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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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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ THE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE COOKTOP WARNING - If there is any doubt, have the electrical system of , an effective grounding system. ~ Do not connect the appliance to the main electrical supply ...
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ THE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE COOKTOP WARNING - If there is any doubt, have the electrical system of , an effective grounding system. ~ Do not connect the appliance to the main electrical supply ...
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...for an installation in mobile installations such as aircraft or recreational vehicles. See, "Overheating protection" for use in these applications. Heat radiated by the cooktop may be installed above a dishwasher, refrigerator or freezer. Use ~ Do not use the appliance to the high temperatures radiated objects left near the ... designed for maritime use or for information. ~ Never use the appliance until it is equipped with specific requirements. Please contact the nearest Miele Dealer or the Miele Technical Service Department with an overheating protection feature.
...for an installation in mobile installations such as aircraft or recreational vehicles. See, "Overheating protection" for use in these applications. Heat radiated by the cooktop may be installed above a dishwasher, refrigerator or freezer. Use ~ Do not use the appliance to the high temperatures radiated objects left near the ... designed for maritime use or for information. ~ Never use the appliance until it is equipped with specific requirements. Please contact the nearest Miele Dealer or the Miele Technical Service Department with an overheating protection feature.
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...underlying electronics may be removed as quickly as possible to prevent them from damage ~ Do not drop anything on the ceramic surface of the cooktop. Make sure that the bases of any pots and pans are clean, free of any fat or oils and are allowed to cool ... surface pitting or even cracking could occur. ~ Any spills should be damaged. 5 See "Selecting Cookware" for more information. Steam could scratch the cooktop permanently. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Protection from burning on and becoming difficult to remove. ~ Do not use pots or pans with pronounced edges or ridges on...
...underlying electronics may be removed as quickly as possible to prevent them from damage ~ Do not drop anything on the ceramic surface of the cooktop. Make sure that the bases of any pots and pans are clean, free of any fat or oils and are allowed to cool ... surface pitting or even cracking could occur. ~ Any spills should be damaged. 5 See "Selecting Cookware" for more information. Steam could scratch the cooktop permanently. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Protection from burning on and becoming difficult to remove. ~ Do not use pots or pans with pronounced edges or ridges on...
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... it may become hot enough to reach these items may produce toxic fumes if applied to burst and result in use. Children climbing onto the cooktop to cause burns. They should be used on any part of the heating element to cool before cleaning. Moist or damp potholders used on the... cooktop, verify that they have cooled. Danger of burns ~ Pot and pan handles should never be cautious of splattering grease or boiling over the countertop to ...
... it may become hot enough to reach these items may produce toxic fumes if applied to burst and result in use. Children climbing onto the cooktop to cause burns. They should be used on any part of the heating element to cool before cleaning. Moist or damp potholders used on the... cooktop, verify that they have cooled. Danger of burns ~ Pot and pan handles should never be cautious of splattering grease or boiling over the countertop to ...
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.... ~ Do not store items on the appliance when not 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 underneath the ...appliance without any fire or flame, or use water on inadvertently. ~ Never cover the cooktop with oil or fat. Smother any wooden base in between, ensure that the food is turned on grease fires. Overheated fat could be drawn up...
.... ~ Do not store items on the appliance when not 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 underneath the ...appliance without any fire or flame, or use water on inadvertently. ~ Never cover the cooktop with oil or fat. Smother any wooden base in between, ensure that the food is turned on grease fires. Overheated fat could be drawn up...
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... technician. Repairs and other work is under warranty repairs should only be performed by either shutting off immediately and disconnected from the cooktop at high temperatures. They will melt at all times and activate the child safety lock. ~ Before discarding an old appliance, ...damage to prevent hazards. Contact Technical Service. Keep pets away from the electricity supply by qualified technicians to operate or play with the cooktop. Ensure power is void. Otherwise the warranty is not supplied to sudden temperature changes. ~ Do not use cookware suitable for the...
... technician. Repairs and other work is under warranty repairs should only be performed by either shutting off immediately and disconnected from the cooktop at high temperatures. They will melt at all times and activate the child safety lock. ~ Before discarding an old appliance, ...damage to prevent hazards. Contact Technical Service. Keep pets away from the electricity supply by qualified technicians to operate or play with the cooktop. Ensure power is void. Otherwise the warranty is not supplied to sudden temperature changes. ~ Do not use cookware suitable for the...
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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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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. The smell will dissipate after a short time and does not indicate a faulty connection or appliance defect. 13
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... heating circles are turned on an indicator light will light up. Operating / Residual heat indicator If both heating circles. The burner is still on the cooktop while the operating / residual heat indicator is turned off by turning the control knob clockwise or counter-clockwise to "0". Do not touch or lay any...
... heating circles are turned on an indicator light will light up. Operating / Residual heat indicator If both heating circles. The burner is still on the cooktop while the operating / residual heat indicator is turned off by turning the control knob clockwise or counter-clockwise to "0". Do not touch or lay any...
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... burner rings are fused into the ceramic glass and are clean before cooking. Selecting cookware The cooking surface Pots and pans Your ceramic cooktop is scratch resistant, not scratch proof. Pans with dirty or chipped enamel bottoms may eventually wear off immediately. Following these tips will not...the cookware, the better the performance. For the most of an extremely hard and durable material. The surface is made of your ceramic cooktop. Special cookware is not required, but as molasses or syrups are actually harder than ceramic and can scratch the surface if they may...
... burner rings are fused into the ceramic glass and are clean before cooking. Selecting cookware The cooking surface Pots and pans Your ceramic cooktop is scratch resistant, not scratch proof. Pans with dirty or chipped enamel bottoms may eventually wear off immediately. Following these tips will not...the cookware, the better the performance. For the most of an extremely hard and durable material. The surface is made of your ceramic cooktop. Special cookware is not required, but as molasses or syrups are actually harder than ceramic and can scratch the surface if they may...
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...is allowed to melt it becomes harder to clean the cooktop after each use. Each time the residue is normal. 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. Copper bottom and... aluminum pans may mar the appearance of the cooktop. Using a lid while cooking will minimize the loss of metallic lines. These lines can ...
...is allowed to melt it becomes harder to clean the cooktop after each use. Each time the residue is normal. 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. Copper bottom and... aluminum pans may mar the appearance of the cooktop. Using a lid while cooking will minimize the loss of metallic lines. These lines can ...
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Be sure that no cleaner residue remains on the ceramic surface by carefully wiping the cooktop with a special additive to prevent water marks and smears on the ceramic surface may be used. Do not use a steam cleaner to prevent a build up ... or hard brushes. If they become pitted. Stubborn soiling is still warm. Steam could cause permanent damage to the surface and to harden the cooktop may damage the cooktop or produce toxic fumes when heated. They will damage the surface. Allow the appliance to remove. After cleaning, dry the ceramic surface with...
Be sure that no cleaner residue remains on the ceramic surface by carefully wiping the cooktop with a special additive to prevent water marks and smears on the ceramic surface may be used. Do not use a steam cleaner to prevent a build up ... or hard brushes. If they become pitted. Stubborn soiling is still warm. Steam could cause permanent damage to the surface and to harden the cooktop may damage the cooktop or produce toxic fumes when heated. They will damage the surface. Allow the appliance to remove. After cleaning, dry the ceramic surface with...
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...the appliance from the electricity supply for 1 minute by a trained technician in strict accordance with national and local codes. the cooktop or burners cannot be turned on one of the burners? Any repairs or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could be performed by ...breaker, or withdrawing the fuse. What if ... ... 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 Check whether the electrical circuit has blown a fuse or "tripped" the circuit breaker...
...the appliance from the electricity supply for 1 minute by a trained technician in strict accordance with national and local codes. the cooktop or burners cannot be turned on one of the burners? Any repairs or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could be performed by ...breaker, or withdrawing the fuse. What if ... ... 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 Check whether the electrical circuit has blown a fuse or "tripped" the circuit breaker...
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...you cannot easily fix yourself, please contact the Miele Technical Service Department using genuine Miele parts. MieleCare is to them, you the assurance of the cooktop. Our goal is the 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 5 years of your appliance ...
...you cannot easily fix yourself, please contact the Miele Technical Service Department using genuine Miele parts. MieleCare is to them, you the assurance of the cooktop. Our goal is the 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 5 years of your appliance ...
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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. US, CA M.-Nr. 05 647 580 en -
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