Operating and Installation instructions
Ceramic hobs
KM 530 / KM 537
KM 540 / KM 541 / KM 542 / KM 543
KM 544 / KM 545 / KM 547 / KM 548
KM 550 / KM 551 / KM 552 / KM 553
en - GB
To avoid the risk of accidents or
damage to the appliance it is
essential to read these
instructions before it is installed
and used for the first time.
M.-Nr. 06 069 910
Contents
Safety features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Safety lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Stop and Go. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Safety switch-off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Overheating protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Programming steps in brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Setting the minute minder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Switching a cooking zone off automatically. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Switching between timer functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Timer default setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Problem solving guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
To test the power level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Optional accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
After sales service, data plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Safety instructions for installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Hob with frame or bevelled edge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Mains connection box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Sealant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Tiled worktop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Flush-fitted hobs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Wiring diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
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Guide to the appliance
KM 540
Cooking zones:
Indicator lamp for:
abcd Single circle zones
iSafety lock
Sensor switches for:
eCooking zones
fTimer (see "Timer sensors and
display")
gSafety lock
hHob ON/OFF
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Guide to the appliance
KM 544
Cooking zones:
Indicator lamp for:
iSafety lock
abcd Single circle zones
Sensor switches for:
eCooking zones
fTimer (see "Timer sensors and
display")
gSafety lock
hHob ON/OFF
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Guide to the appliance
KM 530 / KM 545
Cooking zones:
Indicator lamps for:
abd Single circle zones
iSafety lock
c
Double circle zone
kOuter circle of the double circle zone
Sensor switches for:
eCooking zones
fTimer (see "Timer sensors and
display")
gSafety lock
hHob ON/OFF
jSwitching on the outer circle of the
double circle zone
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Guide to the appliance
KM 541
Indicator lamps for:
Cooking zones:
iSafety lock
a
Double circle zone
kOuter circle of the double circle zone
bcd Single circle zones
Sensor switches for:
eCooking zones
fTimer (see "Timer sensors and
display")
gSafety lock
hHob ON/OFF
jSwitching on the outer circle of the
double circle zone
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Guide to the appliance
KM 542
Cooking zones:
Indicator lamps for:
ac Double circle zones
bd Single circle zones
iSafety lock
kOuter circle of the double circle zone
Sensor switches for:
eCooking zones
fTimer (see "Timer sensors and
display")
gSafety lock
hHob ON/OFF
jSwitching on the outer circle of the
double circle zone
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Guide to the appliance
KM 548
Cooking zones:
Indicator lamps for:
ac Double circle zones
bd Single circle zones
iSafety lock
kOuter circle of the double circle zone
Sensor switches for:
eCooking zones
fTimer (see "Timer sensors and
display")
gSafety lock
hHob ON/OFF
jSwitching on the outer circle of the
double circle zone
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Guide to the appliance
KM 543 / KM 547
Cooking zones:
Indicator lamps for:
a
Double circle zone
iSafety lock
bd Single circle zones
Extended cooking zone
kOuter circle of the double circle /
extended cooking zone
c
Sensor switches for:
eCooking zones
fTimer (see "Timer sensors and
display")
gSafety lock
hHob ON/OFF
jSwitching on the outer circle of the
double circle / extended cooking
zone
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Guide to the appliance
KM 537 / KM 550 / KM 551
KM 552 / KM 553
Cooking zones:
Indicator lamps for:
a
Double circle zone
iSafety lock
bd Single circle zones
Extended cooking zone
kOuter circle of the double circle /
extended zone
c
Sensor switches for:
eCooking zones
fTimer (see "Timer sensors and
display")
gSafety lock
hHob ON/OFF
jSwitching on the outer circle of the
double circle / extended cooking
zone
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Guide to the appliance
Cooking zone sensors and displays
lDisplays:
0
= Cooking zone ready for use
1 to 9 = Power setting
#
F
A
= Residual heat
= Fault (see "Safety switch-off")
= Auto heat-up when the power setting range has been extended
P0 etc. = Programme (see "Programming")
S0 etc. = Status (see "Programming")
mIndicator lamp for Auto heat-up or extended power setting (see "Programming"),
e.g. the front left cooking zone
nPower setting sensor switches
Timer sensors and display
oSensor switches for setting the timer, switching between timer functions and
selecting automatic switch-off for a cooking zone.
pSensor switches to set the timer
qTimer display
rIndicator lamp for automatic switch-off, e.g. of the rear right cooking zone
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Guide to the appliance
Cooking zones
Cooking
zone
KM 540
KM 544
KM 545
C in cm Rating in
watts
C in cm Rating in C in cm Rating in
watts
watts
(230 V)
(230 V)
(230 V)
y
w
x
z
21.0
14.5
18.0
14.5
2200
1100
1800
1100
18.0
14.5
21.0
14.5
1800
1100
2200
1100
18.0
14.5
1800
1100
12.0 / 21.0 750 / 2200
14.5
1100
Total:
6200
Total:
6200
Total:
6200
Cooking
zone
KM 541
KM 542
KM 548
C in cm Rating in C in cm Rating in C in cm Rating in
watts watts watts
(230 V) (230 V) (230 V)
y
w
x
z
12.0 / 21.0 750 / 2200 12.0 / 21.0 750 / 2200 10.0 / 18.0 600 / 1800
14.5
18.0
14.5
1100
1800
1100
14.5
1100
14.5
1100
10.0 / 18.0 600 / 1800 12.0 / 21.0 750 / 2200
14.5
1100
14.5
1100
Total:
6200
Total:
6200
Total:
6200
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Guide to the appliance
Cooking
zone
KM 543 / KM 547
C in cm Rating in watts
KM 550 / KM 551 / KM 552 / KM 553
C in cm
Rating in watts
(230 V)
(230 V)
750 / 2200
1100
y
w
x
12.0 / 21.0
14.5
12.0 / 21.0
14.5
750 / 2200
1100
17.0 /
1500 /
2400
17.0 /
1500 /
2400
17.0 x 26.5
17.0 x 26.5
z
14.5
1100
18.0
1800
Total: 6800
Total: 7500
Cooking
zone
KM 530
KM 537
C in cm
Rating in watts
(230 V)
C in cm
Rating in watts
(230 V)
y
w
x
18.0*
14.5
1800
1100
12.0 / 21.0
14.5
750 / 2200
1100
12.0 / 21.0
750 / 2200
17.0 /
1500 /
2400
17.0 x 26.5
z
14.5
1100
18.0*
1800
Total: 6200
Total: 7500
* This cooking zone has two different heating elements (HiLight and Halogen).
When switched on, the outer zone (Halogen element) glows faster and more
intensely than the inner zone (HiLight element).
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Warning and safety instructions
The electrical safety of this
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To avoid the risk of accidents and
damage to the appliance, please
read these instructions carefully
appliance can only be guaranteed
when continuity is complete between it
and an effective earthing system which
before using it for the first time. They
contain important notes on its
installation, safety, use and
maintenance.
complies with current local and national
safety regulations. It is most important
that this basic safety requirement is
present and regularly tested, and
where there is any doubt, the
household wiring system 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).
This appliance is not intended for
use by persons (including children)
with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of
experience and knowledge, unless
they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning its use by a
person responsible for their safety.
Do not connect the appliance to the
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mains electricity supply by an extension
lead. Extension leads do not guarantee
the required safety of the appliance
(e.g. danger of overheating).
Keep these instructions in a safe
place for reference, and pass them
on to any future user.
Never open the casing of the
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appliance.
Tampering with electrical connections
or components is highly dangerous to
the user and can cause operational
faults.
Technical safety
The appliance must be installed and
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connected by a suitably qualified and
competent person in strict accordance
with current local and national safety
regulations. The manufacturer cannot
be held liable for damage caused by
incorrect installation or connection.
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Warning and safety instructions
Correct use
Do not use the appliance to heat up
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the room. Due to the high temperatures
For safety reasons this appliance
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radiated, objects near the appliance
could catch fire. The life of the
must only be operated after it has been
built in. This is necessary to ensure that
all electrical components are shielded.
appliance could also be reduced.
During prolonged or intensive use of
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This appliance is intended for
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domestic use only and is not to be used
the appliance, the frame and the
control panel get hot. This is quite
normal and does not indicate a fault.
for commercial purposes.
Do not leave the appliance
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unattended whilst it is in use.
Pans that have boiled dry can cause
damage to the ceramic surface for
which the manufacturer cannot be held
liable.
Boiling fat or oil could ignite and cause
a fire.
This appliance is intended for
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domestic use for the preparation of
food only.
Any other usage is at the owner's risk
and could be dangerous. The
manufacturer cannot be held liable for
damage resulting from incorrect or
improper use or operation.
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Warning and safety instructions
Safety with children
Keep all pans out of reach of
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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
Use the safety lock to prevent
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children operating the appliance or
altering the settings.
The appliance is only intended for
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use by adults who have read these
outlets.
Packaging, e.g. cling film,
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polystyrene and plastic wrappings,
instructions.
This appliance is not a toy! To avoid must be kept out of the reach of babies
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the risk of injury, keep children well
and young children. Danger of
away, and do not allow them to 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.
suffocation. Dispose of or recycle all
packaging safely as soon as possible.
Older children may use the
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appliance only when its operation has
been clearly explained to them and
they are able to use it safely,
recognising the dangers of misuse.
The appliance gets hot when in use
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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
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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
To prevent the risk of spillages etc.
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burning on, remove any soiling as
quickly as possible and ensure that pan
bases are clean, dry and free of
grease.
Do not use pots and pans on the
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ceramic hob with bases with
pronounced edges or ridges, e.g. cast
iron pans. These could scratch or scour
the hob surface permanently.
Do not drop anything on the ceramic
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surface. Even a light object could
cause damage in certain
circumstances.
Never heat an empty pan unless
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the manufacturer of the pan expressly
states that you can do so. This could
damage the appliance.
Do not use a steam cleaner to clean
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this appliance. The steam could reach
the electrical components and cause a
short circuit.
Keep the hob clean. Grains of salt,
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sugar and sand (e.g. from cleaning
Never place hot pans on the area
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around the controls. This could damage
vegetables) can cause scratches.
Do not allow either solid or liquid
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the electronic unit underneath.
sugar, or pieces of plastic or aluminium
foil to get onto the cooking zones when
they are hot. If this should occur, switch
off the appliance, and carefully scrape
off all the sugar, plastic or aluminium
residues from the hob whilst they are
still hot, using a shielded scaper 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.
Once the residues have been removed,
allow the cooking zone to cool down,
and then clean with a suitable
proprietary ceramic hob cleaner.
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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. This could
be a fire hazard if the appliance is
The surface of the appliance is hot
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switched on by mistake.
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.
If oil or fat catches fire, do not
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attempt to put out the flames with water.
Use a suitable fire blanket, saucepan
lid, damp towel or similar to smother the
flames.
For added protection, it is advisable
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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.
Do not flambé under a cooker hood.
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The flames could set the cooker hood
on fire.
Do not heat up unopened tins of
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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 use the appliance as a
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resting place for anything else. When
the appliance is switched on either
deliberately or by mistake, or when
there is residual heat present, there is
the risk of metal objects heating up,
with a danger of burning.
Depending on the material, other
objects left on the hob could also melt
or catch fire.
Damp pan lids might adhere to the
ceramic surface and be difficult to
dislodge.
Switch the cooking zones off after use.
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Warning and safety instructions
Appliance faults
Futher safety notes
In the event of damage or a defect,
When using an electric socket near
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the appliance, care should be taken
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switch off the appliance immediately.
Disconnect completely from the
electricity supply. Contact the Miele
Customer Contact Centre.
that the cable of the electrical
appliance does not come into contact
with the hot appliance. The insulation
on the cable could become damaged,
Do not reconnect the appliance to the
mains electricity supply until after it has giving rise to an electric shock hazard.
been repaired.
Always ensure that food is
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If there is any damage to the
sufficiently cooked or reheated. Many
ceramic surface, the appliance must be factors will affect the overall cooking
disconnected from the mains electricity time, including the size and amount of
supply immediately, and not used until the food and its temperature.
it has been repaired. Danger of electric Some foods may contain
shock.
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micro-organisms which are only
destroyed by thorough cooking at a
sufficiently high temperature for long
enough. Therefore, when cooking or
reheating food such as poultry, it is
particularly important that the food is
completely cooked through. If in doubt,
select a longer cooking or reheating
time.
If the connection cable is damaged,
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this must be replaced by a suitably
qualified electrician with a special
connection cable of type H 05 W-F or
H 05 RR-F, available from the Miele
Customer Contact Centre.
Repairs may only be carried out by
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a suitably qualified and competent
person in accordance with local and
national safety regulations. Repairs and
other work by unqualified persons
could be very dangerous and could
damage the appliance. The
Do not use plastic or aluminium foil
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containers. These melt at high
temperatures, and could damage the
ceramic surface and catch fire.
If a domestic animal gets onto the
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manufacturer cannot be held liable for
unauthorised work. Never open the
housing of the appliance.
hob, a sensor could be touched and a
cooking zone switched on. Keep pets
away from the hob at all times.
While the appliance is under
Spray canisters, aerosols and other
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guarantee, repairs should only be
undertaken by a service technician
authorised by the manufacturer.
Otherwise the guarantee will be
invalidated.
inflammable substances must not be
stored in a drawer under the hob.
Cutlery inserts must be heat-resistant.
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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 it
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.
Ensure that any plastic wrappings,
bags, etc. are disposed of safely and
kept out of the reach of babies and
young children. Danger of suffocation!
Rather than just throwing these
materials away, please ensure they are
offered for recycling.
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 disconnected from the
mains electricity supply by a competent
person.
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Before using for the first time
Please stick the extra data plate for the Heating up for the first time
appliance supplied with this
On hobs with bevelled glass edges,
a small gap may be visible 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
documentation in the space provided in
the "After sales service" section of this
booklet.
Cleaning for the first time
Remove any protective wrapping and
stickers.
appliance.
Before using for the first time, clean the
appliance with a damp cloth only and
then wipe dry.
Metal components have a protective
coating which may give off a slight
smell when heated up for the first time.
Do not use washing up liquid to
clean the ceramic surface as it can
leave a blue sheen which may be
difficult to remove.
The smell and any fumes given off do
not mean that the appliance is
defective or has been wrongly installed,
and they are not harmful to health.
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Before using for the first time
Calibrating the sensors
Manual calibration
^ Make sure that there is no direct light
(from the sun or from an artificial
source) falling onto the hob. The area
surrounding the hob must not be too
dark, nor should the relationship
between light and shade be
Automatic calibration
To ensure trouble free operation, the
sensors
– recalibrate when the appliance is first
connected to the mains electricity
supply and after any interruption to
the power supply.
constantly changing.
^ Make sure that there is nothing
covering the sensors or the hob.
Take any pans off the hob and wipe
away any food deposits.
– adjust themselves constantly whilst
the hob is in use.
If the sensors are over-sensitive or do
not react at all, or if the safety lock
indicator and cooking zone display
numbers light up when the hob is
switched off, the sensors will not
recalibrate themselves automatically.
^ Interrupt the power supply to the hob
for approx. 1 minute.
Reconnect the hob to the electricity
supply. The electronic unit will reset the
sensitivity levels of the sensors.
If this is the case, recalibration will have If this does not solve the problem,
to be carried out manually.
please call the Miele Service
department.
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How the cooking zones work
Single circle cooking zones have one
heating element, whilst double circle
(vario) cooking zones and extended
zones have two. Depending on the
model, the heating elements may be
separated by an isolating ring.
Single circle zone
Each cooking zone has overheating
protection (a temperature limiter), which
stops the ceramic surface from
becoming too hot (see "Overheating
protection").
aOverheating protection
When a power level is selected, the
heat switches on and the element can
be seen through the ceramic surface.
bHeating element
The heat output of the cooking zones
depends on the power level selected,
and is electronically regulated. This
controls the "timing" of a cooking zone,
switching the element on and off.
Double circle zone
aTechnically necessary, not defective
bOverheating protection
cOuter heating element
dIsolating ring
eInner heating element
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Operation
Sensors
Switching on
This hob is equipped with electronic
sensors which react to finger contact.
To operate a cooking zone, touch the
relevant sensor. Each time you touch a
sensor, an audible tone sounds.
The hob must be switched on before
any of the zones can be used.
Do not leave the appliance
unattended whilst it is being used.
To switch the hob on:
^ Touch the ON/OFF sensor s.
0 appears in each of the cooking zone
displays. If no further entry is made, the
hob will switch itself off after a few
seconds for safety reasons.
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,
press the - sensor first (see "Auto
heat-up"). To select cooking without
Auto heat-up, press the + sensor first.
Take care only to touch the middle
of the sensor required. Keep the
control panel clean, and do not
place anything on top of it. 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.)
If you wish to switch on another
cooking zone, and the 0 for that zone
has already gone out, simply press the
- or + briefly. The 0 will reappear and
you can select a power setting (with or
without Auto heat-up).
Never place hot pans on the sensor
switches. The electronic unit
underneath could get damaged.
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Operation
Settings
Cooking process
Settings*
standard
extended
settings**
factory settings
(9 settings)
(17 settings)
Melting butter, chocolate etc.
Dissolving gelatine
1 - 2
1 - 2.
1 - 3.
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
Warming liquid and semi-solid foods
Thickening sauces, e.g. Hollandaise
Making porridge
2 - 4
2 - 4.
Preparing omelettes, lightly fried eggs
Steaming fruit
Defrosting deep frozen food
Steaming vegetables, fish
3 - 5
3 - 5.
Cooking dumplings, potatoes, pulses
Cooking broths, pulse soups
Bringing to the boil and continued cooking of large quantities
of food
5
5.
Gentle braising (without overheating the fat) of meat, fish,
vegetables, fried eggs etc.
6 - 7
6 - 7.
Frying pancakes etc.
7 - 8
8 - 9
7 - 8.
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, larger quantities or when cooking without a lid, a higher setting is required. For
smaller quantities, select a lower setting.
** If you wish to fine-tune a setting, you can extend the power setting range (see "Programming").
The intermediate setting will be represented by an illuminated dot next to the number.
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Operation
Auto heat-up
In the extended range of settings (see
"Programming - P6."), A flashes
alternately with the continued cooking
setting until the heat-up time has
finished.
When Auto heat-up has been activated,
the cooking zone switches on
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).
Continued
Heat-up time
cooking setting* in minutes and
seconds
(approx.)
As the higher continued cooking
settings are generally used for frying
food (and boiling large quantities of
water), only a relatively short heat-up
time is needed to heat up the pan
initially.
1
1.
2
1 : 20
2 : 00
2 : 45
3 : 25
4 : 05
4 : 45
5 : 30
6 : 10
6 : 50
7 : 10
1 : 20
2 : 00
2 : 45
2 : 45
2 : 45
2 : 45
-
2.
3
How to activate Auto heat-up
3.
4
^ While a 0 is lit up in the cooking zone
display, touch the - sensor until the
required continued cooking setting
appears, e.g. 6.
4.
5
5.
6
6.
7
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.
7.
8
8.
9
At any point during the heat-up time
you can use - or + to increase or lower
the continued cooking setting. The Auto
heat-up time will alter accordingly.
* The continued cooking settings with
a dot after the number apply to the
extended power settings (see
"Programming - P6.").
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Operation
Switching on an extended area The relevant indicator lamp will light up
to show that the outer circle / extended
Depending on the model of hob, the
cooking zone is switched on.
outer circle of a double circle zone or
the extended cooking zone can be
switched on to provide an extended
cooking area when cooking with larger
pans.
To switch the outer circle or extended
cooking zone off, touch the n sensor
again or set the display for the zone
back to 0.
Proceed as follows:
^ Switch the zone on by pressing the -
or + sensor switch, and select a
power setting.
^ Then press the sensor switch for the
outer circle of the double circle zone
or the extended cooking zone n.
If a 0 is showing in the cooking zone
display, you can touch the n sensor
first and then choose a power setting.
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Operation
Switching off and residual heat The lines of the residual heat indicator
go out one after another as the cooking
indicators
zones cool down. The last horizontal
line only goes out when the cooking
To switch off a cooking zone:
zone is safe to touch.
^ Press the - and + sensors for the
zone you want to switch off at the
Do not touch or place any
same time.
heat-sensitive objects on the
cooking zones while the residual
A 0 will light up in the display for that
heat indicators are on.
zone for a few seconds. If the cooking
Danger of burning and fire hazard.
zone is still hot, residual heat will then
be indicated by three lines in the
If there is an interruption to the
display.
power supply, the residual heat
indicators will flash on and off.
Please note that if there is a fault
message, the residual heat
To switch off the hob:
indicators will not light up even if the
^ Touch the ON/OFF sensor s.
cooking zones are still hot.
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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Operation
Pans
– Place pans carefully into position on
the hob. Sliding them across the
surface can cause scuffs and
scratches.
– Pans made from any material can be
used on a ceramic hob.
– However, the best pans are those
with a thick base which is very
slightly concave when cold. When
heated, the base flattens to rest
evenly on the hob, optimising the
conduction of the heat.
– Check that the diameter of the pan
base is wide enough for the cooking
zone so that heat is not lost
unnecessarily. 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
(generally smaller) is more important.
Cold
Hot
– Pans made of glass, ceramic or
stoneware are less suitable, as they
do not conduct the heat so well.
Too small
Suitable
– Do not use pots and pans on the
ceramic hob with bases with
pronounced edges or ridges, e.g.
cast iron pans. These could scratch
or scour the hob surface
permanently.
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Operation
Tips on saving energy
– Use as little water as possible to
cook with, and reduce the power
setting once the water has come to
the boil or the oil is hot enough to fry
in.
– Use a pan lid whenever possible to
minimise heat loss.
– When cooking for a long time, switch
the cooking zone off about 5 to 10
minutes before the end of the
cooking time. In this way, use is
made of the residual heat.
Uncovered
Covered
– Select a smaller pan when cooking
small quantities. A small pan on a
small cooking zone uses less energy
than a large, partially filled pan on a
large cooking zone.
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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 $ until
the relevant indicator lamp comes on.
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 indicator lamp will go out after a
short while.
The lamp 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.
– 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 $ until
the indicator lamp goes out.
If the safety lock is activated when the
hob is in use:
– The power levels for the cooking
zones and the timer settings cannot
be altered.
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 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
Stop and Go
To deactivate Stop and Go:
Your appliance has a Stop and Go
feature which, when activated, reduces
the power of all switched on cooking
zones to setting 1. When Stop and Go is
deactivated, the cooking zones resume
at the power level which was last set.
If Stop and Go is not deactivated, the
hob switches off after 1 hour.
^ Touch the $ sensor until the indicator
lamp goes out.
The cooking zones will now run at the
level that was previously set.
If you wish to use this feature, you will
need to alter the factory setting (see
"Programming - P5").
To activate Stop and Go:
^ Touch the $ sensor until you hear
two consecutive beeps.
Be careful not to continue touching
the $ sensor for too long, as this will
activate the safety lock.
The indicator lamp for the safety lock
will start to flash. The power of the
cooking zones in use will be reduced to
setting 1, and a 1 will appear in the
corresponding cooking zone displays.
If automatic switch-off is programmed
for a cooking zone, activating Stop and
Go will interrupt the count down to the
switch-off time. When Stop and Go is
deactivated, the automatic switch-off
programme time will continue to run
without further interruption.
If a minute minder time has been set,
this will continue running and will not be
affected by Stop and Go.
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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 off automatically if
one or several of the sensors remain
covered for longer than 10 seconds, for
example, by finger contact, food boiling
over or by an object such as an oven
glove or tea towel.
Your hob is fitted with a safety
switch-off feature in case you forget to
switch it off yourself.
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 hob will switch itself off
automatically and the appropriate
residual heat indicator will appear.
An audible tone will sound every 30
seconds (for a maximum of ten
minutes) and an F will flash in the
display for the sensor which is covered.
Power setting*
Maximum
operating time in
hours
^ Clean the control area or remove the
obstruction.
1 / 1.
2 / 2.
3 / 3.
4 / 4.
5 / 5.
6 / 6.
7 / 7.
8 / 8.
9
10
5
This will turn off the tone and the F will
go out.
5
^ Switch the hob back on again with
the ON/OFF sensor s. The cooking
zones can now be used again as
normal.
4
3
2
2
2
1
* The power settings with a dot after
the number are only available if the
power setting range has been
extended (see "Programming - P6.").
^ To use the cooking zones again,
switch the hob back on in the usual
way.
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Safety features
Overheating protection
Overheating can be caused by:
Each cooking zone is equipped with
overheating protection. An internal
temperature limiter switches off the
heating elements in the cooking zone
before the ceramic surface overheats.
– switching on a cooking zone without
a pan on it.
– heating up an empty pan.
– the base of a pan not sitting evenly
on the cooking zone.
Once the ceramic has cooled down to
a safe level the heating will
– the pan not conducting the heat
properly.
automatically switch back on again.
You can tell that the overheating
protection has activated because the
heating switches on and off even when
the highest setting is selected.
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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.
Programming steps in brief
Switching on
Touch m
Setting the timer
from 99 to 00 minutes use the - sensor
switch
from 00 to 99 minutes use the + sensor
switch
Switching between timer functions
Touch m
Re-setting the timer to 00
Touch - and + at the same time
Setting the minute minder
When the set time has elapsed 00 will
appear in the display. At the same time
a buzzer will sound for a few seconds.
00 will go out when the buzzer stops.
To turn the buzzer off before this, touch
the m sensor.
The minute minder can be used with
the hob switched on or off. The minute
minder works like a manual kitchen
timer.
To set the minute minder:
^ Touch the m sensor.
00 appears 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
Proceed as follows:
^ Select a power setting for the
relevant zone e.g. rear right, in the
usual way.
display, and 00 in the time display. At
the same time, a buzzer will sound for a
few seconds. 00 will go out when the
buzzer stops. To turn the buzzer off
before this, touch the m sensor.
^ Touch the m sensor.
00 will appear in the timer display.
^ Touch the m sensor again.
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.
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.
^ Touch - or + until the time you require
appears in the display, e.g.
15 minutes.
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Timer
Switching between timer
functions
Timer default setting
The timer is set at the factory so that it
starts with 01 or 99 when the + or -
sensor is touched.
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.
This setting can be adjusted so that the
time you last used appears in the
display when you press + or - (see
"Programming - P4.").
To check the remaining time of the
function not displayed, touch the m
sensor once.
Example:
If P4. is set to S1, and the last time the
minute minder was used it was used for
5 minutes, 00 will appear in the display
when you switch on. When you touch +
or -, the display will change to 05.
You can still select any time you want,
even if you have adjusted the timer
default setting.
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Cleaning and care
For Miele branded cleaning and
conditioning products see "Optional
accessories".
The appliance should be cleaned after
each use. Allow the hob to cool down
before cleaning.
Wipe all coarse soiling off using a
damp cloth. Stubborn soiling may need
to be removed with a shielded scraper
blade.
Do not use a steam cleaner to clean
this appliance. The steam could
reach electrical components and
cause a short circuit.
Finally, clean the hob with a suitable
proprietary ceramic hob cleaner (see
"Optional accessories") applied with
kitchen paper or a clean cloth. Do not
apply cleaner whilst the hob is still hot,
as this could result in marking. Please
follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Only use proprietary cleaning
products which are suitable for
cleaning ceramic hobs. Never use
cleaners containing sand, soda,
alkalis, acids or chlorides, oven
sprays, dishwasher cleaner, 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 appliance with a damp
cloth, and then dry it with a clean, soft
cloth. Ensure that all cleaning agent
residues are removed. Residues can
burn onto the hob the next time it is
used, and cause damage to the
ceramic surface.
Do not use washing up liquid to
clean the ceramic surface, as it can
leave a blue sheen which may be
difficult to remove.
Do not use sharp objects which may
damage the seals between the
ceramic surface and the frame or
between the frame and the worktop.
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.
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Cleaning and care
Spots caused by limescale deposits,
water and aluminium residues (which
have a metalic appearance) can be
removed using the ceramic hob
cleaner.
Appliances with aluminium frames
(see data plate) are prone to
scratching, alkali and acid damage.
Take great care when cleaning the
aluminium frame. Do not use cleaning
agents for stainless steel or descaling
agents on aluminium surfaces. Soiling
should be wiped off as soon as
possible after using the appliance. If
the soiling is left for a long time it can
have a damaging effect on the
Should any sugar, plastic or
aluminium foil spill or fall on to a hot
cooking zone, first switch off the
appliance. Then carefully scrape off all
the sugar, plastic or aluminium residues
from the hob whilst they are still hot
using a shielded scraper blade. Take
care not to burn yourself.
aluminium surfaces. Intensive cleaning
with proprietary ceramic hob cleaners
can cause the frame to take on a shiny
appearance.
Allow the cooking zone to cool down,
and then clean as described above
with a suitable proprietary ceramic hob
cleaner.
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Programming
You can change the standard settings
of your hob (see chart).
To store the new settings in memory,
touch the hob ON/OFF sensor s until
the displays go out.
Proceed as follows:
If you do not wish to store the settings
in memory, touch the safety lock sensor
$ until the displays go out.
^ With the hob switched off, touch the
hob ON/OFF sensor s and the safety
lock sensor $ at the same time until If you select the programming function
the indicator lamp for the safety lock
whilst a residual heat indicator is on,
the residual heat indicator will flash for
up to 45 minutes after you have finished
using the programming function.
flashes.
A P (Programme) and a S (Status) will
appear in the cooking zone display with
a number which shows the current
setting (see chart).
However, you can continue to use the
appliance as usual during this time.
^ To select the programme you want
touch the + or - sensor for the front
left cooking zone, then select the
required status by touching the + or -
sensor for the front right cooking
zone (see chart). You can alter
several programmes one after the
other in this manner.
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Programming
Programme*
Status** Setting
P
0
Demonstration mode
and factory default
settings
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
0
1
9
0
1
0
1
2
0
1
Demonstration mode on
Demonstration mode off
Factory default settings reinstated
Off
P
P
1
3
Keypad tone when a
sensor is touched
On
Audible tone for timer
Off
Audible tone on for 10 seconds
Audible tone on for 4 minutes
One finger locking using $
P
4
Safety lock
Three finger locking using $ and +
on the two right-hand cooking
zones
P
P
5
Stop and Go
S
0
1
0
1
Off
On
0
S
0. Power setting when the S
cooking zone is
S
switched on
5 (can only be selected when Auto
heat-up is activated)
P
2. Auto heat-up
S
0
Off
S
1
Activated by selecting the power
setting using -
S
S
2
3
Activated by selecting the power
setting using +
Activated every time the hob is
switched on
*
Programmes not shown here have no allocation.
** The factory default settings are shown in bold.
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Programming
Programme*
Status** Setting
P
3. Residual heat indicator
S
0
H as the residual heat
indicator symbol
S
1
# as the residual heat
indicator symbol
P
P
4. Timer default setting
S
0
01 or 99
S
1
The most recently set time
(see "Timer default setting")
5. Timer functions
S
S
S
0
1
2
Minute minder only
Auto switch-off only
Minute minder and Auto
switch-off
P
6. Power setting range
S
0
9 power settings
(1 to 9)
S
1
17 power settings
(1, 1., 2, 2., 3 ... to 9)
If the Auto heat-up setting is
selected, an A will flash
alternately with the
continued cooking setting in
the display.
* Programmes not shown here have no allocation.
** The factory default settings are shown in bold.
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Problem solving guide
... the hob can be switched on and
settings selected, but the cooking
zones do not heat up
Installation work and repairs to
electrical components of this
appliance must only be carried out
by a suitably qualified and
Check whether you set the demo-mode
setting by mistake (see "Programming -
P0").
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
... the hob switches off while it is in
use and the residual heat indicator or
a flashing F appears in the display for
at least one of the cooking zones
and, if applicable, an audible tone
sounds
unauthorised work.
One of the cooking zones has probably
been on for too long, or one of the
sensors may have been covered over
(see "Safety switch-off").
What to do if, ...
... the hob or cooking zones cannot
be switched on
... the heating switches on and off on
a cooking zone
Check whether,
– the safety lock is activated.
If necessary, deactivate it (see
"Safety lock" and "Programming -
P4").
It is normal for the heating element to
switch on and off. See "How the
cooking zones work".
If the heating switches on and off at the
highest setting, the overheating
protection mechanism has been
triggered (see "Overheating
protection").
– the mains fuse has blown.
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.
Re-set the trip switch in the mains fuse
box 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
... the food in the pan hardly heats up ... the sensors are over-sensitive or
or does not heat up at all when the
do not react at all, or the safety lock
Auto heat-up function is switched on indicator and cooking zone display
numbers light up when the hob is
This could be because:
switched off
– there is too much food in the pan.
The sensitivity level of the sensors has
– the pan is not conducting heat
properly.
altered and cannot recalibrate
automatically.
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.
Proceed as described in "Automatic
recalibration of the sensor switches".
If this does not solve the problem,
please call the Miele Service
department.
... it seems to take too long for a pan
of food to reach the required
temperature
... the outer area of a cooking zone
that has just been switched on glows
faster and more intensely than the
inner area
See "To test the power level".
... one or more residual heat
indicators are flashing
That is not a fault: the cooking zone is
fitted with two different elements (see
"Guide to the appliance - Cooking
zones").
– There was an interruption to the
power supply during operation, and
the hob has switched itself off.
... an F appears in the display for the
rear cooking zones, an E appears in
the display for the front cooking
zones and numbers appear in the
timer display
The hob can be used again as normal.
Check the cooking stage of the food
and whether its condition has been
affected by the power failure before
switching the cooking zone(s) back on
again.
Interrupt the power supply to the hob
for approx. 1 minute.
– The residual heat indicators have lit
up during programming.
If the problem persists after
reconnecting the appliance to the
power supply, please contact the Miele
Service department.
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To test the power level
You can test the power level of a
cooking zone by measuring how long it
takes to bring a specific amount of
water to the boil.
^ Take a note of the diameter and
wattage of the cooking zone to be
tested (see "Guide to the appliance -
Cooking zones").
The pan (and lid) must be stainless
steel or enamel. The diameter of the
pan must match the cooking zone, and
be flat-bottomed or slightly concave.
^ Fill the pan with the quantity of water
given in the table.
^ Place the pan with its lid on the
cooking zone.
^ Switch on the cooking zone at the
highest setting.
^ Note the time it takes for the water to
boil.
The power level for the cooking zone is
fine if the water boils within the time
given in the table.
The time can vary if:
- there is low or excess voltage
- very cold water is used
- an unsuitable pan is used
- the pan is not covered.
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To test the power level
C cooking zone Rating in watts Quantity of water
Max duration
in cm
12.0
14.5
14.5
17.0
18.0
18.0
21.0
21.0
23.0
for 230 V
700 / 750
1000 / 1100
1350
in litres
in minutes (approx.)
1.0
13.0
9.0
1.0
1.0
8.0
1500
1.5
9.5
1250
1.5
11.0
9.0
1700 / 1800
2000
1.5
2.0
10.5
9.5
2200 / 2300
2500
2.0
2.0
9.0
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Optional accessories
The Miele range has cleaning products especially for your
appliance.
Ceramic and stainless steel hob cleaner
250 ml
Removes heavy soiling, limescale deposits and aluminium
residues
E-Cloth
Removes finger marks and light soiling
These products can be ordered via the internet (depending
on country) or from the Miele Customer Contact Centre (see
back cover).
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After sales service, data plate
In the event of any faults which you cannot remedy yourself, or if the appliance is
under guarantee, please contact:
– Your Miele dealer, or
– the Miele Service Department (see back cover for address).
Please note that telephone calls may be monitored and recorded to improve
our service.
When contacting Miele, please quote the model and serial number of your
appliance. These are given on the data plate.
N.B. A call-out charge will be applied for service visits where the problem
could have been resolved as described in these instructions.
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 instructions.
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Installation
Safety instructions for
installation
The hob may not be built in over a
~
fridge, fridge-freezer, freezer,
dishwasher, washing machine or
tumble dryer.
Fit the wall units and extractor hood
before fitting the hob to avoid
damaging the appliance.
After installing the hob, ensure that
~
the connection cable cannot come into
contact with the underside of the
appliance. Make sure that there is no
mechanical obstruction, such as a
drawer, which could damage it.
The veneer or laminate coatings of
~
worktops (or adjacent kitchen units)
must be treated with 100 °C
heat-resistant adhesive which will not
dissolve or distort.
Observe carefully the safety
~
distances given on the following pages.
Any backmoulds must be of
heat-resistant material.
Do not use any sealant unless
~
expressly instructed to do so. The
sealing strip under the edge of the top
part of the hob provides a sufficient
seal for the worktop (see "Sealant").
This equipment may only be used in
~
mobile installations such as ships,
caravans, aircraft etc. if a risk
assessment has been carried out by a
suitably qualified engineer.
All dimensions in this instruction booklet
are given in mm.
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Installation
Safety distance above the hob
When two or more appliances are
installed together below a cooker hood,
e.g. an electric hob and a gas wok
combiset, which have different safety
distances given in the installation
instructions you should select the
greater distance of the two.
A minimum safety distance must be
maintained between the hob and the
cooker hood above it. See the cooker
hood manufacturer’s operating and
installation instructions for details.
If the manufacturer's instructions are
not available for the cooker hood, a
minimum safety distance of at least
760 mm must be maintained. For any
flammable objects, e.g. utensil rails,
wall units etc. a minimum distance of at
least 760 mm must be maintained
between it and the hob below.
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Installation
Safety distances to the sides of the
hob
Ideally the hob should be installed with
plenty of space on either side. There
may be a wall at the rear and a tall unit
or wall at one side. On the other side,
however, no unit or divider should stan-
d higher than the hob (see illustrations).
The following minimum distances
should be adhered to for safety
reasons:
recommended
– 50 mm to the right or left of the
worktop cut-out to the nearest piece
of furniture (e.g. tall unit).
KM 543/547 requires a 70 mm gap to
the left.
– 50 mm from the worktop cut-out to
the rear wall.
not recommended
KM 543 / KM 547
not allowed
not recommended
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Safety distance when installing the appliance near a wall with additional
niche cladding
A minimum safety distance must be maintained between the worktop cut-out and
any niche cladding to protect it from heat damage.
If the niche cladding is made from a combustible material (e. g. wood) a
minimum safety distance e of 50 mm must be maintained between the cut-out
and the cladding.
If the niche cladding is made from a non-combustible material (e. g. metal,
natural stone, ceramic tiles) a minimum safety distance e of 50 mm less the
thickness of the cladding must be maintained between the cut-out and the
cladding.
Example: 15 mm niche cladding
50 mm - 15 mm = minimum safety distance of 35 mm
Flush-fitted hobs
Hob with frame or bevelled edges
aMasonry
bNiche cladding
Dimension x = thickness of niche cladding material
cWorktop
dWorktop cut-out
eMinimum safety distance
for combustible materials is 50 mm
for non-combustible materials is 50 mm less dimension x
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Hob with frame or bevelled edge
Building-in dimensions for KM 530 / KM 544 / KM 545
(Hobs with frame)
aSpring clamps
bBuilding-in depth
cFront
dMains connection box with mains connection cable, L = 1440 mm
eWiring harness, L = 1550 mm
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Building-in dimensions for KM 537 / KM 551
(Hobs with frame)
aSpring clamps
bBuilding-in depth
cBuilding-in depth for mains connection box
dFront
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Building-in dimensions for KM 540 / KM 541 / KM 542 / KM 543
(Hobs with frame)
aSpring clamps
bBuilding-in depth
cFront
dMains connection box with mains connection cable, L = 1440 mm
eWiring harness, L = 1550 mm
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Building-in dimensions for KM 547
(Hob with frame)
aSpring clamps
bBuilding-in depth
cFront
dMains connection box with mains connection cable, L = 1440 mm
eWiring harness, L = 1550 mm
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Building-in dimensions for KM 548
(Hob with bevelled edge)
aSpring clamps
bBuilding-in depth
cFront
dMains connection box with mains connection cable, L = 1440 mm
eWiring harness, L = 1550 mm
fSafety bracket
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Building-in dimensions for KM 550
(Hob with frame)
aSpring clamps
bBuilding-in depth
cBuilding-in depth for mains connection box
dFront
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Building-in dimensions for KM 553
(Hob with bevelled edge)
aSpring clamps
bBuilding-in depth
cBuilding-in depth for mains connection box
dFront
eSafety bracket
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Preparing the worktop
Hobs with frames:
^ Make the worktop cut-out following
the dimensions applicable.
If, during installation, you find that
the seals on the corners of the frame
are not flush with the worktop, the
corner radius ß R4, can be carefully
scribed to suit.
Remember to maintain a minimum
safety distance of 50 mm from the
back wall, as well as from any side
wall to the right or left of the hob (in
the case of the KM 543/547, the
minimum distance from a side wall to
the left should be 70 mm). See
"Safety instructions for installation".
Hobs with bevelled edges:
These hobs have a seal underneath
them to keep the hob securely in
position. Any gap between the frame
and worktop will reduce with time.
^ Seal the cut surfaces with a suitable
heat-resistant sealant to avoid
swelling caused by moisture.
The materials used must be
heat-resistant.
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Fixing the spring clamps and safety
brackets
Worktops made of wood, Corian and
Askilan etc.
^ Position the spring clamps a and the
safety brackets e (only supplied with
bevelled edge hobs) in the positions
shown in the illustrations (see
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"Building-in dimensions") by placing
them on or flush with the upper edge
of the cut-out as illustrated, and then
secure them with the 3.5 x 25 mm
screws supplied.
a
e
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Granite and marble worktops
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g
f
f
a
a
f
e
g
e
^ Apply silicone g to the side edges
and lower edge of the spring clamps.
^ Position the spring clamps a and
safety brackets e (on hobs with
bevelled edges only), and fix in place
using double-sided tape f.
The screws are not required for granite
or marble worktops.
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Installing the hob
Worktops made of Wood, Corian and
Askilan etc.
^ Feed the hob connection cable down
through the cut-out.
^ Lightly position the hob on the spring
clamps a.
^ Using both hands, press down
evenly on the sides of the hob until it
clicks into position. When doing this
make sure that the seal under the
hob sits flush with the worktop on all
sides. This is important to ensure an
effective seal all round. Do not use
sealant.
Granite and marble worktops
^ Connect the hob to the mains.
^ Check that the hob works.
The hob can now only be removed
with a special tool.
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Mains connection box
The connection box can be positioned
as follows:
– placed in base unit underneath the
hob
– on the side wall of a base unit
underneath the hob
– on the wall behind a base unit
– in a neighbouring unit.
A minimum safety distance of
150 mm must be maintained
between the connection box and the
hob and also between the
connection box and any source of
heat, e.g. a cooker or oven.
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Sealant
Tiled worktop
Grout lines a and the hatched area
underneath the hob frame must be
smooth and even. If they are not the
hob will not sit flush with the worktop
and the sealing strip underneath the
hob will not provide a good seal
between the hob and the worktop.
Do not use any sealant unless
expressly instructed to do so. The
sealing strip under the edge of the top
part of the hob provides a sufficient
seal for the worktop.
Do not use sealant between the
frame of the top part of the hob and
the worktop.
This could cause difficulties if the
hob ever needs to be taken out for
servicing and possibly result in
damage to the frame or the worktop.
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Flush-fitted hobs
Building-in dimensions for KM 552
N.B. Cut-out dimensions 470-1 and
730-1 are for the step required in
granite and marble worktops only
It is essential to follow the detailed
drawings on the next pages too.
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The hob can be installed
bBuilding-in depth
– directly into a suitable cut-out in a
granite or marble worktop.
cBuilding-in depth for mains
connection box
– in a suitable cut-out in a tiled or solid
wood worktop with a wooden support
frame. The frame must be provided
on site, and is not supplied with the
appliance.
dFront
Flush fit hobs are only suitable for
installation in granite, marble, tiled or
solid wood worktops. Other
materials such as Corian and
Askilan are not suitable.
An 800 mm wide base unit is
required for building in.
The hob must be accessible from
below for servicing purposes and to
ensure that the seal around it is not
dislodged.
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Making the worktop cut-out and
building in the hob
^ Make the worktop cut-out as shown
in the drawings.
^ Feed the hob connection cable down
Granite and marble worktops
through the cut-out.
^ Centre the hob f in the cut-out.
^ Connect the hob to the mains.
^ Check that the hob works.
^ Seal the remaining gap g with a
silicone sealant that is heat-resistant
to at least 160 °C.
As the ceramic glass and the
worktop cut-out have a certain
dimensional tolerance, gap g can
vary (min. 2 mm).
eWorktop
fHob
gGap
Corner radius of the worktop ß R4
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Solid wood and tiled worktops
^ Make the worktop cut-out as shown
in drawings.
^ Fix the wooden frame a 7mm below
the top edge of the worktop (see
diagram).
^ Feed the hob connection cable down
through the cut-out.
^ Centre the hob f in the cut-out.
^ Connect the hob to the mains.
^ Check that the hob works.
^ Seal the remaining gap g with a
silicone sealant that is heat-resistant
to at least 160 °C.
As the ceramic glass and the
worktop cut-out have a certain
dimensional tolerance, gap g can
vary (min. 2 mm).
aWooden frame (13 mm, to be
provided on site)
eWorktop
fHob
gGap
Corner radius of the tiled worktop ß R4
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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 current local and
national safety regulations (BS 7671
in the UK).
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). Please
contact a qualified electrician for
advice.
unauthorised work.
A damaged cable must be replaced
by a suitably qualified electrician
with a special connection cable of
type H 05 W-F or H 05 RR-F,
available from the Miele Customer
Contact Centre.
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).
Important U.K.
The appliance is supplied for
connection to a 230-240 V, 50 Hz
supply with a 3-core cable.
Ensure power is not supplied to the
appliance until after installation or
repair work has been carried out.
The wires in the mains lead are
coloured in accordance with the
following code:
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.
Green/yellow = earth
Blue
= neutral
= live
Brown
Do not connect the appliance to the
mains electricity supply by an
extension lead. These do not
guarantee the required safety of the
appliance.
Please make sure that the connection
data quoted on the data plate match
the household mains supply.
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WARNING
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE
EARTHED
The electrical safety of this appliance
can only be guaranteed when
continuity is complete between it and
an effective earthing system, which
complies with current local and national
safety regulations. It is most important
that this basic safety requirement is
present and regularly tested and where
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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Wiring diagram
N.B. This appliance is supplied single phase only in the U.K. / AUS / NZ
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