Gaggenau Vario flex 400 Series User manual

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Use and care manual
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Table of Contents
Use and care manual
9Safety Definitions 4
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 5
Fire Safety 5
Cooking Safety 6
Burn Prevention 6
Child Safety 7
Cleaning Safety 7
Cookware Safety 8
Proper Installation and Maintenance 8
Electromagnetic Interference 9
Cooling Fan 10
Proposition 65 Warning 10
Causes of Damage 11
Overview 11
7 Environmental protection 12
Energy-Saving Advice 12
Cooking with Induction 12
Advantages of Induction Cooking 12
Cookware 12
* Getting to Know your Appliance 14
Control Panel 14
Control Knob 15
Cooking Zones 15
Residual Heat Indicator 15
_ Optional accessories 15
1 Operating the Appliance 16
Setting a cooking zone 16
Chef's recommendations 17
} Flexible cooking zone 18
Cookware Use Recommendations 18
As Two Independent Cooking Zones 18
As a Combined Cooking Zone 18
O Timer functions 19
The kitchen timer 19
Stopwatch Function 19
v PowerBoost Function 20
Activate 20
Deactivate 20
x Frying Sensor 20
Advantages When Frying 20
Frying Pans for the Frying Sensor 20
Temperature Settings 21
Frying Chart 21
Setting Procedure 23
A Locking the Control Panel for Cleaning 24
Q Basic Settings 24
Access the Basic Settings 25
o Home Connect 26
Setting Up 26
Open or close the Home Connect settings menu 26
Overview of the Home Connect settings menu 27
Connecting the appliance to your home network
(Wi-Fi) 27
Manual Registration in the Home Network 27
Logging in to your home network automatically (WPS) 28
Exiting the Home Connect settings menu 29
Switch the wireless network connection
(LAN or WLAN) on or off 29
Resetting the Home Connect connections 30
Software Update 30
Remote Diagnostics 30
Information on Data Protection 30
Declaration of Conformity 30
Wi-Fi®Module 31
e Connecting the extractor hood 31
Connecting appliances via the home network 31
Connecting appliances directly 32
Controlling the extractor hood via the cooktop 32
Cleaning and Maintenance 33
Daily Cleaning 33
Cleaning Guidelines 33
Cleaning Chart 33
Maintenance 34
FAQ 35
What to Do in the Event of a Fault? 37
Demo Mode 38
Suitability Test of Cookware 38

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Customer Service 39
Additional information on products, accessories,
replacement parts and services, as well as the Use and
care manual and the Installation instructions can be
found at www.gaggenau.com and in the online shop
www.gaggenau.com/zz/store
9Safety Definitions
SafetyDefinitions 9WARNING
This indicates that death or serious injuries may
occur as a result of non-observance of this
warning.
9CAUTION
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
READANDSAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS 9WARNING
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.
This appliance is not intended for
operation with an external clock timer or a
remote control.
This appliance is not intended for use by
persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities,
or lack of experience and knowledge,
unless they have been given supervision
or instruction concerning use of the
appliance by a person responsible for
their safety.
Fire Safety
Do not allow pans to boil dry. Do not
allow aluminum foil, plastic, paper or
cloth to come in contact with a hot
surface element, burner or grate.
Improper installation of these protective
liners may result in a risk of electric
shock, or fire.
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.
9WARNING
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 Hoods
Frequently. Grease should not be
allowed to accumulate on hood 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.

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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.
9WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY
TO PERSONS IN THE EVENT OF A
GREASE FIRE, OBSERVE THE
FOLLOWING:
1. Do Not Use Water on Grease
Fires - Smother fire or flame or
use dry chemcial or foam-type
extinguisher.
2. 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.
3. NEVER PICK UP A FLAMING PAN
– You may be burned.
4. DO NOT USE WATER, including
wet dishcloths or towels – a
violent steam explosion will result.
5. 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
9WARNING
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.
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.

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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.
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.
9WARNING
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.
9WARNING
Risk of burns!
After each use, turn off the cooking
zone using the control knob. Don't
wait until the cooking zone
automatically shuts off because
there are no cooking vessels on it
anymore.
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.
9CAUTION
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
Clean Cooktop With Caution - If a wet
sponge or cloth is used to wipe spills on
a hot cooking area, be careful to avoid
steam burn. Some cleaners can produce
noxious fumes if applied to a hot surface.
Do not use steam cleaners to clean the
appliance.

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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
in ignition of clothing. Select cookware
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.
9WARNING
RISK of injury!
Inappropriate woks may cause
accidents. Use only the wok
provided by the manufacturer as a
special accessory.
9WARNING
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.
9WARNING
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 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.

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Do not store or use corrosive chemicals,
vapors, flammables or nonfood products
in 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.
Make sure reflector pans or drip bowls
are in place - Absence of these bowls or
pans during cooking may subject wiring
or components underneath to damage.
9WARNING
Failure to operate knobs properly
may result in personal injury and
damage to the appliance.
Do not operate this appliance if it is not
working properly, or if it has been
damaged. Contact an authorized service
provider.
Do Not Cook on Broken Cooktop - If
cooktop should break, cleaning solutions
and spillovers may penetrate the broken
cooktop and create a risk of electric
shock. Contact a qualified technician
immediately.
9WARNING
If the surface is cracked, switch off
the appliance to avoid the possibility
of electric shock.
Do not repair or replace any part of the
appliance unless specifically
recommended in this manual. Refer all
servicing to an authorized service
provider.
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
9WARNING
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:
▯Relocating the receiving antenna
of the radio or television.
▯Increasing the distance between
the cooktop and the receiver.
▯Connecting the receiver into an
outlet different than the cooktop.
It is the user’s responsibility to correct
any interference.

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9CAUTION
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.
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.
Proposition 65 Warning:
This product may contain a chemical
known to the State of California, which
can cause cancer or reproductive harm.
Therefore, the packaging of your product
may bear the following label as required
by California:
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