Gaggenau VC 230 Product guide

Operating and Assembly Instructions
VC 230
Glass ceramic cooking range
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VC 230
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Preface
1. Important notes Page 3 - 4
1.1 For your safety Page 3
1.2 Operating for the first time Page 4
1.3 About use Page 4
2. Structure and operating principle Page 5
2.1 Structure Page 5
2.2 Special accessories Page 5
2.3 Operating principle Page 5
2.4 Energy saving tips Page 5
3. Operation Page 6 - 7
3.1 Switching on / off Page 6
3.2 Operating with the combination function Page 7
3.3 Settings Table Page 8
4. Cleaning and care Page 9
5. Maintenance Page 9
6. Assembly instructions Page 10 - 12
6.1 Technical data Page 10
6.2 Important notes on installation Page 11
6.3 Installation and removal Page 12

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Preface
Cooking with your new glass-ceramic cooker
will be even more fun than before.
The appliance offers you the following
advantages
– The cooker features SuperQuick cooking zones.
– Thanks to the novel installation method
implemented, installation is child's play!
To ensure that you will be able to use this appli-
ance in all its diversity, read through the operating
and assembly instructions conscientiously before
operating it for the first time. The instructions
contain important notes on use,installation
and maintenance of the appliance.
On the following pages you will find important
notes on safety and operation. These will serve
to ensure your personal safety and the lasting
value of your appliance.
You will find notes on Page 4 that you ought to
observe before operating the appliance for the
first time.
The chapter entitled “Cleaning and care" will
make sure that your appliance will stay operable
and beautiful for a long time.
And now we wish you lots of fun cooking.
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1.1 For your safety
You must not operate the appliance if it is
damaged.
The appliance must only be connected by an
authorised specialist, paying attention to the
relevant regulations of the power supply companies
and the regional construction regulations.
Observe the assembly instructions!
When connecting electrical appliances and
devices in the proximity of cooking surfaces and
ovens, make sure that connecting cables do not
become jammed under the hot oven door or 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.
Observe caution with oils and fats. Overheated oils
and fats can easily cause fires.
Important: the appliance heats up during
operation. Keep children away.
Never allow children to play with the appliance.
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.
Do not operate the hotplates without pots and
pans placed on them.
Note: to avoid jeopardising the electrical safety of
the appliance, it is forbidden to use high-pressure
or steam jet cleaning devices.
Isolate the appliance from the mains during every
maintenance operation. To do this, remove the
mains plug or actuate the corresponding fuse.
Repairs must be carried out by authorised
specialists, thus ensuring electrical safety.
No warranty claims can be lodged for any
damage resulting from failure to observe these
instructions.
Do not store any substances that are sensitive
to high temperatures, or which pose a fire hazard
(e.g. cleaning agents or spray cans), in drawers or
cupboards under the appliance.
Note:
If you have fitted the appliance cover VD 201-010
(special accessory) on the appliance, it must not be
closed until the appliance has cooled down
completely. Do not operate the appliance with the
cover closed! Heat development may damage the
appliance and the cover. Do not use the appliance
cover as a surface for placing objects or for
keeping things warm.
Technical modifications reserved.
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.
1. Important notes
VC 230 can be combined with the entire range of
appliances in the Vario series.

1.2 Operating for the first time
Before operating the appliance for the first time,
please pay attention to the following notes:
– The appliance must be installed and connected
by a specialist before it is operated for the first
time.
–If an earthing-pin plug is fitted on the
appliance, it must be connected to a socket
outlet with earthing contact that conforms to
regulations.
– The rating plate for this appliance is included
with the instructions on a separate sheet. Store
the rating plate in the same location as your
operating and assembly instructions.
–Conscientiously read through the operating and
assembly instructions before operating the
appliance for the first time.
–Remove the packaging from the appliance and
dispose of it properly.
Pay attention to the fact that there are accessories
in the base of the packaging.
Keep packaging elements out of the reach of
children.
–Thoroughly clean the appliance and
accessories before using them for the first time.
This will eliminate any 'newness' smells and
soiling (see chapter entitled Cleaning and care).
–Tip: you are advised to have the new appliance
added to any existing glass insurance.
– Operation of the appliance must be
discontinued immediately if improper use
produces cracks, breaks or flaws on the cooking
surface, with the result that live parts can come
into contact directly or indirectly with seeping
liquid or if there is a risk of injury. Remove the
mains plug or actuate the corresponding mains
fuses. Inform your after-sales service.
–Before operating the appliance for the first time,
check that the mains connection is in proper
working order.
1.3 About 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.
– The glass-ceramic hob must not be used as a
storage surface.
–Place a cooking vessel on the corresponding
hotplate before operating it. Do not remove the
cooking vessel until you have switched off the
hotplate. The size of pots and pans should
correspond to the size of the hotplate. This will
save you energy and time.
–Observe caution with oils and fats. They may
overheat and burn easily.
–After use, turn all control knobs to 0.
–In the event of malfunctions, first of all check the
household fuses. If the problem has nothing to
do with the power supply, please contact your
specialist dealer or your local Gaggenau after-
sales service.
–Abuilt-in temperature protection facility
prevents overheating of the appliance.
–Use of aluminium kitchenware or stainless steel
kitchenware with aluminium bases may produce
mother of pearl-coloured stains on your cooker.
These will not have a detrimental effect on
functioning of the cooking surface, though.
The appliance is not suitable for preparing
foodstuffs in aluminium foil or in plastic vessels.
–Usethe residual heat to warm up meals, for
example. This will save you energy.
–Remove any spilt food before opening the cover
of the appliance.
–The appliance cover must not be closed after
use until the appliance has cooled down.
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2.1 Structure
2.2 Special accessories
2.3 Operating principle
2.4 Energy saving tips
1Pilot light
2Control knob for front cooking zone
3Control knob for rear cooking zone
4Residual heat display
5SuperQuick cooking zone Ø 140 mm (1200W)
6SuperQuick cooking zone Ø 120/180 mm
(700/1800 W)
You can order the following special accessories
– VV 200-000: connecting trim
– VD 201-010: appliance cover
The glass-ceramic cooker features SuperQuick
cooking zones. These cooking zones possess
good heat distribution properties and light up red
while they are heating up. The cooking zones are
controlled electrically and are switched on and off
during operation.
– Always cook with the lid on. This considerably
shortens the time needed for cooking.
– Pay attention to the right size when choosing pots
and pans. The diameters of pots and pans should
correspond to that of the hotplate.
– Kitchenware should consist of suitable material.
Remember that high-quality ktchenware will help
to minimise energy consumption.
– Depending on the experience you have gathered,
you can switch off the cooking surface at an earlier
time. You can make use of residual heat in this way.
2. Structure and operating principle
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3.1 Switching on /off
Switching on
Switching off
Individual residual heat display
Switching on:
Front cooking zone
Turn control knob 2 to the left or right to the
required cooking level (1-9). (Fig. 4)
Rear cooking zone
Turn control knob 3to the left to the required
cooking level (1-9). (Fig. 4)
The power is set continuously variably.
Note: the pilot light 1lights up as soon as a cooking
level has been set.
A few seconds after switching on, the individual
residual heat display (red dot) indicating the
chosen cooking zone lights up in the residual heat
display panel.
Switching off:
Turn the control knob to the 0 position (Fig. 5).
Note:
Control knob 3(with combination function) cannot
be switched from the combination position directly
to the 0 position.
The glass-ceramic cooker additionally features
an individual residual heat display. It lights up
in the residual heat display panel as a red dot for
each cooking zone.
3. Operation
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3.2 Operating with the combination
function
Switching on the combination function
– Turn control knob 3(rear cooking zone) to the
left to the (Combination) position on the left
and then to the cooking level you require.
Switching off combination:
– Turn control knob 3 to the 0 position. The combi-
nation and the corresponding cooking area are
now off.
You must switch on the cooking area again if you
wish to continue using it.
It is not possible to turn the control knob from the
combination position directly to the 0 position.
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Cooking Cooking method Examples
level
9Boiling Water
Searing Meat
Heating Fat, liquids
Boiling Soup, sauce
Blanching Vegetables
8 - 6 Roasting Meat, fish, potatoes
7 - 5 Browning Flour, onions
Roasting Almonds, breadcrumbs
Baking Pancakes, egg dishes
Boiling in open pot Liquids
6 - 5 Frying Bacon
Reducing Stocks, sauces
5 - 4 Simmering Sweet sauces
Simmering in open pot Dumplings, sausages, soup garnish,
meat stock, poached eggs
5 - 3 Boiling with closed lid Pasta, soup, sauces
Steaming Vegetables, potatoes, fish
Stewing Vegetables, fruit, fish
Braising Goulash, rolled beef steaks, roasts, vegetables
Thawing Frozen foods
3 - 1 Slow cooking Rice, pulses
Reheating / keeping warm Soup, casserole, vegetables in a sauce
Melting Butter, chocolate
Thickening Egg dishes
Switch to the highest cooking level in order to reach the required temperature quickly. Then always switch
back to the lower cooking level.
The cooking levels are identical for all cooking zones.
The values given above must be looked upon as recommended values. The heat required depends not
only on the type and condition of the food, but also the size and contents of the pot.
3.3 Settings Table