Gaggenau VR230120 User manual

en User manual and installation instructions
VR230120
Electric grill
Gaggenau

en Safety
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Table of contents
INFORMATION FOR USE
1 Safety...................................................................2
2 Preventing material damage ..............................3
3 Environmental protection and saving en-
ergy ......................................................................3
4 Familiarising yourself with your appliance .......4
5 Before using for the first time ............................5
6 Basic operation ...................................................6
7 How it works........................................................6
8 Cleaning and servicing.......................................8
9 Troubleshooting..................................................9
10 Customer Service..............................................10
11 Accessories.......................................................10
12 Disposal.............................................................10
13 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ......................10
13.3 General information ..........................................11
1 Safety
Observe the following safety instructions.
1.1 General information
¡Read this instruction manual carefully.
¡Do not connect the appliance if it has been
damaged in transit.
1.2 Intended use
Only use this appliance:
¡To prepare meals and drinks.
¡Under supervision. Never leave the appli-
ance unattended when cooking for short
periods.
¡in private households and in enclosed
spaces in a domestic environment.
¡up to an altitude of max. 4000m above
sea level.
Do not use the appliance:
¡On boats or in vehicles.
¡as a room heater.
¡With an external timer.
1.3 Restriction on user group
This appliance may be used by children aged
8 or over and by people who have reduced
physical, sensory or mental abilities or inad-
equate experience and/or knowledge,
provided that they are supervised or have
been instructed on how to use the appliance
safely and have understood the resulting
dangers.
Do not let children play with the appliance.
Children must not perform cleaning or user
maintenance unless they are at least 15 years
old and are being supervised.
Keep children under the age of 8 years away
from the appliance and power cable.
1.4 Safe use
WARNING‒Risk of fire!
Hot oil and fat ignites quickly.
▶Never leave hot oil or fat unattended.
▶Never attempt to extinguish a fire using wa-
ter; instead, switch off the appliance and
then cover the flames with a lid or a fire
blanket, for example.
The appliance gets very hot and may cause
flammable materials to ignite.
▶Never store or use combustible materials
(e.g. spray cans or cleaning agents) under
the appliance or in its immediate vicinity.
▶Never place flammable objects on or in the
appliance.
The appliance gets very hot and may cause
flammable materials to ignite.
▶Do not use charcoal or similar fuels in this
appliance.
WARNING‒Risk of burns!
The appliance parts become hot during oper-
ation.
▶Only operate the grill when the frame and
wire rack are inserted correctly.
WARNING‒Risk of scalding!
The accessible parts of the appliance become
hot during operation.
▶Never touch these hot parts.
▶Keep children at a safe distance.
WARNING‒Risk of burns!
Dripping fat may flare up briefly during grilling.
▶Do not lean over the appliance.
▶Maintain a safe distance.

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The appliance remains hot for a long time
after it is switched off.
▶Do not touch the appliance for 30 to
45minutes after switching it off.
The appliance remains hot for a long time
after it is switched off.
▶Do not touch the appliance while the resid-
ual heat indicator is lit.
If the appliance cover is closed, this causes a
build-up of heat.
▶Only operate or switch on the appliance
when the appliance cover is open.
▶Do not use the appliance cover for keeping
warm or setting down.
▶Only close the appliance cover once the
appliance has cooled down.
WARNING‒Risk of electric shock!
The insulation on cables of electrical appli-
ances may melt if it touches hot parts of the
appliance.
▶Never bring electrical appliance cables into
contact with hot parts of the appliance.
An ingress of moisture may cause an electric
shock.
▶Do not use any steam cleaners or high-
pressure cleaners to clean the appliance.
A defective appliance may cause an electric
shock.
▶Never switch on a defective appliance.
▶Unplug the appliance from the mains or
switch off the circuit breaker in the fuse
box.
▶Call customer service. →Page10
Improper repairs are dangerous.
▶Repairs must only be carried out by one of
our trained customer service engineers.
▶If the appliance is faulty, unplug the appli-
ance from the mains or switch off the cir-
cuit breaker in the fuse box.
▶Call customer service. →Page10
Preventing material damage
2 Preventing material damage
ATTENTION!
Accessories that are not permitted may damage the
appliance.
▶Only use original accessories.
Materials that are not heat-resistant melt and damage
the wire rack.
▶Do not use oven liners.
▶Do not use grill trays, aluminium foil or plastic con-
tainers.
Non heat-resistant materials will melt on heated hot-
plates.
▶Do not use oven protective foil.
▶Do not use aluminium foil or plastic containers.
Liquids may damage theappliance.
▶Remove spilled liquids before opening the appli-
ance cover.
Environmental protection and saving energy
3 Environmental protection and saving energy
3.1 Disposing of packaging
The packaging materials are environmentally compat-
ible and can be recycled.
▶Sort the individual components by type and dispose
of them separately.
3.2 Saving energy
If you follow these instructions, your appliance will use
less energy.
Stop preheating the appliance once it reaches the re-
quired temperature.
¡An extended preheating time increases the energy
consumption.
When preparing small amounts of food, switch on the
front or rear grill element only.
¡You will waste energy if you turn on grill elements
unnecessarily.
Turn down to a lower power level early on.
¡Using a grill setting that is too high wastes energy.
Select an appropriate ongoing grill setting.
¡You will waste energy if you select an ongoing grill
setting that is too high.
Take advantage of the grill's residual heat. If the cook-
ing time is relatively long, you can switch the appli-
ance off 5 to 10minutes before the cooking time
ends.
¡Failing to make the most of any residual heat leads
to increased energy consumption.
Product Information according (EU) 66/2014 can be
found on the attached appliance pass and online on
the product page for your appliance.

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Familiarising yourself with your appliance
4 Familiarising yourself with your appliance
4.1 Appliance
You can find an overview of the parts of your appliance
here.
1
2
3
4
5
6
1
Frame
2
Wire rack
3
Lava stone tray
4
Grill element
5
Control knob for the front grill element
6
Control knob for the rear grill element
4.2 Control knob
You can use the controls to configure all functions of
your appliance and to obtain information about the op-
erating status.
The markings on the control knobs show the assign-
ment to the grill element, the grill setting from 1 to 9
and the connection of the grill element.
Front grill element
Rear grill element
Connecting grill elements
4.3 Indicator on the illuminated ring
Each control knob is encircled by an illuminated ring
with various display functions.
Indicator Name
Off Appliance OFF
Lights up: Orange Appliance ON
Lit white but gradually
changing to orange
Appliance ON
Heat-up indicator
Slowly flashing: Orange Appliance OFF
Residual heat indicator
Flashing alternately: Or-
ange and white
Safety switch-off function,
power failure
4.4 Residual heat indicator
After switching off the appliance, the illuminated ring on
the control knob slowly flashes orange until the appli-
ance has cooled enough for it to be safe to touch. Do
not touch the appliance while the residual heat indic-
ator is flashing.
4.5 Overheating protection
If it overheats, the appliance switches off the grill ele-
ment in order to protect the appliance and the fitted
unit. Once the appliance has cooled down sufficiently,
it switches back on.
It can take up to 45minutes to cool down.
4.6 Automatic switch-off
For your safety, the appliance has a safety shut-off
function. Any heating process is switched off after
4hours if the appliance controls are not used during
this time. The heating element also remains switched
off after a power cut. The illuminated ring on the control
knob flashes white and orange alternately.

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Before using for the first time
5 Before using for the first time
Clean the appliance and accessories.
5.1 Preparing the appliance
WARNING‒Risk of burns!
The appliance parts become hot during operation.
▶Only operate the grill when the frame and wire rack
are inserted correctly.
1. Correctly insert the lava stone tray.
The recesses in the lava stone tray correspond to
the recesses in the base of the appliance.
2. Remove the lava stones from the film and place
them in the lava stone tray.
3. Fold both grill elements downwards.
‒Ensure that the grill elements are lying flat.
4. Put the wire rack in place.
‒Position the wire rack so that the feet of the wire
rack fit into the recesses in the lava stone tray.
‒Ensure that the wire rack is lying flat.
5. Put the frame down flat.
‒Ensure that the frame is lying flat and that the
distance between the frame and the wire rack is
the same all round.
5.2 Heating up the appliance
▶Heat the grill for a few minutes at grill setting 9.
Smoke development and odour development are
normal.
Ventilate the installation room well.
aThis eliminates the new-appliance smell and any
contamination.

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Basic operation
6 Basic operation
6.1 Switching on the appliance
The two grill elements can be controlled separately.
You can grill foods that require different temperatures
at the same time. You can connect the two grill ele-
ments and set the same grill setting for grill elements.
1. Only use the surface of the wire rack for grilling.
The frame is cooler than the wire rack.
2. Push in the control knob and turn it to the required
grill setting.
If required, only switch on the front or rear grill ele-
ment.
At grill setting9, the preheating phase takes approx-
imately 10minutes.
aThe illuminated ring lights up white.
aThe illuminated ring dims from white to orange while
the appliance is heating up.
aA signal tone sounds once the set temperature is
reached.
6.2 Switching off the appliance
WARNING‒Risk of burns!
The appliance remains hot for a long time after it is
switched off.
▶Do not touch the appliance while the residual heat
indicator is lit.
▶Turn the control knob to 0.
6.3 Connecting grill elements
You can control the two grill elements at the same time
using a control knob.
1. Push in any control knob and turn it to ⁠ ⁠.
‒Turn the other control knob to the required grill
setting .
At grill setting9, the preheating phase takes approx-
imately 10minutes.
aThis grill setting is applied for both grill elements.
aThe illuminated ring lights up white.
aThe illuminated ring dims from white to orange while
the appliance is heating up.
aA signal tone sounds once the set temperature is
reached.
2. Only put the food in the grill once preheating is
complete.
6.4 Disconnecting grill elements
▶Turn the control knob from to any grill setting.
aThe grill elements can again be controlled individu-
ally.
6.5 Switching on the appliance again after
the automatic safety switch-off
1. Turn the control knob to 0.
2. Switch the appliance back on again as usual.
How it works
7 How it works
You can find the right settings for different food here as
well as helpful comments. We have perfectly tailored
these recommendations to your appliance.
7.1 Tips for boiling and frying
WARNING‒Risk of harm to health!
When grilling cured food, this may result in harmful
compounds.
▶Do not grill cured meat such as ham and smoked
pork chops.
¡Preheat the appliance to the required temperature.
The illuminated ring lights up white. The illuminated
ring dims from white to orange while the appliance
is heating up. A signal tone sounds once the set
temperature is reached.
¡Always preheat the appliance. The intense heat radi-
ation enables a crust to form quickly and the meat
juice can no longer escape.
¡Before grilling, you can coat or marinate the food in
heat-resistant oil (e.g. peanut oil). This improves the
flavour. Take care not to use too much oil or marin-
ade, otherwise this may cause flames to form or
generate lots of smoke.
¡Do not add salt to the meat until after it has been
grilled. Otherwise, soluble nutrients and meat juice
may escape.

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¡Place the food directly on the wire rack. Do not use
aluminium foil or grill trays.
¡Only turn the items on the grill over when they lift off
the wire rack easily. If meat sticks to the grill, the
fibres will be destroyed and meat juice will escape.
¡Do not pierce the meat while grilling it, otherwise
meat juice may escape.
¡Score chops on the bones and in fatty layers sev-
eral times so that they do not curl up.
¡Remove fatty layers after grilling rather than before,
otherwise the meat will lose juice and flavour.
¡Poultry will turn out particularly crispy and brown if
you baste it towards the end of the grilling time with
butter, salted water or orange juice.
¡After grilling, you can season fruit to taste with
honey, maple syrup or lemon juice.
¡You can parboil vegetables that take a long time to
cook (e.g. corn on the cob, potatoes) before placing
them on the grill.
¡Grill fish fillets on the skin side first. Coat the skin
with oil or dust with flour to prevent it from sticking
to the wire rack.
¡Serve grilled food hot. Do not keep grilled food
warm, or it will go tough.
7.2 Recommended settings
The setting values are only intended as a guideline because more or less heat will be required depending on the
type and condition of the food.
Meat and poultry
Food Grill setting Grilling time in mins Comments
Beef steak, medium, 2-3cm 8 3-4mins each side The steak is medium when meat
juice can be seen on the surface.
Veal cutlet, 2cm 7 6 mins each side
Kebab skewers, 100g each 6-7 15-20 Turn several times
Lamb cutlet, rare, 2cm 7 6 mins each side
Pork neck steak, 2cm 7 6-8mins each side
Grilled sausage, 50-100g 6-7 10-20 Turn several times
Hamburger, 1cm 6-7 12-15
Turkey steaks, 2cm 6-7 12-15
Chicken wings, 100g each 6-7 15-20 Turn several times
Fish and seafood
Food Grill setting Grilling time in mins Comments
King prawns 7 5-12 Use shell-on prawns, raw or pre-
cooked
Lobster, precooked 8 7-15
Salmon steak, 3cm 6 10-15
Tuna steak, 3cm 6-7 7-10
Fish fillet, 2cm 6 6-8 E.g. herring or halibut
Trout, whole, 200g 7 12-15 Coat the trout with oil or lightly
coat it with flour to prevent the
skin from sticking to the wire
rack.
Side dishes
Food Grill setting Grilling time in mins Comments
Vegetables 5 10-15 For example, sliced courgette
and aubergine, quartered pep-
pers
Mushroom caps 6 4-6
Fruit 5 5-10mins each side E.g. peach halves or pear halves
Keep warm 1-2 Ensure that the wire rack is not
too hot to keep food warm.

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Cleaning and servicing
8 Cleaning and servicing
To keep your appliance working efficiently for a long
time, it is important to clean and maintain it carefully.
8.1 Cleaning products
You can obtain suitable cleaning products from after-
sales service or the online shop.
WARNING‒Risk of electric shock!
An ingress of moisture can cause an electric shock.
▶Do not use steam- or high-pressure cleaners to
clean the appliance.
WARNING‒Risk of burns!
The appliance becomes hot during operation.
▶Allow the appliance to cool down before cleaning.
ATTENTION!
Unsuitable cleaning products may damage the sur-
faces of the appliance.
▶Do not use harsh or abrasive detergents.
▶Do not use cleaning products with a high alcohol
content.
▶Do not use hard scouring pads or cleaning
sponges.
▶Only use glass cleaners, glass scrapers or stainless
steel care products if recommended in the cleaning
instructions for the relevant part.
▶Wash sponge cloths thoroughly before use.
8.2 Cleaning the appliance
Clean the appliance after each use so that residues do
not burn on. If residues are burnt on several times, it is
difficult to remove them. Do not scrape burnt-on
residues. Instead, soak appliance components with
burnt-on residues in water and a little washing-up liquid.
Requirement:The appliance has cooled down.
1. Remove the wire rack.
2. Swing the grill element upwards.
3. Remove the lava stone trough and lava stones.
8.3 Cleaning the control panel
WARNING‒Risk of electric shock!
An ingress of moisture may cause an electric shock.
▶Do not use wet sponge cloths.
ATTENTION!
Acidic food may discolour the control panel.
▶If acidic substances (e.g. vinegar, ketchup, mustard,
marinades) are spilled on the control panel, remove
them immediately.
1. Clean using a damp sponge cloth and hot soapy
water.
2. Dry with a soft cloth.
8.4 Cleaning the controls
WARNING‒Risk of electric shock!
An ingress of moisture can cause an electric shock.
▶Do not detach the control knobs to clean them.
▶Do not use wet sponge cloths.
1. Observe the information regarding the cleaning
agents.
→"Cleaning products", Page8
2. Clean using a damp sponge cloth and hot soapy
water.
3. Dry with a soft cloth.
8.5 Cleaning the frame
1. Use the cleaning brush to remove the worst of the
residue.
2. Clean the frame with washing-up liquid or in the
dishwasher.
When cleaning in the dishwasher, the surfaces may
become lightly discoloured. This discolouration
does not affect their usability.
3. Dry the frame thoroughly.
8.6 Cleaning the wire rack manually
1. Use the cleaning brush to remove the worst of the
residue.
2. Leave the wire rack to soak in the sink.
3. Clean the wire rack with detergent solution and the
cleaning brush.
4. Remove stubborn dirt using the grill cleaning gel.
→"Cleaning the wire rack with the grill cleaning
gel", Page8
5. Dry the wire rack thoroughly.
Cleaning the wire rack with the grill cleaning gel
1. Follow the instructions on the packaging for the grill
cleaning gel.
2. Brush stubborn dirt with the grill cleaning gel.
3. Rinse the grill cleaning gel thoroughly.
4. Dry the wire rack thoroughly.
8.7 Cleaning the wire rack in the dishwasher
▶Clean the wire rack in the dishwasher.
‒Select a maximum temperature setting of 70°C.
When cleaning in the dishwasher, the surfaces may
become lightly discoloured. This discolouration
does not affect their usability.
8.8 Cleaning the stainless steel tray
1. Clean the stainless steel tray using soapy water and
a dish cloth.
2. Leave stubborn dirt to soak, or remove it using the
stainless steel cleaner or the grill cleaning gel.
3. Dry with a soft cloth.
8.9 Cleaning the lava stone tray
1. Remove the lava stones.
‒Replace the black lava stones. Black lava stones
are saturated with fat, which may generate a lot
of smoke during operation. The fat may ignite.
2. Clean the lava stone tray with detergent solution
and a washing-up brush.
3. Leave stubborn dirt to soak or remove it using the
grill cleaning gel.
4. Dry with a soft cloth.

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8.10 Cleaning the connection strip
Notes
¡Do not use a glass scraper.
¡Lemon and vinegar are not suitable for cleaning and
may create dull patches.
▶Clean the connection strip with warm soapy water
and a soft cloth.
Troubleshooting
9 Troubleshooting
You can rectify minor faults on your appliance yourself.
Read the troubleshooting information before contacting
after-sales service. This will avoid unnecessary costs.
WARNING‒Risk of injury!
Improper repairs are dangerous.
▶Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out
by trained specialist staff.
▶If the appliance is defective, call Customer Service.
→"Customer Service", Page10
WARNING‒Risk of electric shock!
Improper repairs are dangerous.
▶Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out
by trained specialist staff.
▶Only use genuine spare parts when repairing the
appliance.
▶If the power cord or the appliance power cable of
this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced with
a special power cord or special appliance power
cable, which is available from the manufacturer or
its Customer Service.
9.1 Malfunctions
Fault Cause and troubleshooting
The appliance is not
working.
The mains plug of the power cord is not plugged in.
▶Connect the appliance to the power supply.
The circuit breaker in the fuse box has tripped.
▶Check the circuit breaker in the fuse box.
There has been a power cut.
▶Check whether the lighting in your room or other appliances are working.
The appliance does
not heat up when it is
switched on. The illu-
minated ring on the
control knob lights up
white after the appli-
ance is switched on.
Demo mode is activated.
▶Deactivate the demo mode. →Page9
The appliance does
not heat up when it is
switched on. The illu-
minated ring on the
control knob lights up
orange.
The overheating protection →Page4 has switched the appliance off.
▶Wait until the appliance has cooled down sufficiently.
The appliance
switches off while op-
erating. The illumin-
ated ring on the con-
trol knob is flashing
orange and white al-
ternately.
The automatic switch-off →Page4 has switched off the heating process.
1. Turn all of the control knobs to 0.
2. Switch the appliance back on.
Power failure in the household: Following a power failure, the appliance remains switched
off for safety reasons.
1. Turn all of the control knobs to 0.
2. Switch the appliance back on.
9.2 Deactivating demo mode
The appliance does not heat up in demo mode. If the il-
luminated ring on the control knob lights up white after
the appliance is switched on, demo mode is activated.
1. Turn all of the control knobs to 0.
2. Disconnect the appliance from the mains power
supply.
3. Wait at least 30seconds.
4. Re-connect the appliance.
5. Turn any control knob to within the next 3minutes.
aAll the illuminated rings light up white.
6. Turn the control knob to 8.
7. Turn the control knob to 0.
aTwo signal tones confirm that demo mode is deac-
tivated.

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Customer Service
10 Customer Service
Function-relevant genuine spare parts according to the
corresponding Ecodesign Order can be obtained from
Customer Service for a period of at least 10 years from
the date on which your appliance was placed on the
market within the European Economic Area.
Note:Under the terms of the manufacturer's warranty
the use of Customer Service is free of charge.
Detailed information on the warranty period and terms
of warranty in your country is available from our after-
sales service, your retailer or on our website.
If you contact Customer Service, you will require the
product number (E-Nr.) and the production number
(FD) of your appliance.
The contact details for Customer Service can be found
in the enclosed Customer Service directory or on our
website.
10.1 Product number (E-Nr.) and production
number (FD)
You can find the product number (E-Nr.) and the pro-
duction number (FD) on the appliance's rating plate.
The rating plate is located on the underside of the ap-
pliance.
Make a note of your appliance's details and the Cus-
tomer Service telephone number to find them again
quickly.
Accessories
11 Accessories
Use original accessories. These have been made espe-
cially for your appliance. Accessories Function
Lava stones LV030000 For replacement
Cleaning brush For cleaning the wire rack
Disposal
12 Disposal
12.1 Disposing of old appliance
Valuable raw materials can be reused by recycling.
1. Unplug the appliance from the mains.
2. Cut through the power cord.
3. Dispose of the appliance in an environmentally
friendly manner.
Information about current disposal methods are
available from your specialist dealer or local author-
ity.
This appliance is labelled in accord-
ance with European Directive
2012/19/EU concerning used elec-
trical and electronic appliances
(waste electrical and electronic equip-
ment - WEEE).
The guideline determines the frame-
work for the return and recycling of
used appliances as applicable
throughout the EU.
Installation instructions
13 Installation instructions
Observe this information when installing the appliance.

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13.1 Scope of delivery
After unpacking all parts, check for any damage in
transit and completeness of the delivery.
13.2 Appliance dimensions
You will find the dimensions of the appliance here
13.3 General information
¡Read this instruction manual carefully.
¡Only a licensed expert may connect the ap-
pliance.
¡Switch off the power supply before carrying
out any work.
¡Never use this appliance in boats or in
vehicles.
¡Follow the worktop manufacturer's recom-
mendations.
13.4 Instructions for the electrical
connection
In order to safely connect the appliance electrically, ob-
serve this information.
¡Check the household wiring before connecting the
appliance. Ensure that there is sufficient fuse protec-
tion for the household wiring. The voltage and fre-
quency of the appliance must match the electrical
installation (see rating plate).
¡Ensure that the power supply is properly earthed,
that the fuse protection is sufficient and the cable
and wiring system in the building is sufficiently di-
mensioned for the electrical power of the appliance.
¡Route the connection cable in such a way that it
does not touch the hot casing.
¡Use only the connection cable that is supplied with
the appliance or is provided by technical customer
service.
¡This appliance complies with the EC interference
suppression regulations.
¡The appliance corresponds to protection class 1.
You should therefore only use the appliance with a
protective earth connection.
¡Ensure that the protection against contact is guaran-
teed during installation.
¡Only a qualified electrician may connect appliances
without a plug. They are subject to the requirements
of the local electricity provider. We recommend in-
stalling a residual-current-operated circuit-breaker
(RCCB) in the appliance's power supply circuit.
¡Carry out the electrical connection in accordance
with the installation instructions. The appliance may
be damaged if it is not connected correctly.
¡The manufacturer shall assume no liability for mal-
functions or damage resulting from incorrect elec-
trical wiring.
¡We recommend installing a socket equipped with
protective-earth contacts behind the appliance, ap-
proximately 70cm above the floor, in accordance
with regulations. Only a qualified electrician may in-
stall a protective contact socket in accordance with
the relevant regulations.
13.5 Safe installation
Follow these safety instructions when installing the ap-
pliance.
WARNING‒Risk of electric shock!
Improper repairs are dangerous.
▶Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out
by trained specialist staff.
▶Only use genuine spare parts when repairing the
appliance.
▶If the power cord or the appliance power cable of
this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced with
a special power cord or special appliance power
cable, which is available from the manufacturer or
its Customer Service.

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It must always be possible to disconnect the appliance
from the electricity supply. The appliance must only be
connected to a protective contact socket that has been
correctly installed.
▶The mains plug of the mains power cable must be
easily accessible after installation of the appliance.
▶If this is not possible, an all-pole isolating switch
must be integrated into the permanent electrical in-
stallation according to the conditions of overvoltage
category III and according to the installation regula-
tions.
▶The permanent electrical installation must only be
wired by a professional electrician. We recommend
installing a residual-current circuit breaker (RCCB)
in the appliance's power supply circuit.
WARNING‒Risk of injury!
Components inside the appliance may have sharp
edges.
▶Wear protective gloves.
WARNING‒Risk of electric shock!
Incorrect installation is dangerous.
▶Connect and operate the appliance only in accord-
ance with the specifications on the rating plate.
▶Connect the appliance to a power supply with al-
ternating current only via a properly installed socket
with earthing.
▶The protective conductor system of the domestic
electrical installation must be properly installed.
▶Never equip the appliance with an external switch-
ing device, e.g. a timer or remote control.
▶When the appliance is installed, the mains plug of
the power cord must be freely accessible. If free ac-
cess is not possible, an isolating switch must be in-
tegrated into the permanent electrical installation ac-
cording to the installation regulations.
▶When installing the appliance, check that the power
cable is not trapped or damaged.
13.6 Information about the installation room
For safe operation, observe the following information
regarding the installation area.
¡Install the appliance in accordance with the installa-
tion diagram.
¡Ensure that the wall behind the appliance is made
of non-combustible material.
13.7 Installation accessories
Here, you can find an overview of the installation ac-
cessories.
Use the accessories only as specified. The manufac-
turer shall accept no liability if you use the accessories
incorrectly.
Accessories Order number
Appliance cover, black VD200020
Connecting strip, stain-
less steel
VV200010
Connecting strip, black VV200020
13.8 Combining multiple appliances
Requirement:You need a suitable connection strip to
combine several Vario appliances. You can obtain the
connection strip as an optional accessory.
1. When making the unit cut-out, allow extra space for
the connecting strip between the appliances.
‒Observe the installation instructions for the con-
nection strip.
2. If required, install the appliances in individual cut-
outs.
‒Maintain a bar width of at least 40mm between
the individual cut-outs.
13.9 Installing the appliance cover
You can obtain a suitable appliance cover as an op-
tional accessory.
▶Secure the appliance cover to the appliance before
installing it.
‒Follow the installation instructions for the appli-
ance cover.
13.10 Preparing the unit
Requirements
¡The fitted units are heat-resistant up to 90°C.
¡The worktop is level, horizontal and stable.
1. Follow the instructions on combining several appli-
ances.
→"Combining multiple appliances", Page12
2. Ensure that the stability of the fitted unit is guaran-
teed after the cut-outs have been made.
3. Ensure that the thickness of the worktop corres-
ponds to the required minimum thickness.

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4. Take the distance from the upper edge of the work-
top to the lower edge of the appliance into account.
5. Make the unit cut-out in the worktop for one or more
Vario appliances in accordance with the installation
drawing.
6. Ensure that the angle of the cut surface to the work-
top is 90°.
7. Remove dust and residues from the cut-out work.
Seal the cut surfaces so that they are heat-resistant
and waterproof.
8. Ensure that the minimum clearance from the bottom
of the appliance to furniture parts is 10mm.
9. Ensure contact protection.
‒If the underside of the appliance can be touched
after installation, install an intermediate floor
which can only be removed with a tool.
‒Ensure that the minimum clearance between the
intermediate floor and the underside of the appli-
ance is 10mm.
13.11 Installing the appliance
WARNING‒Risk of electric shock!
If the insulation of the power cord is damaged, this is
dangerous.
▶Never let the power cord come into contact with hot
appliance parts or heat sources.
▶Never let the power cord come into contact with
sharp points or edges.
▶Never kink, crush or modify the power cord.
1. Follow the instructions for the appliance cover.
→"Installing the appliance cover", Page12
2. To install the appliance without an appliance cover,
seal the openings on the back of the appliance us-
ing the cover caps supplied.
3. Keeping the appliance level, insert it into the unit
cut-out.
4. Push the appliance firmly into the unit cut-out from
above.
‒Ensure that the appliance is firmly positioned in
the unit cut-out and does not move.
‒If the width of the cut-out is at the upper toler-
ance limit, secure a bar at the sides of the cut-
out in each case, if necessary.

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5. Correctly insert the lava stone tray.
The recesses in the lava stone tray correspond to
the recesses in the base of the appliance.
6. Remove the lava stones from the film and place
them in the lava stone tray.
7. Fold both grill elements downwards.
‒Ensure that the grill elements are lying flat.
8. Put the wire rack in place.
‒Position the wire rack so that the feet of the wire
rack fit into the recesses in the lava stone tray.
‒Ensure that the wire rack is lying flat.
9. Put the frame down flat.
‒Ensure that the frame is lying flat and that the
distance between the frame and the wire rack is
the same all round.
13.12 Removing the appliance
ATTENTION!
Tools may damage the appliance frame.
▶Do not prise out the appliance from above.
1. Disconnect the appliance from the power supply.
2. Push out the appliance from below.

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