Gaggenau CE 490 User manual

Electronic
Cooktop
CE 490
Gaggenau Instruction manual

Safety notes 4
Before use 4
Safety when cooking 4
Damage to the cooktop 4
Removable twist knob 4
Operating for the first time 5
Causes of damage 5
Pots and pans 5
Food spills 5
Scratches on the glass ceramic 5
Hard and pointed objects 5
Removable twist knob 5
Features of your new cooktop 6
Cooking zones 6
Control panel 7
Symbols 7
Operating principle 8
Main switch 8
Touch keys 8
Cooking zone combination 8
Quick boil timer 8
Twist pad with magnetic twist knob 8
Storing the twist knob 8
Operation 9
Switching on and off 9
Setting the cooking level 9
Changing the cooking level 9
Switching off a cooking zone 9
Main switch with memory function 10
Residual heat display 10
Safety deactivation 10
Tips on saving energy 11
Cooking zone combination 12
Combination of the dual size cooking zone 12
Deactivating combination 12
Settings table 13
Timer 14
Setting an automatic switch-off time 14
Changing a time value 15
Erasing a time value 15
Timer 15
Setting the timer 15
Changing a time value 15
Quick boil timer 16
Switching on the quick boil timer 16
Switching off the quick boil timer 16
Child lock 17
Activating the child lock 17
Deactivating the child lock 17
Options menu 18
Accessing the options menu 18
Settings of the options menu 19
Cleaning and care 21
Cleaning the glass ceramic 21
Cleaning the stainless steel frame 21
Cleaning the twist knob 21
Useful hints 22
Maintenance 22
Trouble shooting 23
Table of contents
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Before use
Read the instruction manual carefully before
operating the cooktop. Only then will you be able to
operate your cooktop safely and correctly. Keep the
instruction and installation manual for future
reference.
Do not connect the cooktop if it has been damaged.
This cooktop is intended only for domestic use.
Only use the cooktop to prepare meals. Do not use
the cooktop to heat up the room in which it is
installed, the cooktop can overheat.
Do not let adults or children operate the appliance
unsupervised:
– if they are mentally or physically unable to use the
appliance safely and correctly
– if they don’t have the knowledge and experience
to use the appliance safely and correctly.
Never allow children to play with the appliance.
Do not operate this cooktop with an external timer
or a separate telecontrol system.
Connecting cables from electrical appliances must
not touch the hot cooking surface. This could cause
damage to the cable insulation and the cooktop.
Caution, risk of fire! Never place inflammable
items on the cooktop.
Caution, risk of fire! Do not store any combustible
items, or substances that are sensitive to high
temperatures, in drawers or cupboards under the
cooktop (e.g. cleaning agents, aerosol cans).
Safety when cooking
Caution, risk of burns! Do not touch the hot
cooking surface. Keep children away.
Caution, risk of burns! Cooking zones might still
be hot even after being switched off. Only touch
cooking zones after the residual heat display has
gone off.
Caution, risk of fire! Overheated oil or fat can
ignite very quickly. Never leave heating oil or fat
unsupervised. Never pour water on burning oil.
Cover pan with lid or plate, switch off the cooking
zone. Leave the ovenware on the cooktop to cool
down.
Always keep cooktop and pan base dry. Steam
pressure can be generated from liquid between pan
base and cooktop. The steam pressure could cause
the pan to jump suddenly.
Damage to the cooktop
Caution! If there are fractures, breaks or cracks in
the glass ceramic, there is a risk of electric shock.
Switch off the corresponding household fuse. Call
after-sales service.
Caution, risk of burns! Switch off the cooking zone
if it heats up but the indicator is not working. Call
after-sales service.
Caution, risk of fire! If the cooktop switches itself
off and can no longer be operated, disconnect it
from the electricity supply immediately. The cooktop
could switch itself on later. Switch off the
corresponding household fuse. Call after-sales
service.
Incorrect repairs are dangerous. Repairs must be
carried out by one of our experienced after-sales
engineers.
Removable twist knob
Caution! For persons who wear electronic
implants such as a pacemaker or insulin pump.
Implants could be affected by magnetic fields. Do
not carry the twist knob in the pockets of your
clothing. Keep the twist knob at least 10 cm away
from a pacemaker.
Safety notes
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m

Remove the packaging from the appliance and
dispose of it according to local regulations.
Be careful to remove all accessories from the
packaging. Keep packaging elements and plastic
bags away from children.
Check the cooktop for transport damage after
unpacking it. Do not connect the cooktop if it has
been damaged.
The cooktop must be installed and connected by an
authorised specialist. No warranty claims can be
lodged for any damage resulting from incorrect
connection. Observe the installation instructions.
This appliance is labelled in accordance
with the European Directive 2002/96/EG
concerning used electrical and electronic
appliances (waste electrical and electronic
equipment – WEEE). The guideline
determines the framework for the return and
recycling of used appliances as applicable.
Thoroughly clean the appliance before using it for
the first time. This will eliminate any ‘newness’
smells and soiling.
Pots and pans
Rough pan bases scratch the glass ceramic.
Avoid cooking on the cooktop with an empty pan,
especially with enamel or aluminium pans. This
could cause damage to the pan base and the glass
ceramic.
Do not place hot pots or pans on the control panel,
display area or the frame. This could cause
damage.
Never heat food in aluminium foil or plastic
containers. The material can melt and damage your
cooktop.
Iridiscent discoloration can be caused by the bases
of some pans. These do not interfere with the
operation of the glass ceramic cooktop. Remove the
discoloration with glass ceramic cleaner.
Food spills
Milk, sugar and food with a high sugar content
(e.g. jam) damage the glass ceramic surface.
Remove food spills immediately with the glass
scraper. Caution! The glass scraper has a sharp
blade.
Scratches on the glass ceramic
Always keep the cooktop dry and clean. Salt, sugar
and sand cause scratches on the glass ceramic. Do
not use the cooktop as a work surface or storage
space.
Hard and pointed objects
Damage can occur if hard or pointed objects fall on
the cooktop. Do not store such objects above the
cooktop.
Removable twist knob
Do not place the magnetic knob on the cooking
zones. It could be damaged.
Metal parts attached to the underside of the
magnetic knob could scratch the glass ceramic
surface. Always keep the knob clean.
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Operating for the first time Causes of damage

Features of your new cooktop
Cooking zones CE 490
4
3
9
5
17
ø 14.5 cm ø 12 cm / 18 cm
ø 18 cm / 23 cm ø 14.5 cm
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Symbols
•main switch l
•quick boil timer A
•cooking zone combination d
•timer q
•child lock
•options menu c
Control panel
4
3
9
5
17
Display for
•heat setting 1- 9
•stand-by 0
•residual heat
•cooking zone combination
•timer
Touch keys for
•main switch
•quick boil timer / options menu
•cooking zone combination / child lock
Touch key and
display for timer
Twist pad with
magnetic twist knob
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Operating principle
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Main switch
The electronics in the control panel are switched on
using the main switch. Touch the lsymbol until the
cooking zone displays show 0. Now the cooktop is
ready for use.
Touch the lsymbol until the cooking zone displays
go off. All the cooking zones are switched off. The
residual heat indicator remains lit until the cooking
zones have cooled sufficiently.
The cooktop cannot be switched on if an object lies
on one of the sensor keys. The main switch flashes
repeatedly when touched. Remove the object and
switch on the cooktop as usual.
The cooktop switches off automatically if all the
cooking zones have been switched off for more
than 20 seconds.
Touch keys
When you touch a symbol, the respective function
is activated. Every input is confirmed by an audible
signal.
The settings remain unchanged if several symbols
are touched briefly. You can therefore easily mop up
spills on the control panel.
Note
Always keep the touch keys clean and dry. Moisture
and dirt may impair function.
Cooking zone combination
Flexible cooking zones can be combined in different
ways to create larger or smaller cooking surfaces
as required.
Quick boil timer
When the quick boil timer is activated, the set
cooking level is boosted for several minutes. This
ensures that the continued cooking temperature of
the food is reached faster.
Twist pad with magnetic twist knob
The twist pad is the area in which you select the
cooking zones with the magnetic knob and can set
heat settings. The knob automatically centres itself
in the twist pad.
The knob is magnetic and is placed on the twist
pad. The cooking zone is activated by sliding the
twist knob in the direction of the corresponding
cooking zone symbol. You can set the heat setting
by turning the knob.
You can remove the knob. This makes cleaning
easier.
If you remove the knob when the cooktop is in
operation, all the cooking zones switch off after
3 seconds.
mCaution! If you place a metal object on the
twist pad within 3 seconds, the cooktop may
continue to heat up. For this reason, always
switch off the cooktop using the main switch.
Storing the twist knob
There is a strong magnet in the twist knob. Do not,
therefore, place it near magnetic data carriers, e.g.
video cassettes, disks, credit cards and cards with
magnetic strips. These could be destroyed.
Malfunctions to televisions and monitors may occur.
mCaution! For persons who wear electronic
implants such as a pacemaker or insulin
pump.
Implants could be affected by magnetic fields.
Do not carry the twist knob in the pockets of
your clothing. Keep the twist knob at least
10 cm away from a pacemaker.

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Switching on and off
Touch the lmain switch symbol. A signal is
sounded. The cooking zone displays show 0. Now
the cooktop is ready for use.
The cooktop switches off automatically if no further
inputs are made within approximately 20 seconds.
By touching the lmain switch symbol at any time
the cooktop can be quickly switched off.
Setting the cooking level
The cooktop must be switched on by the main
switch. The switching on and off for all cooking
zones is identical. Each cooking zone has 9 heat
settings with intermediate settings.
1Select the cooking zone. To do this, slide the
twist knob in the direction of the corresponding
cooking zone symbol. The cooking zone display
shows 0.
2Move the twist knob back to the centre.
3Within the next 5 seconds, turn the twist knob
until the cooking zone display shows the
desired cooking level. If you select an
intermediate setting, a spot appears next to the
cooking level. After a few seconds a
confirmation signal is sounded.
Changing the cooking level
Select the cooking zone. Turn the magnetic knob to
the desired cooking level.
Switching off a cooking zone
Select the cooking zone. Turn the magnetic knob
to 0. The cooking zone is switched off, and the
residual heat display appears after approximately
5 seconds.
Operation
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0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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0
0

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Main switch with memory function
The heating and timer settings remain stored for
5 seconds after the cooktop has been switched off.
If you switch the cooktop off accidentally and would
like to restore the previous settings:
1Within 5 seconds, touch the lsymbol. The
cooking zone display flashes the previous
settings.
2Within 5 seconds, select any cooking zone with
the twist knob.
The previously stored settings are taken over. If you
touch any other symbol instead, the previous
settings are lost.
Residual heat display
The residual heat display appears on the display of
the relevant cooking zone after switching off. The
moving zero in the display indicates that, after
switching off, a cooking zone has still not cooled
down to such an extent that it can be safely
touched.
mCaution, risk of burns! Only touch cooking
zones after the residual heat display has gone
off.
Safety deactivation
If a cooking zone is in constant use for a long time
without the setting being changed, it will
automatically switch off. The time after which the
holiday safeguard is activated depends on the heat
setting (1 to 10 hours).
The cooking zone is switched off, the residual heat
display appears on the display until the cooking
zone has cooled down.
Now you can switch the cooking zone on again.