Gaggenau VL 431-707 Product guide

Operating and assembly instructions
VL 430/431-707
Cooktop ventilator

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Safety notes Page 3
1. Important notes Page 4-5
For your safety Page 4
Operating for the first time Page 5
Maintenance Page 5
2. Features Page 6
Features Page 6
Special accessories Page 6
3. Operation Page 7
4. Cleaning and care Page 8
5. Assembly instructions Page 9-12
Important notes on installation Page 9
Installing the appliance Page 10-11
Electrical connection Page 12
VL 430-707
VL 431-707

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Preface
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 with your
new hob ventilator.
VL 431-707
VL 430-707

WARNING - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE,
ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS,
OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:
a.) Use this unit only in the manner intended by the
manufacturer. If you have questions, contact
the manufacturer.
b.) Before servicing or cleaning unit, switch power
off at service panel and lock the service
disconnecting means to prevent power from
being switched on accidentally. When the
service disconnecting means cannot be locked,
securely fasten a prominent warning device,
such as a tag, to the service panel.
CAUTION:
FOR GENERAL VENTILATION USE ONLY. DO NOT
USE TO EXHAUST HAZARDOUS OR EXPLOSIVE
MATERIALS AND VAPORS.
WARNING - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A
RANGE TOP 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 cooking flaming foods.
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.
WARNING - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY
TO PERSONS IN THE EVENT OF A RANGE
TOP 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 dishcloth or
towels - a violent steam explosion will result.
d.) Use an extinguisher ONLY if:
1. You know you have Class ABC extinguisher,
and you already know how to operate it.
2. The fire is small and contained in the area
where it started.
3. The fire department is being called.
4. You can fight the fire with your back to an exit.
Safety notes
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1. Important notes
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!
Make sure that connecting cables do not come into
contact with hot cooking surfaces.
Do not use to extract hazardous or explosive
substances and vapours!
As the user, you are responsible for maintenance
and proper use in the household.
Do not operate the appliance without a grease filter.
Only operate the appliance under supervision. The
appliance is intended solely for use in the
household and must not be put to any other uses.
Caution! Over-greased filters are a fire risk! Clean
the grease filter on a regular basis.
Do not clean the appliance with a steam cleaning
apparatus or with water pressure because this
poses a risk of short-circuits.
Isolate the appliance from the mains during every
maintenance operation. To do this, remove the
mains plug or actuate the corresponding fuse. If the
mains plug is not accessible, the appliance must be
disconnected from the mains by means of the
domestic fuse.
Fire risk! It is not permitted to flambé meals next
to a hob ventilator that is in operation.
Only use a grill or a deep fryer at the same time as
the hob ventilator if it is under constant supervision.
This will involve a fire risk!
Do not place any objects on the appliance; this will
interfere with the functioning of the appliance.
If you have installed a gas appliance between the
hob extractors VL 430/431, the gas hob has to be
fitted with two air baffles LS 330 on the side of the
hob while cooking. The air baffles not only improve
the airflow of the extractor next to a gas appliance,
but also prevent a flame which has been set to a
low level from being extinguished. If you have
installed the hob extractor only on one side of the
gas appliance, it is sufficient to fit one air baffle
LS 330 on the side facing the extractor.
Note: do not operate this appliance next to a
VG 411 gas cooker.
No warranty claims can be lodged in the event
of damage caused by failure to observe these
instructions.
Technical modifications reserved.

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Operating for the first time
Before operating the appliance for the first time,
please pay attention to the following notes:
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 packaging!
Keep packaging elements (e.g. plastic foil,
styrofoam parts) out of the reach of children!
Thoroughly clean the appliance before using it for
the first time. (see chapter entitled "Cleaning and
care")
Before operating the appliance for the first time,
check that the mains connection is in proper
working order.
Maintenance
The appliance must be disconnected from the
power supply during all repair work.
If the appliance does not function correctly, check
the fuses first.
If the power supply is functioning correctly, but your
appliance still does not work, please contact your
Gaggenau dealer who will provide you with the
address and telephone number of your nearest
manufacturer’s authorized service agent or contact
Gaggenau USA on [phone]. Specify the
appliance type (see rating plate).
Repairs may only be carried out by authorised
technicians, in order to guarantee the safety of the
appliance.
Unauthorised tampering with the appliance will
invalidate any warranty claims.
Only ever use original spare parts.

Features
Special accessories
1Ventilation flaps
2Metal grease filter
3Membrane key pad (VL 431 only)
4Clamping screw
5Suction extraction connection
AL 400-000 Edge trim
RV 050-150 Bifurcated pipe for joining 2 x DN 125
into DN 150
LS 330-000 Air baffle
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2. Features
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Note: VL 430 can only be operated in combination
with VL 431. All operator inputs apply to both hob
ventilators. That is to say: if you press the key for
level 1, both hob ventilators are operated
at level 1.
Switching on
Press the corresponding membrane key for the
required level. The indicator light of the chosen
level lights.
1=Low speed, the flaps open
2=High speed
=Approximately 20 minutes run-on time on
level 1. Then, the hob ventilator switches off
automatically and the flaps shut. Ideal for
ventilating the kitchen after cooking.
Switching off
Press the 0 membrane key.
The flaps shut after approx. 20 seconds.
3. Operation

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Cleaning the grease filter
• Switch appliance to level 1. The flaps open.
• Push the flaps towards the front and carefully lift
them up on the rear. Then take off the flaps
upwardly.
• Turn the two retaining hooks on the sides up,
slightly push them together and remove the metal
grease filter.
You can clean the metal grease filter in a
dishwasher at a maximum temperature of 130°F /
55°C. Place the grease filter in the dishwasher with
the opening pointing down to ensure that no food
remainders will stay on it.
Insert in the reverse order as follows:
switch appliance to level 1. Insert the grease filter
and turn the two retaining hooks down. Insert the
flap pins on the front into the hole and hook in at the
rear at the correct angle.
Cleaning the flaps
Do not clean the flaps in a dishwasher. Clean with a
moist, soft cloth.
Cleaning the frame and the membrane key pad
Apply commercially available window cleaning
agent with a soft, moist cloth. Do not spray cleaner
onto the key pad.
Note:
do not use any strong, caustic or abrasive cleaning
agents. Do not use any abrasive sponges or
brushes either.
4. Cleaning and care
The grease filters must be cleaned on a regular
basis (at the latest after 30 hours of operation).
Overgreased filters are a fire risk!