Operating Instructions
Ceramic Cooktop
KM 400
KM 412
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To prevent accidents and
machine damage,
read the Operating Manual
before installation or use.
M.-Nr. 05 060 850
Contents
Guide to the cooktop. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Before using for the first time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
General notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Disposal of an appliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Using the cooktop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Turning on and off, residual heat indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Description of the settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Turning on the outer zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Overheating protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Selecting cookware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
The cooking surface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Cooktop care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Frequently asked questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
After sales service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Installation and connection
Correct usage
Do not operate the appliance until
properly installed in the countertop.
When using your appliance, follow
basic safety precautions including
the following:
This appliance is intended for
residential use only.
Read all instructions before using
for the first time.
Use the appliance only for its
intended purpose. The
Be certain your appliance is
properly installed and grounded by
a qualified technician.
manufacturer cannot be held
responsible for damages caused by
improper use of the cooktop.
To guarantee the electrical safety
of this appliance, continuity must
exist between the appliance and an
effective grounding system. It is
imperative that this basic safety
requirement be met. If there is any
doubt, have the electrical system of the
house checked by a qualified
Never use the appliance to warm
or heat the room.
This appliance must not be set up
or operated outdoors.
electrician. The manufacturer cannot be
held responsible for damages caused
by the lack, or inadequacy of, an
effective grounding system.
Do not connect the appliance to
the main electrical supply using an
extension cord. Extension cords do not
meet the safety requirements of this
appliance.
Before servicing, disconnect the
power supply by either removing
the fuse, unplugging the unit or
manually "tripping" the circuit breaker.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Protection from damage
Do not allow either solid or liquid
sugar, pieces of plastic or
aluminium foil to get on the cooking
zones when they are hot. If these
residues are allowed to cool on the
ceramic surface, pitting or cracking
could occur. Should sugar, plastic or
Do not drop anything on the
ceramic surface of the cooktop.
Although the ceramic glass is shock
and scratch resistant, it is not shock or
scratch proof.
Do not use pots or pans with bases aluminium fall on to the cooktop, first
with pronounced edges or ridges
on the ceramic cooktop. These could
permanently scratch or scour the
cooktop. See "Selecting cookware" for
more information. Grains of salt and
sand can also scratch the surface.
Make sure that the bases of any pots
and pans are clean, free of any fat or
oils and are dry.
turn the appliance off, then immediately
scrape off the remains with a shielded
blade scraper while the surface is still
hot. Take care not to burn yourself on
the hot surface. Clean the cooktop
once it has cooled.
Do not use a steam cleaner to
clean the appliance. Steam could
penetrate electrical components and
cause a short circuit.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Protection from burns
Do not use water on grease fires.
Smother any fire or flame, or use a
dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher.
Do not allow children to operate or
play with or near the cooktop.
Do not flambé under an exhaust
hood. Flames could be drawn up
into the hood by the suction or the
grease filters may ignite.
Use only dry, heat-resistant
potholders. Moist or damp
potholders used on hot surfaces can
result in steam burns. Do not let the
potholder touch the hot heating
element. Do not use towels or other
bulky items near the appliance.
If there is a drawer directly
underneath the appliance without
any wooden base in between, ensure
that no aerosols, combustible liquids or
other easily flammable materials are
kept in it. If cutlery inserts are to be
placed in the drawer, these must be
made of heat-resistant material.
Be aware of loose fitting or hanging
garments when operating the
cooktop, they may present a fire
hazard.
Do not heat unopened food
containers. Built-up pressure may
cause the container to burst and result
in injury.
Do not store items on the
appliance when not in use.
Do not let cooking grease or other
flammable materials accumulate
on the appliance.
Do not leave the cooktop
unattended while in use.
Overheated food can ignite.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Damage to the appliance
When using a portable appliance,
make sure that its power cord does
not come into contact with the cooktop.
In the event of any damage to the
appliance, it must be turned off
immediately and disconnected from the
electricity supply by either removing the
fuse, unplugging the unit or manually
"tripping" the circuit breaker.
Contact the Miele Technical Service
Department.
Before discarding an old
appliance, remove the power cord
and any doors to prevent hazards.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Do not use the appliance until it has
been repaired.
Ensure power is not supplied to the
appliance while repair work is being
carried out.
Any breakages or cracks in the
ceramic surface of the appliance
are defects and must be treated as
such. Do not use the appliance until it
has been repaired.
Repairs should only be performed
by qualified technicians to ensure
safety. Repairs and other work by
unqualified persons could be
dangerous. Under no circumstances
should the outer casing of the
appliance be opened.
While the appliance is under
warranty, repairs should only be
performed by a Miele authorized
service technician. Otherwise, the
warranty is void.
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Guide to the cooktop
KM 400
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aVariable burner: 4 3/4" or 7 5/16" (12 or 18.5 cm) - 700 W or 1700 W
bMain burner: 5 11/16" (14.5 cm) - 1100 W
cControl knob for main burner and operating indicator
dControl knob for the variable burner and operating indicator
eResidual heat indicators
fPower supply cord
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Guide to the cooktop
KM 412
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aVariable burner: 6 11/16" or 10 7/16" (17 cm or 26.5 cm) - 1400 W / 2200 W)
bControl knob
cResidual heat indicator
dPower supply cord
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Before using for the first time
General notes
Keep these instructions in a safe place
for reference, and pass them on to any
future user.
A copy of the data plate for your
appliance is included with this manual.
It should be placed in the space
provided at the back of this book.
The address of the nearest Miele
Technical Service Department can be
found on the back cover. If it becomes
necessary to contact the Technical
Service Department, please have the
model and serial number of the
appliance available. Both are listed on
the data plate.
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Before using for the first time
Disposal of packing materials
Disposal of an appliance
The cardboard box and packing
materials protect the appliance during
shipping. They have been designed to
be biodegradable and recyclable.
Please dispose of these materials as
you would any other recyclable
products.
Old appliances contain materials that
can be recycled. Please contact your
local recycling center about the
possibility of recycling these materials.
Before discarding an old appliance,
remove the power cord and any
doors to prevent it from becoming a
hazard.
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Before using for the first time
Cleaning and heating for the
first time
Metal components have a protective
coating which may give off a slight odor
the first time your new appliance is
heated.
Before using the appliance for the first
time, clean it with a damp cloth and
then dry with a soft cloth.
The odor will dissipate after a short
time and do not indicate a faulty
connection or appliance defect.
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Using the cooktop
Turning on and off, residual
heat indicator
When the burner is up to temperature,
the residual heat indicator light will
illuminate. The indicator light will go out
once the cooktop temperature has
reached a safe level.
Turning on the variable burner:
Do not touch or lay any
heat-sensitive objects on the
cooktop while the residual heat
indicator light is still on. Danger of
burning and fire!
A burner with the symbol n is
activated by turning the respective
control knob clockwise, a , to the
desired setting. It is turned off by
turning the knob counterclockwise, b,
to "0".
The knob cannot be turned past n
to "0".
Turning on the single burner:
(only with KM 400)
A burner without the symbol n is
turned on or off by turning it either
clockwise or counterclockwise.
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Using the cooktop
Description of the settings
Type of cooking
Setting
Melting butter or chocolate
Dissolving gelatin
1 - 2
Preparing yogurt
Thickening sauces containing egg yolk and butter
Warming small quantities of food or liquid
Keeping solid foods warm
1 - 3
3 - 5
Cooking rice
Warming liquids and stews
Thickening sauces
Cooking rice puddings
Preparing omelets, frying eggs, steaming fruit
Defrosting frozen foods
Steaming vegetables and fish
Cooking dumplings, potatoes, soups and broth
4 - 6
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Bringing large quantities of food to a boil
Continued cooking of large quantities of food
Braising meat, fish or vegetables
Making pancakes
8 - 9
9 - 11
11 - 12
n
Boiling water or soups
The symbol for turning on the extended cooking zone is
These settings are given as a guide only. The cooking time will depend upon the
amount, recipe and type of food.
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Using the cooktop
Turning on the outer zone
Overheating protection
When using large pots or pans, the
outer/extended zone can be turned on.
Each cooking zone is equipped with
overheating protection (internal
temperature limiter). This turns off the
heating elements in the cooking zone if
the ceramic surface becomes too hot.
Once the ceramic has cooled down to
a safe level, the heat will automatically
turn back on.
Proceed as follows:
^ Turn the knob clockwise past "12" to
the n position.
^ Turn the knob counterclockwise to
the desired setting.
The heating elements cycle on and off
To turn off the outer/extended zone, turn to maintain a constant temperature.
the knob counter clockwise to "0".
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Selecting cookware
The cooking surface
Pots and pans
Your ceramic cooktop is made of an
extremely hard and durable material.
The surface is scratch resistant, not
scratch proof. Avoid using cookware
with ridged bottoms. Ridged pots with
dirty or chipped enamel bottoms may
scratch the cooktop if they are pulled
across the ceramic surface.
Special cookware is not required, but
as is true with all types of cooking
appliances, the better the cookware,
the better the performance.
Following these tips will allow you to
make the most of your ceramic
cooktop.
Make sure the cooktop and pot bottoms
are clean before cooking. Certain
items, particularly sugar grains or
crystallized liquids such as molasses or
syrups are actually harder than ceramic
and can scratch the surface if they are
not cleaned off immediately. Small or
light scratches will not affect the safety
or performance of the cooktop however.
– For the most even and energy
efficient cooking, the diameter of the
pots should match the diameter of
the burners as closely as possible.
The burner rings are fused into the
ceramic glass and are resistant to wear
if properly maintained. Do not use
abrasive cleaners or pads, as they may
eventually wear off the rings.
– Use cookware with thick, flat, smooth
bottoms. Slightly concave bottoms
will also work adequately. Pans with
convex bottoms will not cook well.
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Selecting cookware
– Using a lid while cooking will
minimize the loss of heat and
decrease the cooking time.
– Copper bottom and aluminum pans
may leave a residue on the cooktop
in the form of metallic lines. This is
normal. These lines can be removed
using a non-abrasive ceramic
cooktop cleaner or a sheilded
scraper blade.
Be sure to clean the cooktop after
each use. Each time the residue is
allowed to melt it becomes harder to
remove and may mar the
appearance of the cooktop.
Let the cooktop cool before
cleaning.
– Cast iron, glass or stoneware should
not be used because they have poor
heat transfer and may scratch the
surface.
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Cooktop care
The ceramic surface should be cleaned
regularly with a cleaner for ceramic
surfaces. Follow the ceramic cleaner
manufacturer’s instructions. If you have
difficulty locating a suitable product
contact Miele’s Technical Service
Department.
When cleaning the cooktop, make sure
the cooktop is "Off", and be careful not
to accidentally turn it "On".
Under no circumstances should a
steam cleaner be used to clean this
appliance. Pressurized steam could
cause permanent damage to the
surface and to components for which
the manufacturer cannot accept
responsibility.
Before cleaning allow the cooktop to
cool. Wipe spills off using a damp
sponge. Stubborn spills are best
removed with a shielded scraper blade.
To remove any limescale deposits or
metallic residue apply ceramic cleanser
using a soft cloth or use a sheilded
scraper blade if necessary.
Do not use any sharp pointed objects
which could damage the seal between
the ceramic surface, the surrounding
frame and the countertop.
A cleaner with a special additive to
prevent water marks and smears on the
ceramic surface may be used.
Never use scouring agents, pads,
abrasive cleaning agents or strong
cleaners, e.g. oven sprays, stain or
rust removers, as these could
After cleaning, wipe the ceramic
surface with a damp cloth to remove
any residue. Cleaner residues could
damage the cooktop or create toxic
fumes when heated. Finally, dry the
cooktop with a clean soft cloth.
damage the surface of the appliance.
The ceramic surface can be cleaned
using a cleaner for ceramic
surfaces. Follow the manufacturer’s
instructions on the packaging.
Any melted solids (e.g. sugar, plastic,
syrup, aluminium foil, etc.) should be
removed as quickly as possible and
while the burner is still warm. If they are
allowed to harden, the cooktop may
become pitted. Scrape the melted item
off the cooktop using a sheilded
scraper blade. Once the cooktop has
cooled, remove any remaining residue
using a ceramic cooktop cleaner.
Make sure that no cleaner residue
remains on the ceramic surface by
carefully wiping the cooktop with a
damp cloth. Cleaner residues could
damage the cooktop when heated.
After cleaning, thoroughly dry the
ceramic surface with a soft cloth to
prevent a build up of limescale
deposits.
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Frequently asked questions
...the cooktop does not heat up when
turned on
All repairs should be performed by a
trained technician in strict
accordance with national and local
codes. Any repairs or maintenance
performed by unqualified personnel
could be dangerous.
Check whether:
^ the electrical circuit has blown a fuse
or "tripped" the circuit breaker.
If power cannot be restored, it may be
necessary to call either an electrician or
the Miele Technical Service
Department.
Some minor problems can be resolved
as follows:
...a humming noise is heard while the
cooktop is heating up
What to do if...
...a slight odor is apparent during the
first use of the cooktop
This is normal. The sound will
disappear once the cooktop is hot.
This is normal, and occurs as the
moisture in the insulation evaporates.
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After sales service
In the event of a fault which you cannot correct, contact the Miele Technical
Service Department
U 1-800-999-1360
l 1-800-565-6435
When contacting the Technical Service Department, please quote the model and
serial number of your appliance. These are shown on the data plate.
Adhere data plate sticker here
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