Gaggenau VG 232 AU User manual

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FOR YOUR SAFETY Page 2
Warnings Page 3
Preface Page 4
1. Important notes Page 5-6
1.1 For your safety Page 5
1.2 Operating for the first time Page 5
1.3 About use Page 6
2. Structure and operating princip e Page 7-8
2.1 tructure Page 7
2.2 pecial accessories Page 7
2.3 Operating principle Page 8
3. Operation Page 9
4. C eaning and care Page 10
5. Maintenance Page 11
5.1 General Page 11
5.2 Remedying slight malfunctions yourself Page 11
6. Technica data / Settings tab e Page 12
7. Assemb y instructions Page 13-18
7.1 Important notes Page 13
7.2 Electrical connection/gas connection Page 14-15
7.3 Nozzle replacement Page 16-17
7.4 Installing the appliance Page 18
VG 232 AU

FOR YOUR AFETY
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WARNING: If the information in this
manua is not fo owed exact y, a fire or
exp osion may resu t causing property
damage, persona injury or death.
Do not store artic es on or against this
app iance
Do not use or store f ammab e materia s
near this app iance
Do not spray aeroso s in the vicinity of
this app iance whi e it is in operation.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:
– Do not try to ight any app iance.
– Do not touch any e ectrica switch;
do not use any phone in your bui ding.
– Immediate y ca your gas supp ier
from a neighbor’s phone. Fo ow the
gas supp ier’s instructions.
– If you cannot reach your gas supp ier,
ca the fire department.
Insta ation and service must be
performed by an authorised person.

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. Keep 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 clearance of 600 mm (24”).
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, leave a gap 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.
This installation must conform with the following:
Manufacturer’s installation instructions,
local gas fitting regulations,
municipal building codes,
the A.G.A installation code for gas burning appliances,
the .A.A. wiring code,
local electric regulations and
any other statutory regulations.
Warnings
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Cooking with your new gas cooktop wi be
even more fun than before.
The appliance offers you the following
advantages:
– Regulation from hot to cold in seconds.
– High safety standard thanks to thermal
protection elements for all burners.
– 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.
You will find notes on page 5 that you ought to
observe before operating the app iance for the
first time.
The chapters entitled “Structure and operating
princip e" and “Operation" tell you all the
things your cooktop is capable of doing and how
to operate the appliance.
The chapter entitled “C eaning and care" will
make sure that your appliance will stay operable
and beautiful for a long time.
And now we wish you ots of fun cooking.
Preface
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1.1 For your safety
You must not operate the app iance 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 super-
vision.
Do not operate the app iance without pots and
pans placed on it.
Make sure that all the burner parts are correctly
fitted.
Important: The appliance heats up during opera-
tion. Keep children away.
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.
Do not c ean the appliance with a steam cleaning
apparatus or with water pressure - risk of short-
circuits!
Isolate the appliance from the mains during every
maintenance operation. To do this, remove the
mains plug or isolate the corresponding fuse. Close
the gas supply.
Repairs must be carried out by an authorised
person.
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 (e.g.
French fries) must only be prepared under constant
supervision!
Technica modifications reserved.
1.2 Operating for the first time
Before operating the appliance for the first time,
please pay attention to the following notes:
The app iance must only be connected by an
authorised person.
Read through these instructions carefully before
operating the appliance for the first time.
Note:
The rating plate for this appliance is included on
a separate sheet. Keep the rating plate in a safe
place along with your operating and assembly
instructions.
Remove the packaging from the appliance and
dispose of it properly.
Keep packaging e ements away from children.
Thoroughly c ean 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").
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1. Important notes

1.3 About use
The app iance 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 cooker generates heat and humidity
in the room where it is installed. This is why atten-
tion must be paid to good kitchen ventilation.
The natura venti ation 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 app iance is insta ed must have
a minimum vo ume of 10 m3and must possess
a door that opens outdoors or a window that
can be opened.
On y ever use the burners after placing pots and
pans on them. Do not heat up any empty pots or
pans; this may result in a build-up of heat. Use pots
and pans with thicker bottoms because heat
distribution is particularly improved in the low
setting. The correct sized pots and pans
promote even heat distribution and result in a more
efficient use of energy.
Cooking vesse s with curved bottoms, e.g. woks,
must not be used.
It is not permitted to use roasting pans, frying
pans or gri stones heated simultaneously by
several burners because the resulting heat build-up
may damage the appliance.
witch the burners to the ow setting whenever
you remove pots or pans briefly. In this way, you
reduce the risk of burns when working next to
naked flames; you also save gas and reduce
pollution.
Whenever the gas hob is fitted under a vapour
extractor hood, always cover the rings with pots
or pans. Otherwise, parts of the vapour extractor
hood may become damaged by the extreme heat
development or grease residues in the filter may
ignite.
Ensure an adequate supp y of air when using a
vapour extractor operating in the exhaust air mode.
After igniting, keep the control knob pressed for
around 5-8 seconds more because the heat sensor
that opens the gas channel has to warm up first.
In the event of a power fai ure, you can also ignite
the unit with matches or any other ignition aid. The
thermal protection facility that prevent gas from
flowing out in the open position functions without
restriction.
Pots with a diameter of less than 90 mm or more
than 220 mm should not be used. When using
larger pots, pay attention to keeping to a minimum
distance of 50 mm between the cooking vessel and
combustible surroundings. A minimum distance of
15 mm must be observed between the control knob
and the pot or pan.
In the event of ma functions, contact your
specialist dealer or your responsible Gaggenau
after-sales service.
Tip: 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.
Observe the manufacturer's specification! Use
cooking utensils that the manufacturer states as
being “suitable for gas".
Preferably use the larger cooking zone for brief
cooking, deep fat frying and brief frying of large
quantities. Preferably use the smaller ring for
soaking, warming up and keeping warm, even
when large quantities are involved.
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2.1 Structure
2.2 Specia accessories
1High-power burner B 10 MJ (2.8 kW)
2 Normal burner A 6.5 MJ (1.8 kW)
3 Pot support
4 Control knob for the front cooking position
5 Control knob for the rear cooking position
6 Burner cover
7 Burner head
8 park plug for automatic ignition
9 Thermal sensor for flame monitor
You can order the following special accessories:
– VV 200-000: Connecting strip
– VD 201-010: Appliance cover (If an appliance
cover is fitted, the pot support must
be removed when closing.)
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2. tructure and operating principle
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2.3 Operating princip e
The appliance features one-hand operation. That
is to say, the ignition is activated when the control
knob is pressed briefly.
After igniting, keep the control knob pressed for
around 5-8 seconds more because the heat sensor
that opens the gas valve has to warm up first.
The gas hob has 1 norma burner (front burner)
and 1 high-intensity burner (rear burner).
All burners have a therma protection device that
prevents unburned gas from escaping in the open
position.
The tota rated therma oad amounts to:
16.5 MJ (4.6 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 p. 12).
The symbo s on the contro pane mean:
0Off
High setting
Low setting
The flame is infinitely variable between high and
low-setting.
Maintenance Instructions
– Keep appliance area clean and free from
combustible materials, gasoline and other
inflammable vapors and liquids.
– Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and
ventilation air.
– Visually check burner flames with this pictorial
representation (see figure 4).
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Fig. 4
High
Off
Low

The cooking positions must on y be ignited
when a burner parts are fitted. Otherwise,
ma functions may occur on the ignition unit.
Switching on:
– Place a pot or a pan on the corresponding
cooking position.
– Fully press in the control knob for the
corresponding cooking position. This activates
the ignition. Keep the control knob pressed!
– Turn the control knob to the left to the “high"
position.
If the flame should not ignite within 2 to 4 seconds,
turn the control knob further to the left to the “low"
position and then back to the “high" position after
ignition. It is often faster to ignite in the low position
because the various gases have a differing ignition
response.
After igniting, keep the control knob pressed
for around 5 -8 seconds more because the heat
sensor that opens the gas valve has to warm
up first.
Repeat the operation if the flame should go out
again.
The flame size can be set continuously between full
and low by slowing turning the control knob.
Switching off:
Fully turn the control knob to the left to the 0
position on the left.
3. Operation
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Wipe off any spi age caused by a pan boiling over
immediately, thus ensuring that it cannot burn in on
the hob.
Caution!
The burners get very hot during operation!
Never use abrasive or caustic cleaning agents.
You should only clean the contro pane and the
contro knobs with detergent and a soft cloth.
To ensure perfect functioning, keep the thermal
sensor and the spark plug clean.
Keep the incoming air openings on the rear of
the panel unobstructed and clean.
Please thoroughly clean the appliance before
operating it for the first time and after
every use.
– Wait unti the app iance has coo ed down.
– Remove the pot grid.
– Remove the burner covers.
– Clean the hob, the burner covers and the
pot grid with commercially available cleaning
agents (not in a dishwasher!), e.g. with warm
soap solution and a dishwashing brush.
– Whenever required, clean the burner head with
a moist cloth.
– Allow burnt-in remainders to soak with a little
water and detergent. This loosens even the most
stubborn of soiling. Do not use any abrasive
agents and abrasive sponges.
– As the result of heat development, slight
discoloration can appear on the stainless steel
surface. Do not attempt to scrape away such
disco oration. This damages the surface.
Distribute stainless steel care agents uniformly
and thinly on the hob (not on the control panel!).
This will ensure an even surface and will keep
your hob in a good condition for a long period of
time.
Important: Allow the burner covers to cool down
before cleaning them!
When assembling, place the burner covers (1) on
the burner heads (2) so that the four tabs on the
bottom edge of the burner cover engage in the
corresponding tabs on the burner head (see Fig. 7).
Place the pot grid back in position.
4. Cleaning and care
Caution:
Never use high-pressure or steam jet units to
clean your appliance because otherwise the
electrical safety of the appliance will no longer
be guaranteed.
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