Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product KM 490 / KM 491 / KM 493 KM 494 / KM 497 / KM 498 KM 490-1 / KM 491-1 / KM 493-1 KM 494-1 / KM 497-1 Miele
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Operating instructions Ceramic hobs with induction KM 490 / KM 491 / KM 493 KM 494 / KM 497 / KM 498 KM 490-1 / KM 491-1 / KM 493-1 KM 494-1 / KM 497-1 / KM 498-1 T o avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance it is essential to read these operating instructions before it is installed or used for the first time.
Description of the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Control panel .
Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Setting the timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Setting the minute minder .
Models KM 490 / KM 491 KM 490-1 / KM 491-1 KM 493 / KM 494 / KM 497 / KM 498 KM 493-1 / KM 494-1 KM 497-1 / KM 498-1 ac Induction cooking zones with booster bd Induction cooking zones e Control panel .
Control panel Sensor switc hes for: f Hob ON/OFF g Safety lock h Cooking zones i Timer (see "Timer sensors and display") k Booster for rear right cooking zone l Booster for front left cookin.
Cooking zone sensors and displa ys n Cooking zone symbol o Displays: 0 = Cooking zone r eady for use 1 to 9 = Power settings H = Residual heat ß = No pan on cooking zone or pan unsuitable (see sectio.
Cooking zones Cooking zones KM 490 / KM 491 / KM 493 / KM 494 / KM 497 / KM 498 KM 490-1 / KM 491-1 / KM 493-1 / KM 494-1 / KM 497-1 / KM 498-1 minimum to maxim um Ø in cm* Rating in watts** y 14 - 2.
Installation and connection The appliance must be installed and connected by a suitably qualified and competent person in strict accordance with local and national safety regulations. The manufactur er cannot be held liable for damage caused by incorrect installation or connection.
Correct usage T o avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the appliance, you should read these operating instructions carefully befor e using it for the first time. They contain important notes on the installation, safety , operation and care of the appliance.
Safety with children The appliance is only intended for use by adults who have read these operating instructions. This appliance is not a toy! T o avoid the risk of injury keep children well away and do not let them play with it or use the controls. They will not understand the potential dangers posed by it.
Protecting the appliance fr om damage Do not drop anything on the ceramic surface. Even a light object could cause damage in certain circumstances. Do not use pots or pans on the ceramic hob with bases with pronounced edges or ridges. These could scratch or scour the hob surface permanently .
Protection fr om burning and scalding The surface of the appliance is hot when in use, and remains hot for quite a while after being switched off. There is a danger of burning until the residual heat indicators go out. For added protection it is advisable to use heat-resistant pot holders or gloves when using the appliance.
Appliance faults In the event of damage or a defect, switch off the appliance immedi - ately . Disconnect completely from the electricity supply . If the appliance has not yet been fully installed, the electricity cable must be disconnected from the supply point.
Further safety notes When using an electric socket near the appliance, care should be taken that the cable of the electrical appliance does not come into contact with the hot appliance. The insulation on the cable could become damaged, giving rise to an electric shock hazard.
Disposal of the packing material The transport and protective packing has been selected from materials which are envir onmentally friendly for disposal and can normally be recycled. Packaging (e.g. cling film, polystyrene) and plastic wrappings must be kept out of the reach of babies and young children.
General notes This appliance operates using the induction principle. This means that the cooking zones will only work if they are covered by a pan with a magnetic base (see "Suitable pans"). A light humming or clicking sound may be audible when the appliance is switched on.
The induction principle An induction coil is located under each cooking zone. When a zone is switched on this coil creates a magnetic field which creates or induces curr ent in the base of the pan on it (which must be magnetic). This heats up the base of the pan.
P ans Suitable pans Induction cooking zones will only work when covered by a pan with a magnetic base. Suitable pans inc lude: – stainless steel pans with a magnetic base – enamelled steel pans .
Sensor switc hes This hob is equipped with electronic sensor switches which react to finger contact. T o operate a cooking zone, touch the relevant sensor . Each time you touch a sensor , an audible tone sounds. Make sure that you only touch the sensor you requir e, and that you touch the centre of the sensor .
Settings Cooking process Settings Melting butter , chocolate etc. Dissolving gelatine Preparing yoghurt 1 - 2 Thickening sauces containing egg yolk and butter W arming small quantities of food/liquid Keeping warm food which sticks easily Cooking rice 1 - 3 W arming liquid and semi-solid foods Thickening sauces, e.
P an recognition Pan recognition is an additional safety feature. Induction heating does not work, ... ... if a cooking zone is switched on without a pan in place or if the pan is unsuitable: If this is the case a power setting cannot be set.
P an size recognition With induction heating, heat is only produced on the surface which is covered by a pan. The smaller the pan, the smaller the diameter which is heated T o make optimum use of the cooking zones, choose pans with diameters larger than the inner markings but smaller than the outer markings.
A uto heat-up 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).
Booster The rear right and fr ont left cooking zones are equipped with a booster , i. e. an increase in the power level. If activated, the cooking zone will operate on power setting 9 with an extra boost of power for a period of 10 minutes. This boost is intended for quickly bringing large quantities of water to the boil, e.
Switching off and residual heat indicators T o switc h off a cooking zone: ^ T ouch the - and + sensors for the zone you want to switch off at the same time . A 0 will light up in the display for that zone for a few seconds. If the cooking zone is still hot, residual heat will then be indicated in the display .
Safety loc k Keep children away fr om the hob for their own safety . Y our appliance is equipped with a safety lock to prevent the hob and the cooking zones being switched on or any settings being altered. The safety lock can be activated when the hob is switched off as well as when it is in use.
Safety s witch-off Safety s witch-off with an over -long cooking time Y our hob is fitted with a safety switch-off feature in case you forget to switch it of f yourself.
Overheating protection The induction coil on a cooking zone can overheat if: – the pan is not conducting heat properly – fats or oils are heated up on the highest power setting.
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.
Switching a cooking zone off automatically It is only possible to switch a cooking zone off automatically if a power setting has already been selected for that zone. Proceed as f ollows: ^ Select a power setting for the relevant zone e.g. r ear right, in the usual way .
Do not use a steam cleaner to clean this appliance. The steam could reach electrical components and cause a short circuit. Pressurised steam could also cause permanent damage to the surface and to components, for which the manufacturer cannot accept liability .
Should any sugar , plastic or aluminium foil spill or fall on to a hot cooking zone while it is in use, first switch off the cooking zone. Then, im - mediately , while it is still hot, scrape off all remains of these materials using a shielded scraper blade.
Installation work and repairs to electrical components of this appliance must only be carried out by a suitably qualified and competent person in accordance with local and national safety regulations. Repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be dangerous.
... one of the following has occured: – The booster has automatically switched off early . – The set power setting of 9 flashes alternately in the display with 8 . – A 0 flashes in the display for all zones. The overheating protection mechanism has been triggered (see "Overheating protection").
All electrical work should be carried out by a suitably qualified and competent person in strict accordance with national and local safety regulations. Installation, repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be dangerous. The manufactur er cannot be held liable for unauthorised work.
W ARNING THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED The electrical safety of this appliance can only be guaranteed when continuity is complete between the appliance and an effective earthing system, which complies with local and national regulations.
In the event of any faults which you cannot remedy yourself, please contact – Y our Miele Dealer or – The Miele Service Department (see address on back cover). When contacting your Dealer or the Service Department, please quote the model and serial number of your appliance.
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