User manual MIELE KM 412

[. . . ] This appliance must not be set up or operated outdoors. 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Protection from 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. Do not allow either solid or liquid sugar, pieces of plastic or aluminium foil to get on the cooking zones when they are hot. [. . . ] 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. Repairs should only be performed by qualified technicians to ensure safety. 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. When using a portable appliance, make sure that its power cord does not come into contact with the cooktop. Before discarding an old appliance, remove the power cord and any doors to prevent hazards. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 7 Guide to the cooktop KM 400 b c d f e g a Variable burner: 4" or 7 5/16" (12 or 18. 5 cm) - 700 W or 1700 W b Main burner: 5" (14. 5 cm) - 1100 W c Control knob for main burner and operating indicator d Control knob for the variable burner and operating indicator e Residual heat indicators f Power supply cord 8 Guide to the cooktop KM 412 b d c e a Variable burner: 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 9 Before using for the first time General notes A copy of the data plate for your appliance is included with this manual. 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. Keep these instructions in a safe place for reference, and pass them on to any future user. 10 Before using for the first time Disposal of packing materials The cardboard box and packing materials protect the appliance during shipping. Please dispose of these materials as you would any other recyclable products. Disposal of an appliance 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. 11 Before using for the first time 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. The odor and any vapors will dissipate after a short time and do not indicate a faulty connection or appliance defect. 12 Using the cooktop Turning on and off, residual heat indicator Turning on the variable burner: 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. 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". [. . . ] to "0" and check if the safety cut-out button has "popped-out". If the button has "popped-out", refer to "Safety cut-out feature". If power cannot be restored, contact Technical Service. The oil was not hot Increase the frying enough. Leave enough space in the basket so food can separate when immersed in the oil. 19 Electrical connection , WARNING: Disconnect the appliance from the main power supply before servicing. [. . . ]