Operating and installation instructions
Ceramic hobs with induction
KM 5940 / KM 5950
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. 07 257 380
Contents
Problem solving guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Optional accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Safety instructions for installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Building-in dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
KM 5940. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
KM 5950. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
General installation tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Electrical connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Wiring diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
After sales service, data plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
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Guide to the appliance
KM 5940
abcd Cooking zones
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Control panel
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Guide to the appliance
KM 5950
abcd Cooking zones
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Control panel
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Guide to the appliance
Control panel
Sensor switches for:
aBooster
bPower level and safety lock
cHob ON/OFF
dCooking zones ON/OFF
Cooking zone display
eDisplays:
0
= Cooking zone ready for use
1 to 9 = Power levels
#
ß
P
= Residual heat
= No pan on cooking zone or pan unsuitable (see "Induction")
= Booster
P0 etc. = Programme (see "Programming")
S0 etc. = Status (see "Programming")
fIndicator lamp for Booster
gIndicator lamp for Auto heat-up, e.g. of the front left cooking zone
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Guide to the appliance
Cooking zones
Cooking zone
KM 5940
Rating in watts for 230 V**
Minimum to maximum
C in cm*
y
w
x
z
14 - 20
Normal:
1850
2500
With Booster:
14 - 20
16 - 23
10 - 16
Normal:
1850
2500
With Booster:
Normal:
2300
3200
With Booster:
Normal:
1400
1800
With Booster:
Total:
7400
Cooking zone
KM 5950
Minimum to maximum
Rating in watts for 230 V**
C in cm*
y
w
x
z
16 - 23
10 - 16
14 - 20
14 - 20
Normal:
2300
3200
With Booster:
Normal:
1400
1800
With Booster:
Normal:
1850
2500
With Booster:
Normal:
1850
2500
With Booster:
Total:
7400
* 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
Correct application
This appliance complies with all
relevant local and national safety
requirements. Improper use of the
appliance can, however, present a
risk of both personal injury and
material damage.
This hob is not designed for
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commercial use. It is intended for use in
domestic households and for use in
similar working and residential
environments such as:
– Shops
– Offices and showrooms
To avoid the risk of accidents and
damage to the appliance, please
read these instructions carefully
before installation and before using
it for the first time.
and by residents in establishments
such as:
– hostels and guest houses.
It must only be used as a domestic
appliance to cook and keep food warm.
Any other usage is not supported by
the manufacturer and could be
dangerous. Miele cannot be held liable
for damage resulting from incorrect or
improper use or operation of the
appliance.
They contain important notes on the
installation, safety, operation and
care of the appliance.
Keep these instructions in a safe
place and ensure that new users are
familiar with the content. Pass them
on to any future owner.
This appliance is not intended for
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use by persons (including children)
with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of
experience or knowledge, unless they
are supervised whilst using it, or have
been shown how to use it correctly by a
person responsible for their safety.
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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
outlets.
Use the safety lock to prevent
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children operating the appliance or
altering the settings.
Keep children away from the
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appliance at all times. It is not a toy! To
avoid the risk of injury, 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.
Packaging, e.g. cling film,
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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.
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
Technical safety
Installation, maintenance and
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repairs may only be carried out by a
Before installation, check the
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Miele authorised person in strict
accordance with current national and
local safety regulations.
appliance for visible signs of damage.
Do not install and use a damaged
appliance, it could be dangerous.
Repairs and other work by unqualified
persons could be dangerous. The
manufacturer cannot be held liable for
unauthorised work.
The electrical safety of this
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appliance can only be guaranteed
when continuity is complete between it
and an effective earthing system which
complies with 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).
During installation, maintenance and
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repair work, the appliance must be
disconnected from the mains electricity
supply. It is only completely isolated
from the electricity supply when:
– the mains fuse is disconnected, or
– the screw-out fuse is removed (in
countries where this is applicable), or
– it is switched off at the wall socket
and the plug is withdrawn from the
socket, or it is switched off at the
isolator.
Before connecting the appliance,
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make sure that the connection data on
the data plate (voltage and connected
load) match the mains electricity
supply.
If the hob is fitted with a
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communication module this must be
disconnected from the electricity
supply during installation and
maintenance work and during any
repair work to the hob.
This data must correspond in order to
avoid the risk of damage to the
appliance. Consult a qualified
electrician if in any doubt.
For safety reasons, this appliance
While the appliance is under
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may only be used after it has been built guarantee, repairs should only be
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undertaken by a service technician
authorised by the manufacturer.
Never open the housing of the
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appliance.
Otherwise the guarantee is invalidated.
Tampering with electrical connections
or components and mechanical parts is
highly dangerous to the user and can
cause operational faults.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Faulty components must only be
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replaced by genuine Miele original
Correct use
For people fitted with a heart
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pacemaker:
spare parts. The manufacturer can only
guarantee the safety of the appliance
when Miele replacement parts are
used.
Please note that the area immediately
surrounding the hob is
electromagnetically charged. It is
If the connection cable is damaged, unlikely to affect a pacemaker.
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it must be replaced by a suitably
However, if in any doubt, consult the
manufacturer of the pacemaker or your
doctor.
qualified electrician with a specialist
connection cable of type H 05 VV-F
(pvc insulated), available from the Miele
Spare Parts Department.
To prevent damage to items which
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are susceptible to magnetic fields, e.g.
Do not connect the appliance to the
credit cards, diskettes, pocket
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mains electricity supply by a
multi-socket unit or an extension lead.
These do not guarantee the required
safety of the appliance (e.g. danger of
overheating).
calculators etc, do not leave them in the
immediate vicinity of the hob.
The appliance gets hot when in use
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and remains hot for quite a while after
being switched off. There is a danger of
burning until the residual heat
indicators go out.
Do not use the hob if it is faulty, or if
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the ceramic surface is cracked,
chipped or damaged in any way.
Switch it off immediately, and
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.
disconnect it from the mains electricity
supply. Danger of electric shock.
In countries where there are areas
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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 caused by cockroaches or
other vermin will not be covered by the
guarantee.
Boiling fat or oil could ignite and cause
a fire.
If, despite this, oil or fat does catch
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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.
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Warning and Safety instructions
For added protection, it is advisable
Do not heat up unopened tins of
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food on the hob, as pressure will build
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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.
up in the tin, causing it to explode. This
could result in injury and scalding or
damage.
Do not use pots and pans on the
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ceramic hob with bases with
Do not flambé under a cooker hood. pronounced edges or ridges, e.g. cast
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The flames could set the cooker hood
on fire.
iron pans. These could scratch or scour
the hob surface permanently.
Do not use the appliance as a
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resting place for anything else.
Never heat an empty pan unless the
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manufacturer of the pan expressly
states that you can do so. Because
induction heating works extremely
quickly the base of the pan could heat
up to the temperature at which oil or fat
self-ignites within a very short time.
Take particular care never to place
cutlery or other metal objects on the
appliance. 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.
Keep the hob clean. Grains of salt,
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sugar and sand (e.g. from cleaning
vegetables) can cause scratches.
Depending on the material, other
objects left on the hob could also melt
or catch fire.
Never place hot pans on the area
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around the controls. This could damage
Damp pan lids might adhere to the
ceramic surface and be difficult to
dislodge.
the electronic unit underneath.
Do not drop anything on the ceramic
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surface. Even a light object could
cause damage in certain
circumstances.
Switch the cooking zones off after use.
Do not cover the appliance, e.g.
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with a cloth, kitchen foil, etc. This could
be a fire hazard if the appliance is
switched on by mistake.
Do not use plastic or aluminium foil
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containers. These melt at high
temperatures, and could catch fire.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Do not allow either solid or liquid
Metal utensils stored in a drawer
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sugar, or pieces of plastic or aluminium under the hob can become hot if the
foil to get onto the cooking zones when induction hob is used intensively for a
they are hot. If this should occur, switch long time.
off the appliance, and carefully scrape
Always ensure that food is
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sufficiently cooked or reheated.
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.
Some foods may contain
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.
Once the residues have been removed,
allow the appliance to cool down, and
then clean with a suitable proprietary
ceramic hob cleaner.
Do not use two pans on a
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cooking/extended zone at the same
When using an electric socket near
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the hob, care should be taken that the
cable of the electrical appliance does
not come into contact with a hot
time.
If the hob is installed behind a
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cooking zone. The insulation on the
cable could become damaged, giving
rise to an electric shock hazard.
furniture door it may only be operated
with the door open. Do not close the
door whilst the hob is in use or whilst
there is any residual heat left in the
appliance.
This appliance is fitted with a
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cooling fan. 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
If the hob is built in over a pyrolitic
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oven, the hob should not be used whilst
the pyrolitic process is being carried
out, as this could trigger the
sufficient ventilation for the hob. Do not
overheating protection mechanism on
store pointed or small items or paper in the hob (see relevant section).
the drawer. They could get in through
the ventilation slots or be sucked into
the housing by the fan and damage the
The manufacturer cannot be held
fan or impair cooling.
liable for damage caused by
non-compliance with these Warning
and Safety instructions.
Spray canisters, aerosols and other
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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 or contact your dealer for
advice. 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.
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Before using for the first time
Please stick the extra data plate for the Before using 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, data plate"
section of this booklet.
Cleaning for the first time
Remove any protective wrapping and
adhesive labels.
appliance.
Before using for the first time, clean the
appliance with a damp cloth only and
then wipe dry.
When the appliance is used for the first
time, it may give off a slight smell. The
smell and any vapours will dissipate
after a short time. They are not harmful
and do not indicate a faulty connection
or appliance.
Do not use washing-up liquid to
clean the ceramic surface as it can
leave a blue sheen which may be
difficult to remove.
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Induction
The induction principle
If a suitable pan is placed on the
cooking zone within 3 minutes, the ß
will go out and you can continue as
normal.
An induction coil is located under each
cooking zone. When a cooking zone is
switched on, this coil creates a
magnetic field which impacts directly
on the base of the pan and heats it up.
The cooking zone itself is heated up
indirectly by the heat given off by the
pan.
If no pan or an unsuitable pan is placed
on the cooking zone, the cooking zone
and the hob will switch off automatically
after 3 minutes.
Take particular care never to place
cutlery or other metal objects on the
hob. When the appliance is
switched on either deliberately or by
mistake, or when there is residual
heat present, there is the risk of
metal items heating up with the
danger of burning.
An induction cooking zone only works
when a ferromagnetic pan is placed on
it (see "Pans").
Induction automatically recognises the
size of the pan, i.e. heat is only
generated in the area covered by the
base of the pan.
Switch the cooking zones off after
use.
The cooking zone will not work:
– if it is switched on without a pan in
place, or if the pan is unsuitable
(non-magnetic base).
– if the diameter of the base of the pan
is too small.
– if the pan is taken off the cooking
zone when it is switched on.
If this happens, ß will flash in the
relevant cooking zone display
alternating with 0 or the power setting
selected .
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Induction
Noises
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.
When using an induction cooking zone,
the following noises can occur in 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.
– Whistling might occur if linked zones
(see "Booster function") are being
used at the same time, and the pans
also have bases made of layers of
different materials.
– You might hear a clicking sound from
the electronic switches, especially on
lower settings.
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Induction
Pans
Make sure that you always place the
pan in the middle of the cooking
zone. If the pan only partially covers
the zone, the handle could become
very hot.
Suitable pans include:
– stainless steel pans with a magnetic
base
– enamelled steel pans
– cast iron pans
Unsuitable pans:
Tips on saving energy
– stainless steel pans without a
magnetic base
Use a lid whenever possible to
minimise heat loss.
– 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, hold a
magnet to the base of the pan. If the
magnet sticks, the pan is suitable.
Uncovered
Covered
Please be aware that the properties of
the pan base can affect the eveness
with which food heats up in the pan.
To make optimum use of the cooking
zones, choose pans with base
diameters larger than the innermost
markings but smaller than the
outermost markings. If the base
diameter of the pan is smaller than the
innermost marking, the induction
heating will not work. The zone will
behave as if it had no pan on it.
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.
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Use
Sensor switches
Take care to keep the control panel
This hob is equipped with electronic
sensor switches which react to finger
contact.
clean and do not place anything on
top of it. The sensor switches 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 operate a cooking zone, touch the
relevant sensor. Each time you touch a
sensor, an audible tone sounds.
Never place hot pans on the sensor
switches. The electronic unit
underneath could get damaged.
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Use
Switching on
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.
The hob must be switched on before
any of the zones can be used.
Do not leave the appliance
The power setting selected flashes in
the display for a few seconds to start
with and then lights up constantly.
unattended whilst it is being used.
To switch the hob on
To change a power setting which has
already been set, touch the sensor
under the relevant cooking zone
display once briefly. The power setting
can then be changed using the - and +
sensors.
^ 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
^ Briefly touch the area under the
cooking zone display required once.
A 0 will flash in the display.
^ Whilst the 0 is flashing, select a
power setting of between 1 and 9 by
touching the - or + sensor.
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Use
Settings
Cooking process
Settings*
Melting butter
1 - 2
Dissolving gelatine
3
4
5
Warming small quantities of food/liquid
Keeping warm food which sticks easily
Cooking rice
Defrosting frozen vegetables
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
Cooking broths, pulse soups
Bringing large quantities of food to the boil
Cooking dumplings
6
7
Gentle braising (without overheating the fat) of meat, fish,
vegetables, fried eggs
Frying pancakes etc.
8
9
Boiling large quantities of water
Bringing to the boil
* These settings, which envisage approx. 4 servings, should only be taken as a
guide. With deep pans, large quantities or when cooking without the lid, a
higher setting is required. For smaller quantities, select a lower setting.
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Use
Auto heat-up
To activate Auto heat-up
When Auto heat-up has been activated, ^ While a 0 is flashing in the cooking
the cooking zone switches on
zone display, touch the - sensor until
the required 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).
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.
During the heat-up time an indicator
lamp to the right of the continued
cooking setting will light up, and go out
at the end of it.
Continued
Heat-up time
in minutes and
seconds
At any point during the Auto heat-up
time you can use - or + to lower or
increase the continued cooking setting.
The Auto heat-up time will alter
accordingly.
cooking setting
(approx.)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0 : 15
0 : 15
0 : 25
0 : 50
2 : 00
5 : 50
2 : 50
2 : 50
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Use
Booster function
The extra boost of energy is only
available by taking a proportion of
Each cooking zone has a Booster
function.
energy away from another cooking
zone. For this reason, the cooking
zones are networked in pairs as shown.
When activated, the zones 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.
The Booster function can only be used
When the booster is switched on, the
on two cooking zones at the same time, following happens:
one on the left and one on the right.
– if Auto heat-up is activated on either
If the Booster function is switched on
when
zone in the same network, this will be
switched off.
– no setting has been selected, the
cooking zone will revert automatically
to power setting 9 at the end of the
Booster time or if the Booster
– the power level on the other linked
cooking zone will sometimes
decrease.
function is switched off before this.
To switch on the Booster function
– a setting has been selected, the
cooking zone will revert automatically
to the setting selected at the end of
the Booster time or if the Booster
function is switched off before this.
^ Touch the sensor for the relevant
cooking zone.
^ Press the B sensor.
A P will start to flash in the display for
the cooking zone, and the indicator
lamp for the booster will light up.
Taking a pan off the zone whilst the
Booster is in operation interrupts the
Booster function. It will resume if a pan
is placed back on the zone within 3
minutes.
After a few seconds, P will light up
constantly and the indicator lamp will
go out.
To switch off the Booster function
^ Touch the sensor for the relevant
cooking zone.
^ Press the booster sensor switch B or
- for the relevant cooking zone.
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Use
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.
^ Touch the sensor switch for the
relevant cooking zone twice.
The residual heat indicators also
react to hot dishes and plates being
A 0 flashes in the cooking zone display
placed on a cooking zone that is not
for a few seconds. If the cooking zone
switched on.
is still hot, the residual heat indicator
will then appear in the display.
Do not touch any zone or place any
heat sensitive items on a zone where
the residual heat indicators are lit
up.
Danger of burning and fire hazard.
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 - and + sensors at the
same time until an audible tone
sounds.
Your appliance is equipped with a
safety lock to prevent the hob and the
cooking zones being switched on or
any settings being altered.
To deactivate the safety lock
^ Touch the - and + sensors at the
same time until an audible tone
sounds.
The safety lock can be activated when
the hob is switched off as well as when
it is in use.
If the safety lock is activated when the
hob is switched off, then the hob
cannot be switched on.
If the safety lock is activated when the
hob is in use:
– The power settings for the cooking
zones cannot be changed.
– The cooking zones and hob can be
switched off, but once switched off
cannot be switched on again.
If a sensor is touched when the safety
lock is activated, the keypad tone
emitted is slightly longer than normal.
The safety lock is deactivated if
there is a power cut.
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Safety features
Safety switch-off
Safety switch-off if the sensors are
covered
Your hob is fitted with a safety
switch-off feature in case you forget to
switch it off yourself.
Your hob will switch itself off
automatically if one or several of the
sensor controls remain covered for
more than about 10 seconds, for
example by finger contact, food boiling
over, or by an object such as an oven
glove or a tea towel. The residual heat
indicator will appear in the display of
any cooking zones that are still hot.
Safety switch-off with an over-long
cooking time
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.
^ Clean the control panel or remove the
obstruction.
To use the cooking zone again, switch
it back on in the usual way.
^ 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
10
5
4
3
3
2
2
1
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Safety features
Overheating protection
Overheating can be caused by:
All the induction coils and the cooling
elements for the electronics are fitted
with an overheating protection
– Heating up an empty pan
– Fats or oils being heated up on the
highest power setting.
mechanism. To prevent the induction
coils and cooling elements from
overheating, the overheating protection
mechanism works on the affected
cooking zone or on the entire hob in the
following ways:
– There being insufficient ventilation to
the underside of the appliance.
If the overheating protection
mechanism triggers again, contact the
Service department.
– If the booster function is being used,
this will be switched off.
– The power setting will be reduced.
– If an induction coil is affected, the
affected cooking zone will be
switched off automatically.
The cooking zone can only be used
again when the induction coil has
cooled down sufficiently.
– If a cooling element is affected, the
cooking zones concerned will be
switched off automatically.
The affected cooking zones can only
be used again as usual once the
cooling element has cooled down to a
safe level.
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Cleaning and care
A range of Miele branded cleaning
products is available from Miele. See
"Optional accessories" for details.
To avoid damaging the outer
surfaces of your appliance, do not
use:
– cleaning agents containing soda,
alkalines, ammonia, acids or
chlorides,
,Do not use a steam cleaning
appliance to clean this appliance.
The steam could reach the electrical
components and cause a short
circuit.
– cleaning agents containing
descaling agents,
– stain or rust removers,
The appliance should be cleaned
regularly, preferably after each use.
Allow it to cool down to room
temperature before cleaning.
To avoid water marks and limescale
deposits, use a soft cloth to dry
surfaces that have been cleaned with
water.
– abrasive cleaning agents, e.g.
powder cleaners and cream
cleaners,
– solvent-based cleaning agents,
– dishwasher cleaner,
– grill and oven cleaners,
– glass cleaning agents,
– hard, abrasive brushes or sponges,
e.g. pot scourers, brushes or
sponges which have been previously
used with abrasive cleaning agents,
– sharp, pointed objects which could
damage the seal between the
ceramic surface and the surrounding
frame, and between the frame and
the worktop.
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Cleaning and care
Ceramic surface
Marks caused by limescale, water and
aluminium residues (shimmering,
metallic appearance) can be removed
using the ceramic and stainless steel
hob cleaner.
Wipe all coarse soiling off using a
damp cloth. Stubborn soiling may need
to be removed with a shielded scraper
blade.
Should any sugar, plastic or
Then clean the hob with a suitable
proprietary ceramic and stainless steel
hob cleaner (see "Optional
aluminium foil spill or fall onto a hot
cooking zone while it is in use, 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.
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.
Finally, wipe the hob with a damp cloth, Allow the appliance to cool down, and
then polish with a soft, dry cloth. Ensure then clean as described above with a
that all cleaner residues are removed.
Residues can burn onto the appliance
the next time it is used, and cause
damage to the ceramic surface.
suitable proprietary ceramic and
stainless steel hob cleaner.
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Programming
You can change the standard settings
of your hob.
To set the status:
^ Touch sensor for the front right
^ With the hob switched off, touch the
hob ON/OFF sensor s and the
booster sensor B at the same time,
until P (Programme), S (Status) and
numbers appear in the cooking zone
displays. This shows the current
setting.
cooking zone.
The relevant number will begin to flash.
^ Touch the + or - sensor to set the
required status.
To store the new settings in memory,
touch the B sensor until the displays go
out.
To set the programme:
If you do not wish to store the settings
in memory, touch the ON/OFF sensor
until the displays go out.
^ Touch the sensor for the front left
cooking zone.
The relevant number will begin to flash.
^ Touch the + or - sensor to set the
required programme.
Programme
Status* Setting
P 0 Demonstration mode and factory S
0
1
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Demonstration mode on
Demonstration mode off
default settings
S
S
Factory default settings
reinstated
P 1 Keypad tone when a sensor is
touched
S
0
Off
On
S
1
* The factory default settings are shown in bold.
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Problem solving guide
... there is a strange smell or vapours
when a new appliance is being used.
,Installation work and repairs to
electrical appliances must only 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). Repairs and other work
by unqualified persons could be
dangerous. The manufacturer
cannot be held liable for
The smell and any vapours given off do
not indicate a faulty connection or
appliance, and neither are they
hazardous to health.
... the hob can be switched on and
settings selected, but the cooking
zones do not heat up.
unauthorised work.
Ensure that current is not supplied to
the appliance until after
Check whether you set the demo-mode
setting by mistake (see "Programming -
P0").
maintenance or repair work has
been carried out.
What to do if...
... ß appears in the display for a
cooking zone.
... the hob or cooking zones cannot
be switched on.
Check whether
Check whether
– the zone was switched on by mistake
without a pan on it.
– the pans being used are suitable.
– the pan being used is suitable for
use on an induction zone, and that it
is large enough (see "Pans").
– the safety lock is activated.
If necessary, deactivate it (see
"Safety lock").
– the mains fuse has tripped.
If none of the above is the case, then
disconnect the appliance from the
electricity supply for approx. 1 minute.
To do this:
... an individual cooking zone or the
whole hob has switched itself off
automatically.
The safety switch-off feature or the
overheating protection mechanism has
been triggered (see "Safety switch-off"
and "Overheating protection").
– switch off at the wall socket, or
switch off at the isolator, or
– disconnect the mains fuse.
Reset the trip switch in the mains fuse
box, and switch the appliance back on.
If it still will not switch on, contact a
qualified electrician or the Miele Service
Department.
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Problem solving guide
... one of the following has occurred:
... the cooling fan continues to run
after the appliance has been
switched off.
– The Booster has switched off early
automatically.
This is not a fault. The fan will continue
running until the appliance has cooled
down. It will then switch itself off
automatically.
– The power setting selected has been
reduced.
– The cooking zone is not working in
the usual way at the power setting
selected.
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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Optional accessories
Miele appliances are designed to give the best possible
results and years of satisfaction. To help you get the most
from your appliance, Miele has put together a comprehensive
range of accessories and cleaning products.
These can be ordered via the internet at:
or from Miele (see back cover for contact details).
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Safety instructions for installation
After installing the hob, ensure that
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the connection cable cannot come into
The appliance must only be installed
and connected to the electricity
supply by a suitably qualified and
competent person in strict
contact with the underside of the
appliance. Make sure that there is no
mechanical obstruction, such as a
drawer, which could damage it.
accordance with current national
and local safety regulations
(BS 7671 in the UK).
Observe carefully the safety
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distances given on the following pages.
Fit the wall units and extractor hood
before fitting the hob to avoid
damaging the appliance.
All dimensions in this instruction booklet
are given in mm.
The veneer or laminate coatings of
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worktops (or adjacent kitchen units)
must be treated with 100 °C
heat-resistant adhesive which will not
dissolve or distort.
Any backmoulds must be of
heat-resistant material.
This equipment may only be used in
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mobile installations such as ships, if a
risk assessment has been carried out
by a suitably qualified engineer.
The hob may not be built in over a
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fridge, fridge freezer, freezer,
dishwasher, washing machine or
tumble dryer.
This hob must not be installed
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above an oven or cooker unless this
has built-in cooling down fan.
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Safety instructions for installation
Safety distance above the appliance
When two or more appliances are
installed together below a cooker
hood, e.g. a gas wok and a ceramic
hob, 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 appliance 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 them and the appliance
below.
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Safety instructions for installation
Safety distances to the sides and
back 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
stand higher than the hob (see
illustrations).
Not allowed
The following minimum distances
should be adhered to for safety
reasons:
– 50 mm to the right or left of the
worktop cut-out to the nearest piece
of furniture (e.g. tall unit).
– 50 mm from the worktop cut-out to
the rear wall.
Recommended
Not recommended
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Safety instructions for installation
Safety distances underneath the hob
To ensure sufficient ventilation to the
hob, a certain gap must be left between
the underside of the hob and any oven,
interim shelf or drawer.
The minimum gap between the
underside of the hob and
– the top of an oven is 15 mm.
– the top of an interim shelf is 15 mm.
A space of at least 10 mm must also
be left at the back to accommodate
the cable.
– the base of a drawer must be
75 mm.
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Safety instructions for installation
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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Building-in dimensions
KM 5940
504
574
50
48
3
b
30
0
0
ß
R4
+3
490
+ 3
560
a
b
a
209
48
422
250
475
c
aFront
bBuilding-in depth
cMains connection cable, L = 1440 mm
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Building-in dimensions
KM 5950
504
3
48
764
b
30
0
ß R4
0
50
490 +
3
+
3
750
a
b
d
b
220
15
a
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b
48
209
422
15
250
354
225
c
149
aFront
bBuilding-in depth
cMains connection cable, L = 1440 mm
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Installation
Preparing the worktop
Installing the hob
^ Make the worktop cut-out according
to the dimensions given in the
building-in diagram. Remember to
maintain the minimum safety
distances (see "Safety instructions
for installation").
^ Feed the hob connection cable down
through the cut-out.
^ Place the hob centrally in the cut-out.
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 (e.g. silicone).
^ Seal the cut surfaces on
wood/laminated worktops with a
suitable heat-resistant sealant to
avoid swelling caused by moisture.
If the corners of the frame are not
flush with the worktop surface, the
corner radius (ß R4) can be carefully
scribed to fit.
Make sure that the sealant does not
come into contact with the top of the
worktop.
^ Connect the hob to the mains.
^ Check that the hob works.
These hobs have a seal underneath
them to keep the hob securely in
position. Clamps are not required.
Any gap between the frame and
worktop will reduce with time.
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General installation tips
Tiled worktop
Do not use any sealant unless
expressly instructed to do so. The
sealing strip under the edge of the top
part of the appliance provides a
sufficient seal for the 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 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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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 protect
the appliance with a residual current
device (RCD). Please contact a
unauthorised work.
qualified electrician for advice.
A damaged cable must be replaced
by a suitably qualified electrician
with a special connection cable of
type H 05 VV-F, available from
Miele.
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).
Ensure power is not supplied to the
appliance until after installation or
repair work has been carried out.
Important U.K.
The appliance is supplied for
connection to a 230-240 V, 50 Hz
supply with a 3-core cable.
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.
The wires in the mains lead are
coloured in accordance with the
following code:
Green/yellow = earth
Do not connect the appliance to the
mains electricity supply by an
extension lead. These do not
guarantee the required safety of the
appliance.
Blue
= neutral
= live
Brown
WARNING
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE
EARTHED
Please make sure that the connection
data quoted on the data plate match
the household mains supply.
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Electrical connection
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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Electrical connection
Wiring diagram
N.B. This appliance is supplied single phase only in the U.K. / AUS / NZ
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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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