Gaggenau VK 230 714 User manual

Gaggenau
Use and care manual
Notice d’utilisation
Manual de instrucciones
VK 230 714
In-Counter Steamer
Cuiseur vapeur
Aparato de cocción al vapor

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Table of Contents 3
Table des Matières 20
Contenido 38

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Table of Contents Useandcaremanual
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 4
Fire Safety 4
Cooking Safety 4
Burn Prevention 5
Child Safety 5
Cleaning Safety 6
Cookware Safety 6
Proper Installation and Maintenance 6
State of California Proposition 65 Warnings 6
Causes of Damage 7
Your new appliance 8
Steamer 8
Symbols on the panel and display 9
Accessories 9
Special accessories 9
Operating principle 9
Operation 10
Before first use 10
Boiling point calibration 10
Inserting hand grip 10
Turning on 10
Turning off 11
Electronic timer 11
Child lock 11
Overheating protection 11
Safety lock 12
Draining cooking liquid 12
Appliance's range of uses 13
Settings table 14
Steaming / boiling — Setting: Steam cooking level 14
Poaching — Setting: Temperature level 15
Tips and tricks 16
Care and cleaning 16
Cleaning appliance 16
Do not use these cleaning agents 17
Troubleshooting 18
Customer service 19
Additional information on products, accessories,
replacement parts and services can be found at
www.gaggenau.com and in the online shop
www.gaggenau-eshop.com

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WARNING
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.
Fire Safety
Do not allow aluminum foil, plastic, paper or cloth to
come in contact with a hot surface element, burner or
grate. Do not allow pans to boil dry.
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.
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A GREASE FIRE:
a) 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.
b) Always turn hood ON when cooking at high heat
or when flambeing food (i.e. Crepes Suzette,
Cherries Jubilee, Peppercorn Beef Flambé).
c) Clean ventilating fans frequently. Grease should
not be allowed to accumulate on fan or filter.
d) 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.
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.
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY TO PERSONS IN
THE EVENT OF A GREASE FIRE, OBSERVE THE
FOLLOWING:
a) 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.
b) NEVER PICK UP A FLAMING PAN – You may be
burned.
c) DO NOT USE WATER, including wet dishcloths
or towels – a violent steam explosion will result.
d) 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
WARNING
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 carbon monoxide poisoning and
overheating the appliance. Never use the appliance
for storage.
WARNING
NEVER cover any slots, holes or passages in the oven
bottom or cover an entire rack with materials such as
aluminum foil. Doing so blocks air flow through the
oven and may cause carbon monoxide poisoning.
Aluminum foil linings may also trap heat, causing a fire
hazard.

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WARNING
Risk of scalding
When draining water without a fixed drain connection:
First let appliance cool down. To collect the water,
place an appropriate container with sufficient capacity
under the appliance.
WARNING
Risk of burns
Only remove the cooking vessel with the provided
hand grip. The hand grip must engage securely on the
cooking container. The hand grip is not appropriate
for turning over the cooking insert to empty the
contents.
WARNING
Risk of burns
Only close the appliance cover once the appliance
has cooled down. Never turn on the appliance with the
appliance cover closed. Don't set down food on
appliance cover or use it for keeping food warm.
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.
Always turn hood ON when cooking at high heat or
when flambeing food (i.e. Crêpes Suzette,
Cherries Jubilee, Peppercorn Beef Flambe).
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.
WARNING
Risk of burns
If the appliance cover (VD) is fitted: do not close the
appliance cover until the appliance has cooled down
completely. Do not operate the appliance with the
cover closed. Do not use the appliance cover for
placing objects or for keeping things warm.
Child Safety
When children become old enough to use the
appliance, it is the legal 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.
CAUTION
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.

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Cleaning Safety
Do not clean the appliance while it is still hot. Some
cleaners produce noxious fumes when applied to a
hot surface. Wet clothes and sponges can cause
burns from steam.
Do not use steam cleaners to clean the appliance.
Do not soak removable heating elements - Heating
elements should never be immersed in water.
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 size. 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 cooktops (only
certain types of glass, heatproof glass, ceramic,
earthenware, or other glazed utensils are suitable).
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.
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 Warranty. If you have any questions,
contact the manufacturer.
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.
WARNING
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 servicer.
Do not cook on a broken cooktop. Cleaning solutions
and spillovers may create a risk of electric shock.
Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance
unless specifically recommended in this manual. Refer
all servicing to a factory authorized service center.
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.
State of California Proposition 65
Warnings
WARNING
This product contains chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm.

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Causes of Damage
CAUTION
Overheating protection turns appliance off
Don't turn the appliance on when empty. Fill the
cooking basin at least to the minimum mark and at
most to the overflow edge with cold water or cooking
liquid. Don't allow the cooking basin to cook on empty.
Never heat up oil in the cooking basin.
CAUTION
Damage to glass cover
Don't set the hot glass cover on a wet, cold
countertop or cool it under cold, flowing water. This
can cause the glass cover to shatter. Immediately
replace the glass cover if damaged. Should broken
glass land in the cooking basin due to a broken glass
cover, the food prepared in it is no longer suitable for
consumption.
CAUTION
Damage to device through inappropriate
accessories
Use only the designated original accessories.
CAUTION
Corrosion through salt or seasonings
Only put salt and bouillon cubes in hot water. The
cooking basin is largely corrosion-resistant. Still,
some substances, such as salt, can sometimes
corrode the material.
CAUTION
Malfunction
Always set control knobs to the zero position when the
appliance is not in operation.

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Symbols on the panel and display
Accessories
As standard, your device comes with the following
accessories:
Special accessories
You can order the following accessories from your
specialist dealer:
Use the accessories only as indicated. The
manufacturer assumes no liability for incorrect usage
of the accessories.
Operating principle
You can use the steamer to steam, boil, poach and
blanch.
Steaming is cooking in hot water vapor. The
temperature range is around 210°F The water vapor
transfers the heat. Suitable foods include vegetables,
potatoes and fish.
The steam surrounds the food and prevents it from
losing its nutrients. The food maintains its form, color
and typical flavor. Food isn't browned in the steamer.
The appliance offers you the option of non-
pressurized steaming inside of one or two cooking
inserts. With the perforated cooking inserts, the
steam can reach the food from all sides. This ensures
that even large quantities are evenly cooked.
You can set the temperature of the cooking liquid
between 100 - 200°F, in 10°F increments. Precise
setting of the water temperature allows you to melt
couverture chocolate, poach meat or cook noodles.
¥Steam cooking level
[Heating up
¤Open water drain valve / water drain valve open
©Overheating protection
Cooking insert, perforated
Cooking insert, unperforated
Glass cover
Hand grip
Residuary filter
AG 050 000 Drain installation set with lockable
check valve, outlet fitting (DN 40) and
connecting sleeve (½" to 1½")
AG 060 000 Drain installation set, allows the
draining of cooking fluid into an
appropriate container.
FK 023 000 Pasta basket
GE 020 010 Cooking insert, unperforated
GE 020 020 Cooking insert, perforated
VD 201 014 Appliance cover made of stainless steel
VD 201 034 Appliance cover made of aluminum
VV 200 014 Connection strip made of stainless
steel, for combining with other Vario
appliances
VV 200 034 Connection strip made of aluminum, for
combining with other Vario appliances

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Operation
Before first use
Bear in mind the following instructions before
steaming for the first time:
1Thoroughly clean the appliance and accessories.
2When setting it up, a boiling point calibration
must be carried out.
Note: Steaming without first conducting the
boiling point calibration can cause the appliance
to malfunction. It is possible that too much or too
little steam is produced.
3After the boiling point calibration, fill the cooking
basin with water up to the overflow edge and run
the appliance at steam cooking level for
30 minutes to eliminate potential smells of
newness. Drain the water and thoroughly dry the
cooking basin.
Boiling point calibration
The boiling point is dependent upon air pressure.
Since air pressure drops with increasing elevation, the
boiling point drops as well.
Before steaming with the steamer for the first time,
you have to conduct a boiling point calibration. The
steamer then adapts to the air pressure of the
installation site.
Conducting the boiling point calibration
1Fill cooking basin with cold water up to minimum
mark. Put on glass cover.
2Turn temperature control knob to 200°F position.
3Within 5 seconds: Turn the same temperature
control knob back and forth two times between
the ¥and 200°F positions. Then turn the
temperature control knob to the ¥position.
The [symbol blights during the boiling point
calibration. As soon as the [symbol stops blinking,
the boiling point calibration is finished. It normally
takes between 3 and 7 minutes.
Note: Extra steam may be produced during the boiling
point calibration.
Inserting hand grip
9WARNING
Risk of burns
The cooking insert becomes very hot. Only
remove the cooking insert with the provided
hand grip. The hand grip must engage securely
on the cooking insert. The hand grip is not
appropriate for turning over the cooking insert
to empty its contents.
1Press the hand grip into the slot on the cooking
insert.
2Fold the hand grip back. Lift up cooking insert
with hand grip.
Turning on
Fill the cooking basin with cold water or another
cooking liquid (fill with 1 - 4 liters, see cooking table).
The cooking basin must not be filled with oil. The
cooking basin must be filled at least to the minimum
mark and at most to the overflow edge.
Turn the temperature control knob to the desired
position. The set temperature is indicated on the
display. The [symbol lights up on the display as long
as the appliance is heating up.
You can set the temperature from 100 - 200°F. For
steaming, set the appliance for steam cooking
level ¥.
Note: Make sure that the glass cover is on well during
operation and that the steam outlet isn't covered up.

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Turning off
Turn the temperature control knob to position 0. The
light on the display goes out.
Electronic timer
You can set the timer for 1 to 90 minutes. The steamer
is turned off by the automatic shut-off after the set
time.
You can use the timer even when the appliance is shut
off, without the shut-off function.
Setting timer
1Set the desired temperature or the steam cooking
level.
2Turn timer control knob to @or A, to set the
desired time.
3The set time is counted down on the display. You
can adjust the set time while the timer is running.
4Once the time is up, the appliance turns off and a
signal sounds. Briefly turn a control knob to turn
off the signal.
Notes
‒If you turn off the appliance earlier, the timer
keeps going without the shut-off function.
‒If you first set the timer and then the temperature,
the timer runs without the automatic shut-off
feature.
Child lock
Turning on child lock
1Turn temperature control knob right to any
temperature.
2Turn timer control knob left to the minus position
and hold it at this position.
3Turn temperature control knob back to 0 position.
4Turn timer control knob back to 0 position.
The ©symbol lights up on the display and goes out
after a short time. The child lock is activated. You can
now turn the control knob to any position without the
appliance heating up.
If the control knob is turned while the child lock is
activated, the ©symbol appears on the display and
goes out after a short time.
Turning off child lock
1Turn timer control knob left to the minus position
and hold it at this position.
2Turn temperature control knob right to any
temperature.
3Turn timer control knob back to 0 position.
The child lock is deactivated.
Overheating protection
In the event of overheating, the appliance
automatically turns off the heating element in order to
protect the countertop and cabinets. The ©appears
on the display. Turn off the appliance and let it
completely cool down.
Potential causes of overheating:
▯Appliance was turned on empty (without liquid in
the cooking basin).
▯The cooking basin was filled with very hot water.
▯Appliance was cooking on empty or fluid dropped
below minimum mark.
▯Appliance was run for too long at steam cooking
level without lid.
▯Cooking basin is heavily calcified.

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Safety lock
The appliance is equipped with a safety lock for your
safety. Any heating process is terminated after 4 hours
if there is no operation in this time. Blinking hyphens
appear on the display.
Turn the temperature control knob to 0, then you can
start up the appliance again like normal.
Draining cooking liquid
9WARNING
Risk of scalding
When draining water without a fixed drain
connection: First let appliance cool down. To
collect the water, place an appropriate
container with sufficient capacity under the
appliance.
Note: If you do not have a fixed drain connection, you
must install the AG 060 000 drain installation set and
put a temperature-resistant vessel of appropriate size
(at least 10 l or about 20 pints) under the drain valve.
Opening the drain valve
1Turn the temperature control knob to the left to
the ¤position.
2Turn the short-term timer control knob to the left
to the ¤position and hold it in this position.
A signal sounds. ¤flashes in the display after a few
seconds. The drain valve is opened. ¤lights up
permanently in the display when the drain valve is
open.
Closing the drain valve
1Turn the temperature control knob to the right to
the 0 position.
2A signal sounds. ¤flashes in the display after a
few seconds. The drain valve is closed. ¤goes
off as soon as the drain valve is closed.
Notes
‒¤flashes in the display if the drain valve is not
completely open or closed.
‒Always leave the residue strainer on the drain
opening. This ensures that food leftovers will not
block the drain valve.

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Appliance's range of uses
Steaming
For example vegetables, potatoes
▯Fill the steamer up to the lower marking and
preheat the appliance to the steam cooking
setting position ¥.
▯Put the cooking insert with the food into the
appliance. If you wish to use two cooking inserts
at the same time, first put the perforated insert
into the appliance and then the unperforated
insert over it.
▯Put the glass cover back on. You can accentuate
the flavor of the food by replacing the water with a
liquid that fits the food (e.g. vegetable bouillon,
fish stock, meat broth).
Boiling
For example pasta
▯Fill the steamer up to the overflow edge at the
most and preheat the appliance to the steam
cooking setting position ¥.
▯We recommend that you put on the glass cover.
Use the pasta basket (accessory FK 023 000).
Blanching
For example vegetables
▯Fill the steamer up to the lower marking and
preheat the appliance to the steam cooking
setting position ¥.
▯Put the vegetables into the unperforated cooking
insert.
▯After 1 - 2 minutes, put the vegetables into ice
water to cool them down quickly. Let the
vegetables drip dry.
Simmering
For example sausage
▯Fill the cooking basin up to the overflow edge at
the most.
▯Turn the temperature control knob to a
temperature between 100 and 200°F and preheat
the steamer.
▯We recommend that you put on the glass cover.
Use the pasta basket (accessory FK 023 000).
Keeping warm
For example meat, vegetables, side dishes
▯Fill the steamer up to the lower marking.
▯Set the temperature control knob to 170 - 190°F
and preheat the steamer.
▯Put the cooking insert with the food into the
appliance.
▯Put the glass cover back on. This is a good way to
keep the food in the cooking inserts warm and
preserve its taste over a longer period of time.
Reheating
For example, single dishes of food, already prepared
meals
▯Fill the steamer up to the lower marking and
preheat the appliance to the steam cooking
setting position ¥.
▯Put your prepared food into the appropriate
cooking insert and set the temperature control
knob back to the desired temperature (180 -
200°F). Put the glass cover back on.
Juice extraction
For example soft fruit
▯Fill the steamer up to the lower marking and
preheat the appliance to the steam cooking
setting position ¥.
▯Put the fruit into the perforated cooking insert.
▯First put the unperforated cooking insert into the
appliance and then the perforated cooking insert
with the fruit over it.
▯Steam until no more juice comes out.
Canning
For example fruit, vegetables
▯Fill the steamer up to the lower marking.
▯Place the jars in the cooking insert such that they
don't touch each other.
▯Turn the temperature control knob to the steam
cooking position ¥.
▯Turn the appliance off as soon as little bubbles
form and rise.
▯Take the jars out of the appliance once it has
completely cooled down.
Disinfecting
For example baby bottles, jam jars
▯Fill the steamer up to the lower marking and
preheat the appliance to the steam cooking
setting position.
▯Put the baby bottles or jam jars into the
unperforated cooking insert. Put the glass cover
on.
▯Steam for 20 minutes.

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Settings table
The values in the settings table apply to a preheated
appliance. They should only be regarded as
guidelines, since more or less heat may be required
depending on the type and condition of the food.
Steaming / boiling — Setting: Steam cooking level
Food Water
quantity
Cooking insert Cooking time Notes
meat
meatballs (500 g) 1 liter perforated 15 - 20 min.
beef fillet (400 g) 1 liter unperforated 15 - 20 min. put herbs in cooking basin,
e.g. ½ tsp. thyme
chicken breast, filled (500 g) 1 liter unperforated,
bottom buttered
20 - 25 min.
turkey breast fillet (300 g) 1 liter unperforated,
bottom buttered
15 min. over vegetable both
smoked pork chop (1 kg) 1 liter unperforated 60 min.
boiled beef fillet (1 kg) 1 liter unperforated 85 - 90 min. with vegetables
fish
salmon fillet (600 g) 1 liter perforated 10 - 15 min.
blue trout (2 trouts) 1 liter perforated 8 - 10 min. vegetable broth with vinegar in
cooking basin
trout in broth (2 trouts) 1 liter unperforated 10 - 15 min.
cod cutlet steamed in wine (2 cutlets) 1 liter unperforated 20 min. in bed of vegetables over water and
wine
red perch fillet (3 fillets) 1 liter unperforated 10 - 12 min.
zander fillet (1 kg + 0.5 l water and
ingredients)
1 liter unperforated 15 - 20 min.
mussels 1 liter perforated,
unperforated
10 - 15 min. in perforated insert with stock
vegetables
cauliflower (1 head) 1 liter perforated 15 - 20 min. in florets
cauliflower (1 kg) and
carrots (1 kg)
1 liter unperforated
perforated
25 - 35 min. in florets
in slices
broccoli (1 head) 1 liter perforated 10 - 15 min. in florets
green beans (800 - 1000 g) 1 liter perforated 20 - 25 min.
kohlrabi (800 g) 1 liter perforated 15 - 25 min. in slices
carrots (1 kg) 1 liter perforated 10 - 15 min. in slices
unpeeled potatoes (1 kg) 1 liter perforated 30 - 40 min.
salt potatoes (1 kg) 1 liter perforated 20 - 25 min. cut in half
salt potatoes (1 kg) and
cauliflower (1 kg)
1 liter perforated
unperforated
25 - 30 min. cut in half
in florets
whole asparagus (2 kg) 1 liter perforated,
unperforated
20 - 25 min. whole
zucchini, eggplant (500 g) 1 liter unperforated 5 - 8 min. in slices

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Poaching — Setting: Temperature level
spinach leaves (250 g) 1 liter unperforated 4 min.
fennel (4x) 1 liter perforated 30 - 40 min. whole
side dishes
brown rice (250 g, 0.5 l water) 1 liter unperforated 30 - 35 min.
parboiled rice (250 g, 0.5 l water) 1 liter unperforated 20 - 25 min.
pasta (500 g) 4 liter pasta basket according to manufacturer indication
spätzle, noodles (fresh) (500 g) 4 liter pasta basket 2 - 5 min.
eggs royale (1 liter) 1 liter unperforated,
bottom buttered
10 - 15 min.
desserts
pudding in bain-marie (amount for 1.5-
liter dish)
1 liter perforated according to recipe
stewed fruit (1 kg, 0.25 l water) 1 liter unperforated 10 - 20 min.
yeast dumplings (8 dumplings, 125 ml
milk, butter, sugar)
1 liter unperforated 15 - 20 min.
rice pudding (250 g, 0.8 l milk) 1 liter unperforated 25 - 30 min.
Food Water quantity Cooking
insert
Cooking time Temperature
sausages (8x - 16x) 4 liter without 10 - 20 min. 160 - 180°F
meatballs (depends on size) 4 liters (e.g. meat broth) without 20 - 30 min. 190 - 200°F
dumplings (4 - 6) / noodles 4 liter without 20 - 30 min. 190 - 200°F
mulled wine (at least 1 liter) without — 170 - 190°F
Food Water
quantity
Cooking insert Cooking time Notes

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Tips and tricks
▯The steamer can be equipped with a maximum of
two cooking inserts at once.
▯When steaming with two cooking inserts, you can
put the cooking inserts into the cooking basin at
the same time or one after the other during the
cooking procedure. The perforated insert must be
placed under the unperforated insert.
First put the food with the longer cooking time
into the cooking basin. Put the second cooking
insert into the cooking basin once the remaining
time is the right time for the second dish. This
allows dishes with varying cooking times to be
finished at the same time.
▯Put the glass cover on whenever possible. The
lid's good seal prevents steam and energy from
being lost.
▯When steaming and boiling, flavor the cooking
liquid with e.g. herbs, seasonings, garlic, ginger,
lemon juice, wine. Make sure to use the residuary
filter in the cooking basin and remove the remains
before draining it so that the drain doesn't get
clogged up.
▯Steamed foods have a more intense natural flavor
than food prepared in conventional ways. This
means that additional seasoning is largely
unnecessary.
▯Nutrients, vitamins and minerals also remain
intact, as well as the natural flavor, form and color.
Preparation does not involve fat.
▯The food doesn't come in contact with the boiling
water. This means that the food is completely
surrounded by steam and its nutrients are not
washed out by water.
Care and cleaning
In this chapter you will find tips and information on
optimal care and cleaning of your appliance.
9WARNING
Risk of burns
The appliance grows hot during operation. Let
appliance cool down prior to cleaning.
9WARNING
Risk of electrical shock
Don't use a high-pressure cleaner or steam
cleaner.
Cleaning appliance
▯Empty the cooking basin after each use and clean
it with dishwashing liquid and a soft dishwashing
brush. Don't treat the cooking basin with
stainless steel care products, since they normally
aren't food-safe.
▯Grime, salt or lime deposits can cause corrosion
damage.
▯Clean the cooking inserts and the residuary filter
in the dishwasher or with mild soapy water. Only
clean the hand grip for the cooking inserts by
hand.
▯Dry the chamber thoroughly with a dishtowel. The
glass cover shouldn't be put on as long as the
cooking basin is still damp.
▯If a white deposit forms in the cooking basin due
to very hard water: Wipe out cooking basin with a
mixture of vinegar and water or a food-safe
decalcifier. Rinse out afterwards with clear water.
▯After drying, polish the cooking basin with a soft
cloth and a drop of cooking oil.
After cleaning and drying, you can store the cleaned
cooking inserts and the grip in the cooking basin. The
glass cover must be turned over so that the appliance
cover (special accessory) lies correctly on the
surface.
Note: After a few hours of operation, the heating
contours begin to show on the bottom of the basin.
This has no negative effect on the functionality or
quality of the appliance.

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Do not use these cleaning agents
▯Caustic or corrosive cleaners
▯Don't allow acidic cleaners (e.g. vinegar, citric
acid, etc.) to get on the frame or panel
▯Cleaners containing chlorine or large proportions
of alcohol
▯Baking oven spray
▯Hard, scratchy dish-washing sponges, brushes or
scourers
▯Thoroughly wash out new sponge cloths before
using them.
Appliance part /
surface
Recommended cleaning
Cooking basin Clean with a soft dishwashing brush
and dishwashing liquid and dry thor-
oughly with a soft dishtowel.
Cooking vessel Dishwasher
Glass cover Dishwasher
Hand grip Clean with warm water and dishwash-
ing liquid.
Control panel Clean with a soft, damp cloth and a bit
of dishwashing liquid; the cloth must
not become too wet. Dry off with a soft
cloth.
In order to maintain the control panel,
you can obtain suitable care oil (order
number 311135) from your specialist
dealer or from our online shop. Apply
the care oil evenly to the control panel
using a soft dishtowel.
Control knob Clean with a soft, damp cloth and a bit
of dishwashing liquid; the cloth must
not become too wet.
9CAUTION
Damage to appliance
Do not remove control knob for
cleaning.

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Troubleshooting
You can often easily eliminate problems that may
occur on your own. Before calling customer service,
take into account the following information.
Malfunction Possible cause Solution
©appears on the display. The steamer
doesn't heat up.
The child lock is activated. Turn off child lock.
Appliance turns off. Hyphens are blink-
ing on the display.
Safety lock Turn off appliance. Then you can turn it on
again as usual.
Display indicates error message
(e.g. F01, F02, etc.).
Electronic malfunction Call Gaggenau customer service.
©lights up on display. The steamer
doesn't heat up.
Overheating protection: No fluid in
cooking basin.
Turn off appliance. Fill with cold water at
least to the minimum mark. Let appliance
completely cool down.
Overheating protection: Appliance
was run for too long at steam cooking
level ¥without glass cover.
Turn off appliance and let it completely
cool down. At steam cooking level, put on
glass cover.
Overheating protection: The cooking
basin was filled with very hot water.
Turn off appliance and let it completely
cool down. Fill cooking basin with cold
water.
Overheating protection: Cooking
basin is heavily calcified. The outline of
the heating element begins to show on
the bottom of the cooking basin as a
white residue.
Turn off appliance and let it completely
cool down. Wipe out cooking basin with a
mixture of vinegar and water or a food-safe
decalcifier. Rinse out afterwards with clear
water.
If the © symbol lights up after turning
the appliance back on, although the
appliance is completely cooled down,
notify the Gaggenau customer service.
¤blinks on the display. Drain valve is not properly opened or
closed.
Close the drain valve. If it is blocked by
residues open the drain valve again. Then
remove the residues with a suitable tool
(e.g. handle of a wooden spoon).

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Customer service
If your appliance needs repairs, our customer service
is there for you. We work hard to help solve problems
quickly and without unnecessary service calls, getting
your appliance back up and running correctly in the
least amount of time possible.
When you call, please indicate the product number
(E-Nr.) and serial number (FD-Nr.) so that we can
support you in a qualified manner. You will find the
type plate with these numbers on the bottom of the
appliance. To avoid having to search for a long time
when you need it, you can enter your appliance data
and the customer support telephone number here.
Please read the use and care instructions provided
with your appliance. Failure to do so may result in an
error in using the appliance. This could result in a
service call that instead of fixing a mechanical issue is
only needed for customer education. Such calls are
not covered by the appliance warranty.
9WARNING
Risk of electric shock
Incorrect repairs are dangerous. Repairs may
only be carried out by one of our trained after-
sales engineers. If the appliance is faulty,
unplug the mains plug or switch off the fuse in
the fuse box. Contact the after-sales service.
Please find the contact data of all countries in the
enclosed customer service list.
To book an engineer visit and product advice
You can rely on the manufacturer’s expertise. Rest
assured that the repair will be handled by trained
service technicians who have the original replacement
parts for your appliance.
E-Nr. FD-Nr.
Customer Service O
USA 877 442 4436
toll-free
CANADA 800 828 9165

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Table des Matières Noticed’utilisation
CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES 21
Sécurité-incendie 21
Sécurité de cuisson 22
Prévention des brûlures 22
Sécurité des enfants 23
Consignes en matière de nettoyage 23
Sécurité pour la batterie de cuisine 23
Installation et entretien corrects 24
Avertissements de la Proposition 65
de l’État de la Californie 24
Causes des dommages 24
Votre nouvel appareil 26
Cuiseur vapeur 26
Symboles du bandeau et de l'afficheur 27
Accessoires 27
Accessoires spéciaux 27
Fonctionnement 27
Fonctionnement 28
Avant la première utilisation 28
Étalonnage du point d'ébullition 28
Accrochez la poignée 28
Allumage 28
Arrêt 29
Compte-minutes électronique 29
Sécurité enfants 29
Protection contre la surchauffe 30
Coupure de sécurité 30
Vidange du liquide de cuisson 30
Applications de l'appareil 31
Tableau de réglage 32
Cuisson à la vapeur / cuisson classique —
réglage : niveau de cuisson vapeur 32
Pochage — réglage : niveau de température 33
Conseils et astuces 34
Entretien et nettoyage 34
Nettoyage de l'appareil 34
N'utilisez pas ces produits nettoyants 35
Remédier aux anomalies 36
Service après-vente 37
Vous trouverez des informations supplémentaires
concernant les produits, accessoires, pièces de
rechange et services sur Internet sous :
www.gaggenau.com et la boutique en ligne :
www.gaggenau-eshop.com