User manual MIELE KM5621

[. . . ] Operating and Installation Instructions Ceramic Cooktop KM 5621 KM 5624 KM 5627 To prevent accidents and appliance damage, read these instructions before installation or use. en - US, CA M. -Nr. 07 844 520 Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. 19 IMPORTANT INSTALLATION SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . 34 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Children WARNING- When using your appliance follow basic precautions, including the following: Read all instructions before installation or use to prevent injury and appliance damage. [. . . ] Slightly concave bottoms will also work adequately. Pans with convex bottoms will not cook well. Energy saving tips ­ 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. cold hot too small fits ­ 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. ­ 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. Be sure to clean the cooktop after each use. Each time this residue is allowed to melt it becomes harder to remove and may mar the appearance of the cooktop. ­ Use only pots and pans with flat bases. Sharp pot and pan bases scratch the ceramic glass surface. In this way you will avoid streaking from friction and scratching. ­ Whenever possible, keep pots and pans closed while cooking. This helps keep in the most possible heat. open closed ­ Use a small pot for small amounts. A small pot on a small burner needs less energy then a larger partly filled pot on a large burner. ­ Use little water when cooking and take care to select a lower energy level as soon as cooking is completed. ­ For longer cooking periods, you can switch off the cooking zone 5 to 10 minutes before the total cooking time is completed. The residual heat will continue to cook the food. 15 Overheat protection Each cooking zone is equipped with a temperature limiter. This feature automatically turns off the heating element before the glass ceramic becomes too hot. Once the ceramic surface has cooled to a safe temperature the heating element will automatically turn back on. The overheat protection may be activated by: ­ turning on a burner without putting a pan on it. ­ 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. 16 Cleaning and Care Do not use a steam cleaner to clean this appliance. [. . . ] Do not permanently seal into the countertop. If during installation the seal around the frame does not sit flush with the countertop in the corners, the corner radius, maximum 3/16" (4 mm), can be carefully filed down to fit. ^ Connect the appliance to the main power supply (see "Electrical connection"). ^ Turn the appliance on and check the function. The appliance may be lifted out using a special tool. [. . . ]