Gaggenau Teppan Yaki VP 421-610 Product guide

Operating and Assembly Instructions
VP 421-610
Teppan Yaki

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VP 421-610
Important Safeguards Page 3
1. Important Notes Page 4-5
For your safety Page 4
Operating for the first time Page 5
About use Page 5
2. Features Page 6
Features Page 6
Special accessories Page 6
Operating principle Page 6
3. Operation Page 7-10
Switching on Page 7
Switching off Page 7
Residual heat display Page 7
Keeping warm setting Page 8
Holiday safeguard Page 8
Visual signals Page 9
Settings table Page 10
4. Cleaning and care Page 11
5. Maintenance Page 12
6. Installation Page 13-17
Technical data Page 13
Important notes on installation Page 13
Electrical connection Page 13
Preparing the cabinet Page 14-15
Installing the control panel Page 16
Installing the appliance Page 17

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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 5 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 frying!

1. Read All Instructions.
2. To eliminate the risk of burns or fire by reaching
over the heated surface units, cabinet storage
space located above the surface units should be
avoided.
3. Important instructions
a) Ensure that this appliance is properly
connected and grounded by a qualified
electrician.
b) Never use this appliance for warming or
heating the room.
c) Do Not Leave Children Alone – Children
should not be left alone or unattended in area
where appliances are in use. They should
never be allowed to sit or stand on any part
of the appliance.
d) Wear Proper Apparel – Loose fitting or
hanging garments should never be worn
while using the appliance.
e) User Servicing – Do not repair or replace
any part of the appliance unless specifically
recomended in the manual. All other
servicing should be referred to a qualified
technician.
f) Storage in or on Appliance – Flammable
materials should not be stored in an oven or
near surface units.
g) Do Not Use Water on Grease Fires – Smother
fire or flame or use dry chemical or foam-type
extinguisher.
h) Use Only Dry Potholders – Moist or damp
potholders on hot surface may result in burns
from steam. Do not let potholders touch hot
heating elements. Do not use a towel or other
bulky cloth.
4. DO NOT TOUCH HEATING ELEMENTS OR
AREAS NEAR UNITS. Heating elements may be
hot even though they are dark in color. Areas
near heating elements may become hot enough
to cause burns. During and after use, do not
touch or let clothing or other flammable
materials contact heating elements or areas near
units until they have had sufficient time to cool.
5. Never leave electric grill unattended when
cooking, especially if using high settings.
6. CAUTION:
Do not store items of interest to children in
cabinets above a range. Children climbing on
the appliance to reach items could be seriosly
injured.
7. Note – To avoid jeopardising the electrical
safety of the appliance, it is forbidden to use
high-pressure or steam jet cleaning devices.
8. Save These Instructions.
Important Safeguards
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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!
When connecting electrical appliances in the
proximity of the teppan yaki, make sure that
connecting cables do not come into contact with hot
cooking surfaces.
Only ever operate the appliance under supervision.
Observe caution with oils and fats. Overheated oils
and fats can easily cause fires.
Caution: the appliance heats up during operation.
Keep children away.
To avoid jeopardising the electrical safety of the
appliance, do not use high-pressure or steam jet
cleaning devices.
Do not store any substances that are sensitive to
high temperatures, or which pose a fire hazard
(e.g. cleaning agents or spray cans), in drawers or
cupboards under the appliance.
Isolate the appliance from the mains during every
maintenance operation. To do this, remove the
mains plug or switch off the corresponding fuse.
Repairs must be carried out by authorised
specialists, thus ensuring electrical safety.
As the user, you are responsible for maintenance
and proper use in the household. No warranty
claims can be lodged for any damage resulting
from failure to observe these instructions.
Note:
if you have fitted the appliance cover VD 400-000
(special accessory) on the appliance, it must not
be closed until the appliance has cooled down
completely. Do not operate the appliance with the
cover closed! Heat development may damage the
appliance and the cover. Do not use the appliance
cover as a surface for placing objects or for
keeping things warm.
Subject to technical change without notice.
1. Important Notes

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Operating for the first time
Remove the packaging from the appliance and
dispose of it according to local regulations. Be
careful to remove all accessories from the
packaging. Keep packaging elements and plastic
bags away from children.
Check the appliance for transport damage before
installing it.
The appliance must be installed and connected by
an authorised specialist before operation. Before
operating the appliance for the first time, make
sure that the mains connection is in proper working
order.
The serial number of the appliance can be found on
the quality control slip which is included with these
instructions. This quality control slip should be kept,
for guarantee reasons, together with your operating
and assembly instructions.
Read through these instructions attentively before
operating your appliance for the first time.
Thoroughly clean the appliance and accessories
before using them for the first time. Then heat up
the appliance to 240 °C for a few minutes. This will
eliminate any ‘newness’ smells and soiling.
About use
The appliance is intended solely for household use
and must not be put to any other uses.
Only use the appliance to prepare meals directly
on the frying surface – without pots or pans. Do not
use the appliance to heat up the room in which it is
installed.
Do not use the appliance to store items. Do not
place any objects made out of plastic or with a
plastic handle onto the hot frying surface.
The hard-chrome plated frying surface is tough,
smooth and easy to clean. However, the surface will
show signs of use after some time, just like a good
cast iron pan. This does not interfere with the use of
the appliance. Cutting directly on the frying surface
is possible, however, we do not recommend it. The
blade of the knife will become blunt. Do not cut
with ceramic knives on the frying surface. Use the
included spatulas to turn food.
Note: Do not hit the frying surface with a pointed
knife or the spatula. This might leave marks on the
surface.
Switch off the appliance after use. Allow the
appliance to cool down and then clean. We
recommend you clean the teppan yaki after
every use.
Built-in overheating protection prevents overheating
of the appliance and of surrounding kitchen
furniture.
In the event of malfunction, first check your
household fuses. If the power supply is in proper
working order, but the appliance is still not
functioning, please inform your specialist dealer or
your nearest Gaggenau after-sales service.

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Features
Special accessories
Operating principle
1Frying surface, hard-chrome plated
2Control knob for selecting the frying zone:
both heating zones selected
only front heating zone selected
only rear heating zone selected
3Temperature control knob
2 spatulas are included to turn the food.
You can order the following special accessory:
VV 400-000 Connecting trim
VZ 400-700 Connecting trim with timer
VD 400-000 Appliance cover
Teppan Yaki is an old Japanese tradition for
grilling, frying and roasting. Preparing the food is
an experience, the food is prepared – without pots
or pans – directly on the frying surface. Use the
included spatulas to turn the food and to remove
food residues. The Teppan Yaki allows you to
select the temperature that is best suited for the
food. You can fry with little oil or fat on the smooth,
hard-chrome plated surface, the food can be
turned easily. The large frying area is ideally
suitable for meat, fish, egg dishes, vegetables and
sweet dishes.
2. Features
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Switching on
Press down the left control knob and select the
desired frying zone. You can select the whole
frying zone, or only the front or rear part.
Press down the right control knob and turn it left
or right to the required temperature between
240 - 480 °F.
The luminous disc behind the right control knob
flashes until the appliance heats up. When the
correct temperature has been reached, the
luminous disc lights constantly. Always preheat
the appliance.
After heating up, coat the frying surface with a little
oil or fat with the spatula or a heat-resistant brush
(e.g. a silicone brush). Put the food directly –
without pots or pans – on the frying surface. Use
the included spatulas to turn the food.
Note: Do not hit the frying surface with the spatula.
This might leave marks on the surface.
Switching off
Fully turn the right control knob to the OFF position.
Residual heat display
After switching the right control knob to the OFF
position, the luminous disc behind the control knob
will flash until the appliance has cooled down
sufficiently to be touched safely.
3. Operation
Caution!
Frying produces very high temperatures. Keep
children away!
Never switch on the appliance with the cover
closed (special accessory).
Caution! The appliance must not be touched until
the residual heat display has gone off! Risk of
burns!
Do not close the cover (special accessory) until
the appliance has cooled down completely!
Switching on
Switching off

Keeping warm setting
Turn the right control knob to the keeping warm
setting. Use the left control knob to select the
desired heating zone. You can select the whole
frying zone, or only the front or rear part.
The keeping warm setting enables you to keep food
warm after frying.
Holiday safeguard
(Automatic switch-off)
The appliance is set to automatically switch off
4 hours after the last operation. The luminous disc
behind the right control knob flashes. Turn the right
control knob to 0. Now the appliance can be
switched on again as normal.
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Keeping warm setting

Visual signals
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Luminous disc Luminous disc Signification Cause / Remedy
behind the left behind the right
control knob control knob

lights OFF appliance is
switched OFF

lights constantly appliance is ON normal use
slow flashing appliance is ON, normal use
heating up

slow flashing residual heat The appliance is too hot to be touched
display safely.

fast flashing holiday safeguard The appliance setting has not been
changed for over 4 hours. Turn right
control knob to 0 and then switch
on again if required.

fast flashing power cut After a power cut, the appliance stays
switched off for safety reasons.
Turn control knob to 0 and then switch
on again if required.

Settings table
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Item Temperature range Examples
meats, sear at 480 °F* steaks, cutlets, fillets, medaillons, stir fry,
poultry then roast at 360 - 440 °F lamb fillets, chicken legs, turkey steaks,
asian stir fry, meat skewers
fish sear at 480 °F* swordfish slices, tuna steaks, salmon fillet,
then roast at 360 - 440 °F shrimps, squid, fish skewers
vegetable 440 - 480 °F all kinds of small chopped hard vegetables,
for example leeks, fennel, carrots, fried potatoes,
mushrooms, chinese cabbage, soya seeds, peppers,
beans, courgettes, aubergines
egg dishes 360 - 380 °F fried egg, scrambled egg
sweet dishes 360 - 480 °F crêpe, banana in coconut, apples, pineapples, mangoes
* roast thicker slices at 360 - 440 °F
Always preheat the appliance. The values specified here are guide values, which may differ depending on
the condition and size of the food.

Caution, risk of burns! Before cleaning,
please wait until the appliance has cooled to
hand-warm.
Cleaning the appliance after every use avoids
residues burning in. After residues have burned in
several times, they become difficult to remove.
Cleaning the frying area (hard chrome plated)
Remove food remnants with the spatula. Then pour
1/2 pint warm soapy liquid onto the frying surface
and allow to soak. Soak up the water with a sponge,
then use a foam / plastic sponge to clean the frying
surface. Always wipe in the direction of the brushed
metal (horizontally), otherwise scouring marks
might show on the frying surface.
Note: Do not use the scouring sponge to clean the
stainless-steel frame, this will leave scratch marks.
Do not use metal pot cleaners, steel wool, wire
brush or similar. Do not use scouring agents,
abrasives or chemically aggressive cleaners
(for example oven cleaner, cleaner containig
chloride, nitro polishing agents)!
Cleaning the stainless-steel frame
The frame of the appliance should be cleaned
using a soft, damp cloth and light soapy liquid or a
commercially available stainless steel cleaner. Do
not use any abrasive and caustic cleaning agents.
Cleaning the control knobs
Wipe with a damp cloth. Cloth should not be too
wet, as moisture could penetrate behind the control
knob.
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4. Cleaning and care
Note: to avoid jeopardising the electrical safety of
the appliance, do not use high-pressure or steam
jet cleaning devices – risk of short circuits!

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 ma-
nufacturer’s authorized service agent or contact
Gaggenau USA on [phone]. Specify the ap-
pliance 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 in-
validate any warranty claims.
Only ever use original spare parts.
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5. Maintenance

Technical data
Total connected load: 1 500 W
AC 208/220-240 V / 60 Hz
Important notes on installation
This appliance can be combined with all Gaggenau
Vario 400 Series appliances.
This appliance may be installed in kitchen
combinations made of wood or similar combustible
materials without taking additional safety measures.
The built-in furniture and worktop where the
appliance is installed must be heat resistant up to
temperatures of 200° F/90° C.
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.
When connecting electrical appliances in the
proximity of cooking surfaces, make sure that
connecting cables do not come into contact with hot
cooking surfaces.
The installation technician is responsible for the
correct functioning of the appliance at the place of
installation. He must instruct the user on how to
disconnect the appliance from electricity in an
emergency.
After unpacking, check the appliance for any
transportation damage and report this immediately
to the transportation company.
Protection against accidental contact from below
must be provided by an intermediate shelf that
can only be removed with a tool. The distance
from the top of the work surface to the top of the
intermediate shelf must be at least 150 mm (6´´).
There must be a gap of at least 40 mm (19/16 ´´)at the
side between the appliance and any walls or
furnishings.
If all poles of the appliances cannot be isolated
from the mains by removing an accessible plug, an
isolating device with a contact gap of at least 3 mm
must be installed (e.g. domestic fuse).
No warranty claims can be lodged for any
damage resulting from failure to observe these
instructions. Pay attention to the “Important
notes" on page 3 and 4.
Subject to technical change without notice.
Electrical connection
Only a qualified electrician should install this
appliance.
This appliance must be hardwired.
The mains connecting cable must at least
correspond to the type SJTO 3x16 AWG 105°C.
The mains connecting cable must only be
purchased through and connected by an
authorised specialist. The appliance must be
properly grounded. Pay attention to the
information on the rating plate.
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6. Installation

Preparing the cabinet The building back wall (1) and building side walls
(2 / 3) must consist of non combustible material or
must be protected by no less than 1/4-inch-thick fla-
me-retardant millboard covered with no less than
No. 28 MSG sheet steel, 0.015-inch-thick stainless
steel, 0.024-inch-thick aluminimum, or 0.020-inch-
thick copper.
1 Building back wall
2 Building side wall
3 Building side wall
4 Top building cabinet
5 Grilling surface
A = 30 inch (762 mm)
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1
5
4
3
A

Preparing the cabinet • Cut out the recess for one or several Vario
appliances in your worktop. Proceed as indicated
on the installation sketch. The installation sketch
contains the measurements of the space required
for the trim between the appliances. Several
appliances can also be installed in individual
recesses, as long as a minimum clearance of
50 mm (2 ´´)is kept to between the appliances.
• As shown in the installation sketch, drill the
Ø35 mm (13/8´´)holes to secure the control knobs
in the cabinet front.
• If the cabinet front is thicker than 26 mm (11/32 ´´),
the front must be routed from the back to
max. 26 mm (11/32 ´´) on an area of 80 x 310 mm
(35/32 ´´-1213/64 ´´).
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30
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62
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46
4
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64
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14
11
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1
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19
19
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64
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min.
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31
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min.
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12
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20
5
/
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5
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21
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11
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min.
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9
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max.
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64
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1
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D> 11/32''
D= 11/32''
3 5/32'' x
12 13/64'' x
min.13/64'' min.13/64''
20/32'' - 11/32''

Installing the control panel
• Before installation, remove all styrofoam
packaging from the control knobs and peel off
the protective film behind the luminous discs.
• Hold the support plate from the rear against the
cabinet front, insert control knobs into the holes,
secure from the rear with the nuts. Take care to
install control knobs in the correct order: left
control knob for selecting the frying zone, right for
temperature control knob.
• Secure the control panel with the included nuts
onto the support plate.
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Note:
only install control panel with appliance of the
corresponding type.
Before connecting the appliance, make sure
the electricity is switched off at fuse point!

Installing the appliance • Firmly plug the connecting cable in the appliance
and in the control panel (the plugs must lock into
place).
• Turn the clamping screws to the side. Insert the
appliance with the control panel on the front into
the cut-out and align it.
Note: do not stick the appliance onto the worktop
with silicone.
• Turn the clamping screws under the countertop
and tighten them evenly. Do not tighten the
clamping screws too tightly, as a uniform sealing
gap should be left all round.
• Connect the appliance to the electricity. Test that
it functions correctly. If the appliance does not
switch on, check the connecting cable between
the appliance and the control panel is firmly
plugged in.
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