Gaggenau CX492610 User manual

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Use and care manual
CX492610
Full surface induction cooktop

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Table of Contents
Use and care manual
Safety Definitions 3
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 4
Fire Safety 4
Cooking Safety 5
Burn Prevention 6
Child Safety 7
Cleaning Safety 7
Cookware Safety 7
Proper Installation and Maintenance 8
Electromagnetic interference 9
Cooling fan 9
State of California Proposition 65 Warnings 10
] Causes of damage 11
Overview 11
7 Environmental protection 12
Energy-saving Advice 12
f Cooking with induction 12
Advantages of Induction Cooking 12
Cookware 12
* Getting to know your appliance 14
Cooking surface 14
The control panel 14
Overview of the Menus 15
Cooking Position Display 16
Residual heat indicator 17
1 Operating the appliance 17
First-time use 17
Switching the cooktop on and off 17
Setting a cooking position 18
Chef's recommendations 18
u Dynamic cooking 21
Activation 21
Deactivating 21
ˆ Professional cooking 22
Activation 22
Deactivating 23
O Time-setting options 23
Cook Timer 23
Stopwatch function 24
Short-term Timer 25
v Power Boost function 26
Activating 26
Deactivating 26
x Pan Boost function 27
Recommendations for use 27
Activating 27
Deactivating 27
z Keep warm function 28
Activating 28
Deactivating 28
s Transfer function 28
Activation 28
‚ Wireless cooking sensor 29
Preparing and caring for the wireless
cooking sensor 29
Connecting the wireless cooking sensor
to the control panel 29
Cleaning 30
Replacing the battery 30
Declaration of Conformity 31
Ü Cooking sensor mode 32
Cooking processes with the cooking sensor 32
Advantages 33
Tips for cooking with Cooking Sensor mode 33
Setting the boiling point 33
Setting procedure 33
Table 34
‰ Dynamic cooking for an item of cookware 38
Activation 38
Deactivating 38
‹ Teppanyaki mode 39
Suitable cookware 39
Activation 39
Deactivating 39
A Panel Lock 40
Activation 40
Deactivating 40
Automatic panel lock 40
Š Pause function 40
Activation 40
Deactivating 40

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b Automatic shut-off 40
Q Basic settings 41
To go to the basic settings 42
o Home Connect 42
Connection to your home network 42
Home Connect Settings 45
Software Update 47
Information on Data Protection 47
Wi-Fi®Module 47
e Ventilation control 48
Setting up a connection 48
Disconnecting from the network 49
Controlling the hood via the cooktop 49
Hood control settings 50
D Clean 51
Daily Cleaning 51
Cleaning guidelines 51
Cleaning chart 51
Maintenance 52
{ Frequently-asked questions and answers (FAQ) 53
3 Faults – what to do? 56
Warnings and fault messages 56
Tips 56
Demo mode 57
4 Customer Service 58
Safety Definitions
SafetyDefinitions WARNING
This indicates that death or serious injuries may
occur as a result of non-observance of this
warning.
CAUTION
This indicates that minor or moderate injuries may
occur as a result of non-observance of this
warning.
NOTICE
This indicates that damage to the appliance or property
may occur as a result of non-compliance with this
advisory.
Note: This alerts you to important information and/or
tips.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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When properly cared for, your new
appliance has been designed to be
safe and reliable. Read all
instructions carefully before use.
These precautions will reduce the
risk of burns, electric shock, fire,
and injury to persons. When using
kitchen appliances, basic safety
precautions must be followed,
including those in the following
pages.
Examine the appliance after unpacking it.
In the event of transport damage, do not
plug it in.
Fire Safety
Do not allow aluminum foil, plastic, paper
or cloth to come in contact with a hot
surface element, burner or grate. Do not
allow pans to boil dry.
If the cooktop is near a window, forced air
vent or fan, be certain that flammable
materials such as window coverings do
not blow over or near the burners or
elements. They could catch on fire.
Always have a working smoke detector
near the kitchen.
Never leave the cooktop unattended when
in use. Boilovers cause smoking and
greasy spillovers may ignite.
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A
GREASE FIRE:
1. Never leave surface units
unattended at high settings.
Boilovers cause smoking and
greasy spillovers that may ignite.
Heat oils slowly on low or medium
settings.
2. Always turn hood ON when
cooking at high heat or when
flambeing food (i.e. Crepes
Suzette, Cherries Jubilee,
Peppercorn Beef Flambé).
3. Clean ventilating fans frequently.
Grease should not be allowed to
accumulate on fan or filter.
4. Use proper pan size. Always use
cookware appropriate for the size
of the surface element.
In the event that personal clothing or hair
catches fire, drop and roll immediately to
extinguish flames.
Have an appropriate fire extinguisher
available, nearby, highly visible and easily
accessible near the appliance.
Smother flames from food fires other than
grease fires with baking soda. Never use
water on cooking fires.

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WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY
TO PERSONS IN THE EVENT OF A
GREASE FIRE, OBSERVE THE
FOLLOWING:
1. SMOTHER FLAMES with a close-
fitting lid, cookie sheet, or metal
tray, then turn off the burner. BE
CAREFUL TO PREVENT BURNS.
If the flames do not go out
immediately, EVACUATE AND
CALL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.
2. NEVER PICK UP A FLAMING PAN
– You may be burned.
3. DO NOT USE WATER, including
wet dishcloths or towels – a
violent steam explosion will result.
4. Use an extinguisher ONLY if:
– You know you have a Class ABC
extinguisher, and you already
know how to operate it.
– The fire is small and contained
in the area where it started.
– The fire department is being
called.
– You can fight the fire with your
back to an exit.
Whenever possible, do not operate the
ventilation system during a cooktop fire.
However, do not reach through fire to turn
it off.
Cooking Safety
WARNING
Use this appliance only for its
intended use as described in this
manual. NEVER use this appliance
as a space heater to heat or warm
the room. Doing so may result in
overheating the appliance. Never use
the appliance for storage.
When using the timer, always supervise
the cooktop and do not allow anything to
boil over or burn. Boilovers can cause
smoke and some foods and oils may
catch fire if left on high temperature
settings.
CAUTION
If the temperature sensing system is
not working properly, boilovers may
result causing burns and injury.
WHEN COOKING WITH THE
COOKING SENSOR FUNCTION
OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:
ʑAlways put the lid on pots
ʑAlways fill pots with at least 1 ¼"
(3 cm) of liquid
ʑAlways use pots of the appropriate
size and type (enamelware pots,
stainless steel and aluminum pots
equipped with wireless
temperature sensor)
ʑAlways keep the sensor’s window
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When using the Cooking Sensor mode,
make sure that the selected cooking zone
matches the one on which you have
placed the cookware with the cooking
sensor.
WARNING
Risk of injury!
The wireless cooking sensor is
powered by a battery, which may
become damaged if it is exposed to
high temperatures. Remove the
sensor from the cookware and store
it away from any heat sources.
WARNING
Risk of injury!
The cooking sensor can be very hot
when removing it from the cookware.
Use potholders or a dish towel to
remove it.
Never use the appliance if liquids or
foods have spilled around the control
panel. Always turn off the cooktop and
dry the control panel.
Injury and damage to the appliance may
occur if control elements are not used
properly.
If the cooktop turns off automatically and
can no longer be operated, it may turn
itself on unintentionally at a later point.
Switch off the circuit breaker in the fuse
box. Contact Customer Support for
service.
Burn Prevention
DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE UNITS OR
AREAS NEAR UNITS - Surface units may
be hot even though they are dark in color.
Areas near surface units may become hot
enough to cause burns. During and after
use, do not touch, or let clothing,
potholders, or other flammable materials
contact surface units or areas near units
until they have had sufficient time to cool.
Among these areas are the cooktop and
areas facing the cooktop.
Do not heat or warm unopened food
containers. Build-up of pressure may
cause the container to burst and cause
injury.
Always use dry potholders. Moist or damp
potholders on hot surfaces may result in
burns from steam. Do not let potholder
touch hot heating elements. Do not use a
towel or other bulky cloth.
Always turn hood ON when cooking at
high heat or when flambéing food (i.e.
Crêpes Suzette, Cherries Jubilee,
Peppercorn Beef Flambé).
Use high heat settings on the cooktop
only when necessary. To avoid bubbling
and splattering, heat oil slowly on no
more than a low-medium setting. Hot oil is
capable of causing extreme burns and
injury.
Never move a pan of hot oil, especially a
deep fat fryer. Wait until it is cool.

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Secure all loose garments, etc. before
beginning. Tie long hair so that it does
not hang loose, and do not wear loose
fitting clothing or hanging garments, such
as ties, scarves, jewelry, or dangling
sleeves.
WARNING
Risk of burns!
Metallic objects become hot very
quickly on the cooktop. Never set
down metallic objects, such as
knives, forks, spoons and lids on the
cooktop.
WARNING
Risk of burns!
The pan detection shut off feature
may not turn off the cooking zone
due to spilled food or objects placed
on the cooktop.
If the display does not work when a
cooking area is heating up, disconnect
the circuit breaker or fuse in the electrical
panel. Contact an authorized servicer.
Child Safety
When children become old enough to use
the appliance, it is the responsibility of
the parents or legal guardians to ensure
that they are instructed in safe practices
by qualified persons.
Do not allow anyone to climb, stand, lean,
sit, or hang on any part of an appliance,
especially a door, warming drawer, or
storage drawer. This can damage the
appliance, and the unit may tip over,
potentially causing severe injury.
Do not allow children to use this
appliance unless closely supervised by
an adult. Children and pets should not be
left alone or unattended in the area where
the appliance is in use. They should never
be allowed to play in its vicinity, whether
or not the appliance is in use.
CAUTION
Items of interest to children should
not be stored in an appliance, in
cabinets above an appliance or on
the backsplash. Children climbing
on an appliance to reach items could
be seriously injured.
Cleaning Safety
Do not clean the appliance while it is still
hot. Some cleaners produce noxious
fumes when applied to a hot surface. Wet
clothes and sponges can cause burns
from steam.
Do not use steam cleaners to clean the
appliance.
Cookware Safety
Hold the handle of the pan when stirring
or turning food. This helps prevent spills
and movement of the pan.
Use Proper Pan Size.
The use of undersized cookware will
expose a portion of the heating element
or burner to direct contact and may result
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having flat bottoms large enough to cover
the surface heating unit. This appliance is
equipped with one or more surface units
of different sizes. Proper relationship of
cookware to heating element or burner
will also improve efficiency.
Cookware not approved for use with
ceramic cooktops may break with sudden
temperature changes. Use only pans that
are appropriate for ceramic induction
cooktops.
Always position handles of utensils
inward so they do not extend over
adjacent work areas, burners, or the edge
of the cooktop. This reduces the risk of
fires, spills and burns.
WARNING
RISK of injury!
When cooking with a double-boiler
the cooktop and cooking vessel may
crack due to overheating. The
cooking vessel in the double-boiler
must not come in direct contact with
the bottom of the pot filled with
water. Use only heat-resistant
cookware.
WARNING
Danger of injury!
Cookware may jump upward due to
fluid trapped between the cookware
bottom and cooking zone. Always
keep cooking zone and cookware
bottom dry.
Proper Installation and Maintenance
Have the installer show you the location
of the circuit breaker or fuse. Mark it for
easy reference.
This appliance must be properly installed
and grounded by a qualified technician.
Connect only to properly grounded outlet.
Refer to Installation Instructions for
details.
This appliance is intended for use up to a
maximum height of 13,100 feet
(4,000 meters) above sea level.
This appliance is intended for normal
family household use only. It is not
approved for outdoor use. See the
Statement of Limited Product Warranty. If
you have any questions, contact the
manufacturer.
Do not store or use corrosive chemicals,
vapors, flammables or nonfood products
on or near this appliance. It is specifically
designed for use when heating or
cooking food. The use of corrosive
chemicals in heating or cleaning will
damage the appliance and could result in
injury.
Do not operate this appliance if it is not
working properly, or if it has been
damaged. Contact an authorized servicer.
Do not cook on a broken cooktop.
Cleaning solutions and spillovers may
create a risk of electric shock.
Do not repair or replace any part of the
appliance unless specifically
recommended in this manual. Refer all
servicing to a factory authorized service
center.

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To avoid electrical shock hazard, before
servicing the appliance, switch power off
at the service panel and lock the panel to
prevent the power from being switched
on accidentally.
Electromagnetic interference
WARNING
This induction cooktop generates
and uses ISM frequency energy that
heats cookware by using an
electromagnetic field. It has been
tested and complies with Part 18 of
the FCC Rules for ISM equipment.
This induction cooktop meets the
FCC requirements to minimize
interference with other devices in
residential installation. Induction
cooktops may cause interference
with television or radio reception. If
interference occurs, the user should
try to correct the interference by:
ʑRelocating the receiving antenna
of the radio or television.
ʑIncreasing the distance between
the cooktop and the receiver.
ʑConnecting the receiver into an
outlet different than the cooktop.
It is the user’s responsibility to correct
any interference.
CAUTION
Persons with a pacemaker or similar
medical device should exercise
caution when standing near an
induction cooktop while it is in use.
Consult your doctor or the
manufacturer of the pacemaker or
similar medical device for additional
information about its effects with
electromagnetic fields from an
induction cooktop.
WARNING
Hazard due to magnetism!
The wireless temperature sensor is
magnetic. The magnetic elements
can damage electronic implants
such as pacemakers or insulin
pumps. People with electronic
implants should therefore not put the
temperature sensor in the pockets of
their clothes and should maintain a
minimum distance of 4" (10 cm) with
respect to their pacemaker or similar
medical device.
Cooling fan
The cooktop is equipped with a cooling
fan on its underside. Should the cooktop
lie above a drawer, there must be no
objects or paper in it. They may be
sucked in and compromise the cooling of
the appliance or damage the fan.
There must be a minimum distance of ¾"
(20mm) between the content of the
drawer and the fan input.

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State of California Proposition 65
Warnings:
WARNING
This product can expose you to
chemicals including vinyl chloride,
which is known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
For more information go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.