Gaggenau VI 232 120 User manual

Instruction manual
VI 232 120 IN
Hob

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Table of contents
Instruction manual
Intended use 4
Important safety information 5
Causes of damage 7
Overview 7
Protecting the environment 8
Energy-saving advice 8
Environmentally-friendly disposal 8
Cooking with induction 8
Advantages of induction cooking 8
Cookware 8
Getting to know your appliance 10
The control panel 10
Control knob 10
The hotplates 10
Residual heat indicator 11
Operating the appliance 11
Setting the cooking zone 11
Chef's recommendations 12
Flexible cooking zone 13
Advice on using cookware 13
As two independent hotplates 13
As a single hotplate 13
PowerBoost function 14
Activating 14
Deactivating 14
Frying sensor 14
Advantages when frying 14
Frying pans for the frying sensor 14
Temperature settings 15
Table 15
Setting procedure 17
Automatic safety switch-off function 17
Cleaning 18
Hob 18
Hob surround 18
Control knob 18
Cleaning the control panel 18
FAQ 19
What to do in the event of a fault 20
Demo mode 20
After-sales service 21
E number and FD number 21
Additional information on products, accessories,
replacement parts and services can be found at
www.gaggenau.com and in the online shop
www.gaggenau.com/zz/store

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en Intended use
m Intended use
Intendeduse Read these instructions carefully. Please keep
the instruction and installation manual, as well
as the appliance certificate, in a safe place for
later use or for subsequent owners.
Check the appliance after removing it from the
packaging. If it has suffered any damage in
transport, do not connect the appliance,
contact the Technical Assistance Service and
provide written notification of the damage
caused, otherwise you will lose your right to
any type of compensation.
Only a licensed professional may connect
appliances without plugs. Damage caused by
incorrect connection is not covered under
warranty.
This appliance must be installed according to
the installation instructions included.
This appliance is intended for private domestic
use and the household environment only. The
appliance must only be used for the
preparation of food and beverages. The
cooking process must be supervised. A short
cooking process must be supervised without
interruption. Only use the appliance in
enclosed spaces.
This appliance is intended for use up to a
maximum height of 4000 metres above sea
level.
Do not use covers. These can cause accidents,
for example due to overheating, catching fire or
materials shattering.
Only use safety devices or child protection
grilles approved by ourselves. Unsuitable
safety devices or child protection grilles may
result in accidents.
This appliance is not intended for operation
with an external clock timer or a remote control.
This appliance may be used by children over
the age of 8 years old and by persons with
reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities or by persons with a lack of
experience or knowledge if they are supervised
or are instructed by a person responsible for
their safety how to use the appliance safely and
have understood the associated hazards.
Children must not play with, on, or around the
appliance. Children must not clean the
appliance or carry out general maintenance
unless they are at least 15 years old and are
being supervised.
Keep children below the age of 8 years old at a
safe distance from the appliance and power
cable.
If you wear an active implantable medical
device (e.g. a pacemaker or defibrillator),
check with your doctor that it complies with
Council Directive 90/385/EEC of 20th June
1990, DIN EN 45502-2-1 and DIN EN 45502-2-
2, and that it has been chosen, implanted and
programmed in accordance with VDE-AR-E
2750-10. If these conditions are satisfied, and
if, in addition, non-metal cooking utensils and
cookware with non-metal handles are used, it is
safe to use this induction hob as intended.

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Important safety information en
m Important safety information
Import ant safetyinformation mWarning – Danger of suffocation!
Packaging material is dangerous to children.
Never allow children to play with packaging
material.
mWarning – Risk of fire!
▯Hot oil and fat can ignite very quickly. Never
leave hot fat or oil unattended. Never use
water to put out burning oil or fat. Switch
off the hotplate. Extinguish flames carefully
using a lid, fire blanket or something
similar.
Risk of fire!
▯The hotplates become very hot. Never
place combustible items on the hob. Never
place objects on the hob.
Risk of fire!
▯The appliance gets hot. Do not keep
combustible objects or aerosol cans in
drawers directly underneath the hob.
Risk of fire!
▯The hob switches off automatically and can
no longer be operated. It may switch on
unintentionally at a later point. Switch off
the circuit breaker in the fuse box. Contact
the after-sales service.
Risk of burns!
▯Do not use hob covers here.They can
cause accidents, for example due to
overheating, catching fire or materials
shattering.
mWarning – Risk of burns!
▯The hotplates and surrounding area
(particularly the hob surround, if fitted)
become very hot. Never touch the hot
surfaces. Keep children at a safe distance.
Risk of burns!
▯The hotplate heats up but the display does
not work. Switch off the circuit breaker in
the fuse box. Contact the after-sales
service.
Risk of burns!
▯Metal objects on the hob quickly become
very hot. Never place metal objects (such
as knives, forks, spoons and lids) on the
hob.
Risk of burns!!
▯Always switch the hob off using the
controls after each use. Do not wait until
the hob turns off automatically after the pan
is removed.
mWarning – Risk of electric shock!
▯Incorrect repairs are dangerous. Repairs
may only be carried out and damaged
power cables replaced by one of our
trained after-sales technicians. If the
appliance is defective, unplug the
appliance from the mains or switch off the
circuit breaker in the fuse box. Contact the
after-sales service.
Risk of electric shock!
▯Do not use any high-pressure cleaners or
steam cleaners, which can result in an
electric shock.
Risk of electric shock!
▯A defective appliance may cause electric
shock. Never switch on a defective
appliance. Unplug the appliance from the
mains or switch off the circuit breaker in the
fuse box. Contact the after-sales service.
Risk of electric shock!
▯Cracks or fractures in the glass ceramic
may cause electric shocks. Switch off the
circuit breaker in the fuse box. Contact the
after-sales service.

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en Important safety information
mWarning – Risk of fault!
A fan is located on the underside of this hob. If
a drawer is located on the underside of the
hob, do not store any small or sharp objects,
paper or tea towels in it. These may be sucked
in and damage the fan or impair the cooling.
There must be a clearance of at least 2 cm
between the contents of the drawer and the fan
entry point.
mWarning – Risk of injury!
▯When cooking in a bain marie, the hob and
cooking container could shatter due to
overheating. The cooking container in the
bain marie must not directly touch the
bottom of the water-filled pot. Only use
heat-resistant cookware.
Risk of injury!
▯Saucepans may suddenly jump due to
liquid between the pan base and the
hotplate. Always keep the hotplate and
saucepan bases dry.

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Causes of damage en
Causes of damage
Causesof damage
Caution!
–Rough pan bases may scratch thehob.
– Avoid leaving empty pots and pans on the hotplate.
Doing somay causedamage.
– Do not place hot pans on the control panel, the
indicator area, or thehob frame. Doing somay
causedamage.
–Hard or pointed objects dropped on thehob may
damage it.
–Aluminium foil and plastic containers will melt if
placed on thehotplate while it is hot. Theuse of
laminated sheeting is not recommended on the hob.
Overview
Thetable below lists the commonest kinds of damage:
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Unsuitable cleaning agents Only use cleaning agents that are suitable for this type of hob
Scratches Salt, sugar and sand Do not use the hob as a work surface or storage space
Rough pan bases can scratch the hob Inspect the cookware
Discolouration Unsuitable cleaning agents Only use cleaning agents that are suitable for this type of hob
Wear caused by cookware Lift pots and pans when moving them.
Blistering Sugar, food with a high sugar content Remove any food that has boiled over immediately with a
glass scraper
Protecting the environment
In this section, you can find information about saving
energy and disposing of the appliance.
Energy-saving advice
Always usethe correct lid for each pan. Cooking
without a lid uses a lot more energy. Use a glass lid
to provide visibility and avoid having to lift the lid.
Use pans with flat bases. Bases that are not flat use
a lot more energy.
Thediameter of thepan base must match thesize
of thehotplate. Please note: pan manufacturers
usually provide thediameter for thetop of thepan,
which is usually larger than the diameter of the pan
base.
Use a small pan for small amounts of food. A large
pan which is not full uses a lot of energy.
Use little water when cooking. This saves energy
and preserves all thevitamins and minerals in
vegetables.
Select the lowest power level to maintain cooking. If
thepower level is too high, energy is wasted.

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en Cooking with induction
Protectingtheenvi ronment
In this section, you can find information about saving
energy and disposing of the appliance.
Energy-saving advice
Always usethecorrect lid for each pan. Cooking
without aliduses a lot more energy. Use a glass lid
to provide visibility and avoid having tolift thelid.
Use pans with flat bases. Bases that are not flatuse
alot more energy.
Thediameter of thepan base must match thesize
of thehotplate. Please note: pan manufacturers
usually provide thediameter for thetop of thepan,
whichisusually larger than the diameter of the pan
base.
Use a small pan for small amounts of food. Alarge
pan which is not full uses alot of energy.
Use little water when cooking. This saves energy
and preserves all thevitamins and minerals in
vegetables.
Selectthelowest power level to maintaincooking. If
thepower level is too high, energy is wasted.
Environmentally-friendly disposal
Dispose of packaging in an environmentally-friendly
manner.
Cooking with induction
Cooki ngwithinduction
Advantages of induction cooking
Induction cooking is very different from traditional
cooking methods, as heat builds up directly in the item
of cookware. This offers numerous advantages:
Saves time when boiling and frying.
Saves energy.
Easier tocare for and clean. Spilled food does not
burn on as quickly.
Heat control and safety – thehob increases or
decreases theheat supply as soon as theuser
changes thesetting. The induction hotplate stops
the heatsupply as soonasthecookware is removed
from thehotplate, without having toswitch it off
first.
Cookware
Only useferromagnetic cookware for inductioncooking,
such as:
Cookware made from enamelled steel
Cookware made from cast iron
Special induction-compatible cookware made from
stainless steel.
To find out whether your cookware is suitable for
inductioncooking, check whether a magnet is attracted
to thebase of the item or refer tothemanufacturer's
specifications.
To achieveagood cooking result, theferromagnetic
area on the base of the pan should match the size of the
hotplate. Ifahotplate does not detect an item of
cookware, try placing it on another hotplate with a
smaller diameter.
If the only hotplate being used is the Flex cooking zone,
larger cookware that is particularly suited tothis zone
can beused. You can find further information on
positioning thecookware in thesection entitled
~"Flexible cooking zone".
Some induction cookware does not have a fully
ferromagnetic base:
This appliance is labelled in accordance with
European Directive 2012/19/EUconcerning
used electrical and electronic appliances
(wasteelectrical and electronic equipment -
WEEE). Theguideline determines the
framework for thereturn and recycling of used
appliances as applicable throughout theEU.
Cooki ngwithinduction Advantages of induction cooking
Induction cooking is very different from traditional
cooking methods, as heat builds up directly in the item
of cookware. This offers numerous advantages:
Saves time when boiling and frying.
Saves energy.
Easier to care for and clean. Spilled food does not
burn on as quickly.
Heat control and safety – thehob increases or
decreases theheat supply as soon as theuser
changes thesetting. The induction hotplate stops
the heat supply as soon as the cookware is removed
from thehotplate, without having toswitch it off
first.
Cookware
Only use ferromagnetic cookware for induction cooking,
such as:
Cookware made from enamelled steel
Cookware made from cast iron
Special induction-compatible cookware made from
stainless steel.
To find out whether your cookware is suitable for
induction cooking, check whether a magnet is attracted
to thebase of the item or refer tothemanufacturer's
specifications.
To achieve a good cooking result, the ferromagnetic
area on the base of the pan should match the size of the
hotplate. Ifahotplate does not detect an item of
cookware, try placing it on another hotplate with a
smaller diameter.
If the only hotplate being used is the Flex cooking zone,
larger cookware that is particularly suited tothis zone
can beused. You can find further information on
positioning the cookware in thesection entitled
"Flexible cooking zone".
Some induction cookware does not have a fully
ferromagnetic base:
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en Protecting the environment
Protecting the environment
Protectingtheenvi ronment
In this section, you can find information about saving
energy and disposing of the appliance.
Energy-saving advice
Always usethecorrect lid for each pan. Cooking
without aliduses a lot more energy. Use a glass lid
to provide visibility and avoid having tolift thelid.
Use pans with flat bases. Bases that are not flatuse
alot more energy.
Thediameter of thepan base must match thesize
of thehotplate. Please note: pan manufacturers
usually provide thediameter for thetop of thepan,
whichisusually larger than the diameter of the pan
base.
Use a small pan for small amounts of food. Alarge
pan which is not full uses alot of energy.
Use little water when cooking. This saves energy
and preserves all thevitamins and minerals in
vegetables.
Selectthelowest power level to maintaincooking. If
thepower level is too high, energy is wasted.
Environmentally-friendly disposal
Dispose of packaging in an environmentally-friendly
manner.
Cooking with induction
Cooki ngwithinduction
Advantages of induction cooking
Induction cooking is very different from traditional
cooking methods, as heat builds up directly in the item
of cookware. This offers numerous advantages:
Saves time when boiling and frying.
Saves energy.
Easier tocare for and clean. Spilled food does not
burn on as quickly.
Heat control and safety – thehob increases or
decreases theheat supply as soon as theuser
changes thesetting. The induction hotplate stops
the heatsupply as soonasthecookware is removed
from thehotplate, without having toswitch it off
first.
Cookware
Only useferromagnetic cookware for inductioncooking,
such as:
Cookware made from enamelled steel
Cookware made from cast iron
Special induction-compatible cookware made from
stainless steel.
To find out whether your cookware is suitable for
inductioncooking, check whether a magnet is attracted
to thebase of the item or refer tothemanufacturer's
specifications.
To achieveagood cooking result, theferromagnetic
area on the base of the pan should match the size of the
hotplate. Ifahotplate does not detect an item of
cookware, try placing it on another hotplate with a
smaller diameter.
If the only hotplate being used is the Flex cooking zone,
larger cookware that is particularly suited tothis zone
can beused. You can find further information on
positioning thecookware in thesection entitled
~"Flexible cooking zone".
Some induction cookware does not have a fully
ferromagnetic base:
This appliance is labelled in accordance with
European Directive 2012/19/EUconcerning
used electrical and electronic appliances
(wasteelectrical and electronic equipment -
WEEE). Theguideline determines the
framework for thereturn and recycling of used
appliances as applicable throughout theEU.
manner.
This appliance is labelled in accordance
with European Directive 2012/19/EU
concerning used electrical and electronic
appliances (waste electrical and electronic
equipment - WEEE). Theguideline
determines the framework for the return and
recycling of used appliances as applicable
throughout theEU.
Disposing of packaging
This appliance is certified in accordance with the
guidelines on E-waste (Management) Rules 2022
which govern waste electrical and electronic
equipment. Theguideline provide a framework
for the return and recycling of used appliances.
Note: This product does not contain any of hazardous
substances as specified in the E-waste Management and
Rules 2022.
Dos
▯Please visit our website
https://www.gaggenau.in/general/e-waste-
management to find outmore details regarding e-waste
disposal.
▯Consult t
▯Keep the product in insolated area, after it becomes
non-functional/un-repairable so as to prevent its
accidental breakage.
he authorized service center as to whether
the Electronic Equipment can be repaired or not,
before discarding.
▯Consult the retailer about appliance take back
schemes.
Don’ts
▯The product should not be opened by the user
himself/herself, but only by authorized service
personnel.
▯The product is not meant for re-sale to any
unauthorized agencies/scrap dealers/kabariwalah.
▯Don’t dump the discarded Electronic Equipment in
the open or in any land fill site, as this will result in
contamination of the soil and the ground water.
▯Don’t dispose the discarded Electronic Equipment
in household bins or Municipal bins.
▯Don’t keep any replaced spare part(s) from the
product in an exposed area.
Dispose of packaging in an environmentally-responsible way.

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Cooking with induction en
▯If the base of the cookware is only partially
ferromagnetic, only the area that is ferromagnetic
will heat up. This may mean that heat will not be
distributed evenly. The non-ferromagnetic area may
not heat up to a sufficient temperature for cooking.
▯The ferromagnetic area will also be reduced if the
material from which the base of the cookware is
made contains aluminium, for example. This may
mean that the cookware will not become sufficiently
hot or even that it will not be detected.
Unsuitable pans
Never use diffuser hobs or pans made from:
▯common thin steel
▯glass
▯earthenware
▯copper
▯aluminium
Properties of the base of the cookware
The material(s) from which the base of the cookware is
made can affect the cooking result. Using pots and pans
made from materials that distribute heat evenly through
them, such as stainless-steel pans with a three-layer
base, saves time and energy.
Use cookware with a flat base; if the base of the
cookware is uneven, this may impair the heat supply.
No cookware/cookware of an unsuitable size
If you do not place any cookware on the cooking zone,
or if you use cookware that is an unsuitable size or
made of unsuitable material, the illuminated ring around
the control knob will turn white. To stop the indicator
flashing, place a suitable item of cookware on the
cooking zone. If you do not do this within 9 minutes, the
cooking zone will switch off automatically.
Empty pans or those with a thin base
Do not heat empty pans, nor use pans with a thin base.
The hob is equipped with an internal safety system.
However, an empty pan may heat up so quickly that the
"automatic switch off" function may not have time to
react and the pan may reach very high temperatures.
The base of the pan could melt and damage the glass on
the hob. In this case, do not touch the pan and switch
the hotplate off. If it fails to work after it has cooled
down, please contact the Technical Assistance Service.
Pan detection
Each hotplate has a lower limit for pan detection. This
depends on the diameter of the ferromagnetic area of
the cookware and the material from which its base is
made. For this reason, you should always use the
hotplate that best matches the diameter of the base of
the pan.

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en Getting to know your appliance
Getting to know your appliance
Gettingtoknowyour appliance You can find information on the dimensions and power
of the hotplates in~Page 2
The control panel
Control knob
The control knobs have an illuminated ring with an
illuminated symbol for each function. The illuminated
ring changes colour when particular functions or
processes are activated.
The hotplates
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(Control knobs
You can use the control knobs to set the
power levels and other functions. You can turn
the control knobs clockwise or anti-clockwise,
starting from position 0.
Control knob positions
0 Cooking zone off
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ÚFrying sensor
ÚFrying sensor indicator
1-9 Power levels
1-5 Temperature levels
ŽPowerBoost function
Indicator/symbol
ÚFrying sensor indicator
Hotplate
ÛSingle-ring hot-
plate
Use cookware that is a suitable size
áFlex cooking
zone
See the section entitled ~"Flexible
cooking zone"
Only use cookware that is suitable for induction cooking; see
section entitled ~"Cooking with induction"

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Operating the appliance en
Residual heat indicator
The hob has a residual heat indicator for every cooking
zone. The illuminated ring around the control knob will
continue to flash orange until the cooking zone cools
down. Do not touch the cooking zone while the residual
heat indicator is still lit or immediately after it goes out.
If you remove the cookware from the cooking zone
during cooking, the control knob will flash orange. Turn
the control knob to position 0.
If you switch off the cooking zone, the illuminated ring
around the control knob will flash orange. Even if the
hob has been switched off, the illuminated ring will
continue flashing until the cooking zone has cooled
down.
Operating the appliance
Operati ngtheappli ance This chapter explains how to set a hotplate. The table
shows heat settings and cooking times for various
meals.
Setting the cooking zone
Use the control knob to set the power level you require.
Notes
– To protect the fragile parts of your appliance from
overheating and electrical overloading, the hob may
temporarily reduce the power.
– In order to prevent the appliance from producing
excess noise, the hob may temporarily reduce the
power.
Selecting a heat setting
Push in the control knob and turn it to the heat setting
you require.
The illuminated ring around the control knob will turn
orange. The power level has been set.
Switching off the cooking zone
Turn the control knob to position 0. The cooking zone
will switch itself off and the illuminated ring around the
control knob will flash orange until the cooking zone has
cooled down.
Notes
– If there is no cookware on the cooking zone or if the
cookware is not detected, the the illuminated ring
around the control knob will turn white. After
approximately 9 minutes, the cooking zone will
switch itself off.
In this case, the illuminated ring around the control
knob will flash orange and white. Turn the control
knob back to position 0; the illuminated ring will
stop flashing.
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0 Cooking zone off.
Power level 1 Lowest setting
Power level 9 Highest setting
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en Operating the appliance
– Always remove cookware, saucepan lids or other
metal objects from the hob after cooking. If you
accidentally touch one of the control knobs or
switch on one of the cooking zones when cleaning
the worktop, these kinds of objects will heat up very
quickly.
Chef's recommendations
Recommendations
▯Stir occasionally when heating up purees, creamy
soups and thick sauces.
▯Use power level 8 or 9 for preheating.
▯When cooking with the lid on, reduce the heat as
soon as you see steam escaping. The cooking
result is not affected by the steam escaping.
▯Once cooking is complete, keep the lid on the
cookware until you serve the food.
▯Follow the manufacturer's instructions when
cooking with a pressure cooker.
▯To preserve the nutrients in food, avoid cooking it
for too long. The short-term timer enables you to set
the optimal cooking time.
▯For a healthier result, make sure that the oil does
not smoke.
▯To brown food, fry it in small batches.
▯Cookware may reach high temperatures while the
food is cooking. Always use oven gloves.
▯For recommendations on energy-efficient cooking,
see the section entitled ~"Protecting the
environment".
Cooking table
The table shows which heat setting is suitable for each
type of food. The cooking time may vary depending on
the type, weight, thickness and quality of the food.
Power level Cooking methods Examples
8 - 9 Pre-heating Water
Searing Meat
Heating Fat/oil, liquids
Bringing to a quick boil Soups, sauces
Blanching Vegetables
6 - 8 Frying Meat, potatoes
5 - 7 Frying Fish
6 - 7 Frying Flour-based and/or egg-based dishes, e.g. pancakes
Cooking with the lid off Pasta, liquids
5 - 6 Browning Flour, onions
Shallow frying Almonds, breadcrumbs
Frying Bacon
Reducing Meat stock, sauces
4 - 5 Ongoing cooking with the lid off Potato dumplings, vegetable soups, stews, poached
eggs
3 - 4 Ongoing cooking with the lid off Scalded sausages
4 - 5 Steaming Vegetables, potatoes, fish
Stewing Vegetables, fruit, fish
Braising Beef olives, minced meat hot dogs, vegetables
2 - 4 Braising Goulash
2 - 4 Cooking with the lid on Soups, sauces
2 - 3 Defrosting Frozen products
Cooking with the lid on Rice, pulses, vegetables
Thickening Egg-based dishes, e.g. omelette
1 - 2 Heating/keeping warm Soup, vegetables in sauce
1 Heating/keeping warm Stew, e.g. lentil stew
Melting Butter, chocolate

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Flexible cooking zone en
Flexible cooking zone
Flexi blecookingzone You can use each flex zone as a single hotplate or as
two independent hotplates, as required.
It consists of four inductors that work independently of
each other. If using the flexible cooking zone, only the
area that is covered by cookware is activated.
Advice on using cookware
To ensure that the cookware is detected and heat is
distributed evenly, correctly centre the cookware:
As two independent hotplates
The flexible cooking zone is used like two independent
hotplates.
Activating
See the section entitled ~"Operating the appliance"
As a single hotplate
Using the entire cooking zone by connecting both
hotplates.
Connecting the two cooking zones
1Set down the cookware. Turn one of the control
knobs to position ª.
2Select the power level with the other control knob.
The illuminated rings around the two control knobs will
turn orange. The Flex cooking zone has now been
activated.
Changing the heat setting
To alter the heat setting, use the same control knob you
used to select the original heat setting.
Adding new cookware
Set down the new cookware. Turn the control knob that
was used to select the Flex cooking zone to position 0
and then back to position ª.
The cookware will be detected and the heat setting that
was previously selected will be retained.
Note: If the cookware is moved to the hotplate being
used or lifted up, the hotplate begins an automatic
search and the heat setting selected previously is
retained.
Disconnecting the two cooking zones
Turn the control knob that was used to select the Flex
cooking zone to position 0.
The Flex cooking zone has now been deactivated. One
of the cooking zones continues to work as an
independent cooking zone.
As a single hotplate
Diameter smaller than or equal to 13
cm
Place the cookware on one of the four
positions that can be seen in the illus-
tration.
Diameter greater than 13 cm
Place the cookware on one of the
three positions that can be seen in the
illustration.
If the cookware takes up more than
one hotplate, place it starting on the
upper or lower edge of the flexible
cooking zone.
As two independent hotplates
The front and rear hotplates each have two
inductors and can be used independently of
each other. Select the required heat setting
for each of the hotplates. Use only one item
of cookware on each hotplate.

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en PowerBoost function
PowerBoost function
PowerBoost functi on The PowerBoost function enables you to heat up large
quantities of water more quickly than with power level 9.
This function is available for any of the cooking zones,
provided the other cooking zone is not in use. If it is, the
illuminated ring will flash three times and three signals
will sound. Then power level 9 will be set automatically
without activating the function. Turn the control knob to
position 0.
Note: The PowerBoost function can also be activated in
the flexible area if the cooking zone is being used as a
single hotplate.
Activating
Push in the control knob and turn it to position Ž. A
signal will sound; the illuminated ring around the control
knob will go out and then turn orange.
The function has now been activated.
Deactivating
Turn the control knob to the power level you require. A
signal will sound; the illuminated ring around the control
knob will go out and then turn orange.
The function has now been deactivated.
Note: After 10 minutes, this function automatically
switches itself off.
In this case, power level 9 will be set automatically, the
illuminated ring will flash three times and three audible
signals will sound.
Turn the control knob to position 0 or any power level
you wish.
Frying sensor
Fryingsensor This function maintains the appropriate temperature in
the frying pan when you are frying food.
Advantages when frying
▯The hotplate only heats up if this is required to
maintain the temperature. This saves energy and
prevents the oil or fat from overheating.
▯The frying function reports when the empty frying
pan has reached the optimum temperature for
adding oil and then for adding the food.
Notes
– Do not place a lid on the pan. Otherwise, the
function does not activate correctly. You can use a
splash guard to prevent splashes of grease.
– Use suitable oil or fat for frying. If butter, margarine,
extra virgin olive oil or lard is used, set heat setting
1 or 2.
– Never leave a frying pan, with or without food,
unattended when it is being heated.
– If the hotplate is a higher temperature than the
cookware or vice versa, the frying sensor will not be
activated correctly.
Frying pans for the frying sensor
Frying pans specifically suited to use with the frying
sensor are available. This optional accessory can be
purchased separately from specialist retailers or
through our technical after-sales service. Always quote
the relevant reference number.
▯GP900001 15 cm frying pan.
▯GP900002 19 cm frying pan.
▯GP900003 21 cm frying pan.
These frying pans have a non-stick coating so that you
require only a small amount of oil to fry food.
Notes
– The frying sensor has been configured specifically
for this type of frying pan.
– Ensure that the diameter of the base of the frying
pan corresponds to the size of the hotplate. Place
the frying pan in the centre of the hotplate.
– The frying sensor may not activate on the Flex
cooking zone if the frying pan does not match the
size of the hotplate or if it is positioned incorrectly.
See the section entitled ~"Flexible cooking zone"
– Other types of frying pan may overheat. They may
reach a temperature above or below the selected
temperature setting. Select the lowest temperature
setting to begin with and change it if necessary.
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Temperature settings
Table
The table shows which heat setting is suitable for each
type of food. The roasting time may vary depending on
the type, weight, size and quality of the food.
The set heat setting varies depending on the frying pan
that is used.
Preheat the empty pan; add oil and food after the
acoustic signal has sounded.
Temperature setting Suitable for
1 Very low Preparing and reducing sauces, stewing vegetables and frying food in extra virgin olive oil, butter or mar-
garine.
2 Low Frying food in extra virgin olive oil, butter or margarine, e.g. omelettes.
3 Low - medium Frying fish and thick food such as meatballs and sausages.
4 Medium - high Frying steaks (medium or well done), frozen breaded products, thin food such as escalopes, strips of
meat and vegetables.
5 High Frying food at high temperatures, e.g. rare steaks (bloody), potato fritters and fried potatoes.
Tempera-
ture setting
Total frying time after the
signal sounds (mins.)
Meat
Escalope, plain or breaded 4 6 - 10
Fillet 4 6 - 10
Chops* 3 10 - 15
Cordon bleu, Viennese Schnitzel* 4 10 - 15
Steak, rare (3 cm thick) 5 6 - 8
Steak, medium or well-done (3 cm thick) 4 8 - 12
Poultry breast (2 cm thick)* 3 10 - 20
Sausages, pre-boiled or raw* 3 8 - 20
Hamburger, meatballs, rissoles* 3 6 - 30
Stripes of meat, gyros 4 7 - 12
Minced meat 4 6 - 10
Bacon 2 5 - 8
Fish
Fish, fried, whole, e.g. trout 3 10 - 20
Fish fillet, plain or breaded 3 - 4 10 - 20
Prawns, scampi 4 4 - 8
Egg dishes
Pancakes** 5 1,5 - 2,5
Omelette** 2 3 - 6
Fried eggs 2 - 4 2 - 6
Scrambled eggs 2 4 - 9
Shredded raisin pancake 3 10 - 15
French toast** 3 4 - 8
Potatoes
Fried potatoes (boiled in their skin) 5 6 - 12
Fried potatoes (made from raw potatoes) 4 15 - 25
Potato pancakes** 5 2,5 - 3,5
Swiss rösti 2 50 - 55
Glazed potatoes 3 15 - 20
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Vegetables
Garlic, onions 1 - 2 2 - 10
Courgettes, aubergines 3 4 - 12
Peppers, green asparagus 3 4 - 15
Vegetables sautéed in oil, e.g. courgettes, green peppers 1 10 - 20
Mushrooms 4 10 - 15
Glazed vegetables 3 6 - 10
Onion rings 3 5 - 10
Frozen products
Escalope 4 15 - 20
Cordon bleu* 4 10 - 30
Poultry breast* 4 10 - 30
Chicken nuggets 4 10 - 15
Gyros, kebab 4 10 - 15
Fish fillet, plain or breaded 3 10 - 20
Fish fingers 4 8 - 12
French fries 5 4 - 6
Stir-fries meals, e.g. fried vegetables with chicken 3 6 - 10
Spring rolls 4 10 - 30
Camembert/cheese 3 10 - 15
Sauces
Tomato sauce with vegetables 1 25 - 35
Béchamel sauce 1 10 - 20
Cheese sauce, e.g. Gorgonzola sauce 1 10 - 20
Reducing sauces, e.g. tomato sauce, Bolognese sauce 1 25 - 35
Sweet sauces, e.g. orange sauce 1 15 - 25
Miscellaneous
Camembert/cheese 3 7 - 10
Dry ready meals that require water to be added, e.g. pasta 1 5 - 10
Croutons 3 6 - 10
Almonds/walnuts/pine nuts 4 3 - 15
Tempera-
ture setting
Total frying time after the
signal sounds (mins.)
* Turn several times.
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Setting procedure
Select the appropriate temperature level from the table.
Set an empty item of cookware down on the cooking
zone.
1Push in the control knob and turn it to position Ú.
The illuminated ring around the control knob will
turn white.
After three seconds, a signal will sound, the
indicator next to the Úsymbol will light up.
2Use the control knob to select the temperature level
you require.
Note: Temperature settings 1 to 5 are available for
this function; see temperature levels table.
The function has now been activated.
The illuminated ring will dim from white to orange
while the appliance is heating up. An audible signal
will sound when the set temperature is reached.
3Once the frying temperature has been reached, add
the fat and then the food to the pan.
Notes
– If a temperature level above 5 is selected, the
illuminated ring will flash orange and white without
activating the function. Select an appropriate
temperature level.
– Turn the food so that it does not burn.
Switching off the frying sensor
Turn the control knob to position 0. The cooking zone
will switch itself off and the residual heat indicator will
light up.
Automatic safety switch-off function
Automati csafetyswitch-off functi on For your protection, the appliance features a safety
switch-off function. Depending on which power level has
been selected, the cooking zone's heating element will
be deactivated if no further action is performed within a
set time after selecting the power level.
An signal will sound when this time has elapsed. The
illuminated ring around the active control knob will flash
white and orange.
Turn the control knob to position 0. Set the cooking
zone again.
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Power level Deactivated after
1 10 hours
2 to 3 5 hours
4 to 5 4 hours
6 to 7 3 hours
8 to 9 1 hour
Frying sensor temperature level Deactivated after
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Cleaning
Cleaning Suitable maintenance and cleaning products can be
purchased from the after-sales service or in our e-Shop.
Hob
Cleaning
Always clean the hob after cooking. This will prevent
food deposits from becoming burned on. Only clean the
hob after the residual heat indicator has gone out.
Clean the hob with a damp dish cloth and dry it with a
cloth or towel to prevent limescale build-up.
Only use cleaning agents that are suitable for this type
of hob. Observe the manufacturer's instructions on the
product packaging.
Never use:
▯Undiluted washing-up liquid
▯Cleaning agents designed for dishwashers
▯Abrasive cleaners
▯Harsh cleaning agents, such as oven spray and
limescale remover
▯Scouring pads
▯High-pressure cleaners or steam jet cleaners
Stubborn dirt is best removed with a glass scraper,
available from retailers. Observe the manufacturer's
instructions.
You can obtain a suitable glass scraper from customer
services or through our online shop.
Using a special sponge for cleaning glass-ceramic hobs
achieves a great cleaning result.
Note: Do not use any cleaning agents while the hob is
still hot. This may mark the surface. Make sure that any
residue left by cleaning agents is removed.
Hob surround
To prevent damage to the hob surround, observe the
following instructions:
▯Only use warm soapy water
▯Wash new dish cloths thoroughly before use.
▯Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaning agents.
▯Do not use a glass scraper or sharp objects.
Control knob
Only use warm detergent solution. Do not use harsh or
abrasive cleaning products. Do not use a glass scraper,
as this may damage the control knob.
Lemon and vinegar are not suitable for cleaning the
control knob, as this may cause dull patches to appear
on the knob.
Cleaning the control panel
Use only slightly soapy hot water. Do not use abrasive or
corrosive cleaning products. Do not use glass scrapers.
The control panel could be damaged.
Lemon and vinegar are not suitable for cleaning the
control panel. Dull stains may appear.
Potential marks
Limescale and
water marks
Clean the hob as soon as it has cooled
down. You can use a cleaning agent suit-
able for glass-ceramic hobs.*
Sugar, rice starch
or plastic
Clean immediately. Use a glass scraper.
Caution: Risk of burns.*
* Then clean with a damp dish cloth and dry with a cloth or
towel.

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FAQ en
FAQ
FAQ
Noises
Why can I hear noises while I'm cooking?
Noises may be generated while using the hob depending on the characteristics of the base of the cookware. These
noises are normal for induction technology. They do not indicate a defect.
Possible noises:
A low humming noise of the kind a transformer makes:
Occurs when cooking at a high heat setting. The noise disappears or becomes quieter when the heat setting is
reduced.
Low whistling noise:
Occurs when the cookware is empty. The noise disappears when water or food is added to the cookware.
Crackling:
Occurs when using cookware made from layers of different material or when using cookware of different sizes and dif-
ferent materials at the same time.The volume of the noise may vary depending on the quantity of food being cooked
and the cooking method.
High-pitched whistling noises:
May occur if two hotplates are used at the highest heat setting at the same time. The whistling noises disappear or
become quieter when the heat setting is reduced.
Fan noise:
The hob is equipped with a fan that automatically switches on at high temperatures. The fan may continue to run even
after you have switched off the hob if the temperature detected is still too high.
Cookware
Which types of cookware can be used with an induction hob?
For information on which types of cookware can be used with an induction hob, see the section entitled ~"Cooking
with induction"
Why is the cooking zone not heating up?
The cookware is on a different cooking zone to the one that has been switched on.
Check that you have switched on the correct cooking zone.
The cookware is too small for the cooking zone that is switched on or it is not suitable for induction cooking.
Check that the cookware is suitable for induction cooking and that it is placed on the cooking zone that best corre-
sponds to its size. For information on the type, size and positioning of the cookware, see the sections entitled
~"Cooking with induction" and ~"Flexible cooking zone".
Why is it taking so long for the cookware to heat up or why is it not heating up sufficiently despite being on a high
power level?
The cookware is too small for the cooking zone that is switched on or it is not suitable for induction cooking.
Check that the cookware is suitable for induction cooking and that it is placed on the cooking zone that best corre-
sponds to its size. For information on the type, size and positioning of the cookware, see the sections entitled
~"Cooking with induction" and ~"Flexible cooking zone".
Cleaning
How do I clean the hob?
Optimal results can be achieved with cleaning products specifically for use on glass-ceramic surfaces. Do not use
harsh or abrasive cleaning products, dishwasher detergents (concentrates) or floorcloths.
You can find more information on cleaning and caring for your hob in the section entitled ~"Cleaning"

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What to do in the event of a fault
What todointheevent ofafault Usually, faults are small matters that are easy to
eliminate. Please read the information in the table
before calling the after-sales service.
Notes
– If the illuminated ring around the control knob is
flashing orange quickly, disconnect the hob from
the mains and then wait 30 seconds before
reconnecting it. If this code is displayed again,
contact the technical after-sales service and specify
which fault code has appeared.
– If a fault occurs, the appliance does not switch to
standby mode.
Demo mode
If the illuminated ring around the control knob turns
white and the cooking zone will not heat up, demo mode
has been activated. Disconnect the appliance from the
mains. Wait 30 seconds and then reconnect the
appliance. Then deactivate demo mode within 3 minutes
as follows:
1Turn the control knob anti-clockwise to position Ž.
2Turn the same control knob clockwise to
position Ú.
3Turn the same control knob anti-clockwise to
position 0.
The illuminated ring around the control knob will
turn white.
Demo mode has now been deactivated.
Code Possible cause Solution
None The power supply has been disconnected. Use other electrical appliances to check whether a
short circuit has occurred in the power supply.
The appliance has not been connected as
shown in the circuit diagram.
Make sure that the appliance has been connected as
shown in the circuit diagram.
Electronics fault. If the fault cannot be rectified, inform the technical after-
sales service.
The illuminated ring around
the control knob is flashing
orange and white
The cooking zone has been operating con-
tinuously for an extended period.
The automatic safety shut-off function has been acti-
vated. See the section entitled ~"Automatic safety
switch-off function" on page 17.
The control knob has not been turned for
an extended period.
The electronics have overheated and the
affected cooking zone has been switched
off.
Wait until the electronics have cooled down sufficiently
before switching the cooking zone back on.
The electronics have overheated and all
the cooking zones have been switched off.
Three signals sound and
the illuminated ring lights
up three times
The PowerBoost function has not been
activated correctly.
See the section entitled ~"PowerBoost function"
on page 14.
The PowerBoost function has been deacti-
vated automatically to protect the elec-
tronic elements inside the hob.
Turn the control knob to position 0. Switch the cooking
zone back on as normal.
The illuminated ring around
the control knob is flashing
orange quickly
The operating voltage is incorrect/outside
of the normal operating range.
Inform your electricity supplier.
The hob is not connected properly Disconnect the hob from the mains. Make sure that it
has been connected as shown in the circuit diagram.