Miele Cooktop KM 452 User Manual
Operating Instructions  
Ceramic Cooktop  
KM 452  
To prevent accidents  
and machine damage,  
read these instructions  
before installation  
or use.  
UV  
M.-Nr. 05 797 830  
 
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
READ THE OPERATING  
When using your appliance, follow  
basic safety precautions including  
the following:  
INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY  
BEFORE USING THE  
COOKTOP  
Installation  
WARNING -  
Be certain your appliance is  
properly installed and grounded by  
a qualified technician in accordance  
with national and local safety  
regulations. The manufacturer cannot be  
held responsible for damage caused by  
an incorrect installation or connection.  
This appliance is only intended  
for residential cooking. The  
manufacturer can not be held  
responsible for damage or  
injury caused by improper use  
or for uses other than those for  
which this appliance is  
To guarantee the electrical safety  
of this appliance, continuity must  
exist between the appliance and an ef-  
fective grounding system. It is impera-  
tive that this basic safety requirement is  
met. If there is any doubt, have the  
electrical system of the house checked  
by a qualified electrician.  
intended.  
The manufacturer cannot be held  
responsible for damages caused by the  
lack, or inadequacy of, an effective  
grounding system.  
Do not connect the appliance to  
the main electrical supply using an  
extension cord. Extension cords do not  
meet the safety requirements of this  
appliance.  
Before servicing, disconnect the  
power supply by either shutting off  
the power main or manually "tripping"  
the circuit breaker.  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
Do not install the cooktop directly  
above a dishwasher, refrigerator or  
freezer. Heat radiated by the cooktop  
may damage them.  
Use  
Do not use the appliance until it is  
properly installed in the countertop.  
This appliance is equipped with an  
overheating protection feature.  
See, "Overheating protection" for  
information.  
If the cooktop is installed above an  
oven, keep the cooktop’s power  
cord from contacting the oven.  
Because of the heat radiated it is  
not recommended to install the  
cooktop above a drawer. It should only  
be installed above a cabinet base unit  
with a dummy drawer front and an  
additional protective base between the  
appliance and the cabinet.  
Never use the appliance to warm  
or heat the room. Due to the high  
temperatures radiated objects left near  
the appliance could catch fire.  
This equipment has not been  
designed for maritime use or for  
use in mobile installations such as  
aircraft or recreational vehicles.  
However, under certain circumstances  
it may be possible for an installation in  
these applications. Please contact the  
nearest Miele Dealer or the Miele  
Technical Service Department with  
specific requirements.  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
Protection from damage  
Do not use a steam cleaner to  
clean the appliance. Steam could  
penetrate electrical components and  
cause a short circuit.  
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.  
Never place hot pots or pans over  
the touch controls, as the  
underlying electronics may be  
damaged.  
Do not use pots or pans with  
pronounced edges or ridges on  
the ceramic cooktop. These could  
scratch the cooktop permanently. See  
"Selecting cookware" for more  
To prevent damage to the cooktop  
do not use pans with thin bases on  
this cooktop. Never heat an empty pan  
information. Grains of salt and sand can unless the pan manufacturer states that  
also scratch. Make sure that the bases  
of any pots and pans are clean, free of  
any fat or oils and are dry.  
you can do so.  
Do not allow either solid or liquid  
sugar, pieces of plastic or foil to fall  
on the burners when they are hot. If  
these residues are allowed to cool on  
the ceramic surface pitting or even  
cracking could occur.  
Any spills should be removed as  
quickly as possible to prevent them  
from burning on and becoming difficult  
to remove.  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
Injury prevention  
Pot and pan handles should be  
turned inward and not extend over  
the countertop to reduce the risk of  
burns, ignition of flammable materials,  
and spills.  
Do not touch the cooktop or the  
surrounding areas during or  
immediately after use. The cooktop may  
be hot even though it is dark in color.  
Areas near it may become hot enough  
to cause burns. Do not touch, or let  
clothing or other flammable materials  
touch the cooktop or areas near it until  
Use the proper pan size. Select  
cookware having flat bottoms large  
enough to cover the heating element.  
Using undersized cookware will expose  
they have cooled. Wait until the residual a portion of the heating element to  
heat indicators go out.  
direct contact and may result in ignition  
of clothing or handles becoming hot.  
The proper size pot or pan will also  
improve effeciency.  
Children should not be left alone or  
unattended in an area where a  
cooktop is in use. Never allow children  
to sit or stand on any part of the  
cooktop.  
Caution: Do not store items of interest  
to children in cabinets above a  
cooktop. Children climbing on the  
cooktop to reach these items could be  
injured.  
Before using glass, glass/ceramic,  
ceramic, earthenware or other  
glazed cookware on the cooktop, verify  
that they can be used on a cooking  
surface.  
Do not heat unopened food  
containers. Built-up pressure may  
cause the container to burst and result  
in injury.  
Protect your hands with insulated  
gloves or potholders when using  
the appliance. 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. Do not use towels or other  
bulky items near the appliance.  
At higher settings, be cautious of  
splattering grease or boiling over  
liquids, which may produce smoke.  
To prevent burns and breathing  
difficulty, allow the cooktop to cool  
before cleaning. Some cleaners may  
produce toxic fumes if applied to a hot  
surface.  
Keep all pans out of reach of  
children. Danger of burns!  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
Before removing pots and pans, be  
sure to turn off the burners.  
Do not let cooking grease or other  
flammable materials accumulate  
on the appliance.  
Do not store items on the cooktop  
when not in use. Items could melt  
or catch fire from residual heat or if the  
cooktop is turned on inadvertently.  
Be aware of loose fitting or hanging  
garments when operating the  
cooktop, they may present a fire  
hazard.  
Never cover the cooktop with a  
cloth. A fire could result.  
Flammable materials should not be  
stored on or near the appliance.  
Never leave a cooktop unattended  
when cooking with oil or fat.  
If there is a drawer directly  
Overheated oil could ignite. Always  
heat oil slowly, monitoring it as it heats.  
underneath the appliance without  
any wooden base in between, ensure  
that no aerosols, combustible liquids or  
other easily flammable materials are  
kept in it. If cutlery inserts are to be  
placed in the drawer, they must be  
made of heat-resistant material.  
Do not use water on grease fires.  
Smother any fire or flame, or use a  
dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher.  
When frying food, make sure that  
the food is as dry as possible  
before placing it in the oil. Moisture can  
cause hot oil to splatter and boil over.  
Do not flambé under an exhaust  
hood. Flames could be drawn up  
into the hood by the suction or the  
grease filters may ignite.  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
Appliance safety  
Further safety notes  
In the event of any damage to the  
appliance, it must be turned off  
Make certain that the power cords  
of small appliances do not come in  
immediately and disconnected from the contact with the cooktop. Danger of  
electricity supply by either shutting off  
the power main or manually "tripping"  
the circuit breaker. Contact Technical  
Service.  
Do not use the appliance until it has  
been repaired. Ensure power is not  
supplied to the appliance until repair  
work is completed.  
electric shock!  
Always make sure food is cooked  
thoroughly before eating.  
Only use cookware suitable for the  
range-top. Unsuitable cookware  
may break due to sudden temperature  
changes.  
Do not cook on a broken cooktop.  
Any breakages or cracks in the  
ceramic surface of the appliance are  
defects and must be treated as such. If  
the cooktop should break, cleaning  
solutions and spills may penetrate the  
broken cooktop and create a risk of  
electric shock.  
Do not use plastic or aluminium  
containers. They will melt at high  
temperatures. Fire hazard!  
Do not allow children to operate or  
play with or near the cooktop.  
If a pet hops onto the cooktop, a  
touch control sensor could be  
activated turning on a burner. Keep  
pets away from the cooktop at all times  
and activate the child safety lock.  
Do not use the appliance until it has  
been repaired.  
Repairs should only be performed  
by qualified technicians to ensure  
safety. Repairs and other work by  
unqualified persons could be  
Before discarding an old  
appliance, remove the power cord  
to prevent hazards.  
dangerous. Under no circumstances  
open the outer casing of the appliance. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND  
REVIEW THEM PERIODICALLY  
While the appliance is under  
warranty repairs should only be  
performed by an authorized service  
technician. Otherwise the warranty is  
void.  
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Guide to the cooktop  
b
c
d
e
g
a
f
a f Variable burners  
d+c Extended burner  
b c Single burners  
d e  
gTouch control area  
Burner  
Diameter in inches (cm)  
Rating in watts  
front left a  
variable  
5 3/4" (14.5) /  
9" (23)  
1100 /  
2500  
rear left b  
rear middle left c  
rear middle right d  
extended d+ c  
rear right e  
5 3/4" (14.5)  
7 1/16" (18)  
1200  
1800  
1800  
4400  
1200  
7 1/16" (18) /  
16 1/4 " x 7 1/16" ( 41.5 x 18)  
5 3/4" (14.5)  
front right f  
variable  
4 3/4" (12) /  
8 1/4" (21)  
900 /  
2400  
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Guide to the cooktop  
Touch controls  
i
j h l k j  
hCooktop "ON/OFF" control  
iBurner controls  
jTimer  
kSafety lock indicator  
lSafety lock  
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Guide to the cooktop  
Burner touch controls  
mburner power "ON/OFF"  
o
npower selector  
oactivates the variable or extended  
burners  
n
m
Burner displays  
p
q
r
pVariable or extended burner  
activated  
qLight ring: The number of segments  
lit corresponds to the selected power  
setting (exception: see "Auto-heat").  
r
0
= Ready for use  
= Power setting  
= Residual heat  
1 to 12  
#
F
= Fault  
(see "Safety cut-out feature")  
Timer  
The timer will automatically turn off the  
front left aand front right fburners.  
s
u
sDisplay for:  
Timer  
or  
t
Fault indicator (if the cooktop is  
turned off, see "Automatic reset of  
the touch controls")  
tTouch controls for timer setting  
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Before using for the first time  
Clean the cooktop  
Touch controls  
Before using for the first time, clean the This cooktop has electronic touch  
cooktop with a damp cloth and then dry controls activated by a finger. There is a  
with a soft cloth.  
separate touch control for each burner.  
A tone sounds to indicate that contact  
has been made with a control.  
Heat the cooktop  
Keep the control area clean and do not  
rest things on it. The touch control  
sensors could mistake an item or debris  
for a finger tip contact, turning the  
cooktop on or off.  
The metal components of the cooktop  
have a protective coating which may  
give off a slight odor the first time the  
appliance is heated.  
The smell will dissipate after a short  
time and does not indicate a faulty  
connection or appliance defect.  
To prevent damage to the  
electronics never place hot pans on  
the control panel.  
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Before using for the first time  
Automatic reset of the touch  
controls  
Manual reset of the touch  
controls  
If the cooktop is too brightly lit or  
shaded the touch controls will not  
function properly. The cooktop will  
automatically,  
^ Make sure no direct light (sun or  
artifical) beams on the cooktop. The  
surrounding area of the cooktop  
should not be completely shaded or  
brightly lit either.  
– reset after every power failure.  
^ Make sure the cooktop and the touch  
controls are not covered. Remove all  
pots and pans and clean the cooktop  
if necessary.  
– reset during use in response to  
changing light conditions.  
If the child safety lock indicator lights or  
numbers appear in the timer displays,  
the automatic reset could not be done  
and needs to be performed manually.  
^ Trip the circuit breaker to the cooktop  
or turn off the power main for 1  
minute.  
The touch controls will automatically  
reset when the power is restored.  
If the problem persists, call Technical  
Service.  
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Using the cooktop  
Turning on the cooktop  
Turning on a burner  
The cooktop must be turned on before  
any of the burners can be used.  
^ Once the cooktop is turned on, touch  
the s "ON/OFF" control of the burner  
you wish to use.  
^ Touch the s "ON / OFF" touch control  
for the cooktop.  
A 0 will appear in the burner display.  
A horizontal bar will appear in each of  
the burner displays and 00 will appear  
in each timer display.  
^ Select the desired setting between 1  
and 12 by touching the - or + touch  
controls.  
Make sure to touch only one of the  
controls at a time or they will not  
respond.  
The cooktop is now on and the burners  
are ready for use. The burners will not  
heat until a power setting has been  
chosen.  
When turning on the cooktop you can  
decide whether you want to cook with  
auto heat (see, "Auto heat" for more  
information) or not:  
If a setting is not chosen within 30  
seconds the cooktop will turn itself off  
as a safety measure.  
Turn on with + to:  
Cook without auto heat  
Turn on with – to:  
Cook with auto heat  
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Using the cooktop  
Auto heat  
How to activate auto heat:  
When auto heat has been activated, the ^ If 0 shows in the display, touch the -  
burner turns on automatically at the  
highest setting and then changes to the  
continued cooking setting which you  
have previously selected. The "heat-up"  
time depends on which continued  
cooking setting has been chosen.  
touch control until the continued  
cooking setting you want appears in  
the display e.g. 3.  
The 12 segments show in the light ring,  
q, during the auto heat time. When the  
heat-up time has finished only the  
number of segments for the selected  
continued cooking setting show in the  
light ring.  
Continued  
cooking setting  
Heat-up time  
in minutes  
1
2
0.5  
2.0  
2.5  
3.0  
4.0  
6.0  
9.0  
2.0  
2.0  
2.5  
2.5  
-
Example:  
during the auto heat time  
3
4
q
5
6
7
8
during the continued cooking time  
9
10  
11  
12  
q
You can increase or decrease the  
continued cooking setting at any time  
during the auto heat time with the + or -  
touch controls. The heat-up time will  
adjust accordingly.  
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Using the cooktop  
To turn off auto heat before the  
heat-up time has finished:  
Cooking without auto heat  
Proceed as follows:  
^ Set the display to 0.  
^ If 0 is showing in the display, keep  
the + touch control pressed until the  
desired power setting shows in the  
display, e.g. 4:  
^ Then select the setting you want to  
continue using by pressing the +  
touch control.  
4
q
The same number of segments, q, will  
show in the light ring, i.e. if setting 4 is  
selected four segments will light up.  
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Using the cooktop  
Cooktop settings  
Settings  
1 - 2  
Melting butter, chocolate etc.  
Dissolving gelatin  
1 - 3  
3 - 5  
Thickening sauces containing egg yolk and butter  
Warming small quantities of food/liquid  
Warming sticky foods  
Cooking rice  
Warming liquid and half-set foods  
Thickening sauces, e.g. Hollandaise  
Cooking rice pudding  
Preparing omelettes, lightly fried eggs  
Steaming fruit  
4 - 6  
Defrosting deep frozen food  
Steaming vegetables, fish  
Cooking dumplings, potatoes, soups  
Cooking broths  
7
Boiling and continued cooking of large  
quantities of food  
8 - 9  
Gentle braising of meat, fish, vegetables, fried eggs etc.  
Frying pancakes etc.  
9 - 11  
11 - 12  
Boiling a large volume of water  
These setting recommendations are only intended as a guide. With deep pans,  
large quantities or without the lid on, a higher setting is needed. With smaller  
quantities select a lower setting.  
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Using the cooktop  
Turning on a variable burner  
Turning on the extended  
burner  
The second circle of a variable burner  
can be turned on to extend the cooking  
area for larger pans.  
When using large pots or pans the rear  
middle left and right burners can be  
combined to one extended burner. This  
is only possible if the rear middle left  
burner is shut off at the beginning.  
Proceed as follows:  
^ Turn on the burner and select a  
power setting.  
^ Turn on the rear middle right burner  
and select a power setting.  
^ Touch the n control for the outer  
circle.  
^ Touch the C control of the rear  
middle right burner.  
A short segment, p, will appear in the  
top left of the ring to indicate that the  
extended burner has been turned on.  
This will activate the rear middle left  
burner and the field in between. A short  
segment, p, will appear in the top left  
of the ring to indicate that the extended  
burner has been turned on.  
p
p
To turn the outer circle off, press the n  
touch control, or set the burner display  
back to 0. The short segment, p, will  
then go out.  
The extended burner is controlled by  
the touch controls of the rear middle  
right burner.  
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Using the cooktop  
Turning off a burner  
Residual heat indicator  
^ Touch the s "ON / OFF" control of  
the burner you want to turn off.  
After the burners or the cooktop have  
been turned off, the residual heat of the  
burners which may still be hot are  
indicated by an # in the display.  
If the burner is still hot, the residual heat  
indicator will remain lit until the burner  
has cooled (see "Residual heat  
indicator").  
The # goes out when the burners are  
safe to touch.  
If there is an interruption to the  
power supply the residual heat  
indicators will flash on and off.  
Turning off the cooktop  
The cooktop can be turned off at any  
time.  
^ Touch the s "ON / OFF" control of the  
cooktop.  
This turns off all burners. The residual  
heat indicators will light in the display of  
any burner that is still hot.  
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Selecting cookware  
The cooking surface  
Pots and pans  
Your ceramic cooktop is made of an  
extremely hard and durable material.  
The surface is scratch resistant, not  
scratch proof. Avoid 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.  
Special cookware is not required, but  
as is true with all types of cooking  
appliances, the better the cookware,  
the better the performance.  
Following these tips will allow you to  
make the most of your ceramic  
cooktop.  
Make sure the cooktop and pot bottoms  
are clean before cooking. Certain  
items, particularly sugar grains or  
crystallized liquids such as molasses or  
syrups are actually harder than ceramic  
and can scratch the surface if they are  
not cleaned off immediately. Small or  
light scratches will not affect the safety  
or performance of the cooktop however.  
– For the most even and energy  
efficient cooking, the diameter of the  
pots should match the diameter of  
the burners as closely as possible.  
The burner rings and touch controls are  
fused into the ceramic glass and are  
resistant to wear if properly maintained.  
Do not use abrasive cleaners or pads,  
as they may eventually wear off the  
rings.  
– Use cookware with thick, flat, smooth  
bottoms. Slightly concave bottoms  
will also work adequately. Pans with  
convex bottoms will not cook well.  
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Selecting cookware  
– 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.  
Be sure to clean the cooktop after  
each use. Each time the 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  
surface.  
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Safety features  
Safety lock  
To activate the safety lock:  
The cooktop has a safety lock to  
prevent children or pets from turning on  
the burners or changing the settings.  
^ Touch the control for the safety lock  
a until the indicator above it lights.  
The indicator light will go out after a  
short while.  
The safety lock can be activated when  
the cooktop is turned off as well as  
when it is in use.  
If you touch the control for the safety  
lock a or try to select a setting the  
light will come on again to show that the  
If the safety lock is activated when the  
cooktop is turned off then the cooktop child safety lock has been activated.  
cannot be turned on.  
To deactivate the safety lock:  
If the safety lock is activated when the  
cooktop is in use:  
Touch the control for the safety lock a  
until the indicator light above it goes  
out.  
– The settings for the burners and for  
the timer cannot be altered.  
If there is a power failure the safety  
lock will be deactivated.  
– The burners and cooktop can still be  
turned off but once turned off cannot  
be turned on again.  
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Safety features  
Safety cut-out feature  
Power setting  
Maximum  
operating hours  
The cooktop has a safety cut-out  
feature in case it is not turned off after  
use.  
1
2
10  
5
5
4
4
4
3
3
2
2
2
1
If one of the burners is heated for an  
unusually long period of time (see  
table), and the power settings are not  
adjusted, the cooktop will turn itself off  
automatically and the residual heat  
indicator will light up.  
3
4
5
6
^ If you wish to use the burners once  
again, turn the cooktop back on  
again in the usual way.  
7
8
9
10  
11  
12  
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Safety features  
Safety cut-out if the touch controls  
are covered  
To reset the touch controls:  
^ Clean the control area or remove the  
The cooktop will turn off automatically if  
any of the touch controls are covered  
for more than 10 seconds, for example  
by finger contact, food boiling over, or  
by an object such as an oven mitt or  
towel.  
When the cooktop turns itself off a tone  
will sound every 30 seconds (for a  
maximum of 10 minutes) and an F will  
flash in the display of the touch control  
which was covered.  
object covering the touch control.  
This will turn off the tone and the F will  
go out.  
^ Turn the cooktop back on again with  
the s "ON / OFF" touch control .The  
burners can now be used.  
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Safety features  
Overheating protection  
Each burner is equipped with a  
temperature limiter. This limiter turns off  
the heating elements in the burner  
before the ceramic surface becomes  
too hot. Once the ceramic surface has  
cooled to a safe temperature, the  
heating elements will automatically turn  
back on.  
The overheating protection can be  
activated by:  
– turning on a burner without putting a  
pan on it.  
– heating an empty pan.  
– an uneven pan not sitting evenly on  
the burner.  
– the pan not conducting heat  
properly.  
If the heating elements cycle on and  
off, even at the highest setting, the  
overheating protection has been  
activated.  
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Timer  
The cooktop has two timers. They can  
be used to time any activity in the  
kitchen or to automatically turn off the  
front left aand front right fburners.  
To set the timer  
The timer can only be used when the  
cooktop is turned on, and the burner  
belonging to the timer is turned off.  
Each timer can be set from 1 to 99  
minutes.  
^ With the cooktop turned on press  
the - or + touch control for the timer  
until the desired time appears in the  
timer display e.g. 15 minutes.  
u
The set time counts down in minutes in  
the time display. It can be changed at  
any time by pressing the - or + touch  
controls.  
The timer can be turned off before the  
set time has elapsed by pressing the -  
and + touch controls simultaneously.  
When the set time has elapsed, 00  
appears in the timer display for 30  
seconds, and a tone sounds for 10  
seconds.  
If you select a power setting for the  
burner belonging to the timer you are  
using, the timer will shut off. The time  
set goes out and 00 will appear in the  
display.  
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Timer  
To set the timer to turn off a  
burner  
The front left aand front right f  
burners can be timed to turn off  
automatically. To use this feature a  
power setting must be selected.  
^ Turn the burner on and select a  
power setting.  
^ Press the - or + touch controls for the  
relevant timer until the desired time  
shows in the display, e.g. 15 minutes.  
u
The time set counts down in minutes. It  
can be changed at any time by  
pressing the - or + touch controls. The  
power setting for the burner can also  
be changed at any time.  
At the end of the selected time:  
– the burner turns off automatically.  
– the residual heat indicators appear in  
the burner display.  
– 00 appears in the timer display for 30  
seconds.  
– a tone will sound for 10 seconds.  
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Cooktop care  
The ceramic surface should be cleaned  
regularly with a cleaner for ceramic  
surfaces. Follow the ceramic cleaner  
manufacturer’s instructions. If you have  
difficulty locating a suitable product  
contact Miele’s Technical Service  
Department.  
When cleaning the cooktop, make sure  
the cooktop is "Off", and be careful 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.  
Before cleaning allow the cooktop to  
cool. Wipe spills off using a damp  
sponge. Stubborn spills are best  
removed with a shielded scraper blade.  
To remove any limescale deposits or  
metallic residue apply ceramic cleanser  
using a soft cloth or use a sheilded  
scraper blade if necessary.  
Do not use any sharp pointed objects  
which could damage the seal between  
the ceramic surface, the surrounding  
frame and the countertop.  
A cleaner with a special additive to  
prevent water marks and smears on the  
ceramic surface may be used.  
Never use scouring agents, pads,  
abrasive cleaning agents or strong  
cleaners, e.g. oven sprays, stain or  
rust removers, as these could  
After cleaning, wipe the ceramic  
surface with a damp cloth to remove  
any residue. Cleaner residues could  
damage the cooktop or create toxic  
fumes when heated. Finally, dry the  
cooktop with a clean soft cloth.  
damage the surface of the appliance.  
The ceramic surface can be cleaned  
using a cleaner for ceramic  
surfaces. Follow the manufacturer’s  
instructions on the packaging.  
Any melted solids (e.g. sugar, plastic,  
syrup, aluminium foil, etc.) should be  
removed as quickly as possible and  
while the burner is still warm. If they are  
allowed to harden, the cooktop may  
become pitted. Scrape the melted item  
off the cooktop using a sheilded  
scraper blade. Once the cooktop has  
cooled, remove any remaining residue  
using a ceramic cooktop cleaner.  
Make sure that no cleaner residue  
remains on the ceramic surface by  
carefully wiping the cooktop with a  
damp cloth. Cleaner residues could  
damage the cooktop when heated.  
After cleaning, thoroughly dry the  
ceramic surface with a soft cloth to  
prevent a build up of limescale  
deposits.  
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Frequently asked questions  
,Repairs should only be carried out by a qualified and trained person in  
accordance with local and national safety regulations. Unauthorized repairs  
could cause an injury or machine damage.  
What if the cooktop or the burners can not be turned on?  
Possible fault  
Fix  
The safety lock is activated.  
There is no power to the cooktop.  
Deactivate the safety lock (see "Safety lock").  
Reset the circuit breaker if it tripped or turn on the  
power main.  
The cooktop needs to be reset.  
Trip the circuit breaker to the cooktop or turn off  
the power main for 1 min.  
What if the cooktop turns off during use and the residual heat indicator or a flashing F appears  
or a tone sounds?  
Possible fault  
Fix  
The burner was on for too long or the touch  
controls were covered.  
See "Safety cut-out feature".  
What if a heating element turns on and off at the highest power setting?  
Possible fault  
Fix  
The overheating protection activated.  
See "Overheating protection"  
What if food does not cook when using auto-heat?  
Possible fault  
Fix  
The pot or pan does not transfer heat properly.  
Use the correct size pots and pans with concave  
bases.  
Large amounts of food is being cooked.  
Select a higher continued cooking setting.  
What if the touch controls are over sensitive or do not react?  
Possible fault  
Fix  
The touch control sensivity could not be reset  
automatically.  
Reset the touch controls manually. See, "Manual  
reset of the touch controls".  
What if the safety lock indicator lights as well as numbers appear in the timer displays while  
the cooktop is turned off?  
Possible fault  
Fix  
The touch control sensivity could not be reset  
automatically.  
Reset the touch controls manually. See, "Manual  
reset of the touch controls".  
If the problem persists, contact Technical Service.  
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Cooktop Settings  
Some default settings of the cooktop  
can be reprogrammed if needed. The  
following settings can be changed:  
Tone for touch controls  
Timer tone  
Safety lock  
Default power  
Memory function  
Auto-heat settings  
Residual heat indicator  
Timer function  
If you would like to reprogram the  
settings of your cooktop, please  
contact your local Miele dealer, Miele  
showroom or Technical Service for  
assistance.  
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Technical Service  
In the event of a fault which you cannot  
easily fix yourself, please contact the  
Miele Technical Service Department.  
U 1-800-999-1360  
[email protected]  
V 1-800-565-6435  
[email protected]  
When contacting Technical Service  
please quote the serial number and  
model of the cooktop. This information  
is visible on the silver data plate  
supplied with the cooktop.  
Adhere data plate sticker here  
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