User manual MIELE KM 503

[. . . ] Operating and Installation instructions Ceramic hobs KM 500 KM 503 KM 507 To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance it is essential to read these instructions before it is installed and used for the first time. Gi M. -Nr. 06 707 900 Contents Guide to the appliance . 15 Cleaning and heating up for the first time . 20 Switching off and residual heat indicators. [. . . ] Uneven bases will lengthen cooking time. Check for suitability when purchasing new pans. Energy saving tips ­ Use a pan lid whenever possible to minimise heat loss. uncovered cold hot covered ­ Check that the diameter of the pan base is wide enough for the cooking zone so that heat is not lost unnecessarily. Please note that the maximum diameter quoted by manufacturers often refers to the diameter of the top rim of the pan. The diameter of the base (generally smaller) is more important. ­ When cooking for a long time, switch the cooking zone off about 5 to 10 minutes before the end of the cooking time. In this way use is made of the residual heat. too small suitable 22 Safety features Safety lock Keep children away from the hob for their own safety. Your appliance is equipped with a safety lock to prevent the hob and the cooking zones being switched on or any settings being altered. The safety lock can be activated when the hob is switched off as well as when it is in use. If the safety lock is activated when the hob is switched off, then the hob cannot be switched on. If the safety lock is activated when the hob is in use: ­ The cooking zone power settings cannot be changed. ­ The cooking zones and hob can be switched off, but once switched off cannot be switched on again. Cooking zones without double circle/extended zone: To activate the safety lock, touch the sensor for the safety lock $ until the relevant indicator light comes on. To de-activate the safety lock, touch the sensor for the safety lock $ until the indicator light goes out. Cooking zones with double circle/extended zone: To activate the safety lock, touch the and + sensors at the same time until you hear the audible tone. When touching a sensor for a zone where the safety lock is activated, the audible signal emitted is slightly longer than normal. To de-activate the safety lock, touch the - and + sensors at the same time until you hear the audible tone. Please note that the safety lock will deactivate if there is a power cut. 23 Safety features Safety switch-off Safety switch-off with an over-long cooking time Your hob is fitted with a safety switch-off feature in case you forget to switch it off yourself. If one of the cooking zones is heated for an unusually long period of time (see chart), and the power settings are not altered, the hob will switch itself off automatically and the appropriate residual heat indicator will appear. Power setting Maximum operating time in hours 10 10 5 4 3 3 2 2 1 Safety switch-off if the sensors are covered Your hob will switch itself off automatically if one or several of the sensor controls remain covered for more than about 10 seconds, for example by finger contact, food boiling over, or by an object such as an oven glove or a tea towel. The residual heat symbol will light up in the display of any cooking zones that are still hot. ^ Clean the control area or remove the obstruction. ^ Switch the hob back on again with the ON/OFF sensor s. The cooking zones can now be used again as normal. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ^ To use the cooking zone again, switch it back on in the usual way. 24 Safety features Overheating protection Each cooking zone is equipped with overheating protection. An internal temperature limiter switches off the heating elements in the cooking zone before the ceramic surface overheats. Once the ceramic has cooled down to a safe level the heating will automatically switch back on again. [. . . ] A minimum distance of 55 mm is required between the upper surface of the worktop and the protective shelf. A gap of 10 mm must be maintained between the shelf and the rear wall. Do not use any sealant unless expressly instructed to do so. The sealing strip under the edge of the top part of the hob provides a sufficient seal for the worktop. Do not use sealant between the frame of the top part of the hob and the worktop. [. . . ]