Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product KM400 Miele
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Operating Instructions Ceramic Cooktop KM 400 KM 412 T o prevent accidents and machine damage, read the Operating Manual before installation or use. UV M.
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IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Guide to the cooktop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Before using f or the first time . .
Installation and connection When using your appliance, follow basic safety precautions including the following: Read all instructions before using for the first time. Be certain your appliance is properly installed and gr ounded by a qualified technician.
Protection fr om damage 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 with pronounced edges or ridges on the ceramic cooktop.
Protection fr om burns Do not allow children to operate or play with or near the cooktop. 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.
Damage to the appliance 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 br eaker .
KM 400 a V ariable bur ner: 4 3 / 4 " or 7 5 / 16 " (12 or 18.5 cm) - 700 W or 1700 W b Main burner: 5 11 / 16 " (14.5 cm) - 1100 W c Control knob for main burner and operating indicato.
KM 412 a V ariable bur ner: 6 11 / 16 " or 10 7 / 16 " (17 cm or 26.5 cm) - 1400 W / 2200 W) b Control knob c Residual heat indicator d Power supply cord Guide to the cooktop 9 c b d e.
General notes 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 near est Miele T echnical Service Department can be found on the back cover .
Disposal of packing materials The cardboar d 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. Disposal of an appliance Old appliances contain materials that can be recycled.
Cleaning and heating for the first time Before using the appliance for the first time, clean it with a damp cloth and then dry with a soft cloth. Metal components have a protective coating which may give off a slight odor the first time your new appliance is heated.
T urning on and off, residual heat indicator T urning on the variable b urner: A burner with the symbol n is activated by turning the respective control knob c lockwise, a , to the desired setting. It is turned off by turning the knob countercloc kwise, b , to "0".
Description of the settings T ype of cooking Setting Melting butter or chocolate Dissolving gelatin Preparing yogurt 1 - 2 Thickening sauces containing egg yolk and butter W ar ming small quantities o.
T urning on the outer zone When using large pots or pans, the outer/extended zone can be turned on. Proceed as f ollows: ^ T ur n the knob c lockwise past "12" to the n position. ^ T ur n the knob counter clockwise to the desired setting. T o turn off the outer/extended zone, turn the knob counter clockwise to "0".
The cooking surface Y our ceramic cooktop is made of an extremely har d and durable material. The surface is scratch resistant, not scratch proof. A void 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.
– 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.
When cleaning the cooktop, make sure the cooktop is "Off", and be car eful 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 .
All repairs should be performed by a trained technician in strict accordance with national and local codes. Any repairs or maintenance perfor med by unqualified personnel could be dangerous. Some minor problems can be r esolved as follows: What to do if.
In the event of a fault which you cannot correct, contact the Miele T echnical Service Department U 1-800-999-1360 techserv@mieleusa.com l 1-800-565-6435 service@miele.ca When contacting the T echnical Service Department, please quote the model and serial number of your appliance.
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An important point after buying a device Miele KM400 (or even before the purchase) is to read its user manual. We should do this for several simple reasons:
If you have not bought Miele KM400 yet, this is a good time to familiarize yourself with the basic data on the product. First of all view first pages of the manual, you can find above. You should find there the most important technical data Miele KM400 - thus you can check whether the hardware meets your expectations. When delving into next pages of the user manual, Miele KM400 you will learn all the available features of the product, as well as information on its operation. The information that you get Miele KM400 will certainly help you make a decision on the purchase.
If you already are a holder of Miele KM400, but have not read the manual yet, you should do it for the reasons described above. You will learn then if you properly used the available features, and whether you have not made any mistakes, which can shorten the lifetime Miele KM400.
However, one of the most important roles played by the user manual is to help in solving problems with Miele KM400. Almost always you will find there Troubleshooting, which are the most frequently occurring failures and malfunctions of the device Miele KM400 along with tips on how to solve them. Even if you fail to solve the problem, the manual will show you a further procedure – contact to the customer service center or the nearest service center
