User manual MIELE KM 82-2

[. . . ] Read the notes on page 6 before disposing of the appliance. 5 Warning and Safety Instructions Warning and Safety Instructions Warning: When using your cooktop, follow basic safety precautions including the following: Read all instructions before using the cooktop. Be sure your appliance is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician or electrician. Before servicing, disconnect the power supply by removing the fuse or tripping the circuit breaker. The electrical safety of this appliance can only be guaranteed when continuity is complete between the appliance and an effective grounding system. [. . . ] The steam could penetrate electrical components and cause a short circuit. Disposal of an old appliance Before disposing of an old appliance, turn it off at the main power connection and disconnect and remove the appliance cord. This is intended to prevent the discarded appliance from becoming a hazard. Text highlighted in boxes is of particular importance and should be read in conjunction with the Warning and Safety instructions. 7 Before using for the first time Before using for the first time Read the "Warning and Safety Instructions" before using for the first time. 5 minutes at the highest setting without a pot in place, to harden the protective coating. 8 Cooktop controls Cooktop controls By using the individual burner control knobs, temperatures can be freely selected. The indicator lamp for each burner lights as soon as the respective control knob is turned to a setting. It will go out when the contol knob is turned to the "0" position. A resistance can be felt between settings 7 and 8 to indicate that the high temperature range is being entered. Dissolving gelatin Preparing yogurt Keeping food warm Warming small quantities of food / liquid Thickening sauces containing egg yolk or butter Cooking milk pudding Omelettes Defrosting deep frozen food Cooking rice, pasta Steaming fruit, vegetables, fish Cooking broths, soups Braizing meat, fish, vegetables Cooking dumplings, potatoes, soups Preparing jams, jellies, stewed fruit Frying chops, liver, sausage, fish, eggs Correct procedure: Place the pot of food on the burner. Once steam appears on the edge of the lid, turn to a lower setting for continued cooking. saves energy. Setting 1-2 1-3 3-5 4-6 7 - 10 Frying pancakes, dropped biscuits and other liquid batters Frying steaks 9 - 12 Deep frying (chips, fritters) Boiling water These figures are a guide. With deep pans, large quantities, or without lids, a higher setting is needed. With small quantities, select a lower setting. 9 Burner description Burner description Safety thermostat All burners are equipped with safety thermostats that prevent them from overheating. when burners are used without a pot or pan. 10 Burner operation Burner operation Place a pan on the burner before turning on the appliance. The surface of the burner and the base of the pan should be clean and dry. Turning on the burners Turn the control knob to the maximum setting for 1-2 minutes to allow the burners to rapidly heat up. Once hot, turn the control knob to the desired cooking setting, using the table on the previous page as a guide. After cooking The burners will remain hot for some time after being turned off. By turning the burners off early, the residual heat of the burner can be used to continue cooking the food or keeping it warm. If the burners get wet, wipe off the moisture and turn them on briefly so they dry. This will prevent rust from forming. 11 Burner operation The following tips are designed to enable you to . Saucepan bases The diameter of the pot should be slightly larger than the burner. Burner diameter (in inches / cm) suitable pot diameter (in inches / cm) Pot size 5-3/4 14. 5 7-1/8 18. 0 Pot lids For optimum energy consumption during cooking, only pots with flat or slightly concave bases should be used. [. . . ] DA 8-2) For installation between two appliances: - Dimension B increases by 90 mm. For installation at the end of a combination: - Dimension B increases by 98 mm. Extractor (e. g. DA 8-2) For installation between two appliances: - Dimension B increases by 3-9/16". For installation at the end of a combination: - Dimension B increases by 3-7/8" 20 Installation instructions Installation instructions Place the provided seal edge of the cooktop. f under the loosen tighten b Appliance c Tensioning screw d Clamp e Countertop f Seal Turn the tensioning screws c counter clockwise until a resistance is felt, then turn the clamps to the left. [. . . ]