User manual MIELE KM5656-CERAMIC COOKTOP

[. . . ] Operating Instructions Ceramic Cooktop KM 5656 To prevent accidents and appliance damage, read these instructions before installation or use. UV M. -Nr. 39 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ THE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE COOKTOP WARNING This appliance is only intended for residential cooking. The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for damage or injury caused by improper use or for uses other than those for which this appliance is intended. When using your appliance follow basic safety precautions including the following: To guarantee the electrical safety of this appliance, continuity must exist between the appliance and an effective grounding system. [. . . ] Do not use abrasive cleaners or pads, as they may eventually wear off the rings. ­ For the most even and energy efficient cooking, the diameter of the pots/pans should match the diameter of the burners as closely as possible. ­ Use cookware with thick, flat, smooth bottoms. Pans with convex bottoms will not cook well. ­ Using a lid while cooking will minimize the loss of heat and decrease the cooking time. 17 Selecting cookware Copper bottom and aluminum pans may leave a residue on the cooktop in the form of metallic lines. These lines can be removed using a non-abrasive ceramic cooktop cleaner or a shielded scraper blade. Each time this residue is allowed to melt it becomes harder to remove and may mar the appearance of the cooktop. Let the cooktop cool before cleaning. Cast iron, glass or stoneware should not be used because they have poor heat transfer and may scratch the cooktop surface. 18 Timer The cooktop has a timer which can be used to: ­ time any activity in the kitchen. Quick Guide: Turn on Set Touch m with - set from 99 to 00 minutes with + set from 00 to 99 minutes Touch m touch - and + simultaneously Setting the timer The timer can be set with the cooktop either turned on or off. ^ Press and hold the - or + sensor until the desired time is displayed, e. g. 15 minutes. Toggle between the functions Reset back to 00 The set time counts down in minutes in the time display. The remaining time is displayed and can be changed at any time by pressing - or +. After the set time has elapsed the display shows 00 and an audible signal is heard. ^ To end the signal touch the m timer control. 19 Timer Setting the timer to turn off a burner automatically To use this feature a power level must be selected for the desired burner. ^ If multiple burners are turned on, press and hold the m timer sensor until the indicator of the desired burner lights, e. g. With every touch of the m timer sensor the indicators for the activated burners light up clockwise from front left to front right. The remaining time is displayed and can be changed at any time by pressing - or +. When the set time has elapsed: ­ the burner will automatically turn off, ­ the burner display will show 0, ­ the timer display will show 00, and ­ an audible signal will be heard. To toggle between the functions If the timer is already used with one function and the second function is desired: ^ Touch the m sensor. ^ Press and hold the - or + sensor until the desired time is displayed, e. g. To monitor the remaining time in the function which is not displayed, touch the m sensor once. 20 Safety features Safety Lock Keep children away from the cooktop for their own safety. The cooktop has a Safety Lock to prevent children from turning on the burners or changing the settings. Activating the Safety Lock during cooktop use ­ The settings for the burners and for the timer cannot be altered. ­ The burners and cooktop can still be turned off but once turned off cannot be turned on again. Activating the Safety Lock when the cooktop is turned off ­ The cooktop cannot be turned on. [. . . ] See "Sealing". Safety distance above the appliance As a general rule there must be a safety distance of at least 30" (760 mm) between the appliance and any objects above it, e. g. If the manufacturer of these items states a different figure, always adhere to the greater distance. These measurements should be given in their operating and installation instructions. wok burner and electric cooktop and they have different minimum safety distances always select the greater distance. 31 Installation Cooktops flush with the countertop Frame/Facet cooktops a Wall b Wall covering c Back splash strip d Countertop e Countertop cut-out f 2" (50 mm) minimum distance 32 Installation Installation dimensions a Spring clips b Installation height c Installation height power supply line d Front e Flexible stainless steel hose Length = 3' 11" (1200mm) 33 Installation Cut out ^ Make the countertop cut-out following the dimensions given in the illustration. [. . . ]