
Page 30 - Ceramic surfaces; Any melted solids like; aluminum foil; should be removed as; immediately; off the burner while it is still hot.; Cleaning and Care
Do not use a steam cleaner to cleanthis appliance. Steam couldpenetrate electrical components andcause a short circuit. Pressurizedsteam could cause permanentdamage to the surface. Do not use any sharp pointedobjects which could damage theseal between the ceramic surface,the surrounding frame and th...
Page 31 - Programming
The programming of your cooktop canbe modified (see chart). After starting the programming function P (Program) and an S (Status) will appear in the timer display. Withcooktops that have 3 burners, anadditional display appears at the backleft. The program is displayed in the frontleft and back left ...
Page 34 - Repairs should only be carried out by an authorized technician in; Cooktop or burners cannot be turned on; – Disconnect the appliance from the main power; The cooktop turns off while it is in use.; Frequently asked questions
, Repairs should only be carried out by an authorized technician in accordance with local and national safety regulations. Unauthorized repairscould cause injury or appliance damage. Cooktop or burners cannot be turned on Possible fault Solution The circuit breaker hastripped. Reset the circuit brea...
Page 36 - FE; flashes alternately with numbers in the timer display.
The sensor switches are hypersensitive or not sensitive enough. Possible fault Solution The sensitivity of thetouch controls haschanged. First, ensure that the cooktop is not in direct sunlight orstrong artificial light and that the area around thecooktop is not too dark. Make sure that neither the ...
Page 37 - MieleCare; , our Extended ServiceContract program gives you the assurance of; MieleCare; is the only Extended Service Contract in the industry that; MieleCare; Extended Service Contracts, please contact your; Technical Service
In the event of a fault which you cannot easily fix yourself, please contact theMiele Technical Service Department at the address on the back of this booklet.When contacting Technical Service please quote the serial number and model ofthe cooktop. This information is visible on the silver data plate...
Page 39 - Installation Instructions; IMPORTANT: SAVE FOR THE LOCAL ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR'S USE; before
Installation Instructions IMPORTANT: SAVE FOR THE LOCAL ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR'S USE Information is subject to change. Please refer to our website to obtain the mostcurrent product specification, technical & warranty information. To prevent accidentsand appliance damageread these instructions befo...
Page 40 - IMPORTANT INSTALLATION SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Note to the installer:Please leave this instruction bookwith the consumer for the localelectrical inspector’s use. The minimum distances given inthese Installation Instructions mustbe observed in order to ensure safeoperation. Failure to do so increasesthe risk of fire. The cabinetry and venting hoo...
Page 41 - Safety distance from divider
Safety distance from divider Installation of a divider under thecooktop is not required. If a divider is fitted under the cooktop,the distance between the upper edgeof the work surface and the upper edgeof the divider must be at least 4 ½ "(110 mm). A gap of at least 1 3/8"" (35 mm) must...
Page 43 - Safety distance from the wall covering; between the countertop cut-out; Cooktops flush with the countertop; Wall frame; Installation
Safety distance from the wall covering If a wall covering is installed, a minimum safety distance must be maintainedbetween the countertop cut-out and the covering, since high temperatures candamage these materials. If the covering is made of a combustible material (such as wood), the distancebetwee...
Page 44 - The grouting
Frame/Facet Cooktops Sealing The appliance must not be permanentlysealed into the countertop wheninstalled. The sealing strip under theedge of the appliance provides asufficient seal for the countertop. If the appliance is sealed intoposition, the countertop or appliancecould be damaged if it needs ...
Page 45 - Installation dimensions
KM 5840 a Spring clips b Front c Installation height d Connecting cable, Length = 56 11/16" (1440 mm) e Rating label Installation dimensions 45
Page 48 - Wood or solid surface countertop; Attach the spring clips
The exact positions of the springclamps and the support bars (forbeveled cooktops only) are shown inthe "Installation dimensions" of eachunit. Facet cooktops: A special sealing strip ensures theslip-proof seating of the cooktop inthe cutout. The gap between theframe and the countertop will n...
Page 49 - Granite countertop; Using adhesive tape
Granite countertop Strong double-sided adhesive tapeand silicon are required forinstallation (not included). ^ Using adhesive tape c attach the spring clips and the securing strips(for facet cooktops only) The spring clips and the securingstrips must be on or flush with thetop edge of the cooktop. ^...
Page 50 - Insert the cooktop; permanently
Insert the cooktop ^ Feed the power cord down throughthe cut-out. ^ Place the cooktop lightly on thespring clips. ^ With a hand on each side of theappliance press down evenly on theedges until it clicks into position.When doing so make sure that theappliance seal sits tightly on thecountertop to ens...
Page 51 - Before installation or; Power supply; Electrical connection
, CAUTION: Before installation or servicing, disconnect the powersupply by either removing the fuse,shutting off the main power ormanually "tripping" the circuitbreaker. Installation work and repairs shouldonly be performed by a qualifiedtechnician in accordance with allapplicable codes and ...
Page 52 - Help protect our environment
Disposal of packing materials The cardboard box and packingmaterials are biodegradable andrecyclable. Please recycle. Ensure that any plastic wrappings,bags, etc. are disposed of safely andkept out of the reach of children.Danger of suffocation! Disposal of an old appliance Old appliances contain ma...
