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Operating and Installation instructions
Ceramic hobs
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.
en - GB
M.-Nr. 06 464 850

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  • Page 1 Operating and Installation instructions Ceramic hobs 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. en - GB M.-Nr. 06 464 850...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    KM 520........
  • Page 3 Contents Installation ............30 Safety instructions for installation .
  • Page 4: Description Of The Appliance

    Description of the appliance KM 520 abcd Single circle zones Control for cooking zone f Rear left g Rear right Residual heat indicators h Front right i Front left...
  • Page 5 Description of the appliance KM 523 Double circle zone Control for cooking zone bd Single circle zones f Rear left g Rear right Extended cooking zone h Front right i Front left Residual heat indicators...
  • Page 6: Cooking Zones

    Description of the appliance Cooking zones Cooking KM 520 KM 523 zone C in cm C in cm Rating in watts Rating in watts (230 V) (230 V) 14.5 1200 12.0 / 21.0 750 / 2200 21.0 2300 14.5 1200 14.5...
  • Page 7: Warning And Safety Instructions

    They contain important notes on installation, safety, use and maintenance. Miele cannot be held liable for damage caused by non-compliance with these Warning and Safety instructions.
  • Page 8 Warning and Safety instructions Correct application This hob is not designed for commercial use. It is intended for use in domestic households and similar working and residential environments. The appliance is not intended for outdoor use. It is intended for domestic use only to cook food and keep it warm.
  • Page 9 Warning and Safety instructions Safety with children Children under 8 years of age must be kept away from the appliance unless they are constantly supervised. Children 8 years and older may only use the appliance if they have been shown how to use it in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
  • Page 10 Warning and Safety instructions Technical safety Installation, maintenance and repairs may only be carried out by a Miele-authorised person. Installation, maintenance and repairs by unqualified persons could be dangerous. A damaged appliance can be dangerous. Check the appliance for visible signs of damage. Do not use a damaged appliance.
  • Page 11 The manufacturer can only guarantee the safety of the appliance when original Miele replacement parts are used. Faulty components must only be replaced by genuine Miele original spare parts. The hob is not intended for use with an external timer switch or a remote control system.
  • Page 12 Warning and Safety instructions Correct use Oil and fat can overheat and catch fire. Do not leave the appliance unattended when cooking with oil or fat. If oil or fat does catch fire, do not attempt to put out the flames with water.
  • Page 13 Warning and Safety instructions The appliance gets hot when in use and remains hot for a while after being switched off. There is a danger of burning until the residual heat indicators go out. You could burn yourself on the hot hob. Protect your hands with heat-resistant pot holders or gloves when handling hot pots and pans.
  • Page 14 Warning and Safety instructions Lift pans into position on the hob. Sliding them into place can cause scuffs and scratches. Grains of salt, sugar and sand (e.g. from cleaning vegetables) can cause scratches if they get under pan bases. Make sure that the ceramic surface is clean before placing pans on it.
  • Page 15: Caring For The Environment

    Caring for the environment Disposal of the packing Disposing of your old material appliance The packaging is designed to protect Electrical and electronic appliances the appliance from damage during often contain valuable materials. They transportation. The packaging materials also contain materials which, if handled used are selected from materials which or disposed of incorrectly, could be are environmentally friendly for disposal...
  • Page 16: Before Using For The First Time

    Before using for the first time Heating up for the first time Please stick the extra data plate for the appliance supplied with this On hobs with bevelled glass edges, documentation in the space provided in a small gap may be visible between the "After sales service"...
  • Page 17: How The Cooking Zones Work

    How the cooking zones work Single circle cooking zones have one Single circle zone heating element, whilst double circle (vario) cooking zones and extended zones have two. Depending on the model, the heating elements may be separated by an isolating ring. Each cooking zone has overheating protection (a temperature limiter), which stops the ceramic surface from...
  • Page 18: Operation

    Operation Switching on and off Residual heat indicator When a cooking zone is switched on, Do not leave the appliance e.g. front left, the appropriate residual unattended whilst it is being used. heat indicator lights up in the display when the zone has reached a certain temperature.
  • Page 19: Settings

    Operation Settings Cooking process Settings Melting butter, chocolate etc. 1 - 2 Dissolving gelatine Preparing yoghurt Thickening sauces containing egg yolk and butter 1 - 3 Warming small quantities of food/liquid Keeping warm food which sticks easily Cooking rice Warming liquid and semi-solid foods 3 - 5 Thickening sauces, e.g.
  • Page 20: Switching On An Extended Area

    Operation Switching on an extended area Switch the extended cooking zone off by turning the control anti-clockwise Depending on model, the outer circle of back to the "0" position. a double circle zone or the extended cooking zone can be switched on to provide an extended cooking area when cooking with larger pans.
  • Page 21: Pans

    Operation Pans – Often the maximum diameter quoted by manufacturers refers to the – Most suitable diameter of the top rim of the pot or The best pans for use on a ceramic pan. The diameter of the base hob are those with a thick base (generally smaller) is more important.
  • Page 22: Tips On Saving Energy

    Operation Tips on saving energy – Use as little water as possible to cook with. – Check that the diameter of the pan base is wide enough for the cooking – Reduce the power setting once the zone so that heat is not lost water has come to the boil or the oil unnecessarily.
  • Page 23: Overheating Protection

    Operation Overheating protection Overheating can be caused by: Each cooking zone is equipped with – switching on a cooking zone without overheating protection. An internal a pan on it. temperature limiter switches off the – heating up an empty pan. heating elements in the cooking zone –...
  • Page 24: Cleaning And Care

    Cleaning and care For Miele branded cleaning and To avoid damaging the surface of conditioning products see “Optional your appliance, do not use: accessories”. – washing-up liquid, Do not use a steam cleaning – cleaning agents containing soda, appliance to clean this appliance.
  • Page 25 Wipe all coarse soiling off using a damp cloth. Stubborn soiling may need to be removed with a shielded scraper blade. Then clean the hob with Miele ceramic and stainless steel hob cleaner (see "Optional accessories") applied with kitchen paper or a clean cloth. Do not apply cleaner whilst the hob is still hot, as this could result in marking.
  • Page 26: Problem Solving Guide

    Check whether the mains fuse has tripped. If it has, contact a qualified electrician or Miele..the heating element for one of the cooking zones switches on and off This is quite normal, and due to the electronic regulation of the temperature (see "How the cooking zones work").
  • Page 27: To Test The Power Level

    To test the power level ^ Take a note of the diameter and You can test the power level of a cooking zone by measuring how long it wattage of the cooking zone to be takes to bring a specific amount of tested (see "Guide to the appliance - water to the boil.
  • Page 28 To test the power level C cooking zone Rating in watts Quantity of water Max duration in cm for 230 V in litres in minutes (approx.) 12.0 700 / 750 13.0 14.5 1000 / 1100 14.5 1350 17.0 1500 18.0 1250 11.0 18.0...
  • Page 29: Optional Accessories

    Miele appliances. These can be ordered online at: or from Miele (see back of manual for contact details).. Ceramic and stainless steel hob cleaner 250 ml Removes heavy soiling, limescale deposits and aluminium...
  • Page 30: Installation

    Installation Safety instructions for After installing the hob, you need to make sure that the underside of the installation appliance cannot be accessed or touched. In some cases a front panel The appliance must only be installed and a protective shelf must be fitted and connected to the electricity (see "Protective shelf").
  • Page 31 Installation Safety distance above the hob When two or more appliances are installed together below a cooker hood, e.g. an electric hob and a gas wok combiset, which have different safety distances given in the installation instructions, you should select the greater distance of the two.
  • Page 32 Installation Safety distances to the sides of the Ideally the hob should be installed with plenty of space on either side. There may be a wall at the rear and a tall unit or wall at one side. On the other side, however, no unit or divider should stand higher than the hob (see illustrations).
  • Page 33 Installation Safety distance when installing the appliance near a wall with additional niche cladding A minimum safety distance must be maintained between the worktop cut-out and any niche cladding to protect it from heat damage. If the niche cladding is made from a combustible material (e. g. wood) a minimum safety distance e of 50 mm must be maintained between the cut-out and the cladding.
  • Page 34: Building-In Dimensions

    Installation Building-in dimensions KM 520 a Spring clamps b Casing depth c Building-in depth for mains connection box d Front...
  • Page 35 Installation KM 523 a Spring clamps bCasing depth c Building-in depth for mains connection box d Front...
  • Page 36: Preparing The Worktop

    Installation Preparing the worktop If, during installation, you find that ^ Make the worktop cut-out following the seals on the corners of the frame the dimensions applicable. are not flush with the worktop Remember to maintain the minimum surface, the corner radius (ß R4) safety distance from the back wall, can be carefully scribed to fit.
  • Page 37: Fixing The Spring Clamps

    Installation Fixing the spring clamps Granite and marble worktops The exact positions of the spring clamps are shown in the building-in dimensions for the particular hob. Worktops made of wood ^ Position the spring clamps a, and fix in place using double-sided tape f. ^ Position the spring clamps (supplied) a in the positions shown (see "Building-in dimensions") by placing...
  • Page 38: Installing The Hob

    Installation Installing the hob Wooden worktops ^ Feed the hob connection cable down through the cut-out. ^ Lightly position the hob on the spring clamps a. ^ Using both hands, press down evenly on the sides of the hob until it clicks into position.
  • Page 39: Protective Shelf

    Installation Protective shelf After installing the hob, you need to make sure that the underside of the appliance cannot be accessed or touched. A panel and a protective shelf must be fitted if: – there is no oven underneath the appliance –...
  • Page 40: Sealant

    Installation Sealant Tiled worktop Grout lines a and the hatched area underneath the hob frame must be Do not use any sealant unless smooth and even. If they are not the expressly instructed to do so. The hob will not sit flush with the worktop sealing strip under the edge of the top and the sealing strip underneath the part of the hob provides a sufficient...
  • Page 41: Electrical Connection

    (including switch, type H 05 W-F or H 05 RR-F, fuses and relays). available from the Miele Customer Contact Centre. Important U.K. The appliance is supplied for Ensure power is not supplied to the...
  • Page 42 Installation WARNING THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED The electrical safety of this appliance can only be guaranteed when continuity is complete between it and an effective earthing system, which complies with current local and national safety regulations. It is most important that this basic safety requirement is present and regularly tested and where there is any doubt, the electrical wiring...
  • Page 43: Wiring Diagram

    Installation Wiring diagram N.B. This appliance is supplied single phase only in the U.K. / AUS / NZ...
  • Page 44: After Sales Service, Data Plate, Guarantee

    Guarantee For information on the appliance guarantee specific to your country please contact Miele. See back of manual for contact details. In the UK, your appliance is guaranteed for 2 years from the date of purchase. However, you must activate...
  • Page 48 KM 520 / KM 523 en - GB M.-Nr. 06 464 850 / 07...

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