Miele KM 491 Instructions d'exploitation

Operating instructionsCeramic hobs with inductionKM 490 / KM 491 / KM 493KM 494 / KM 497 / KM 498KM 490-1 / KM 491-1 / KM 493-1KM 494-1 / KM 497-1 / K

Safety with childrenThe appliance is only intended foruse by adults who have read theseoperating instructions.This appliance is not a toy! Toavoid the

Protecting the appliance fromdamageDo not drop anything on theceramic surface. Even a lightobject could cause damage in certaincircumstances.Do not us

Protection from burning andscaldingThe surface of the appliance is hotwhen in use, and remains hot forquite a while after being switched off.There is

Appliance faultsIn the event of damage or a defect,switch off the appliance immedi-ately. Disconnect completely from theelectricity supply. If the app

Further safety notesWhen using an electric socket nearthe appliance, care should betaken that the cable of the electricalappliance does not come into

Disposal of the packingmaterialThe transport and protective packinghas been selected from materials whichare environmentally friendly for disposaland

General notesThis appliance operates using theinduction principle. This means that thecooking zones will only work if they arecovered by a pan with a

The induction principleAn induction coil is located under eachcooking zone. When a zone is switchedon this coil creates a magnetic fieldwhich creates

PansSuitable pansInduction cooking zones will only workwhen covered by a pan with amagnetic base.Suitable pans include:–stainless steel pans with a ma

Sensor switchesThis hob is equipped with electronicsensor switches which react to fingercontact.To operate a cooking zone, touch therelevant sensor. E

Description of the appliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SettingsCooking process SettingsMelting butter, chocolate etc.Dissolving gelatinePreparing yoghurt1 - 2Thickening sauces containing egg yolk and butte

Pan recognitionPan recognition is an additional safetyfeature. Induction heating does notwork, ... if a cooking zone is switched onwithout a pan in

Pan size recognitionWith induction heating, heat is onlyproduced on the surface which iscovered by a pan. The smaller the pan,the smaller the diameter

Auto heat-upWhen Auto heat-up has been activated,the cooking zone switches onautomatically at the highest setting andthen switches to the continued co

BoosterThe rear right and front left cookingzones are equipped with a booster, i. e.an increase in the power level.If activated, the cooking zone will

Switching off and residual heatindicatorsTo switch off a cooking zone:^Touch the - and + sensors for thezone you want to switch off at thesame time.A

Safety lockKeep children away from the hob fortheir own safety.Your appliance is equipped with asafety lock to prevent the hob and thecooking zones be

Safety switch-offSafety switch-off with an over-longcooking timeYour hob is fitted with a safety switch-offfeature in case you forget to switch it off

Overheating protectionThe induction coil on a cooking zonecan overheat if:–the pan is not conducting heatproperly–fats or oils are heated up on thehig

This hob is equipped with a timer which can be used as a minute minder or toautomatically switch off a zone of your choice. Both functions can be oper

Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29Setting the timer. . . .

Switching a cooking zone offautomaticallyIt is only possible to switch a cookingzone off automatically if a power settinghas already been selected for

Do not use a steam cleaner to cleanthis appliance. The steam couldreach electrical components andcause a short circuit. Pressurisedsteam could also ca

Should any sugar, plastic oraluminium foil spill or fall on to a hotcooking zone while it is in use, firstswitch off the cooking zone. Then, im-mediat

Installation work and repairs toelectrical components of thisappliance must only be carried outby a suitably qualified andcompetent person in accordan

... one of the following has occured:–The booster has automaticallyswitched off early.–The set power setting of 9 flashesalternately in the display wi

All electrical work should be carriedout by a suitably qualified andcompetent person in strictaccordance with national and localsafety regulations.Ins

WARNINGTHIS APPLIANCE MUST BEEARTHEDThe electrical safety of this appliancecan only be guaranteed whencontinuity is complete between theappliance and

In the event of any faults which you cannot remedy yourself, please contact–Your Miele Dealeror–The Miele Service Department (see address on back cove

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ModelsKM 490 / KM 491KM 490-1 / KM 491-1KM 493 / KM 494 / KM 497 / KM 498KM 493-1 / KM 494-1KM 497-1 / KM 498-1ac Induction cooking zones withboosterb

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Control panelSensor switches for:f Hob ON/OFFg Safety lockh Cooking zonesi Timer (see "Timer sensors anddisplay")k Booster for rear right co

Cooking zone sensors and displaysn Cooking zone symbolo Displays:0 = Cooking zone ready for use1 to 9 = Power settingsH = Residual heatß = No pan on c

Cooking zonesCookingzonesKM 490 / KM 491 / KM 493 / KM 494 / KM 497 / KM 498KM 490-1 / KM 491-1 / KM 493-1 / KM 494-1 / KM 497-1 / KM 498-1minimum to

Installation and connectionThe appliance must be installedand connected by a suitablyqualified and competent person in strictaccordance with local and

Correct usageTo avoid the risk of accidents anddamage to the appliance, youshould read these operatinginstructions carefully before using it forthe fi