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Product Information
Electric cooktop with direct selection plus including timer for maximum user convenience.
Inside the Box
- Razor-blade scraper
- Connection wire
KM 5840 240V
Electric cooktop with direct selection plus including timer for maximum user convenience.
- Subject to technical changes; no liability accepted for the accuracy of the information given.
Product Information
Electric cooktop with direct selection plus including timer for maximum user convenience.
Inside the Box
- Razor-blade scraper
- Connection wire
Your advantages
Exclusive to Miele
DirectSelection Plus
Intuitive operation - a Miele exclusive
Quick and intuitive: Power levels and times can be selected for each cooking zone using the numerical keybank.
Features depend on model – images are only examples and used for explanation purposes
User convenience (4)
Stop & Go
A safety plus
So nothing will burn: With this function, all cooking zones can be reduced to power level one simultaneously.
Exclusive to Miele
DirectSelection Plus
Intuitive operation - a Miele exclusive
Quick and intuitive: Power levels and times can be selected for each cooking zone using the numerical keybank.
Timer
Makes cooking easier
It makes sense: This feature allows you to set a Minute minder.
Auto heat-up
Saves not just energy
Always at the right time: This function reduces the initial power boost to prevent burning.
Safety (4)
Residual heat indicator
Absolutely safe
Practical: The residual heat indicator reminds you not to touch the cooking zones when they are still hot.
Safety turn off
Safe is safe
Clever: If a cooking zone operates at the same power level for an unusually long time, switch-off is automatic.
Safety and system lock
Safety for all
Extremely useful: both functions prevent accidental or unauthorized switching on of the Cooktop.
Overheating protection and fault monitoring
To ensure the appliance has a long service life
Protects the Cooktop: The cooktop automatically switches off in the case of extreme heat.
Product data sheet
Heating type
Fuel type | Electric |
Design
Independent of oven | • |
Design
Elegant glass ceramic surface | • |
Ceramic surface color | Black |
Print design | Basalt grey decor |
All-round stainless-steel frame | • |
Proud installation | • |
Cooking zone details
No. of rings | 4 |
1st cooking zone/cooking area
Position | front left |
Type | Variable cooking zone |
Size in mm | Ø 180 / Ø 230 |
Max. rating in W | 1600/2500 |
2nd cooking zone/cooking area
Position | rear left |
Type | Single-circuit ring |
Size in mm | Ø 145 |
Max. rating in W | 1200 |
3rd cooking zone/cooking area
Position | rear center |
Type | Variable cooking zone |
Size in mm | Ø 120 / Ø 180 |
Max. rating in W | 700/1800 |
4th cooking zone/cooking area
Position | front right |
Type | Variable cooking zone |
Size in mm | Ø 180 / Ø 230 |
Max. rating in W | 1600/2500 |
User convenience
Operation via touchpad sensors | Direct Control Plus |
Display color | Red |
Stop & Go function | • |
Extended ring area | • |
Minute minder | • |
Automatic switch-off for all rings | • |
AutoBoost | • |
Cleaning convenience
Easy to clean ceramic glass | • |
Safety
Safety cut-out | • |
Lock function | • |
System lock | • |
Overheating protection | • |
Residual heat indicator | • |
Technical data
Width in in. (mm) | 30 5/8 (775) |
Height in in. (mm) | 2 1/2 (62) |
Built-in height with mains connection box in in. (mm) | 2 3/4 (67) |
Depth in in. (mm) | 21 1/2 (544) |
Cutout dimensions width in in. (mm) with proud-mounted installation | 28 5/8 (724) |
Cutout dimensions depth in in. (mm) with proud-mounted installation | 20 1/2 (518) |
Weight in lbs. (kg) | 35 (16) |
Total connected load in kW | 8 |
Voltage in V | 240 |
Frequency in Hz | 60 |
Power cord length in ft. (m) | 4 (1.4) |
Standard accessories
Razor-blade scraper | • |
Connection wire | • |
Optional products and accessories
Downloads, CAD, & apps
- Operating and Installation instructionsPDF
- Product sheetPDF
- Warranty conditionsPDF
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Descriptions
KM 5840 (Installation drawing)

Descriptions
KM 5840 (Installation drawing)
- Subject to technical changes; no liability accepted for the accuracy of the information given.