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Operating and Installation Instructions Ceramic Cooktop KM 5820 To prevent accidents and appliance damage, read these instructions before installation or use. M.-Nr. 07 844 700 en - US, CA[...]
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .................................4 Description of the appliance .........................................9 Cooktop ..........................................................9 Control panel .....................................................1 0 Before using for the first time .......................................1 2[...]
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WARNING- When using your appliance follow basic precautions, including the following: Read all instructions before installation or use to prevent injury and appliance damage. This appliance conforms to all uniform safety codes and regulations. Keep these operating instructions in a safe place and pass them on to any future user. SAVE THESE INSTRUCT[...]
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Technical safety ~ Installation, repair and maintenance work should be performed by a Miele authorized service technician. Work by unqualified persons could be dangerous and may void the warranty. ~ Be sure your appliance is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician. ~ Before installing the cooktop, check for externally visible dama[...]
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Safety ~ DO NOT TOUCH THE COOKING AREA OR THE VICINITY AROUND THE COOKING AREA - During operation, the cooking area and its surroundings will get hot and can cause burns. When the cooktop is shut off, the surface may remain hot enough to cause harm, even though the glow is not visible through the dark glass. During and after use, do not touch or le[...]
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~ Make certain that the power cords of small appliances do not come in contact with the appliance. The insulation of the cable could become damaged. Danger of electric shock! ~ The control panel and/or the areas around the cooktop (the cooktop frames or surrounding (in the case of facet cooktops) may become hot due to the following factors: operati[...]
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~ Any spills should be removed as quickly as possible to prevent them from burning on and becoming difficult to remove. ~ Aluminum cookware or cookware with aluminum base can cause shiny metallic spots. These spots can be removed with ceramic glass or stainless steel cleaner (see "Cleaning and Care"). ~ Never heat up an empty pot, unless [...]
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Cooktop a Three-zone variable burner b Two-zone variable burner c One-zone burner d Control panel Burner C Diameter Output in watts at 208 / 240 V inches cm Left a 5 11/16" 8 1/4" 10 5/8" 14.5 21 27 1100 2150 3100 Right rear b 4 3/4" 7 1/16" 12 18 700 1800 Right front c 5 11/16" 14.5 1200 Total:6100 Description of the [...]
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Control panel Description of the appliance 10[...]
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Touch controls a Cooktop On/Off b Settings bar - Setting the power level - Setting the time c Child safety lock d Variable burner On/Off e Burner On/Off f Stop and Go g - Timer activation - Switching between timer functions - Selecting the shut-off time (see "Automatic burner shut-off") h Hour function Indicator lights i Power-ON indicato[...]
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Clean the cooktop ^ Before using for the first time, clean the appliance with a damp cloth and dry with a soft cloth. Do not use liquid dish soap to clean the cooktop, this may cause permanent blue discolorations. Heat the cooktop Only for facet cooktops: A small gap between the cooktop and the work surface may be visible in the first days of opera[...]
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One-zone burners use one heating strip; two-zone burners and grill zones have two heating strips. Depending on the model, the heating strips may be separated by a ring. Each burner has overheating protection (internal temperature limiter) feature to prevent the ceramic glass from overheating (see "Overheat protection"). When a power level[...]
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Turning ON The cooktop must be turned on before any of the burners can be used. Do not leave the appliance unattended during operation! To turn the cooktop On: ^ Touch the s On/Off touch control . The power-ON indicator will turn on and - will appear in all the burner displays. If no further entry is made, the cooktop will turn itself off after a f[...]
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Power settings The cooktop is factory-programmed with 9 power levels. If you would like finer setting control, you can extend the power levels (see "Programming"). The intermediate levels will appear with a lighted dot next to the number. Cooking process Power level* Standard factory settings (9 power levels) Extended settings (17 power l[...]
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Cooking with Auto-heat When Auto heat-up has been activated, the burner automatically turns on at the highest setting (heat-up boost) and then switches to the previously selected continued power level. The heat-up time depends on which continued power level has been chosen (see chart). With higher continued power levels, only a relatively short hea[...]
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Variable burner With some cooktop models (see "Description of the appliance"), you can turn on a second or third burner zone when using larger pots. If you add another burner zone, the indicator light will be on as long as the power level is flashing in the burner display. When the power level stops flashing and stays steady, the indicato[...]
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Turning off and residual heat indicators To turn a burner off ^ Touch the On/Off touch control for the desired burner. ^ Touch " 0 " on the settings bar. A 0 flashes for a few seconds in the burner display. If the burner is still hot, the residual heat will be displayed. To turn the cooktop off ^ Touch the s touch control. This turns off [...]
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– Use cookware with thick, flat, smooth bottoms. Slightly concave bottoms will also work adequately. Pans with convex bottoms will not cook well. cold hot – Cast iron, glass or stoneware should not be used because they have poor heat transfer and may scratch the cooktop surface. – Also unsuitable is plastic or aluminum foil cookware. These me[...]
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The cooktop must be turned on to use the timer. The timer can be used for two different functions: – To time kitchen activities. – To set a burner to turn off automatically. You can select a time from 1 minute ( 01 ) to 9 hours ( 9^ ). A time up to 99 minutes is set and displayed in minutes. Example: With a time of more than 99 minutes, the tim[...]
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Setting the timer Minutes Example: You want to set a time of 15 minutes. ^ Turn the cooktop on. ^ Touch the m control. 00 appears in the timer display, and the right 0 will flash. ^ Touch the first number of the time you wish to set (in this case 1) on the settings bar. The timer display changes, 1 flashes on the right. ^ Touch the second number (i[...]
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To change the set time ^ Touch the m control. ^ Set the desired time as described in "Setting the timer". To clear the set time ^ Touch and hold the m control until 00 appears in the timer display. Timer 22[...]
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Turning a burner off automatically You are able to set a time in which a burner turns off automatically. If desired, all of the burners can be programmed at the same time. If the programmed time is longer than the maximum time allowed, the burner will turn off automatically after the maximum time allowed (see "Safety cut-out feature"). ^ [...]
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Using both timer functions at the same time The kitchen timer and automatic shut-off functions can be used at the same time. If you have programmed one or more shut-off times and would also like to set the kitchen timer: Tap the m touch control until the indicator lights for the programmed burners come on steady and 00 appears in the timer display.[...]
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Child safety lock / System lock Your appliance is equipped with a safety lock to prevent the cooktop and the burners from accidentally being turned on or any settings changed. The Child safety lock can be activated when the cooktop is turned on. When the safety lock is activated, the cooktop has only limited functions: – The burner power levels a[...]
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Stop and Go Your appliance has a Stop and Go feature which, when activated, reduces the power of all the activated burners to level 1. The burner power-levels and the timer setting cannot be changed, the cooktop can only be turned off. When Stop and Go is deactivated, the cooking zones resume at the power level which was last set. If Stop and Go is[...]
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Safety shut-off Safety shut-off for cooking times that are too long If a burner is heated for an unusually long period of time (see chart) at the same power level, the cooktop will turn itself off automatically and the residual heat indicator will appear. To use the burner again, turn it back on in the usual way. Power level* Maximum operating time[...]
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Overheat protection Each burner is equipped with a temperature limiter. This feature automatically turns off the heating element before the glass ceramic surface becomes too hot. When the overheat protection is triggered, the heating element turns on and off even at the highest power level. Once the glass ceramic surface has cooled to a safe temper[...]
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Do not use a steam cleaner to clean this appliance. Steam could penetrate electrical components and cause a short circuit. Pressurized steam could cause permanent damage to the surface. Do not use any sharp pointed objects which could damage the seal between the ceramic surface, the surrounding frame and the countertop. Never use abrasive cleaners,[...]
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The programming of your cooktop can be modified (see chart). After starting the programming function P (Program) and an S (Status) will appear in the timer display. With cooktops that have 3 burners, an additional display appears at the back left. The program is displayed in the front left and back left burner displays. Example: Program 03 = front [...]
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Program* Status** Setting P0 0 Demo mode and factory default settings S 0 Demo mode ON (after turning the burner on " dE " appears in the timer display for several seconds) S1 Demo mode OFF S 9 Factory default settings restored P0 2 Extended power levels S0 9 power levels (1, 2, 3 ... to 9) S 1 17 power levels (1, 1., 2, 2., 3 ... to 9) I[...]
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Program* Status** Setting P0 7 System lock S0 Manual activation of the system lock S 1 Automatic activation of the system lock P0 8 Auto-heat S 0 Off S1 On P1 1 Second burner zone of the left front burner S0 Does not turn on with the first zone S 1 Always turns on with the first zone P1 2 Second burner zone of the right front burner S0 Does not tur[...]
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, Repairs should only be carried out by an authorized technician in accordance with local and national safety regulations. Unauthorized repairs could cause injury or appliance damage. Cooktop or burners cannot be turned on Possible fault Solution The circuit breaker has tripped. Reset the circuit breaker (see the data plate for minimum breaker rati[...]
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The cooktop turns off while in use, and a flashing F appears in the timer display. Possible fault Solution One or several of the touch controls are covered, for example by fingers, food boiling over or by an object. Clean the control panel or remove the object (see "Safety shut-off".) Auto-heat is turned on, but the food does not start co[...]
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The sensor switches are hypersensitive or not sensitive enough. Possible fault Solution The sensitivity of the touch controls has changed. First, ensure that the cooktop is not in direct sunlight or strong artificial light and that the area around the cooktop is not too dark. Make sure that neither the cooktop or the touch controls are covered. Rem[...]
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In the event of a fault which you cannot easily fix yourself, please contact the Miele Technical Service Department at the address on the back of this booklet. When contacting Technical Service please quote the serial number and model of the appliance. Adhere rating label sticker supplied with the appliance below. Technical Service 36[...]
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Installation Instructions IMPORTANT: SAVE FOR THE LOCAL ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR'S USE Information is subject to change. Please refer to our website to obtain the most current product specification, technical & warranty information. To prevent accidents and appliance damage read these instructions before installation or use.[...]
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Note to the installer: Please leave this instruction book with the consumer for the local electrical inspector’s use. The minimum distances given in these Installation Instructions must be observed in order to ensure safe operation. Failure to do so increases the risk of fire. The cabinetry and venting hood should be installed first to prevent da[...]
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Safety distance from divider Installation of a divider under the cooktop is not required. If a divider is fitted under the cooktop, the distance between the upper edge of the work surface and the upper edge of the divider must be at leas t4½" (110 mm). A gap of at least 1 3/8"" (35 mm) must be provided between the rear edge of the d[...]
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Safety distances to the sides of the appliance The appliance should only be installed as shown in the illustrations, while maintaining the required safety distances shown. Do not install the appliance between two tall cabinets, this is a fire hazard. a 1 5/8"" (40 mm) minimum distance from the countertop cut-out to the rear edge of counte[...]
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Safety distance from the wall covering If a wall covering is installed, a minimum safety distance must be maintained between the countertop cut-out and the covering, since high temperatures can damage these materials. If the covering is made of a combustible material (such as wood), the distance between the countertop cut-out and the wall covering [...]
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Frame/Facet Cooktops Sealing The appliance must not be permanently sealed into the countertop when installed. The sealing strip under the edge of the appliance provides a sufficient seal for the countertop. If the appliance is sealed into position, the countertop or appliance could be damaged if it needs to be removed for maintenance or service. Ti[...]
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a Spring clips b Front c Installation height d Connecting cable, Length = 56 11/16" (1440 mm) e Rating label Installation dimensions 43[...]
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The exact positions of the spring clamps and the support bars (for beveled cooktops only) are shown in the "Installation dimensions" of each unit. Facet cooktops: A special sealing strip ensures the slip-proof seating of the cooktop in the cutout. The gap between the frame and the countertop will narrow after a little time has passed. ^ C[...]
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Granite countertop Strong double-sided adhesive tape and silicon are required for installation (not included). ^ Using adhesive tape c attach the spring clips and the securing strips (for facet cooktops only) The spring clips and the securing strips must be on or flush with the top edge of the cooktop. ^ Coat the lateral edges and the lower edge of[...]
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Insert the cooktop ^ Feed the power cord down through the cut-out. ^ Place the cooktop lightly on the spring clips. ^ With a hand on each side of the appliance press down evenly on the edges until it clicks into position. When doing so make sure that the appliance seal sits tightly on the countertop to ensure it is sealed correctly. This is importa[...]
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, CAUTION: Before installation or servicing, disconnect the power supply by either removing the fuse, shutting off the main power or manually "tripping" the circuit breaker. Installation work and repairs should only be performed by a qualified technician in accordance with all applicable codes and standards. Repairs and service by unquali[...]
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Disposal of packing materials The cardboard box and packing materials are biodegradable and recyclable. Please recycle. Ensure that any plastic wrappings, bags, etc. are disposed of safely and kept out of the reach of children. Danger of suffocation! Disposal of an old appliance Old appliances contain materials that can be recycled. Please contact [...]
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Alteration rights reserved / 4210 INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. PLEASE REFER TO OUR WEBSITE TO OBTAIN THE MOST CURRENT PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS, TECHNICAL & WARRANTY INFORMATION. M.-Nr. 07 844 700 / 01[...]