Gaggenau VR 230 Product guide

Operating and assemb y instructions
VR 230
Bui t-in gri
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VR 230
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Preface
1. Important notes Page 3
1.1 For your safety Page 3
1.2 Operating for the first time Page 3
1.3 About use Page 3
2. Structure and operating principle Page 4
2.1 Structure of the app iance Page 4
2.2 Accessories Page 4
2.3 Operating princip e Page 4
3. Operation Page 5
3.1 Switching on Page 5
3.2 Switching off Page 5
3.3 Operation with gridd e p ate Page 6
4. Cleaning and care Page 7
5. Maintenance Page 8
6. Practical tips Page 9-12
6.1 Tab e of settings Page 9
6.2 Recipes Page 10
6.3 Tips and tricks Page 11-12
7. ssembly instructions Page 13-15
7.1 Technica data Page 13
7.2 Important notes on assemb y Page 13
7.3 Insta ation Page 14
7.4 Fitting the cover Page 15

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Preface
Grilling will now be even more fun with this
appliance!
Among other things, the app iance offers you the
fo owing advantages:
– two separate y switchab e gri heating e ements
– thanks to the nove insta ation method
imp emented, insta ation is chi d's p ay!
To ensure that you wi be ab e to use this
app iance in a its diversity, read through
the operating and assemb y instructions
conscientious y before operating it for the first
time. The instructions contain important notes
on use,installation and maintenance of the
app iance.
You wi find notes on Page 3 that you ought to
observe before operating the appliance for
the first time.
The chapters entit ed “Structure and operating
principle" and “Operation" wi te you a the
things your gri is capab e of doing and how the
app iance is operated.
“Cleaning and care" makes sure that your
app iance wi stay beautifu for a ong time.
Consu t “Tips and tricks" if you cannot set the
function you require. P ease contact Gaggenau
after-sa es service if these tips are not enough.
nd now we wish you lots of fun with your
grill!
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1. Important notes
1.1 For your safety
Damaged app iances must not be operated.
The app iance must on y be connected by an
authorised specia ist, paying attention to the
re evant regu ations of the power supp y companies
and the regiona construction regu ations.
Observe the assemb y instructions!
When connecting e ectrica app iances in the
proximity of the gri , make sure that connecting
cab es do not come into contact with hot cooking
surfaces.
The user is responsib e for expert use and the
perfect condition of the app iance.
On y ever operate the app iance under supervision.
Caution! The app iance gets hot during operation.
Keep it out of the reach of chi dren!
Observe caution with oils and fats. They may
overheat and burn easi y.
Do not c ean the app iance with a steam c eaning
apparatus or with water pressure because this
poses a risk of short-circuits.
Iso ate the app iance from the mains during every
maintenance operation. To do this, remove the
mains p ug or actuate the corresponding fuse.
Repairs must be carried out by authorised
specia ists, thus ensuring e ectrica safety.
No warranty c aims can be odged in the event of
damage caused by fai ure to observe these
instructions.
Do not store any substances that are sensitive to
high temperatures, or which pose a fire hazard (e.g.
c eaning agents or spray cans), in drawers or
cupboards under the app iance.
Technica modifications reserved!
1.2 Operating for the first time
Conscientious y read through the operating and
assemb y instructions before operating the
app iance for the first time.
The rating p ate for this app iance is inc uded with
the instructions on a separate sheet.
Store the rating p ate in the same ocation as your
operating and assemb y instructions.
Remove the packaging from the app iance and
dispose of it proper y. The packaging consists of foi
and cardboard.
Pay attention to the fact that there are accessories
in the base of the packaging.
Keep packaging e ements away from chi dren.
This app iance is abe ed in accordance
with the European Directive 2002/96/EG
concerning used e ectrica and e ectronic
app iances (waste e ectrica and
e ectronic equipment – WEEE). The
guide ine determines the framework for the return
and recyc ing of used app iances as app icab e.
Thorough y c ean the app iance and accessories
before using them for the first time. This wi
e iminate any 'newness' sme s and soi ing (see
chapter entit ed C eaning and care).
The app iance must be insta ed and connected by
a specia ist before it is operated for the first time.
Before operating the app iance for the first time,
make sure that the mains connection is in proper
working order.
Take the ava stones out of the foi and pour them
into the ava stone box.
1.3 bout use
The app iance is intended so e y for use in the
househo d and must not be put to any other uses.
Use the app iance to prepare mea s on y. It must not
be used to heat up the room in which it is insta ed.
In the event of ma functions, first of a check the
househo d fuses. If the prob em has nothing to do
with the power supp y, p ease contact your specia ist
dea er or your oca Gaggenau after-sa es service.
A bui t-in temperature protection faci ity prevents
overheating of the app iance.
Return the contro knob to 0 after gri ing.

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2. Structure and operating princip e
2.1 Structure of the appliance
2.2 ccessories
2.3 Operating principle
1Pi ot ight
2 Grease tray (dishwasher-proof)
3 App iance cover
4Cast gridiron (detachab e)
5Lava stone box (underneath the cast gridiron)
to accommodate the ava stones
6 Contro knob for the front gri ing e ement
7 Contro knob for the rear gri ing e ement
As standard, your gri comes with the fo owing
accessories (fig. 3):
– Lava stones
– Gri ing tongs
– C eaning brush
You can order the fo owing specia accessories:
– Gridd e p ate AM 060-000
Gri ing invo ves browning and cooking through
intensive heat radiation or conduction without or
with on y a sma amount of fat. Gri ing invo ves a
temperature between 250 and 270 °C. The heat
radiation is absorbed by the food.
The fo owing foodstuffs are suitab e for gri ing:
Fish, meat, pou try, fruit, vegetab es and specia
cakes and biscuits.
The unit features two separately switchable
grilling elements. So, you have a possibi ity
of gri ing separate foodstuffs with differing
temperature requirements at the same time. You
can a so save energy with sma er or sma numbers
of gri ed pieces.
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3.1 Switching on
3.2 Switching off
Switching on:
Turn the two contro knobs to the required stage
(1-9).
You can turn on on y one of the two heating e ements
or you can choose different switch settings.
The pi ot ight ights up red.
Switching off:
Turn both contro knobs to the 0 position.
The pi ot ight goes off.
nd this is how to grill:
– Switch on the app iance as described above.
– Heat up the gri at eve 9 for about 7-8 minutes.
– Switch back to a ower eve after preheating.
Put on the food you wish to gri .
Notes:
– Dry moist food we .
– The moister the food is, the more smoke may be
produced!
– During gri ing, dripping fat may f are up brief y.
3. Operation
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Caution! The app iance must not be touched for
at east 15-20 minutes! Risk of burns!
Do not replace the cover unti the app iance has
coo ed down comp ete y!
Caution:
Gri ing produces very high temperatures. Keep
the app iance out of the reach of chi dren!
Make sure when unpacking that there are lava
stones in the app iance. Take the ava stones out
of the foi and pour them into the ava stone box.
(The contents of the bag are sufficient.)
P ease observe our “tips and tricks"!
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3.3 Operation with griddle plate
– Detach the gridiron
– P ace the gri e p ate AM 060-000 (specia
accessory) on the Vario gri (Fig. 7).
– Switch on the app iance as described on Page 5.
– Heat up the gri at eve 9 for about 5 minutes.
– Switch back to a ower eve (between 5 and 7)
after preheating. Put on the food you wish to
gri .
The gridd e p ate is particu ar y suitab e for
preparing fish, vegetab es, sweets (e.g. shredded
pancake with sugar and raisins), but a so meat.
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P ease thorough y c ean the app iance before
operating it for the first time. Heat up the
app iance at eve 9 for a few minutes.
A ow the app iance to cool down. Swive up the
two heating e ements and remove the inner tub
containing the ava stones.
Clean the gri after every use. By doing so, you
avoid baking in of residues. After residues have
baked in severa times, they are then difficu t to
remove. Wait unti the app iance has coo ed down
comp ete y before c eaning it.
C ean the grease collecting tray in a dishwasher.
C ean the gridiron with the gri brush or with
dishwashing detergent and a dishwashing brush.
The lava stones must be rep aced when they are
b ack. In this case, the ava stones have become
saturated with grease. You can order ava stones by
quoting the order number LV 020-000.
Wash the ava stones thorough y with rinsing
detergent and dry them. Pour the ava stones back
into the ava stone tub and ti t down the gri ing
e ements. The gri ing e ements must ie f at. Heat
up both gri ing e ements to eve 9 for a few
minutes and then turn the contro knob to 0.
Wipe out the stain ess stee tub with rinsing
detergent. Soak stubborn stains.
Do not scrape off baked in food remainders.
Soften them with a moist c oth and detergent
instead.
You can c ean the tub (not the contro pane !) with
stain ess stee c eaner and then with a stain ess
stee care product.
The control panel must not be c eaned with
stain ess stee c eaner as this may be aggressive to
the inscriptions. Use a moist c oth and ight rinsing
detergent to c ean it and wipe it dry with a soft dry
c oth.
Do not use any abrasive or caustic c eaners
(abrasive and nitro c eaning agents).
Do not use any abrasive sponges!
To c ean the griddle plate AM 060-000 (specia
accessory), sprink e coarse sa t onto the gri ing
surface after use. Mix the sa t with the grease unti
it has become saturated with the grease. Remove
the sa t and wipe it away with a dry c oth.
It is advisab e to spray or rub the gridd e p ate with
oi if it is not in use for a pro onged ength of time.
4. C eaning and care
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Note:
The app iance must not be c eaned with a high-
pressure c eaner or with water pressure!

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First disconnect the app iance from the mains
before carrying out any repairs.
In the event of malfunctions, first of a check
the househo d fuses. Contact your responsib e
Gaggenau after-sales service if the power
supp y is in proper working order, but your
app iance is neverthe ess not functioning. Specify
the app iance type (see rating p ate).
Repairs must on y be carried out by authorised
specia ists, thus ensuring the safety of the
app iance.
Improper tampering wi render a warranty c aims
nu and void.
5. Maintenance

6.1 Table of settings
The specified gri ing times serve as guide va ues
on y.
Setting table for VR 230
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6. Practica tips
Item Level* Grilling time* Remarks
Meats
Rumpsteak 9 2 - 3 min. each side 2 min. each side at eve 9 for thick pieces, the another
2 minutes each at eve 8 ( ozenge pattern).
Vea chop 7 2 x 3 min. each side Notch chops severa times on the bone and in the fat ayer
( ozenge pattern) so they do not curve during gri ing.
Kebab (skewers) 7 to 8 10 - 15 min., Marinate or oi skewers; coat them carefu y with spiced oi
turn severa times whi e gri ing.
Lamb chop 7 2 x 3 min. each side Marinate or oi chops. Notch them severa times on the bone
( ozenge pattern) and in the fat ayer so they do not curve during gri ing.
Back of pork steak 8 2 - 3 min. each side
Pork be y s ices 7 6 -8 min. each side Oi ed pork be y s ices are easi y ignitab e.
Gri ed sausage 6 to 7 8 to 12 min. Cut into sausages so they do not burst.
Beefburger 7 8 to 10 min.
Poultry
Turkey breast 8 4 to 6 min.
Pou try skewers 6 to 7 10 - 15 min., Skewer pou try a ternate y with fruits, for examp e, and
turn severa times marinate it in a sweet-sour marinade; carefu y coat with
marinade whi e gri ing.
Fish and seafoods
Shrimp skewers 6 to 7 8 - 10 min., Marinate shrimps with gar ic, o ive oi and spices, for
turn severa times examp e, and coat carefu y with marinade whi e gri ing.
Fi ed squid 7 10 - 12 min., Boi squid beforehand and carefu y coat with oi severa
turn severa times times whi e gri ing.
Tuna fish cut et 6 8 min. each side Marinate cut ets beforehand.
Trout, who e 7 and 6 1st side 5 min. Coat trout with oi to make sure the skin does not stick to
at eve 7, turn, the gridiron.
2nd side 8 - 10 min.
at eve 6
Side dishes
Fruits (e.g. banans, app e s ices 7 to 8 1 - 2 min. each side
or pear ha ves)
Mushrooms (e.g. mushroom 7 1 - 2 min. each side If necessary, marinate mushrooms or coat them ight y with
s ices or oyster mushrooms) oi .
* Rough va ues