You need the download for the cooktop. It is a must-have! I found spec sheets but do verify they are for your exact unit as you didn't give the style #.

Here is the cut-out link.

Here is the User Guide

If either of these do not answer your question, call Miele technical support at 800-843-7231

Don't recommend installing on some electrician's say so. Take the time to find out from Miele how to properly install. You won't be sorry.

Thanks Dan and Rococo! I've got all those docs but still wanted to be sure as the installation guides for our 3 other Miele appliances are far more specific than the one for the cooktop. After sitting on hold with Miele for an hour, I gave up and called the service dept of the shop we bought from and they were able to tell me right away that it is hard wired, no receptacle required. So we are all set! Fyi, in our case the electrician, plumber and cabinet maker just prep the space, then Miele-trained technicians come in to do the final install. When they called a few minutes ago to confirm the appointment, they said its normal to have to fix things a bit (and they come ready with basic electrical and plumbing parts to do so) so not to worry too much about getting it all perfect but that they want it all in place as much as possible. Delivery is delayed but promised for 9 am tomorrow. I don't think I'll sleep tonight I'm so excited to unpack everything!

I'm a little late but cooktop is hard wired and the easiest assuming your counter cutout is correct. It literally just drops in. We found the wall ovens to have the most unforgiving specs. I had to have my contractor recess an outlet into the wall and all of us cringed as they cut away the cabinets above and below the ovens to meet Miele's ventilation specifications. Good luck on your install tomorrow!

Cooktops are usually hard-wired. Same for wall ovens. Ranges are usually plugs.

What comes on cooktops and ovens is a 'whip', not a cord.

Tell your electrical guy it is a 240V/40A 3-wire circuit. He may want to pull a 4-wire circuit anyway for future usage of any thing needing a 120/240V circuit.

Thanks everyone! The ovens in question are steam and speed, along with a warming drawer. The ovens have cords that plug into receptacles, but two different types that I've never seen before (I'm a total newbie, only just learned the term "whip" today). None of this phased my electrician one bit, though he did have to install a whole new electrical panel just to accommodate it all. Egad.

Plumbing for the steam oven happens tomorrow morning, along with unboxing it all, so there's a good chance that I'll be back with more questions!

Yes, the oven has a 240v super plug and the electric needs to come up to spec with the power needs -- especially important with multiple ovens that might run simultaneously.

Love my Miele oven. It's an older one but has been fabulous. There is a learning curve with it but also worth the time and effort. Best to luck with the kitchen!

Thanks rococogurl! Other than the plumber drilling a hole through his thumb, everything went perfectly today. I've been told over and over again that my design is unorthodox but it all fell into place exactly as planned and I'm thrilled. It took no less than 5 experts in their fields (cabinet maker, plumber and trainee, electrician and Miele tech) all working together in a small space to pull it off but man did they ever do a great job. Still a few weeks to go to get the final countertops and cab doors in but I'll post photos in the main Kitchen forum once it's all done.