<b>IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS</b>. Miele KM421

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ THE OPERATING

INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY

BEFORE USING THE

COOKTOP

When using your appliance, follow basic safety precautions including the following:

WARNING -

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 intended.

Installation

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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.

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To guarantee the electrical safety of this appliance, continuity must exist between the appliance and an effective grounding system. It is imperative that this basic safety requirement is met. If there is any doubt, have the electrical system of the house checked by a qualified electrician.

The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for damages caused by the lack, or inadequacy of, an effective grounding system.

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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.

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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

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Do not install the cooktop directly above a dishwasher, refrigerator or freezer. Heat radiated by the cooktop may damage them.

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If the cooktop is installed above an oven, keep the cooktop’s power cord from contacting the oven.

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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.

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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.

Use

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Do not use the appliance until it is properly installed in the countertop.

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This appliance is equipped with an overheating protection feature. See,

"Overheating protection" for information.

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Never use the appliance to warm or heat the room. Due to the high temperatures radiated objects left near the appliance could catch fire.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Protection from damage

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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.

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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 information. Grains of salt and sand can also scratch. Make sure that the bases of any pots and pans are clean, free of any fat or oils and are dry.

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Do not allow either solid or liquid sugar, pieces of plastic or aluminium 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.

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Any spills should be removed as quickly as possible to prevent them from burning on and becoming difficult to remove.

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Do not use a steam cleaner to clean the appliance. Steam could penetrate electrical components and cause a short circuit.

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Never place hot pots or pans over the display, as the underlying electronics may be damaged.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Injury prevention

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Do not touch the cooktop or the area surrounding it 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 they have cooled.

Wait until the residual heat indicators go out.

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CAUTION: Do not store toys or items of interest to children in cabinets above or behind the appliance.

Children climbing onto the cooktop to reach these items may be injured.

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Children should not be left alone or unattended near the appliance when in use. They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the appliance.

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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.

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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.

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Keep all pans out of reach of children. Danger of burns

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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.

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Use the proper pan size.

Select cookware having flat bottoms large enough to cover the heating element. Using undersized cookware will expose a portion of the heating element to direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing or handles becoming hot. The proper size pot or pan will also improve effeciency.

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Before using glass, glass/ceramic, ceramic, earthenware or other glazed cookware on the cooktop, verify that they can be used on a cooking surface.

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Do not heat unopened food containers. Build-up pressure may cause the container to burst and result in injury.

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At higher settings, be cautious of splattering grease or boiling over liquids, which may produce smoke.

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Before removing pots and pans, be sure to turn off the burners.

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Do not store items on the appliance when not in use. Items could melt or catch fire from residual heat or if the cooktop is turned on inadvertently.

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Never cover the cooktop with a cloth. A fire could result.

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Never leave the cooktop unattended when cooking with oil or fat.

Overheated fat could ignite. Always heat oil slowly, monitoring it as it heats.

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Do not use water on grease fires.

Smother any fire or flame, or use a dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher.

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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.

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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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Do not let cooking grease or other flammable materials accumulate on the appliance.

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Be aware of loose fitting or hanging garments when operating the cooktop, they may present a fire hazard.

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Flammable materials should not be stored on or near your appliance.

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If there is a drawer directly 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.

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Appliance safety

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In the event of any damage to the appliance, it must be turned off immediately and disconnected from the 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.

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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 the appliance until it has been repaired.

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Repairs should only be performed by qualified technicians to ensure safety. Repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be dangerous. Under no circumstances open the outer casing of the appliance.

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While the appliance is under warranty repairs should only be performed by an authorized service technician. Otherwise the warranty is void.

Further safety notes

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Make certain that the power cords of small appliances do not come in contact with the cooktop. Danger of electric shock!

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Only use cookware suitable for the range-top. Unsuitable cookware may break due to sudden temperature changes.

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Do not use plastic or aluminum containers. They will melt at high temperatures. Fire hazard!

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Do not allow children to operate or play with or near the cooktop.

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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.

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Before discarding an old appliance, remove the power cord to prevent hazards.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND

REVIEW THEM PERIODICALLY

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