Miele KM 451 User Manual

Operating InstructionsCeramic CooktopKM 451To prevent accidents andmachine damage,read these instructionsbefore installation or use.UVM.-Nr. 05 361 90

Cooktopabd Single zonec Extended zonee Variable zonef Control panelGuide to the cooktop10uusssssoabaedfc

Control panelTouch controls for:g Cooking zone controls(see section "Cooking zone controlsand displays")i Child safety lockj Cooktop ON/OFFk

Cooking zone controls anddisplaysTouch controls:l Cooktop ON/OFFm for selecting the power settings andturning on the outer circle of thevariable zone

Cooking zonesCookingzoneKM 451ø in inches (cm) Rating in wattsy53/4(14.5) 1200w81/4(21) 2000x63/4(17) /63/4x 101/2(17 x 26.5)1400 /2200z53/4(14.5) 120

Clean the cooktopBefore using for the first time, clean thecooktop with a damp cloth and then drywith a soft cloth.Heat the cooktopThe metal component

Turning on the cooktopThe cooktop must be turned on beforeany of the burners can be used.^Touch the s "ON / OFF" touch controlfor the cookto

Cooking without auto heatProceed as follows:^If 0 is showing in the display, keepthe + touch control pressed until thedesired power setting shows in t

Cooktop settingsThe range of settings is the same for all cooking zones:Cooking process SettingsMelting butter, chocolate etc.Dissolving gelatin1 - 2T

Auto heatWhen auto heat has been activated, thecooking zone turns on automatically atthe highest setting and then changes tothe continued cooking sett

Turning on an extendedcooking zoneThe second circle of a variable cookingzone or the extended cooking zone canbe turned on to extend the cookingarea f

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Help protect our environment. . . . . . . . . . . . .

To turn off the cooktopThe cooktop can be turned off at anytime.^Touch the ON / OFF touch control sof the cooktop.This turns off all cooking zones. Th

Child safety lockKeep children away from the cooktopfor their own safety. In addition, thecooktop has a child safety lock toprevent children from turn

Safety cut-out featureThe cooktop has a safety cut-outfeature in case it is not turned off afteruse.If one of the burners is heated for anunusually lo

Safety cut-out if the touch controlsare coveredThe cooktop will turn off automatically ifany of the touch controls are coveredfor more than 10 seconds

Overheating protectionEach burner is equipped with atemperature limiter. This limiter turns offthe heating elements in the burnerbefore the ceramic su

The cooking surfaceYour ceramic cooktop is made of anextremely hard and durable material.The surface is scratch resistant, notscratch proof. Avoid usi

–Using a lid while cooking willminimize the loss of heat anddecrease the cooking time.–Copper bottom and aluminum pansmay leave a residue on the cookt

The cooktop has two timers, one for therear left cooking zone w and one forthe front left cooking zone y. They canbe used just as a kitchen timer, or

Automatically turning off acooking zoneOnly the rear left w and front left ycooking zones can be programmed toturn off automatically. This function wi

When cleaning the cooktop, make surethe cooktop is "Off", and be careful notto accidentally turn it "On".Under no circumstances sh

READ THE OPERATINGINSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLYBEFORE USING THECOOKTOPWARNING -This appliance is only intendedfor residential cooking. Themanufacturer can no

All repairs should be performed by atrained technician in strictaccordance with national and localcodes. Any repairs or maintenanceperformed by unqual

the touch control sensors are oversensitive or do not react at all?The sensitivity level of the sensor hasbeen changed.–Make sure that there is no dir

In the event of a fault which you cannot easily fix yourself, please contact theMiele Technical Service Department.U [email protected]

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Do not install the cooktop directlyabove a dishwasher, refrigerator orfreezer. Heat radiated by the cooktopmay damage them.If the cooktop is installed

Protection from damageDo not drop anything on theceramic surface of the cooktop.Although the ceramic glass is shockand scratch resistant, it is not sh

Injury preventionDo not touch the cooktop or thesurrounding areas during orimmediately after use. The cooktop maybe hot even though it is dark in colo

Before removing pots and pans, besure to turn off the burners.Do not store items on the cooktopwhen not in use. Items could meltor catch fire from res

Appliance safetyIn the event of any damage to theappliance, it must be turned offimmediately and disconnected from theelectricity supply by either shu

Disposal of packing materialsThe cardboard box and packingmaterials are biodegradable andrecyclable. Please recycle.Disposal of an old applianceOld ap