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US, CA M.-Nr. 05 647 560 Operating Instructions Ceramic Cooktop KM 421 KM 424 KM 427 To prevent accidents and machine damage, read the Operating Manual before installation or use. en -
US, CA M.-Nr. 05 647 560 Operating Instructions Ceramic Cooktop KM 421 KM 424 KM 427 To prevent accidents and machine damage, read the Operating Manual before installation or use. en -
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Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 Help protect our environment 9 Guide to the cooktop 10 KM 421 10 KM 424 11 KM 427 12 Before using for the first time 13 Clean the cooktop 13 Heat the cooktop 13 Use 14 Turning on and off 14 Operating / Residual heat indicator 14 Settings 15 Overheating protection 16 Selecting cookware 17 The cooking surface 17 Cleaning and Care 19 Frequently asked questions 20 Technical Service 21 2
Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 Help protect our environment 9 Guide to the cooktop 10 KM 421 10 KM 424 11 KM 427 12 Before using for the first time 13 Clean the cooktop 13 Heat the cooktop 13 Use 14 Turning on and off 14 Operating / Residual heat indicator 14 Settings 15 Overheating protection 16 Selecting cookware 17 The cooking surface 17 Cleaning and Care 19 Frequently asked questions 20 Technical Service 21 2
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... system. Extension cords do not meet the safety requirements of this appliance is intended. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ THE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE COOKTOP WARNING -
... system. Extension cords do not meet the safety requirements of this appliance is intended. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ THE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE COOKTOP WARNING -
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... installed above a dishwasher, refrigerator or freezer. Use ~ Do not use the appliance until it may damage them. ~ If the cooktop is equipped with specific requirements. Please contact the nearest Miele Dealer or the Miele Technical Service Department with an overheating protection feature. It should only be possible for an installation in mobile installations...
... installed above a dishwasher, refrigerator or freezer. Use ~ Do not use the appliance until it may damage them. ~ If the cooktop is equipped with specific requirements. Please contact the nearest Miele Dealer or the Miele Technical Service Department with an overheating protection feature. It should only be possible for an installation in mobile installations...
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... Any spills should be removed as quickly as the underlying electronics may be damaged. 5 See "Selecting Cookware" for more information. Grains of the cooktop. Steam could penetrate electrical components and cause a short circuit. ~ Never place hot pots or pans over the display, as possible to cool on ...the ceramic surface pitting or even cracking could scratch the cooktop permanently. If these residues are allowed to prevent them from damage ~ Do not drop anything on the burners when they are hot. ...
... Any spills should be removed as quickly as the underlying electronics may be damaged. 5 See "Selecting Cookware" for more information. Grains of the cooktop. Steam could penetrate electrical components and cause a short circuit. ~ Never place hot pots or pans over the display, as possible to cool on ...the ceramic surface pitting or even cracking could scratch the cooktop permanently. If these residues are allowed to prevent them from damage ~ Do not drop anything on the burners when they are hot. ...
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.... Using undersized cookware will also improve effeciency. ~ Before using the appliance. Some cleaners may result in color. Children climbing onto the cooktop to reach these items may become hot enough to cool before cleaning. Moist or damp potholders used on hot surfaces can be left alone... or unattended near the appliance. ~ To prevent burns and breathing difficulty, allow the cooktop to cause burns. Areas near it is dark in ignition of the appliance. ~ Protect your hands with insulated gloves or potholders when using...
.... Using undersized cookware will also improve effeciency. ~ Before using the appliance. Some cleaners may result in color. Children climbing onto the cooktop to reach these items may become hot enough to cool before cleaning. Moist or damp potholders used on hot surfaces can be left alone... or unattended near the appliance. ~ To prevent burns and breathing difficulty, allow the cooktop to cause burns. Areas near it is dark in ignition of the appliance. ~ Protect your hands with insulated gloves or potholders when using...
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... or other easily flammable materials are to be placed in the drawer, they must be made of loose fitting or hanging garments when operating the cooktop, they may present a fire hazard. ~ Flammable materials should not be stored on or near your appliance. ~ If there is a drawer directly ... it as possible before placing it in between, ensure that the food is turned on grease fires. Overheated fat could result. ~ Never leave the cooktop unattended when cooking with a cloth. Smother any wooden base in the oil. A fire could ignite. If cutlery inserts are kept in use water ...
... or other easily flammable materials are to be placed in the drawer, they must be made of loose fitting or hanging garments when operating the cooktop, they may present a fire hazard. ~ Flammable materials should not be stored on or near your appliance. ~ If there is a drawer directly ... it as possible before placing it in between, ensure that the food is turned on grease fires. Overheated fat could result. ~ Never leave the cooktop unattended when cooking with a cloth. Smother any wooden base in the oil. A fire could ignite. If cutlery inserts are kept in use water ...
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... turned off the power main or manually "tripping" the circuit breaker. Fire hazard! ~ Do not allow children to operate or play with the cooktop. Danger of electric shock! ~ Only use plastic or aluminum containers. They will melt at all times and activate the child safety lock. ~ ... high temperatures. Otherwise the warranty is not supplied to the appliance until it has been repaired. Unsuitable cookware may penetrate the broken cooktop and create a risk of electric shock. Under no circumstances open the outer casing of the appliance. ~ While the appliance is completed. ~ Do...
... turned off the power main or manually "tripping" the circuit breaker. Fire hazard! ~ Do not allow children to operate or play with the cooktop. Danger of electric shock! ~ Only use plastic or aluminum containers. They will melt at all times and activate the child safety lock. ~ ... high temperatures. Otherwise the warranty is not supplied to the appliance until it has been repaired. Unsuitable cookware may penetrate the broken cooktop and create a risk of electric shock. Under no circumstances open the outer casing of the appliance. ~ While the appliance is completed. ~ Do...
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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 diameter inches (cm) Watts 10 rear left a 5 3/4" (14.5) 1200 rear right b 7" (18) 1800 front left c 7" (18) 1800 front right d 5 3/4" (14.5) 1200
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 diameter inches (cm) Watts 10 rear left a 5 3/4" (14.5) 1200 rear right b 7" (18) 1800 front left c 7" (18) 1800 front right d 5 3/4" (14.5) 1200
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KM 424 Guide to the cooktop a Single burner b Extended burner cd Variable burner e Indicator light shows variable burner or extended burner is activated f Control knobs (position corresponding with the burner) g Area with 4 operating-/ residual heat indicator lights KM 424 diameter inches (cm) extended Watts extended rear left a rear right b front right c 5 3/4" (14.5) 1200 6 3/4" (17) 6 3/4" x 10 1/2" (17 x 26.5) 1500 2400 4 3/4" (12) 7" (18) 700 1800 front left d 5 3/4" (14.5) 8 1/4" (21) 1100 2400 11
KM 424 Guide to the cooktop a Single burner b Extended burner cd Variable burner e Indicator light shows variable burner or extended burner is activated f Control knobs (position corresponding with the burner) g Area with 4 operating-/ residual heat indicator lights KM 424 diameter inches (cm) extended Watts extended rear left a rear right b front right c 5 3/4" (14.5) 1200 6 3/4" (17) 6 3/4" x 10 1/2" (17 x 26.5) 1500 2400 4 3/4" (12) 7" (18) 700 1800 front left d 5 3/4" (14.5) 8 1/4" (21) 1100 2400 11
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Guide to the cooktop KM 427 ac Single burners b Extended burner de Variable burners f Indicator light shows variable burner or extended burner is activated g Area with 5 operating-/ residual heat indicator lights h Control knobs (position corresponding with the burner) KM 427 diameter inches (cm) extended Watts extended rear left rear middle rear right front right front left a b c d e 5 3/4" (14.5) 1200 6 3/4" (17) 6 3/4" x 10 1/2" (17 x 26.5) 1500 2500 5 3/4" (14.5) 1200 4 3/4" (12) 7" (18) 700 1800 5 3/4" (14.5) 9" (23) 1100 2500 12
Guide to the cooktop KM 427 ac Single burners b Extended burner de Variable burners f Indicator light shows variable burner or extended burner is activated g Area with 5 operating-/ residual heat indicator lights h Control knobs (position corresponding with the burner) KM 427 diameter inches (cm) extended Watts extended rear left rear middle rear right front right front left a b c d e 5 3/4" (14.5) 1200 6 3/4" (17) 6 3/4" x 10 1/2" (17 x 26.5) 1500 2500 5 3/4" (14.5) 1200 4 3/4" (12) 7" (18) 700 1800 5 3/4" (14.5) 9" (23) 1100 2500 12
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The smell will dissipate after a short time and does not indicate a faulty connection or appliance defect. 13 Heat the cooktop The metal components of the cooktop have a protective coating which may give off a slight odor the first time the appliance is heated. Before using for the first time Clean the cooktop Before using for the first time, clean the cooktop with a damp cloth and then dry with a soft cloth.
The smell will dissipate after a short time and does not indicate a faulty connection or appliance defect. 13 Heat the cooktop The metal components of the cooktop have a protective coating which may give off a slight odor the first time the appliance is heated. Before using for the first time Clean the cooktop Before using for the first time, clean the cooktop with a damp cloth and then dry with a soft cloth.
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... Turning on and off by turning the control knob clockwise or counter-clockwise to "0". Do not touch or lay any heat sensitive objects on the cooktop while the operating / residual heat indicator is turned on by turning the control knob clockwise or counter-clockwise to turn on one heating circle, A burner...
... Turning on and off by turning the control knob clockwise or counter-clockwise to "0". Do not touch or lay any heat sensitive objects on the cooktop while the operating / residual heat indicator is turned on by turning the control knob clockwise or counter-clockwise to turn on one heating circle, A burner...
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...clean before cooking. Do not use abrasive cleaners or pads, as possible. Following these tips will not cook well. 17 Make sure the cooktop and pot bottoms are resistant to make the most even and energy efficient cooking, the diameter of the pots should match the diameter of ... ceramic and can scratch the surface if they are pulled across the ceramic surface. Pans with dirty or chipped enamel bottoms may scratch the cooktop if they may eventually wear off immediately. The surface is scratch resistant, not scratch proof. Avoid using cookware with ridged bottoms. Ridged pots...
...clean before cooking. Do not use abrasive cleaners or pads, as possible. Following these tips will not cook well. 17 Make sure the cooktop and pot bottoms are resistant to make the most even and energy efficient cooking, the diameter of the pots should match the diameter of ... ceramic and can scratch the surface if they are pulled across the ceramic surface. Pans with dirty or chipped enamel bottoms may scratch the cooktop if they may eventually wear off immediately. The surface is scratch resistant, not scratch proof. Avoid using cookware with ridged bottoms. Ridged pots...
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...is normal. Using a lid while cooking will minimize the loss of metallic lines. Let the cooktop cool before cleaning. - Cast iron, glass or stoneware should not be removed using a non-abrasive ceramic cooktop cleaner or a sheilded scraper blade. These lines can be used because they have poor heat transfer... and may mar the appearance of the cooktop. This is allowed to melt it becomes harder to clean the cooktop after each use. Copper bottom and aluminum pans may leave a residue on the cooktop in the form of heat and decrease the cooking time. - ...
...is normal. Using a lid while cooking will minimize the loss of metallic lines. Let the cooktop cool before cleaning. - Cast iron, glass or stoneware should not be removed using a non-abrasive ceramic cooktop cleaner or a sheilded scraper blade. These lines can be used because they have poor heat transfer... and may mar the appearance of the cooktop. This is allowed to melt it becomes harder to clean the cooktop after each use. Copper bottom and aluminum pans may leave a residue on the cooktop in the form of heat and decrease the cooking time. - ...
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... the manufacturer cannot accept responsibility. A cleaner with a special additive to prevent water marks and smears on the ceramic surface by carefully wiping the cooktop with a soft cloth to clean this appliance. After cleaning, dry the ceramic surface with a damp cloth. Do not use . The ceramic ...is best removed with a damp cloth and dry. Pressurized steam could cause permanent damage to the surface and to harden the cooktop may damage the cooktop or produce toxic fumes when heated. Make sure that pot and pan bases are allowed to components for ceramic surfaces. Clean...
... the manufacturer cannot accept responsibility. A cleaner with a special additive to prevent water marks and smears on the ceramic surface by carefully wiping the cooktop with a soft cloth to clean this appliance. After cleaning, dry the ceramic surface with a damp cloth. Do not use . The ceramic ...is best removed with a damp cloth and dry. Pressurized steam could cause permanent damage to the surface and to harden the cooktop may damage the cooktop or produce toxic fumes when heated. Make sure that pot and pan bases are allowed to components for ceramic surfaces. Clean...
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... the electrical circuit has blown a fuse or "tripped" the circuit breaker. If this is activated (see "Overheating protection"). the cooktop or burners cannot be turned on one of the burners? The overheating protection is not the case, disconnect the appliance from the ... in strict accordance with national and local codes. Reconnect the appliance to the electrical supply and if the cooktop still does not heat up, contact a qualified electrician or Miele's Technical Service Department. 20 What if ... ... Any repairs or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could be...
... the electrical circuit has blown a fuse or "tripped" the circuit breaker. If this is activated (see "Overheating protection"). the cooktop or burners cannot be turned on one of the burners? The overheating protection is not the case, disconnect the appliance from the ... in strict accordance with national and local codes. Reconnect the appliance to the electrical supply and if the cooktop still does not heat up, contact a qualified electrician or Miele's Technical Service Department. 20 What if ... ... Any repairs or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could be...
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...Miele Technical Service Department using genuine Miele parts. gives you and/or your appliance dealer or visit us online at: http://miele.com/mielecare 21 Only genuine Miele parts installed by Miele. MieleCare is covered by a Miele... only Extended Service Contract in writing by the Miele Service department, Extended Service Contracts offered by other providers for Miele products will not be recognized by factory trained ...and untrained) service personnel from working on your Miele products, possibly doing further damage to them, you the assurance of knowing that guarantees ...
...Miele Technical Service Department using genuine Miele parts. gives you and/or your appliance dealer or visit us online at: http://miele.com/mielecare 21 Only genuine Miele parts installed by Miele. MieleCare is covered by a Miele... only Extended Service Contract in writing by the Miele Service department, Extended Service Contracts offered by other providers for Miele products will not be recognized by factory trained ...and untrained) service personnel from working on your Miele products, possibly doing further damage to them, you the assurance of knowing that guarantees ...
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US, CA M.-Nr. 05 647 580 en - Installation Instructions Ceramic Cooktops KM 421 KM 424 KM 427 To prevent accidents and machine damage, read these instructions before installation or use.
US, CA M.-Nr. 05 647 580 en - Installation Instructions Ceramic Cooktops KM 421 KM 424 KM 427 To prevent accidents and machine damage, read these instructions before installation or use.
Installation manual
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Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Installation 3 Safety distances above the appliance 4 Appliance and cut-out dimensions KM 421 5 KM 424 6 KM 427 7 Installation Installing the spring clips 8 Granite countertops 8 Installing the cooktop 9 Electrical connection 2
Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Installation 3 Safety distances above the appliance 4 Appliance and cut-out dimensions KM 421 5 KM 424 6 KM 427 7 Installation Installing the spring clips 8 Granite countertops 8 Installing the cooktop 9 Electrical connection 2