Miele KM 443 User manual
Operating Instructions
Ceramic Cooktop
KM 443
To prevent accidents and
machine damage,
read these instructions
before installation or use.
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04 776 091
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Help protect our environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Disposal of the packing materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Disposal of an old appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
De cription of the appliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
U ing the touch control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Residual heat indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Locking a burner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Automatic shut off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Variable and extended burners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Selecting cookware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
The cooking surface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Frequently a ked que tion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
After Sale Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
In tallation In truction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Electrical Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Content
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READ THE OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
BEFORE USING THE
COOKTOP
WARNING -
Thi appliance i intended for
re idential cooking only. The
manufacturer cannot be held
re pon ible for damage or
injury cau ed by improper u e
or for u e other than tho e
for which the appliance i
intended.
When using your appliance, follow
basic safety precautions including
the following:
In tallation
Be certain your appliance is
properly installed and grounded by
a qualified technician in strict accor-
dance with national and local safety
regulations. The manufacturer cannot
be held responsible for damage
caused by incorrect installation or
connection.
To guarantee the electrical safety
of this appliance, continuity must
exist between the appliance and an
effective grounding system. It is imper-
ative that this basic safety requirement
is met. If there is any doubt, have the
electrical system of the house checked
by a qualified electrician. The manufac-
turer cannot be held responsible for
damages caused by the lack, or
inadequacy of, an effective grounding
system.
Do not connect the appliance to
the main electrical supply using an
extension cord. Extension cords do not
meet the safety requirements of this
appliance.
Before servicing, disconnect the
power supply by either removing
the fuse, unplugging the unit or "trip-
ping" the circuit breaker.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Do not install the cooktop directly
above a dishwasher, refrigerator or
freezer. Heat radiated by the cooktop
may damage other appliances.
If the cooktop is installed above an
oven, keep the cooktop’s power
cord from contacting the oven.
Because of the heat radiated it is
not recommended to install the
cooktop above a drawer. It should only
be installed above a cabinet base unit
with a dummy drawer front and an
additional protective base between the
appliance and the cabinet.
This equipment has not been
designed for maritime use or for
use in mobile installations such as
aircraft or recreational vehicles.
However, under certain circumstances
it may be possible for an installation in
these applications. Please contact the
nearest Miele Dealer or the Miele
Technical Service Department with
specific requirements.
U e
Do not use the appliance until
properly installed in the countertop.
This appliance is equipped with an
overheating protection. For more
information, see "Overheating protec-
tion".
Never use the appliance to warm
or heat the room. Due to the high
temperatures radiated objects left near
the appliance could catch fire.
Protection from damage
Do not drop or rest anything on the
surface of the cooktop. Although
the ceramic glass is shock and scratch
resistant, it is not shock or scratch
proof.
Do not use pots or pans with pro-
nounced edges or ridges on the
ceramic cooktop. These could scratch
the cooktop permanently. Grains of salt
and sand can also scratch. Make sure
that the bases of any pots and pans are
clean, free of any fat or oils and dry.
Do not allow solid or liquid sugar,
pieces of plastic or aluminium foil
to fall on the cooking zones when they
are hot. If these residues are allowed to
cool on the ceramic surface pitting or
even cracking could occur.
Any spills should be removed as
quickly as possible to prevent them
from burning on and becoming difficult
to remove.
Do not use a steam cleaner to
clean the appliance. Steam could
penetrate electrical components and
cause a short circuit.
Never place hot pots or pans over
the touch controls, as the electron-
ics may be damaged.
In areas subject to infestation by
cockroaches or other vermin, keep
the appliance and its surroundings
clean at all times. Any damage caused
by pests will not be covered under
warranty.
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Injury prevention
Do not touch the cooktop or the
area surrounding it during or im-
mediately after use. The cooktop may
be hot even though it is dark in color.
Areas near it may become hot enough
to cause burns. During or after use, do
not touch, or let clothing or other flam-
mable materials touch the cooktop or
surface areas near it until they have
cooled. Wait for the residual heat
indicator lights go out.
CAUTION: Do not store toys or
items of interest to children in
cabinets above or behind the appli-
ance. Children climbing onto the
cooktop to reach these items may be
injured.
Do not leave children alone -
Children should not be left alone in
the area where the appliance is in
use.They should never be allowed to sit
or stand on any part of the appliance.
Protect your hands with insulated
gloves or potholders when using
the appliance. Only use dry, heat
resistant potholders. Moist or damp
potholders used on hot surfaces can
result in steam burns. Do not let the
potholder touch the heating element.
Do not use towels or other bulky items
near the appliance.
Clean the cook top with caution -
If a wet sponge or cloth is used to
wipe spills off a hot cooking area, be
careful to avoid steam burns.
Also,some cleaners can produce
harmful fumes if applied to a hot
surface.
Keep all pans out of reach of
children. Danger of burns!
Pan handles should be turned in
and not extend over the area of a
burner to reduce risk of burns, ignition
of flammable materials, and spills due
to unintentionnal contact with the pan.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Use proper pan size -
Select pans having flat bottoms
large enough to cover the surface unit
heating element. The use of undersized
pans will expose a portion of the heat-
ing element to direct contact and may
result in ignition of clothing. Proper
relationship to burner will also improve
efficiency.
Glazed cookware -
Only certain types of glass,
glass/ceramic, ceramic earthenware, or
other glazed pots and pans are suitable
for range-top service without breaking
due to sudden change in temperature.
Do not heat unopened food con-
tainers. Build-up pressure may
cause the container to burst and result
in injury.
Never leave surface units unat-
tended at high heat settings. Boil-
overs cause smoking and greasy
spillovers may ignite.
Before removing pots and pans, be
sure to turn off the burners.
Do not store items on the appli-
ance when not in use. Items could
melt or catch fire from residual heat or if
the cooktop is turned on inadvertently.
Never cover the cooktop with a
cloth. A fire could result.
Never leave the cooktop unat-
tended when cooking with oil or fat.
Overheated fat could ignite. Always
heat oil slowly, monitoring it as it heats.
Do not use water on grease fires.
Smother any fire or flame, or use a
dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher.
When frying food, make sure that
the food is as dry as possible be-
fore placing it in the oil. Moisture can
cause hot oil to splatter and boil over.
Do not flambé under an exhaust
hood. Flames could be drawn up
into the hood by the suction and pos-
sibly cause the grease filters to ignite.
Do not let cooking grease or other
flammable materials accumulate
on the appliance.
Wear proper apparel-
Loose-fitting or hanging garments
should never be worn while using the
appliance.
Storage in or on appliance-
Flammable materials should not be
stored in a oven or near surface units.
If there is a drawer directly under-
neath the appliance without any
wooden base in between, ensure that
no aerosols, combustible liquids or
other easily flammable materials are
kept in it. If cutlery inserts are to be
placed in the drawer, they must be
made of heat-resistant material.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Appliance afety
In the event of any damage to the
appliance, it must be turned off im-
mediately and disconnected from the
electricity supply by either removing the
fuse or manually "tripping" the circuit
breaker.
Contact the Miele Technical Service
Department.
Do not use the appliance until it has
been repaired.
Ensure power is not supplied to the ap-
pliance until repair work is completed.
Do not cook on a broken cooktop.
Any breaks or cracks in the
ceramic surface of the appliance are
hazardous.
If the cooktop should break, liquids
could penetrate the broken cooktop
and create a risk of electric shock.
Do not use the appliance until it has
been repaired. Contact a qualified
technicain immediately.
Repairs should only be performed
by qualified technicians to ensure
safety. Repairs and other work by un-
qualified persons could be dangerous.
Under no circumstances open the outer
casing of the appliance.
While the appliance is under war-
ranty repairs should only be by a
Miele authorized service technician.
Otherwise the warranty is void.
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Further afety note
When using a portable appliance
near the cooktop, make sure that
its power cord does not come into con-
tact with the cooktop. The insulation of
the power cord could be damaged.
Danger of electric shock!
Always make sure food is cooked
or reheated sufficiently. If in doubt,
select a longer cooking or reheating
time.
Only use cookware suitable for the
cooktop. Unsuitable cookware may
break due to sudden temperature
changes.
Do not use plastic or aluminium
containers. They will melt at high
temperatures. Fire hazard!
Do not heat empty pots or pans,
they may be damaged.
Do not allow children to operate or
play with, or near, the cooktop.
If a pet hops onto the cooktop, a
touch control sensor could be acti-
vated and a burner turned on. Keep
pets away from the cooktop at all times
and activate the child safety lock.
Before discarding an old appli-
ance, remove the power cord to
prevent hazards.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Di po al of the packing
material
The cardboard box and packing
materials protect the appliance during
shipping. They have been designed to
be biodegradable and recyclable.
Please recycle.
Ensure that any plastic wrappings,
bags etc. are disposed of safely and
kept out of the reach of children.
Danger of suffocation!
Di po al of an old appliance
Old appliances may contain materials
that can be recycled. Please contact
your local recycling authority about the
possibilty of recycling these materials.
Ensure that the appliance presents no
danger to children while being stored
for disposal. Before discarding an old
appliance, unplug it from the outlet and
cut off its power cord to prevent haz-
ards.
Help protect our environment
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KM 443
Burner
aVariable burner
bd Single burner
cExtended burner
Touch control
eVariable burner selector
fExtended burner selector
gLeft rear control and display
hRight rear control and display
iRight front control and display
jLeft front control and display
kControl lock
lCooktop On/Off control
De cription of the appliance
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