Gaggenau VC 422 Product guide

Operating and Assembly Instructions
VC 421
VC 422
Glass Ceramic Electric Cooktop

VC 421
VC 422
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1. Important Notes Page 3-4
For your safety Page 3
Operating for the first time Page 4
About use Page 4
2. Features Page 5-6
Features VC 421 Page 5
Features VC 422 Page 5
Special accessories Page 5
Visual signals Page 6
3. Operation VC 421 Page 7-8
Switching on and off Page 7
Indicator light / Residual heat display Page 7
Cooking zone extension Page 8
Holiday safeguard Page 8
4. Operation VC 422 Page 9-10
Switching on and off Page 9
Indicator light / Residual heat display Page 9
Cooking zone extension Page 10
Holiday safeguard Page 10
5. Energy Saving Tips Page 11
6. Settings Table Page 12
7. Cleaning and Care Page 13
8. Maintenance Page 14
9. Installation Page 15-18
Technical Data Page 15
Important notes on installation Page 15
Preparing the cabinet Page 16
Installing the control panel Page 17
Installing the cooktop Page 18

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Congratulations on buying your new
“Vario” appliance.
Before switching your appliance on for the first
time, we would like you to familiarize yourself with
your new appliance. In this manual 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 chapters entitled “Features" and “Operation"
tell you all about what your appliance can do and
how you operate it.
The chapter entitled “Cleaning and Care" gives
tips on how to keep your appliance looking good.
And now we wish you lots of fun cooking.
VC 421
VC 422

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For your safety
Do 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!
The appliance could be damaged if connected
wrongly!
When connecting electrical appliances in the
proximity of the cooktop, make sure that connecting
cables do not come into contact with hot cooking
surfaces.
Only ever operate the appliance under supervision.
Observe caution with oils and fats. Overheated oils
and fats can easily cause fires.
Caution: the appliance heats up during operation.
Keep children away.
Do not operate the cooking positions without pots
and pans placed on them.
To avoid jeopardising the electrical safety of the
appliance, do not use high-pressure or steam jet
cleaning devices.
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.
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 switch off the
corresponding mains fuse. Call after-sales service!
Isolate the appliance from the mains during every
maintenance operation. To do this, remove the
mains plug or switch off the corresponding fuse.
Repairs must be carried out by authorised
specialists, thus ensuring electrical safety.
As the user, you are responsible for maintenance
and proper use in the household. No warranty
claims can be lodged for any damage resulting
from failure to observe these instructions.
Note:
if you have fitted the appliance cover VD 400-000
(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.
Subject to technical change without notice.
1. Important Notes

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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. Keep 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. Before
operating the appliance for the first time, make
sure that the mains connection is in proper working
order.
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”).
About use
The appliance is intended solely for household use
and must not be put to any other uses.
Use the appliance to prepare meals only. Do not use
the appliance to heat up the room in which it is
installed.
Do not use the cooking surface to store items.
Place a cooking vessel on the corresponding
cooking zone 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.
Switch off the hob after use.
Iridiscent discoloration can be caused by the bases
of some pots. These do not interfere with the
operation of the glass ceramic hob.
Always keep the cooking area dry and clean. The
surface can be scratched due to dirt (e.g. sand
grains).
Never heat food in aluminium or plastic containers
as the material can melt and damage your hob.
Built-in overheating protection prevents overheating
of the appliance and of surrounding kitchen furni-
ture.
In the event of malfunction, first check your
household fuses. If the power supply is in proper
working order, but the appliance is still not
functioning, please inform your specialist dealer or
your nearest Gaggenau after-sales service.

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Features VC 421
Features VC 422
Special accessories
1SuperQuick cooking zone Ø 180 mm (1800 W)
2SuperQuick cooking zone Ø 180 mm (1800 W)
cooking zones 1 and 2 plus additional zone
800 W convert to oval roasting zone
180 x 415 mm (4400 W)
3Display panel with indicator light and
residual heat display
4Control knob for front cooking zone
5Control knob for rear cooking zone
1SuperQuick cooking zone Ø 140 mm (1100 W),
converts to roasting zone 140 x 240 mm
(2000 W)
2SuperQuick cooking zone Ø 180 mm (1500 W),
converts to Ø 230 mm (2400 W)
3Display panel with indicator light and
residual heat display
4Control knob for front cooking zone
5Control knob for rear cooking zone
You can order the following special accessory:
VV 400-000 Connecting trim
VZ 400-000 Connecting trim with timer
VD 400-000 Appliance cover
BT 481-000 only for VC 421: Cast aluminium,
non-stick coated roaster with lid,
suitable for the roasting zone
2. Features
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Visual signals
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Luminous disc Indicator Signification Cause / Remedy
behind the on the
control knob cooker
lights OFF appliance is switched OFF
light constantly cooking zone ON normal use
slow flashing of residual heat The appliance is too hot to be
indicator light display touched safely.
(long OFF, short ON)
fast flashing of a holiday safeguard The appliance setting has not been
luminous disc changed for over 4 hours. Turn
control knobs to 0 and then switch
on again if required.
fast flashing of power cut After a power cut, the appliance
both control knobs stays switched off for safety
reasons. Turn control knobs to 0
and then switch on again if
required.
fast flashing of faulty installation Connecting cable between the
both luminous discs appliance and the control panel
alternately is not plugged in. Check that cable
is plugged in firmly.

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Switching on
Press down the control knob for the corresponding
cooking position and turn it left or right to the
required position (1 -12). The luminous disc behind
the control knob and the corresponding indicator
light on the display panel light up, as long as the
corresponding cooking zone is switched on.
The cooking zones are electronically controlled
during use, in order to maintain a constant heat, the
cooking zone switches on and off intermittently.
Switching off
Fully turn the control knob to the OFF position. The
luminous disc goes off.
Indicator light / Residual heat display
The corresponding indicator light on the display
panel lights, as long as the corresponding cooking
zone is switched on. After switching off the cooking
zone the corresponding indicator light will flash,
as long as the cooking zone has not cooled down
sufficiently to be touched safely.
Switching on
Switching off
3. Operation VC 421
Indicator light / Residual heat display

Holiday safeguard
(Automatic switch-off)
Cooking zone extension to oval roaster zone
Both cooking zones convert together with an
additional zone, to create an oval cooking zone
especially suitable for roasters.
When the extension is activated, both cooking
zones and the additional zone operate as one single
cooking zone.
Activating extension
Turn either of the two corresponding control knobs
to the right to the extension symbol. An audible
signal is sounded. Now turn the other control knob
left or right to the required position (1 -12). The
selected cooking level is valid for both cooking
zones and the additional zone. Three spots appear
on the indicator display while the roaster zone is on.
Note: do not use the roaster zone for heating up
round pots or pans.
Switching off
Fully turn the control knob to the OFF position.
The luminous disc goes off. After switching off the
cooking zone the corresponding indicator light will
flash, as long as the cooking zone has not cooled
down sufficiently to be touched safely.
Note:
the extension will not be activated, when switching
the cooking zone on again.
The appliance is set to automatically switch off a
cooking zone 4 hours after the last operation. The
luminous disc behind the corresponding control
knob flashes. Turn the control knob to 0. Now the
cooking zone can be switched on again as normal.
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Activating extension


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4. Operation VC 422
Switching on
Press down the control knob for the corresponding
cooking position and turn it left or right to the
required position (1 -12). The luminous disc behind
the control knob and the corresponding indicator
light on the display panel light up, as long as the
corresponding cooking zone is switched on.
The cooking zones are electronically controlled
during use, in order to maintain a constant heat, the
cooking zone switches on and off intermittently.
Switching off
Fully turn the control knob to the OFF position. The
luminous disc goes off.
Indicator light / Residual heat display
The corresponding indicator light on the display
panel lights, as long as the corresponding cooking
zone is switched on. After switching off the cooking
zone the corresponding indicator light will flash,
as long as the cooking zone has not cooled down
sufficiently to be touched safely.
Switching on
Switching off
Indicator light / Residual heat display

Holiday safeguard
(Automatic switch-off)
Cooking zone extension
The front cooking zone can be extended to a large
diameter
The rear cooking zone can be converted to an oval
cooking zone especially suitable for oval roasters.
Activating extension
Turn the corresponding control knob to the right to
the extension symbol. An audible signal is sounded
and the extension is activated. Now turn the control
knob further right to the required position (1 -12).
Two spots appear on the indicator display while the
cooking zone is on.
Note: do not use the roaster zone for heating up
round pots or pans.
Switching off
Fully turn the control knob to the OFF position.
The luminous disc goes off. After switching off the
cooking zone the corresponding indicator light will
flash, as long as the cooking zone has not cooled
down sufficiently to be touched safely.
Note:
the extension will not be activated, when switching
the cooking zone on again.
The appliance is set to automatically switch off a
cooking zone 4 hours after the last operation. The
luminous disc behind the corresponding control
knob flashes. Turn the control knob to 0. Now the
cooking zone can be switched on again as normal.
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Activating extension


Pots and saucepans should always be covered by a
matching lid. The cooking time is shortened and
the energy use reduced.
Pay attention to the right size when choosing pots
and pans. The diameters of pots and pans should
correspond to that of the hotplate. When buying
pots, pay attention to the fact that the manufacturer
frequently specifies the top pot diameter, which is
generally larger than the diameter of the base.
We recommend that you use high quality pots and
pans with thick flat bases.
For longer cooking times, it is possible to switch off
the cooking zone before the end of the cooking
time to make use of the residual heat.
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5. Energy Saving Tips

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Settings Table
Cooking Cooking method Examples
level
12 Boiling Water
Searing Meat
Heating Fat, liquids
Boiling Soup, sauce
Blanching Vegetables
11 - 9 Roasting Meat, fish, potatoes
8 - 7 Browning Flour, onions
Roasting Almonds, breadcrumbs
Baking Pancakes, egg dishes
Boiling in open pot Liquids
7 - 6 Frying Bacon
Reducing Stocks, sauces
6 - 5 Simmering Sweet sauces
Simmering in open pot Dumplings, sausages, soup garnish,
meat stock, poached eggs
5 - 4 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.
6. Settings Table

Caution, risk of burns! Before cleaning, please
wait until the hob has cooled to hand-warm.
Please thoroughly clean the appliance before
operating it for the first time and after every use.
Immediately remove food remains and burnt-in
residues with the blade scraper. The blade is very
sharp. Risk of injury! Only use the blade on the
glass-ceramic hob. Do not use the blade casing as
it may scratch the glass-ceramic.
Clean the hob with a damp, soft cloth or kitchen
paper and the Gaggenau glass ceramic cleaner or
similar cleaner suitable for glass ceramic cooktops.
Polish with a soft, dry cloth.
The Gaggenau glass ceramic cleaner will coat the
glass ceramic hob with a gleaming, dirt repellent
film. This will help to preserve the attractive
appearance of your hob over a long period of time
and make it easier to clean as well.
Do not apply the cleaner while the hob is still hot as
this may cause stains. Do not use scouring agents,
abrasives or chemically aggressive cleaners (for
example oven cleaner)! Do not use any nitro
polishing agents for cleaning! Do not use any
abrasive sponges either.
Food with a high sugar content (e.g. boiled-over
milk, jam) can damage the surface of your hob.
Immediately remove such food using the glass
scraper.
Iridiscent discoloration can be caused by the bases
of some pots. These do not interfere with the
operation of the glass ceramic hob.
Please refer to the enclosed brochure for further
notes on cleaning.
You can order our blade scraper (Order No.
087670) and the Gaggenau glass ceramic cleaner
(Order No. 098690) from your Gaggenau dealer.
The frame of the hob should be cleaned using a
soft, damp cloth and light soapy liquid or a
commercially available stainless steel cleaner.
Cleaning the control knobs
Wipe with a damp cloth. Cloth should not be too
wet, as moisture could penetrate behind the control
knob.
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7. Cleaning and Care
Note: to avoid jeopardising the electrical safety of
the appliance, do not use high-pressure or steam
jet cleaning devices – risk of short circuits!

If the appliance does not function correctly, check
the household fuses first.
If the power supply is functioning correctly, but your
appliance still does not work, please contact your
dealer or your local Gaggenau customer service
agency. Specify the appliance type. The serial
number and type of the appliance can be found on
the quality control slip which is included with these
instructions.
Repairs may only be carried out by authorised
electricians, in order to guarantee the safety of the
appliance.
Unauthorised tampering with the appliance
will invalidate any warranty claims.
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8. Maintenance
The appliance must always be disconnected from
the mains when being repaired.

Technical Data
Total connected load: 4400 W
VC 421/422-110 220-240 V / 400 V 2N
VC 421/422-510 240 V
Important notes on installation
This appliance can be combined with all Gaggenau
Vario 400 Series appliances.
This appliance may be installed in kitchen
combinations made of wood or similar combustible
materials without taking additional safety measures.
The built-in furniture and worktop where the
appliance is installed must be heat resistant up to
temperatures of 200° F/90° C.
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.
The mains connecting cable must at least
correspond to type H 05 VV-F(3 x 1.5 mm2). Pay
attention to the data on the rating plate. The
appliance must be properly grounded.
When connecting electrical appliances in the
proximity of cooking surfaces, make sure that
connecting cables do not come into contact with hot
cooking surfaces.
The installation technician is responsible for the
correct functioning of the appliance at the place of
installation. He must instruct the user on how to
disconnect the appliance from electricity in an
emergency.
After unpacking, check the appliance for any
transportation damage and report this immediately
to the transportation company.
There must be a gap of at least 40 mm at the side
between the appliance and any walls or furnishings.
If all poles of the appliances cannot be isolated
from the mains by removing an accessible plug, an
isolating device with a contact gap of at least 3 mm
must be installed (e.g. domestic fuse).
No warranty claims can be lodged for any
damage resulting from failure to observe these
instructions. Pay attention to the “Important
notes" on page 3 and 4.
Subject to technical change without notice.
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9. Installation

Preparing the cabinet • Cut out the recess for the hob in your worktop.
Proceed as indicated on the installation sketch.
The installation sketch contains the measurements
of the space required for the trim between the
appliances. Several appliances can also be
installed in individual recesses, as long as a
minimum clearance of 50 mm is kept to between
the appliances.
• As shown in the installation sketch, drill the
Ø35mm holes to secure the control knobs in the
cabinet front.
• If the cabinet front is thicker than 26 mm, the front
must be routed from the back to max. 26 mm on
an area of 80 x 310 mm.
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Installing the control panel
• Before installation, remove all styrofoam
packaging from the control knobs and peel off
the protective film behind the luminous discs.
• Open the lid of the connecting terminal on the
control panel. Secure the mains connecting lead
as shown in the connection diagram. Secure the
connecting lead with the pull relief. The mains
connecting cable must at least correspond to the
type H 05 VV-F (3x1.5 mm2). Close the lid of the
connecting terminal.
• Hold the support plate from the rear against the
cabinet front, insert control knobs into the holes,
secure from the rear with the nuts. Take care to
install control knobs in the correct order: left for
front cooking zone, right for rear cooking zone.
• Secure the control panel with the included nuts
onto the support plate.
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Note:
only install control panel with appliance of the
corresponding type.
Before connecting the appliance, make sure
the electricity is switched off at fuse point!

Installing the cooktop • Firmly plug the connecting cable in the cooktop
and in the control panel (the plugs must lock into
place).
• Turn the clamping screws to the side. Insert the
hob with the control panel on the front into the
cut-out and align it.
Note: do not stick the hob onto the worktop with
silicone.
• Turn the clamping screws under the countertop
and tighten them evenly. Do not tighten the
clamping screws too tightly, as a uniform sealing
gap should be left all round.
• Connect the appliance to the electricity. Test that
it functions correctly. If the luminous discs behind
both control knobs blink alternately, check the
connecting cable between the appliance and the
control panel is firmly plugged in.
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