Gaggenau KG 291 CA User manual

Operation, Maintenance and Installation Manual
KG 291 CA
Gas Cooktop

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FOR YOUR SAFETY Page 2
1. Important Information for Installation and Use Page 3
2. General Safet Instructions Page 4-5
3. Important Notes Page 6-7
For Your Safety Page 6
Operating for the First Time Page 6
To Use Page 7
4. Features Page 8
Features of the Appliance Page 8
Control nob Page 8
Burner Parts Page 8
5. Operating Principle Page 9
6. Operation Page 10-11
7. Burner Settings Chart Page 12
8. Cookware Recommendations Page 13
9. Wok Cookware Recommendations Page 14
10. Cleaning and Care Page 15-17
11. Maintenance Page 18
12. Trouble Shooting Page 19
13. Technical Data / Settings Table Page 20
G 291 CA

FOR YOUR SAFETY
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WARNING: If the information in this
manual is not followed exactl , a fire or
explosion ma result causing propert
damage, personal injur or death.
Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the
vicinit of this or an other appliance.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:
– Do not tr to light an appliance.
– Do not touch an electrical switch;
do not use an phone in our building.
– Immediatel call our gas supplier
from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the
gas supplier’s instructions.
– If ou cannot reach our gas supplier,
call the fire department.
Installation and service must be
performed b a qualified installer,
service agenc or the gas supplier.

1. Do not allow the flame to extend beyond the
edge of the cooking utensil. This instruction is
based on safety considerations.
2. Do not forget that the unit becomes hot when in
use. Common sense is important. Just because
the flame is out, it does not mean parts still
cannot be hot.
3. This appliance shall not be used for space
heating. This instruction is based on safety
considerations.
4. Be sure to disconnect the electrical supply
before disassembly of the appliance.
5. eep the appliance area clear and free from
combustible materials, gasoline and other
flammable vapors and liquids.
6. Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and
ventilation air.
7. Cabinets installed above the gas cooktop must
have a minimum distance of 762 mm (30 ´´).
8. The gas pressure regulator supplied with the
appliance must be installed in line with the gas
pipe.
9. The appliance and its individual shutoff valve
must be disconnected from the gas supply
piping system during any pressure testing of the
system at test pressures in excess of 3.5 kPa
(1/2 psig). The appliance must be isolated from
the gas supply piping system by closing its
individual manual shutoff valve during any
pressure testing of the gas supply piping system
at test pressures equal to or less than 3.5 kPa
(1/2 psig).
10.Important:
When using a very large pot, keep a distance of
at least 50 mm (2") to avoid damaging any parts
in counter top wood, plastic or other non-heat-
resistant materials. Never leave oil or hot fat
unattended.
Note:
To avoid jeopardising the electrical safety of the
appliance, it is forbidden to use high-pressure or
steam jet cleaning devices.
Note:
The name plate is attached to the bottom of the unit
and to the inside of the housing.
Onl for installation in USA:
This installation must conform with local codes or, in
absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas
Code, ANSI Z 223.1 Current Issue.
The installer must leave these instructions with the
appliance, and the consumer should keep them for
future reference. If an external electrical source is
utilized, the appliance must be electrically
grounded in accordance with local codes, with the
National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA 70 Current
Issue.
Onl for installation in Canada:
In Canada, installation must be in accordance with
the CAN 1-B149.1 and .2 – Installation Codes for
Gas Burning Appliances and/or local codes. The
installer must leave these Instructions with the
appliance and the Consumer should retain them for
future reference.
This appliance when installed, must be electrically
grounded in accordance with local codes or, in the
absence of local codes, with the current CSA
Standard C 22.1-Canadian Electrical Code, Part I.
For mobile Housing and Recreational Vehicle
installation must conform with the following:
CAN/CSA Z240 MH
CAN/CSA Z240 RV
Installation Requirement For Gas Burning
Appliances And Equipment In Mobile Homes CSA
Standard C 22:1 - Canadian Electrical Code Part 1
and /or local Codes.
1. Important Information for Installation and Use
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Read all instructions in this Operation and
Maintenance Manual carefull before using
our new GAGGENAU Cooktop. As the user, you
are responsible for maintenance and proper use in
the household.
WARNING: These precautions will reduce the
risk of burns, electric shock, fire, and injur to
persons. Use extreme care when using this
cooktop as this appliance provides intense
heat and can increase the accident potential.
When using kitchen appliances, these basic
safet precautions must be followed:
• Insure proper installation and servicing.
Follow the installation instructions provided with
this product. Have the cooktop installed and
grounded by a qualified technician. Do not
operate the appliance if it is damaged.
• Have the installer show ou where the gas
suppl shut-off valve is located so that you
know how and where to turn off the gas to the
cooktop.
• If ou smell gas, follow the instructions on
page 2. If the connections are not perfectly tight,
you can have a small leak and therefore a faint
gas smell. Finding a gas leak must be done by a
qualified service technician.
• Do not repair or replace an part of the
appliance unless specifically recommended in
this manual. All other servicing should be referred
to a qualified technician. Disconnect the
appliance from the power supply at the fuse point
and the gas supply during every maintenance
operation.
• Children should not be left alone or
unattended in an area where appliances are
in use. They should never be allowed to sit or
stand on any part of the appliance.
• Do not store items of interest to children
above the cooktop or at the back of it. If
children should climb onto the appliance to reach
these items, they could be seriously injured.
• Never use an part of the cooktop for
storage. Flammable materials can catch fire and
plastic items may melt or ignite.
• When connecting electrical appliances near
the Cooktop, make sure that connecting cables do
not come into contact with hot cooking surfaces!
• If the cooktop is near a window, be certain the
curtains do not blow over or near the Cooktop
burners; they could catch on fire.
• DO NOT USE WATER ON GREASE FIRES.
Turn appliance off and smother fire with baking
soda or use a dry chemical or foam-type
extinguisher.
• Never let clothing, pot holders, or other
flammable materials come in contact with or
close to an burner or burner grate until it has
cooled. Fabric may ignite and result in personal
injury.
• Use onl dr pot holders. Moist or damp pot
holders on hot surfaces may cause burns from
steam. Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth in
place of pot holders. Do not let pot holders touch
hot burner grates.
• For personal safet , wear proper apparel.
Loose fitting garments or hanging sleeves should
never be worn while using this appliance. Some
synthetic fabrics are highly flammable and should
not be worn while cooking.
• The appliance is designed for cooking food.
Based on safety considerations, never use the
Cooktop to warm or heat a room. Such use can
damage the Cooktop.
• When using the Cooktop: DO NOT TOUCH THE
BURNER GRATES OR THE IMMEDIATE
SURROUNDING AREAS. They become hot
enough to cause burns.
2. General Safety Instructions
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• Never leave the cooktop unattended.
Boil-overs cause smoking and greasy spills that
may ignite.
• Onl certain t pes of glass, heatproof glass-
ceramic, ceramic, earthenware or other
glazed utensils are suitable for cooktop use.
This type of utensil may break with sudden
temperature changes. Use only on low or medium
heat settings according to the utensil
manufacturer’s directions.
• Do not heat unopened food containers; a
buildup of pressure may cause the container to
burst.
• During cooking, set the burner control so that
the flame heats onl the bottom of the pan
and does not extend be ond the bottom of the
pan.
• Use caution to insure that drafts like those from
forced air vents or fans do not blow flammable
material toward the flames or push the flames so
that they extend beyond the edges of the pot.
• Alwa s use utensils that have flat bottoms,
large enough to cover the burner. The use of
undersized utensils can expose a portion of the
flame and may result in ignition of clothing.
• To minimize burns, ignition of flammable materials
and unintentional spills, position handles of
utensils inward so they do not extend over
adjacent work areas, cooking areas or the edge of
the cooktop.
• Hold the handle of the pan to prevent
movement of the utensil when stirring or turning
food.
• GREASE IS FLAMMABLE. Let hot grease cool
before attempting to handle it. Avoid letting
grease deposits collect. Clean after each use.
• For proper lighting and performance of the
burners, keep the ports clean. It is necessary to
clean these when there is a boil over or when the
burner does not light even though the electronic
igniters click. See care and maintenance section.
• Clean the cooktop with caution. Avoid steam
burns; do not use a wet sponge or cloth to clean
the cooktop while it is hot. Some cleaners
produce noxious fumes if applied to a hot surface.
Follow directions provided by the cleaner
manufacturer.
• Be sure all cooktop controls are turned off
and the cooktop is cool before using any type of
aerosol cleaner on or around the cooktop. The
chemicals that produce the spraying action can, in
the presence of heat, ignite or cause metal parts
to corrode. Service should only be done by
authorized technicians. Technicians must
disconnect the power supply before servicing this
unit.
• To avoid fire hazard, clean the ventilator
hood and filters above the cooktop frequentl
so grease from cooking vapors does not
accumulate on them.
• Install a smoke detector in or near the kitchen.
• No warrant claims can be lodged for any
damage resulting from failure to observe these
instructions. Technical modifications reserved.
• California Proposition 65 Warning: The
burning of gas cooking fuel generates some by-
products which are on the list of substances which
are known by the State of California to cause
cancer or reproductive harm. California law
requires businesses to warn customers of
potential exposure to such substances. To
minimize exposure to these substances, always
operate this unit according to the instructions
contained in this booklet and provide good
ventilation to the room when cooking with gas.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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For Your Safet
You must not operate the appliance if it is damaged.
When connecting electrical appliances in the proxi-
mity of the appliance, make sure that connecting
leads do not come into contact with hot cooking
surfaces!
As the user, you yourself are responsible for
maintenance and proper use in the household.
Only ever operate the appliance under supervision.
Do not operate the appliance without pots and pans
placed on it. Make sure that all the burner parts are
correctly fitted.
Caution: The appliance heats up during operation.
eep children away.
Do not clean the appliance with a steam cleaning
apparatus or with water pressure - risk of short-
circuits!
Isolate the appliance from the power during every
maintenance operation. To do this, remove the
power plug or switch off the corresponding
household fuse. Close the gas supply.
Repairs must be carried out by authorised specia-
lists, thus ensuring electrical safety.
No warranty claims can be lodged for any damage
resulting from failure to observe these instructions.
Observe caution with oils and fats. They may
overheat and burn easily.
Foodstuffs that are prepared in fat and oil must only
be prepared under constant supervision!
Technical modifications reserved.
Operating for the First Time
Remove the packaging from the appliance and
dispose of it according to local regulations. Be
careful to remove all accessories from the
packaging. eep packaging elements and plastic
bags away from children.
Check the appliance for transport damage before
installing it.
The appliance must be installed and connected by
an authorised specialist before operation. The
installation must conform with all current regulations
of the gas supply companies and the regional
construction regulations.
Turn all control knobs to the OFF position before
connecting the appliance to the power supply.
The serial number of the appliance can be found on
the quality control slip which is included with these
instructions. This quality control slip should be kept,
for guarantee reasons, together with your operating
and assembly instructions.
Read through these instructions attentively before
operating your appliance for the first time.
Thoroughly clean the appliance and accessories
before using them for the first time. This will
eliminate any 'newness' smells and soiling (see
chapter “Cleaning and care”).
3. Important Notes

To Use
The appliance is intended solely for use in the
household and must not be put to any other uses.
Use the appliance to prepare meals only. It must not
be used to heat up the room in which it is installed.
Use of a gas cooktop generates heat and
humidit in the room where it is installed. This is
why attention must be paid to good kitchen
ventilation.
The natural ventilation openings must be kept
unobstructed. Prolonged use of the appliance
with several or all rings may call for additional
ventilation such as opening a window or a door,
or stronger air extraction by an extractor hood.
To guarantee good combustion, the room in
which the appliance is installed must have
a minimum volume of 1240 cft (35 m3) and must
possess a door that opens outdoors or a
window that can be opened.
eep the ventilation openings at the back of the
appliance free at all times.
Onl ever use the burners after placing pots
and pans on them. Do not heat up an empt
pots or pans.
It is not permitted to use roasting pans, frying pans
or grill stones heated simultaneously by several
burners because the resulting heat build-up may
damage the appliance.
Pots with a diameter of less than 90 mm (3 1/2´ ´ ) or
more than 280 mm (11 ´ ´ ) / 320 mm (12 1/2´ ´ ) for
the large (WOK) burner should not be used.
When using large pots, pay attention to keeping to
a minimum distance of 50 mm (2 ´ ´ ) between the
cooking vessel and combustible surroundings.
A minimum distance of 50 mm (2 ´ ´ ) must be
observed between the control knob / control panel
and the pot or pan. The pot or pan should not touch
the control panel.
Switch the burners to the low setting whenever you
remove pots or pans briefly. In this way, you reduce
the risk of burns when working next to open flames;
you also save gas and reduce pollution.
Whenever the gas hob is fitted under an extractor
hood, always cover the rings with pots or pans.
Otherwise, parts of the extractor hood may become
damaged by the extreme heat development or
grease residues in the filter may ignite.
Ensure an adequate suppl of air when using
an extractor hood operating in the extraction
mode!
The appliance cannot be used during a power
failure.
In the event of malfunctions, contact your specialist
dealer or Gaggenau USA on [phone].
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Features of the Appliance
Control Knob
Burner Parts
1Pot grids
(3 parts, the left and right part are identical)
2Large (Wok) burner 17,000 BTU (5.0 kW)
3Large burner 14,500 BTU (4.2 kW)
4Normal burner 7,000 BTU (2.1 kW)
5Ventilation openings
6Symbol for corresponding cooking position
7Indicator light
8Flame setting:
0OFF
High setting of outer and inner flame ring
Low setting of outer flame ring
High setting of inner flame ring
Outer flame ring off
High setting of inner flame ring
Outer flame ring off
Low setting of inner flame ring
9Burner head cover
10 Burner ring
11 Burner head
12 Electrode for automatic ignition,
flame detection and flame control
4. Features
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5. Operating Principle
The gas hob features two normal burners,
two large burners and a Wok burner.
The appliance features one-hand operation, flame
detection and automatic re-ignition. The ignition is
activated when the control knob is turned.
Should the flame go out during operation, the
appliance will automatically re-ignite the burner.
During a disturbance, the appliance will cut off the
gas supply as a safety measure, to prevent
unburned gas escaping.
The flame setting is infinitely variable between high
and low.
The total rated thermal load amounts to:
60,000 BTU (17.6 kW)
The specified rated load is defined by installation
of the fixed nozzles.
The gas hob is converted to a different gas
type by nozzle replacement (full and low-burning
nozzles) (see nozzle table on page 20).
Off
High
Low