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
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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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