Miele Cooktop KM 490 KM 491 KM 493 KM 494 KM 497 KM 498 KM 490 1 KM 491 1 KM 493 1 KM 494 1 KM 497 1 KM 498 1 User Manual

Operating instructions  
Ceramic hobs with induction  
KM 490 / KM 491 / KM 493  
KM 494 / KM 497 / KM 498  
KM 490-1 / KM 491-1 / KM 493-1  
KM 494-1 / KM 497-1 / KM 498-1  
To avoid the risk of accidents  
or damage to the appliance it is  
essential to read these  
GHi  
operating instructions before it is  
installed or used for the first time.  
M.-Nr. 05 619 381  
 
Contents  
Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29  
Setting the timer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29  
Setting the minute minder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29  
Switching a cooking zone off automatically. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30  
Switching between timer functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30  
Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31  
Problem solving guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33  
Electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35  
After sales service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37  
Data Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37  
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Description of the appliance  
Models  
KM 490 / KM 491  
KM 490-1 / KM 491-1  
ac Induction cooking zones with  
booster  
bd Induction cooking zones  
e
Control panel  
KM 493 / KM 494 / KM 497 / KM 498  
KM 493-1 / KM 494-1  
KM 497-1 / KM 498-1  
ac Induction cooking zones with  
booster  
bd Induction cooking zones  
e
Control panel  
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Description of the appliance  
Control panel  
Sensor switches for:  
fHob ON/OFF  
gSafety lock  
hCooking zones  
iTimer (see "Timer sensors and  
display")  
kBooster for rear right cooking zone  
lBooster for front left cooking zone  
Indicator lamps for:  
jBooster  
mSafety lock  
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Description of the appliance  
Cooking zone sensors and displays  
nCooking zone symbol  
oDisplays:  
0
= Cooking zone ready for use  
1 to 9 = Power settings  
H
ß
= Residual heat  
= No pan on cooking zone or pan unsuitable  
(see section on suitable pans)  
F
= Fault message (see "Problem solving guide")  
pIndicator lamp for auto heat-up  
qSensors for setting the power level  
Timer sensors and display  
rTimer display  
sIndicator lamp for automatic switch off, e.g. of the rear right cooking zone  
Sensor switches for:  
t alternating between timer functions and selecting a cooking zone with  
automatic switch off  
u setting the timer  
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Description of the appliance  
Cooking zones  
Cooking  
KM 490 / KM 491 / KM 493 / KM 494 / KM 497 / KM 498  
zones  
KM 490-1 / KM 491-1 / KM 493-1 / KM 494-1 / KM 497-1 / KM 498-1  
minimum to maximum  
Ø in cm*  
Rating in watts**  
normal:  
14 - 20  
1800  
2300  
y
w
with booster:  
14 - 20  
normal:  
if booster front  
left is engaged:  
1800  
1080  
16 - 23  
10 - 16  
normal:  
with booster:  
2200  
3000  
x
z
normal:  
if booster rear  
right is engaged:  
1400  
630  
Total:  
7200  
* Pans of any diameter within the given range may be used.  
** The wattage quoted may vary depending on the size and material of the pans  
used.  
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Warning and Safety instructions  
Installation and connection  
This appliance must not be  
installed over a dishwasher,  
The appliance must be installed  
washing machine, tumble dryer,  
refrigerator, freezer or fridge-freezer.  
The high temperatures radiated by it  
could damage the appliance below.  
This could also impair the hob's  
ventilation system.  
and connected by a suitably  
qualified and competent person in strict  
accordance with local and national  
safety regulations. The manufacturer  
cannot be held liable for damage  
caused by incorrect installation or  
connection.  
This equipment may only be used  
in mobile installations such as  
ships, caravans, aircraft etc. if a risk  
assessment of the installation has been  
carried out by a suitably qualified  
engineer.  
The electrical safety of this  
appliance can only be guaranteed  
when continuity is complete between  
the appliance and an effective earthing  
system, which complies with local and  
national safety regulations. It is most  
important that this basic safety  
On hobs with bevelled glass edges  
a small gap may be visible  
requirement is regularly tested, and if  
there is any doubt, the electrical wiring  
in the home should be inspected by a  
qualified electrician. The manufacturer  
cannot be held liable for the  
consequences of an inadequate  
earthing system (e.g. electric shock).  
between the hob and the worktop  
during the first few days after  
installation. This gap will reduce with  
time as the appliance is used and will  
not affect the electrical safety of your  
appliance.  
Do not connect the appliance to  
the mains electricity supply by an  
extension lead. Extension leads do not  
guarantee the required safety of the  
appliance (e.g. danger of overheating).  
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Warning and Safety instructions  
Correct usage  
Only use the appliance to prepare  
food in the home. Any other usage  
is at the owner's risk and could be  
dangerous. The manufacturer cannot  
be held liable for damage caused by  
incorrect or improper use of the  
appliance.  
To avoid the risk of accidents and  
damage to the appliance, you  
should read these operating  
instructions carefully before using it for  
the first time. They contain important  
notes on the installation, safety,  
operation and care of the appliance.  
For safety reasons this appliance  
must only be operated after it has  
been built in. This is necessary to  
ensure that all electrical components  
are shielded.  
This appliance is intended for  
domestic use only and is not to be  
used for commercial purposes.  
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Warning and Safety instructions  
Safety with children  
Keep all pans out of reach of  
children. Turn pan handles inwards  
away from the edge of the hob. Danger  
of burning or scalding. Special hob  
guards are available from good retail  
outlets.  
The appliance is only intended for  
use by adults who have read these  
operating instructions.  
This appliance is not a toy! To  
avoid the risk of injury keep  
Packaging (e.g. cling film,  
children well away and do not let them  
play with it or use the controls. They will  
not understand the potential dangers  
posed by it. They should be supervised  
whenever you are working in the  
kitchen.  
polystyrene) and plastic wrappings  
must be kept out of the reach of babies  
and young children. Danger of  
suffocation. Dispose of or recycle all  
packaging safely as soon as possible.  
Old appliances must be  
disconnected from the power  
Older children may use the  
appliance only when its operation  
has been clearly explained to them,  
and they are able to use it safely,  
recognising the dangers of misuse.  
Supervise its use by the elderly or  
infirm.  
supply, any plug rendered useless and  
the cable cut off directly behind the  
appliance to ensure it presents no  
danger to children while being stored  
for disposal. This should be done by a  
competent person.  
Use the safety lock to prevent  
children operating the appliance or  
altering the settings.  
The appliance gets hot when in  
use and remains hot for quite a  
while after being switched off. To  
safeguard against burning, keep  
children well away from the appliance  
at all times.  
Do not store anything which might  
arouse a child's interest in storage  
areas above or next to the appliance.  
Otherwise they could be tempted into  
climbing onto the appliance with the  
risk of burning themselves.  
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Warning and Safety instructions  
Protecting the appliance from  
damage  
Do not use a steam cleaner to  
clean this appliance. The steam  
could reach electrical components and  
cause a short circuit. Pressurised  
steam could also cause permanent  
damage to the surface and to other  
components, for which the  
Do not drop anything on the  
ceramic surface. Even a light  
object could cause damage in certain  
circumstances.  
manufacturer cannot accept liability.  
Do not use pots or pans on the  
ceramic hob with bases with  
pronounced edges or ridges. These  
could scratch or scour the hob surface  
permanently. Grains of salt and sand  
can also scratch.  
Never place hot pans near the  
control area. This could damage  
the electronic unit underneath.  
If a drawer is fitted directly  
underneath the hob, ensure that  
there is sufficient space between the  
drawer and its contents and the  
underside of the appliance in order to  
ensure sufficient ventilation for the hob.  
Do not allow either solid or liquid  
sugar, or pieces of plastic or  
aluminium foil to get on the ceramic  
surface when it is hot. If this should  
occur, switch off the appliance and  
carefully, while they are still hot, scrape  
off all remains of these materials using  
a shielded scraper blade. Take care not  
to burn yourself. If residues are allowed  
to cool before being removed, the  
ceramic surface will be susceptible to  
pitting or even cracking.  
In countries where there are areas  
which may be subject to infestation  
by cockroaches or other vermin, pay  
particular attention to keeping the  
appliance and its surroundings in a  
clean condition at all times. Any  
damage which may be caused by  
cockroaches or other vermin will not be  
covered by the appliance guarantee.  
Clean the appliance once it has cooled  
down.  
To prevent the risk of spillages etc.  
burning on, remove any soiling as  
quickly as possible and ensure that pan  
bases are clean, dry and free of  
grease.  
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Warning and Safety instructions  
Protection from burning and  
scalding  
Do not cover the appliance, e.g.  
with a cloth, kitchen foil, etc. There  
is a danger of this burning or catching  
fire if the hob is hot.  
The surface of the appliance is hot  
when in use, and remains hot for  
quite a while after being switched off.  
There is a danger of burning until the  
residual heat indicators go out.  
Never leave the appliance  
unattended when cooking with oil  
or fat as these are fire hazards if  
overheated. Very hot oil can catch fire  
and could even set a cooker hood  
above on fire. Always heat fat slowly,  
watching as it heats.  
For added protection it is advisable  
to use heat-resistant pot holders or  
gloves when using the appliance. Do  
not let them get damp or wet, as this  
causes heat to transfer through the  
material more quickly with the risk of  
scalding or burning yourself.  
If, despite this, oil or fat does catch  
fire, do not attempt to put out the  
flames with water. Use a suitable fire  
blanket, saucepan lid, damp towel or  
similar to smother the flames.  
Do not heat up unopened tins of  
food on the hob as pressure will  
build up in the tin and it can explode.  
This could result in injury and scalding  
or damage.  
Do not flambé under a cooker  
hood. The flames could set the  
cooker hood on fire.  
Do not use the hob as a resting  
place for anything else. The article  
could melt or catch fire if residual heat  
is still present or if the appliance is  
switched on by mistake.  
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Warning and Safety instructions  
Appliance faults  
Electromagnetic fields  
In the event of damage or a defect,  
switch off the appliance immedi-  
ately. Disconnect completely from the  
electricity supply. If the appliance has  
not yet been fully installed, the  
electricity cable must be disconnected  
from the supply point. If connected via  
a plug and socket, switch off at the  
socket and withdraw the plug. Contact  
the Service Department.  
For people fitted with a heart  
pacemaker:  
Please note that the area immediately  
surrounding the hob is  
electromagnetically charged, and that  
this could affect a pacemaker.  
If in any doubt consult the manufacturer  
of the pacemaker or your doctor.  
Ensure pans are placed centrally  
over the cooking zone to prevent  
unnecessary exposure to the  
electromagnetic field.  
Do not reconnect the appliance to the  
mains electricity supply until after it has  
been repaired.  
To prevent damage to items which  
are susceptible to magnetic fields,  
e.g. credit cards, diskettes, pocket  
calculators etc, do not leave them in the  
immediate vicinity of the hob.  
If there is any damage to the  
ceramic surface the appliance  
must be disconnected from the mains  
electricity supply immediately and not  
used until it has been repaired. Danger  
of electric shock.  
Repairs must only be carried out  
by a suitably qualified and  
competent person. Repairs and other  
work by unqualified persons could be  
very dangerous and could damage the  
appliance. The manufacturer cannot be  
held liable for unauthorised work. Never  
open the housing of the appliance.  
While the appliance is under  
guarantee, repairs should only be  
undertaken by a service technician  
authorised by the manufacturer.  
Otherwise the guarantee is invalidated.  
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Warning and Safety instructions  
Further safety notes  
Do not use plastic or aluminium foil  
containers. These melt at high  
temperatures and could damage the  
ceramic surface or catch fire.  
When using an electric socket near  
the appliance, care should be  
taken that the cable of the electrical  
appliance does not come into contact  
with the hot appliance. The insulation  
on the cable could become damaged,  
giving rise to an electric shock hazard.  
Spray canisters, aerosols and other  
inflammable substances must not  
be stored in a drawer under the hob.  
Cutlery inserts must be heat-resistant.  
Always ensure that food is  
sufficiently cooked or reheated.  
Many factors will affect the overall  
cooking time, including the size and  
amount of food and its temperature.  
Some foods may contain  
The manufacturer cannot be held  
liable for damage caused by  
non-compliance with these Warning  
and Safety instructions.  
micro-organisms which are only  
destroyed by thorough cooking;  
therefore when cooking or reheating  
foods such as poultry, it is particularly  
important that the food is completely  
cooked through. If in doubt, select a  
longer cooking or reheating time.  
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Caring for the environment  
Disposal of the packing  
material  
Disposal of your old appliance  
Electrical and electronic appliances  
often contain materials which, if  
handled or disposed of incorrectly,  
could be potentially hazardous to  
human health and to the environment.  
They are, however, essential for the  
correct functioning of your appliance.  
Please do not therefore dispose of your  
old appliance with your household  
waste.  
The transport and protective packing  
has been selected from materials which  
are environmentally friendly for disposal  
and can normally be recycled.  
Packaging (e.g. cling film, polystyrene)  
and plastic wrappings must be kept out  
of the reach of babies and young  
children. Danger of suffocation.  
Dispose of or recycle all packaging  
materials safely as soon as possible.  
Please dispose of it at your local  
community waste collection / recycling  
centre and ensure that it presents no  
danger to children while being stored  
for disposal.  
It should be unplugged or  
disconnected from the mains electricity  
supply by a competent person. If  
connected by a plug, the plug must be  
rendered useless and the cable cut off  
directly behind the appliance to prevent  
misuse.  
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Before using for the first time  
General notes  
Cleaning and heating up for  
the first time  
This appliance operates using the  
induction principle. This means that the  
cooking zones will only work if they are  
covered by a pan with a magnetic base  
(see "Suitable pans").  
Before using for the first time, clean the  
appliance with a damp cloth only and  
then wipe dry.  
Do not use washing up liquid on the  
ceramic surface as it can leave a  
blue sheen which may be difficult to  
remove.  
A light humming or clicking sound may  
be audible when the appliance is  
switched on. This is quite normal with  
induction heat.  
A data plate for your appliance is  
supplied with this documentation. It  
should be stuck into the space  
provided at the end of the instruction  
book.  
Metal components have a protective  
coating which may give off a slight  
smell when the hob is heated up for the  
first time. The smell and any vapours  
will dissipate after a short time and do  
not indicate a faulty connection or  
appliance.  
Keep these instructions in a safe place  
for reference and pass them on to any  
future user.  
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Operation  
The induction principle  
Noises  
When using an induction hob, the  
An induction coil is located under each  
cooking zone. When a zone is switched following noises can occur in the pan,  
on this coil creates a magnetic field  
which creates or induces current in the  
base of the pan on it (which must be  
magnetic). This heats up the base of  
the pan. The cooking zone itself is  
heated up indirectly by the heat given  
off by the pan.  
depending on what it is made of and  
how it has been constructed:  
– On the higher power settings, it  
might buzz. This will decrease or  
cease altogether when the power  
setting is reduced.  
– If the pan base is made of layers of  
different materials (e.g. in a  
sandwiched base), it might emit a  
cracking sound.  
The following points should be noted  
when cooking by induction:  
– Pans:  
An induction cooking zone will only  
react to pans with a magnetic base  
(see "Suitable pans"). Unsuitable  
pans will not heat up.  
– Whistling might occur if linked zones  
(see "Booster function") are being  
used on the highest setting at the  
same time, and the pans also have  
bases made of layers of different  
materials.  
– Pan recognition:  
If an unsuitable pan is placed on the  
cooking zone the induction heat will  
not work.  
– You might hear a clicking sound from  
the electronic switches, especially on  
lower settings.  
– Pan size recognition:  
Induction cooking zones adapt their  
power output automatically to the  
diameter of the pan base.  
The appliance has a cooling fan to help  
extend the life of the electronics. When  
the hob is being used intensively, this  
will come on and you will hear a  
whirring sound. The fan may continue  
to run after the appliance has been  
switched off.  
Detailed information on these points  
can be found in the next section.  
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Operation  
Pans  
Unless the pan manufacturer states  
that you can do so, do not use pans  
with very thin bases on this hob, and  
never heat up empty pans as they  
could get damaged. This could also  
damage the appliance.  
Suitable pans  
Induction cooking zones will only work  
when covered by a pan with a  
magnetic base.  
Suitable pans include:  
– stainless steel pans with a magnetic  
base  
Pan size  
– enamelled steel pans  
– cast iron pans  
The diameter of the pan base must be  
at least as big as the inner marking on  
the zone it is being used on. If the  
diameter of the base is too small the  
induction heating will not work (see  
"Pan size recognition").  
Unsuitable pans:  
– stainless steel pans without a  
magnetic base  
Please note that the maximum diameter  
quoted by manufacturers often refers to  
the diameter of the top rim of the pot or  
pan. The diameter of the base  
– aluminium and copper pans  
– glass, ceramic or earthenware pots  
and pans  
To test whether a pot or pan is suitable  
for use on an induction hob:  
(generally smaller) is more important.  
^ Fill the pan with some water and  
place it on a cooking zone.  
Tips on saving energy  
^ Switch the zone on and touch - or +  
to set a power level.  
Use a pan lid whenever possible to  
minimise heat loss.  
If the pan is not suitable the 0 symbol  
will start flashing immediately in the  
cooking zone display alternating with  
the ß symbol.  
Please be aware that the properties of  
the pan base can affect the eveness  
with which food heats up in the pan.  
uncovered  
covered  
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Operation  
Sensor switches  
Switching on  
This hob is equipped with electronic  
sensor switches which react to finger  
contact.  
The hob must be switched on before  
any of the zones can be used.  
To operate a cooking zone, touch the  
relevant sensor. Each time you touch a  
sensor, an audible tone sounds.  
To switch the hob on:  
^ Touch the ON/OFF sensor s.  
A 0 appears in the display for each of  
the zones. If no further entry is made,  
the hob will switch itself off after a few  
seconds for safety reasons.  
Make sure that you only touch the  
sensor you require, and that you  
touch the centre of the sensor.  
Take care to keep the control area  
clean. Do not place anything on the  
control area. The sensors may fail to  
react or they could mistake the  
article or any dirt for a fingertip  
contact, thereby activating a  
function or even causing the hob to  
switch off automatically (see "Safety  
switch-off").  
To switch a cooking zone on:  
^ Select a power setting between 1 and  
9 by touching the - or + sensor.  
To select cooking with Auto heat-up,  
touch the - sensor first (see "Auto  
heat-up"). To select cooking without  
Auto heat-up touch the + sensor first.  
Never place hot pans on the  
sensors. The electronic unit  
underneath could get damaged.  
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Operation  
Settings  
Cooking process  
Settings  
1 - 2  
Melting butter, chocolate etc.  
Dissolving gelatine  
Preparing yoghurt  
Thickening sauces containing egg yolk and butter  
Warming small quantities of food/liquid  
Keeping warm food which sticks easily  
Cooking rice  
1 - 3  
2 - 4  
Warming liquid and semi-solid foods  
Thickening sauces, e.g. hollandaise  
Making porridge  
Preparing omelettes, lightly fried eggs  
Steaming fruit  
Defrosting deep frozen food  
Steaming vegetables, fish  
3 - 5  
Cooking dumplings, potatoes, pulses  
Cooking broths, pulse soups  
Bringing to the boil and continued cooking of large  
quantities of food  
5 - 6  
7
Gentle frying (without overheating the fat) of meat, fish,  
vegetables, fried eggs etc.  
Frying pancakes etc.  
7 - 8  
9
Boiling large quantities of water  
Bringing to the boil  
These settings and figures, which envisage approx. 4 helpings, should only be  
taken as a guide. With deep pans, large quantities or without the lid on, a higher  
setting is needed. For smaller quantities, select a lower setting.  
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Operation  
Pan recognition  
... if the pan is taken off the cooking  
zone:  
Pan recognition is an additional safety  
feature. Induction heating does not  
work, ...  
Operation is interrupted in this instance.  
The last power setting selected will start  
flashing in the cooking zone display,  
alternating with the ß symbol for  
... if a cooking zone is switched on  
without a pan in place or if the pan is approx. 3 minutes.  
It will stop flashing if a suitable pan is  
unsuitable:  
placed on the zone during this period.  
The power setting will then light up  
constantly and operation will  
If this is the case a power setting  
cannot be set. As soon as the - or +  
sensor is touched, a 0 will start flashing  
in the cooking zone display, alternating  
with the ß symbol for approx. 3  
minutes.  
recommence.  
If, during these 3 minutes, a pan is not  
placed on the zone or if an unsuitable  
pan is placed on it, the flashing will  
stop after the 3 minutes have elapsed  
and 0 will light up constantly.  
It will stop flashing when this time has  
elapsed or when a suitable pan is  
placed on the zone. The 0 will then light  
up constantly.  
Pan recognition protects against:  
– unintentional switching on of a  
cooking zone, e.g. by children;  
– the risk of burning caused by  
forgetting to switch off a zone after  
removing a pan.  
With pan recognition, induction  
reacts to metallic items which are  
magnetic. Do not use the hob as a  
resting place for anything else.  
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Operation  
Pan size recognition  
With induction heating, heat is only  
produced on the surface which is  
covered by a pan. The smaller the pan,  
the smaller the diameter which is  
heated  
To make optimum use of the cooking  
zones, choose pans with diameters  
larger than the inner markings but  
smaller than the outer markings. If the  
diameter of the pan is smaller than the  
inner marking, the induction heating will  
not work. The cooking zone will react as  
if there is no pan on it (see "Pan  
recognition").  
This safety feature prevents small  
metallic objects (e.g. a teaspoon) being  
heated up if they are laid down on a  
cooking zone which is switched on.  
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Operation  
Auto heat-up  
How to activate Auto heat-up  
When Auto heat-up has been activated, ^ Touch the - sensor until the required  
the cooking zone switches on  
continued cooking setting appears,  
e.g. 6.  
automatically at the highest setting and  
then switches to the continued cooking  
setting which you have previously  
selected. The heat-up time depends on  
which continued cooking setting has  
been chosen (see chart).  
As the higher continued cooking  
settings are generally used for frying  
food, only a relatively short heat-up time  
is needed to heat up the pan initially.  
During the heat-up time a dot will light  
up to the right of the continued cooking  
setting, and go out at the end of it.  
Continued  
cooking setting  
Heat-up time  
in minutes and  
seconds  
During the heat-up time the continued  
cooking setting can be increased using  
the + sensor. The heat-up time will  
increase accordingly.  
(approx.)  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
1 : 15  
1 : 40  
2 : 10  
3 : 00  
5 : 05  
7 : 40  
1 : 40  
2 : 10  
-
The continued cooking setting can,  
however, only be reduced using the -  
sensor during the first few seconds  
after activating the Auto heat-up  
function. At the end of this time,  
reducing the continued cooking time  
will switch the Auto heat-up function off.  
Taking a pan off the zone whilst Auto  
heat-up is in operation interrupts the  
Auto heat-up. It will resume if a pan is  
placed back on the zone within 3  
minutes.  
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Operation  
Booster  
The extra boost of energy is only  
available by taking a proportion of  
energy away from the front right or rear  
left cooking zone.  
The rear right and front left cooking  
zones are equipped with a booster, i. e.  
an increase in the power level.  
If activated, the cooking zone will  
operate on power setting 9 with an  
extra boost of power for a period of  
10 minutes. This boost is intended for  
quickly bringing large quantities of  
water to the boil, e.g. when cooking  
pasta.  
Whilst the booster is engaged the  
– front right cooking zone will operate  
at a maximum setting of 7,  
– rear left cooking zone will operate at  
a maximum setting of 8,  
even if a higher power setting, e.g. 9, is  
If wished, both boosters can be used at selected. To indicate that this is  
the same time.  
happening, e.g. with the front right  
cooking zone, the 9 will flash alternately  
with the 7 until the booster switches off  
again.  
Proceed as follows:  
^ Touch the booster sensor B for the  
relevant cooking zone.  
Power setting 9 will show in the  
cooking zone display, and the indicator  
lamp for the booster will also light up.  
Engaging the booster also  
After a period of 10 minutes the zone  
will automatically revert to the normal  
automatically overrides any Auto  
heat-up function set for both left or right  
power setting 9, and the indicator lamp hand cooking zones.  
will go out.  
Taking a pan off the zone whilst the  
The booster can be cancelled early by  
booster is in operation interrupts the  
booster. It will resume if a pan is placed  
back on the zone within 3 minutes.  
– touching the B sensor again,  
– touching the - sensor on the relevant  
cooking zone.  
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Operation  
Switching off and residual heat The residual heat indicator will not go  
out until the cooking zone is safe to  
touch.  
indicators  
To switch off a cooking zone:  
Do not touch or place any  
heat-sensitive objects on the  
cooking zones while the residual  
heat indicators are on.  
^ Touch the - and + sensors for the  
zone you want to switch off at the  
same time.  
Danger of burning and fire.  
A 0 will light up in the display for that  
zone for a few seconds. If the cooking  
zone is still hot, residual heat will then  
be indicated in the display.  
To switch off the hob:  
^ Touch the ON/OFF sensor s.  
This switches off all cooking zones. The  
residual heat indicator will appear in the  
display of any cooking zone which is  
still hot.  
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Safety features  
Safety lock  
To activate the safety lock:  
Keep children away from the hob for  
their own safety.  
^ Touch the safety lock sensor a until  
the relevant indicator lamp comes on.  
The indicator lamp will go out after a  
short while.  
Your appliance is equipped with a  
safety lock to prevent the hob and the  
cooking zones being switched on or  
any settings being altered.  
The light will come on again to show  
that the safety lock has been activated,  
if  
The safety lock can be activated when  
the hob is switched off as well as when  
it is in use.  
– you touch the safety lock sensor a.  
– you try to change a setting.  
If the safety lock is activated when the  
hob is switched off, then the hob  
cannot be switched on.  
To deactivate the safety lock:  
^ Touch the safety lock sensor a until  
If the safety lock is activated when the  
hob is in use, please note the  
following:  
the indicator lamp goes out.  
You can alter the setting from one finger  
to three finger operation (see  
"Programming - P4") to make it harder  
for children to operate the appliance.  
– The settings for the cooking zones  
and the timer settings cannot be  
changed.  
– The cooking zones and hob can be  
switched off but once switched off  
cannot be switched on again.  
Please note that the safety lock will  
deactivate if there is a power cut.  
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Safety features  
Safety switch-off  
Safety switch-off if the sensors are  
covered  
Safety switch-off with an over-long  
cooking time  
Your hob will switch itself off  
automatically if one or several of the  
Your hob is fitted with a safety switch-off sensors remain covered for more than  
feature in case you forget to switch it off about 10 seconds, for example by  
yourself.  
finger contact, food boiling over, or by  
an object such as an oven glove or a  
tea towel. The residual heat symbol H  
will light up in the display of any  
cooking zones that are still hot.  
If one of the cooking zones is heated  
for an unusually long period of time  
(see chart), and the power settings are  
not altered, the zone will switch itself off  
automatically and the appropriate  
residual heat indicator will appear.  
^ Clean the control area or remove the  
obstruction.  
^ Switch the hob back on again with  
the ON/OFF sensor s. The cooking  
zones can now be used again as  
normal.  
Power setting  
Maximum  
operating time  
in hours  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10  
5
5
4
3
2
2
2
1
^ To use the cooking zone again,  
switch it back on in the usual way.  
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Safety features  
Overheating protection  
If the cooling elements overheat:  
The induction coil on a cooking zone  
can overheat if:  
The cooking zone cooling elements can  
overheat if the appliance does not have  
sufficient ventilation.  
– the pan is not conducting heat  
properly  
The overheating protection affects the  
whole hob in one of the following ways:  
– fats or oils are heated up on the  
highest power setting.  
– If the Booster is operating it will be  
switched off.  
The overheating protection works on  
the affected cooking zone in one of the  
following ways:  
– If power setting 9 has been set, the 9  
will flash, alternating with the 8, i. e.  
the cooking zone power level has  
been reduced to 8.  
– If a cooking zone with the Booster  
function is affected and the Booster  
is switched on, then the Booster will  
be switched off.  
– All cooking zones switch themselves  
off automatically and the displays all  
show a flashing 0.  
– If power setting 9 has been set, the 9  
will flash, alternating with the 8, i. e.  
the cooking zone power level has  
been reduced to 8.  
As soon as the cooling elements have  
cooled down sufficiently, the cooking  
zones will automatically continue to  
operate at the power setting previously  
selected.  
– The affected cooking zone switches  
itself off automatically. The display  
first shows a 0 and then the residual  
heat indicator.  
Note:  
If a drawer is fitted directly underneath  
the hob, ensure that there is sufficient  
space between the drawer and its  
contents and underside of the  
appliance in order to ensure sufficient  
ventilation for the hob.  
The cooking zone can be used again  
as soon as it has cooled down to a safe  
level.  
To prevent the overheating protection  
from cutting in again:  
– use pots and pans which conduct  
heat properly.  
If the overheating protection is  
activated again contact the Service  
Department.  
– heat fats or oils up on a medium  
power setting only.  
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Timer  
This hob is equipped with a timer which can be used as a minute minder or to  
automatically switch off a zone of your choice. Both functions can be operated at  
the same time.  
Setting the timer  
from 99 to 00 minutes use the - sensor  
Setting the timer  
from 00 to 99 minutes use the + sensor  
Touch m  
Switching between timer functions  
Touch - and + at the same time  
Re-setting the timer to 00  
Touch m whilst 00 is showing in the  
Switching off  
display  
Setting the minute minder  
When the set time has elapsed 00 will  
appear in the display. At the same time  
an audible tone will sound for approx.  
30 seconds. 00 will go out when the  
audible tone stops. To turn the audible  
tone off before this, touch the  
The minute minder can be used with  
the hob switched on or off. It works like  
a manual kitchen timer.  
Proceed as follows:  
m sensor.  
^ Touch the - or + sensor on the timer.  
00 will appear in the timer display.  
^ Touch - or + until the time you require  
appears in the display, e.g.  
15 minutes.  
The time then counts down in minutes.  
The time remaining can be seen in the  
display and changed at any time by  
touching - or +.  
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Timer  
Switching a cooking zone off  
automatically  
The time then counts down in minutes.  
The time remaining can be seen in the  
display and changed at any time by  
touching - or +. The cooking zone  
power setting can also be changed at  
any time.  
It is only possible to switch a cooking  
zone off automatically if a power setting  
has already been selected for that  
zone.  
At the end of the time set, the cooking  
zone will switch itself off automatically.  
0 will appear in the cooking zone  
display, and 00 in the time display. An  
audible tone will sound for approx. 30  
seconds at the same time. 00 will go  
out when the audible tone stops. To turn  
the audible tone off before this, touch  
the m sensor.  
Proceed as follows:  
^ Select a power setting for the  
relevant zone e.g. rear right, in the  
usual way.  
^ Touch the m sensor.  
An indicator lamp will appear in the  
timer display.  
^ If several cooking zones are being  
used, touch the m sensor repeatedly  
until the indicator lamp comes on  
next to the cooking zone you wish to  
use this function for, e.g. rear right.  
Switching between timer  
functions  
If you are already using the timer for  
one function and you also wish to use  
the other function, touch the m sensor.  
The timer display will go out. Now  
proceed as before.  
Each time the m sensor is touched the  
indicator lamps will appear one after  
the other clockwise from front left to  
front right, however only for those zones  
which are switched on.  
To check the remaining time of the  
function not displayed, touch the m  
sensor once.  
^ Touch - or + sensor.  
00 will appear in the timer display.  
^ Touch - or + until the time you require  
appears in the display, e.g.  
15 minutes.  
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Cleaning and care  
Clean the appliance regularly,  
preferably after each use. Allow the hob  
to cool down before cleaning.  
Do not use a steam cleaner to clean  
this appliance. The steam could  
reach electrical components and  
cause a short circuit. Pressurised  
steam could also cause permanent  
damage to the surface and to  
To prevent the risk of spillages burning  
on, remove any soiling as soon as  
possible, and ensure that pan bases  
are clean, dry and free of grease.  
components, for which the  
Most soiling can be wiped off using a  
damp cloth. Stubborn soiling may need  
to be removed with a shielded scraper  
blade.  
manufacturer cannot accept liability.  
Do not use any sharp objects which  
could damage the seal between the  
ceramic surface and the  
surrounding frame and between the  
frame and the worktop.  
After cleaning, dry thoroughly with a  
soft cloth to prevent a build-up of  
limescale deposits  
To remove any limescale deposits,  
caused for example by water boiling  
oven as well as metallic marks e.g. from  
saucepan bases, the ceramic surface  
can be cleaned using a proprietary  
cleaning agent for ceramic surfaces.  
Follow the manufacturer's instructions  
on the packaging and apply using a  
soft cloth or kitchen paper towel.  
Never use cleaners containing sand,  
soda, alkalis, acids or chlorides,  
oven sprays, dishwasher  
detergents, nor steel wool, abrasive  
cleaning agents, hard brushes,  
scouring pads and cloths. You  
should also avoid using sponges  
etc. which have previously been  
used with abrasive cleaning agents,  
as this will damage the surface.  
Finally, wipe the hob surface with a  
damp cloth and then dry it with a clean  
soft cloth. Ensure that every trace of  
cleaner has been removed from the  
surface. Any remaining trace could  
have a corrosive effect on the hob  
when it is next heated up.  
Do not use washing up liquid to  
clean the ceramic surface as it can  
leave a blue sheen which may be  
difficult to remove.  
E-Cloth  
Note that some cleaning agents contain  
a protective additive designed to  
prevent water marks and smears  
adhering to the surface.  
A microfibre "E-Cloth" is available from  
the Miele UK Spare Parts Department  
which is suitable for cleaning surfaces  
such as stainless steel, glass, plastic  
and chrome without the use of  
chemicals.  
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Cleaning and care  
Should any sugar, plastic or  
aluminium foil spill or fall on to a hot  
cooking zone while it is in use, first  
switch off the cooking zone. Then, im-  
mediately, while it is still hot, scrape off  
all remains of these materials using a  
shielded scraper blade. Take care not  
to burn yourself.  
Allow the cooking zone to cool down  
and then clean with a suitable  
proprietary ceramic cleaner.  
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Problem solving guide  
... an ß appears in the display for a  
cooking zone  
Installation work and repairs to  
electrical components of this  
appliance must only be carried out  
by a suitably qualified and  
competent person in accordance  
with local and national safety  
regulations. Repairs and other work  
by unqualified persons could be  
dangerous. The manufacturer  
cannot be held liable for  
Check whether  
– the zone was switched on by mistake  
without a pan on it.  
– the pan being used is suitable for  
use on an induction zone, and that it  
is large enough (see "Suitable pans").  
unauthorised work.  
... an F appears in the display for a  
cooking zone  
The temperature sensor for that  
cooking zone is defective.  
What to do if, ...  
Do not use this zone until it has been  
repaired.  
... the hob or cooking zones cannot  
be switched on  
Contact your nearest Service Dept.  
(See back page for address).  
Check whether  
– the pans being used are suitable.  
– the safety lock is activated.  
If necessary, deactivate it (see  
"Safety lock").  
... an individual cooking zone or the  
whole hob has switched itself off  
automatically  
– the mains fuse has blown.  
The safety switch-off feature or the  
overheating protection mechanism has  
been triggered (see "Safety switch-off"  
and "Overheating protection").  
If none of the above is the case, then  
disconnect the appliance from the  
electricity supply for approx. 1 minute.  
To do this:  
– switch off at the isolator, or  
– withdraw the mains fuse.  
Reconnect to the mains supply and  
switch the appliance on. If it still will not  
start, contact a qualified electrician or  
the Miele Service Department.  
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Problem solving guide  
... one of the following has occured:  
... The cooling fan continues to run  
after the appliance has been  
switched off  
– The booster has automatically  
switched off early.  
This is not a fault. The fan will continue  
running until the appliance has cooled  
down. It will then switch itself off  
automatically.  
– The set power setting of 9 flashes  
alternately in the display with 8.  
– A 0 flashes in the display for all  
zones.  
The overheating protection mechanism  
has been triggered (see "Overheating  
protection").  
... the food in the pan hardly heats up  
or does not heat up at all when the  
Auto heat-up function is switched on  
This could be because:  
– there is too much food in the pan.  
– the pan is not conducting heat  
properly.  
Select a higher continued cooking  
setting next time, or start cooking at the  
highest setting and then turn down to a  
lower setting manually later on.  
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Electrical connection  
Connection should be made via a  
suitable isolator which complies with  
national and local safety regulations,  
and the On/Off switch should be easily  
accessible after the appliance has  
been built in.  
All electrical work should be carried  
out by a suitably qualified and  
competent person in strict  
accordance with national and local  
safety regulations.  
If the switch is not accessible after  
installation (depending on country) an  
additional means of disconnection must  
be provided for all poles.  
Installation, repairs and other work  
by unqualified persons could be  
dangerous. The manufacturer  
cannot be held liable for  
For extra safety it is advisable to install  
a residual current device (RCD), with a  
trip current of 30 mA.  
unauthorised work.  
Ensure power is not supplied to the  
appliance until after installation or  
repair work has been carried out  
When switched off there must be an  
all-pole contact gap of at least 3 mm in  
the isolator switch (including switch,  
fuses and relays).  
The appliance must only be  
operated when built-in. This is to  
ensure that all electrical parts are  
shielded. Live parts must not be  
exposed.  
Important U.K.  
The appliance is supplied for  
connection to a 230-240 V, 50 Hz  
supply with a 3-core cable.  
Do not connect the appliance to the  
mains electricity supply by an  
extension lead. These do not  
guarantee the required safety of the  
appliance.  
The wires in the mains lead are  
coloured in accordance with the  
following code:  
Green/yellow = earth  
Blue  
= neutral  
= live  
The voltage and connected load are  
given on the data plate. Ensure that  
these match the household mains  
supply.  
Brown  
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Electrical connection  
WARNING  
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE  
EARTHED  
The electrical safety of this appliance  
can only be guaranteed when  
continuity is complete between the  
appliance and an effective earthing  
system, which complies with local and  
national regulations. It is most important  
that this basic safety requirement is  
regularly tested and if there is any  
doubt, the electrical wiring in the home  
should be inspected by a qualified  
electrician. The manufacturer cannot be  
held liable for the consequences of an  
inadequate earthing system such as an  
electric shock.  
The manufacturer cannot be held  
liable for damage which is the direct  
or indirect result of incorrect  
installation or connection.  
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After sales service  
In the event of any faults which you cannot remedy yourself, please contact  
– Your Miele Dealer  
or  
– The Miele Service Department (see address on back cover).  
When contacting your Dealer or the Service Department, please quote the model  
and serial number of your appliance. These are given on the data plate.  
Please note that telephone calls may be monitored and recorded to improve  
our service.  
Data Plate  
Space in which to stick the extra data plate supplied with the appliance. Ensure  
that the model number is the same as the one on the front of these operating  
instructions.  
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