Gaggenau VI 462 User manual

Instruction manual
VI 462
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Table of contents
Instruction manual
Intended use 4
Important safety information 5
Causes of damage 6
Overview 6
Protecting the environment 7
Energy-saving advice 7
Environmentally-friendly disposal 7
Cooking with induction 7
Advantages of induction cooking 7
Cookware 7
Getting to know your appliance 9
The control panel 9
Control knob 10
The hotplates 10
Residual heat indicator 10
Special accessories 10
Operating the appliance 11
Applying hotplate settings 11
Chef's recommendations 11
Flexible cooking zone 13
Advice on using cookware 13
As two independent hotplates 13
As a single hotplate 13
FlexPlus cooking zone 14
Notes regarding cookware 14
Activation 14
Deactivating 14
O Timer functions 15
The kitchen timer 15
Stopwatch function 15
PowerBoost function 16
Activating 16
Deactivating 16
Frying sensor 16
Advantages when frying 16
Frying pans for the frying sensor 16
Temperature settings 17
Table 17
Setting procedure 19
Locking the control panel for cleaning 19
Automatic safety switch-off function 19
Basic settings 20
To access the basic settings: 21
Suitability test of tableware 22
Cleaning 23
Hob 23
Hob surround 23
Control knob 23
FAQ 24
What to do in the event of a fault 25
Demo mode 26
After-sales service 26
Product number (E no.) and production number (FD no.)
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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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m Intended use
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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m Important safety
information
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.
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
Causesofdamage: Caution!
– Rough pan bases may scratch the hob.
– Avoid leaving empty pots and pans on the hotplate.
Doing so may cause damage.
– Do not place hot pans on the control panel, the
indicator area, or the hob frame. Doing so may
cause damage.
– Hard or pointed objects dropped on the hob may
damage it.
– Aluminium foil and plastic containers will melt if
placed on the hotplate while it is hot. The use of
laminated sheeting is not recommended on the hob.
Overview
The table below lists the commonest kinds of damage:
Damage Cause Remedy
Stains Food boiling over Remove any food that has boiled over immediately with a glass
scraper
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

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Protecting the environment
In this section, you can find information about saving
energy and disposing of the appliance.
Energy-saving advice
▯Always use the 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.
▯The diameter of the pan base must match the size
of the hotplate. Please note: pan manufacturers
usually provide the diameter for the top of the pan,
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 the vitamins and minerals in
vegetables.
▯Select the lowest power level to maintain cooking. If
the power level is too high, energy is wasted.
Environmentally-friendly disposal
Dispose of packaging in an environmentally-friendly
manner.
Cooking with induction
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 – the hob increases or
decreases the heat supply as soon as the user
changes the setting. The induction hotplate stops
the heat supply as soon as the cookware is removed
from the hotplate, without having to switch 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.
You can check whether the cookware is suitable for
induction cooking. ~"Suitability test of tableware"
To achieve a good cooking result, the ferromagnetic
area on the base of the pan should match the size of the
hotplate. If a hotplate 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 to this zone
can be used. You can find further information on
positioning the cookware in the section entitled
~"Flexible cooking zone".
This appliance is labelled in accordance with
European Directive 2012/19/EU concerning
used electrical and electronic appliances
(waste electrical and electronic equipment -
WEEE). The guideline determines the
framework for the return and recycling of used
appliances as applicable throughout the EU.
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Some induction cookware does not have a fully
ferromagnetic base:
▯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 on hotplate/cookware of an unsuitable
size
If no cookware is placed on the selected hotplate, if the
cookware is made of an unsuitable material or if it is not
the right size for the hotplate, the hotplate indicator will
start to flash. To stop the indicator flashing, place
suitable cookware on the hotplate. If it is left flashing for
more than 9 minutes, the hotplate will automatically
switch off.
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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Getting to know your appliance en
Getting to know your appliance
Gettingtoknowyour appliance You can find information on the dimensions and power
of the hotplates in~Page 2
Note: : Depending on the appliance model, individual
details and colours may differ.
The control panel
Controls
When the hob heats up, the symbols for the controls
available at this time light up.
Touch a symbol to activate the function it represents.An
audible confirmation signal will sound.
Notes
– The corresponding symbols for the controls will
light up, depending on whether they are available.
The controls that are available will be lit white.
When a function is selected, they turn orange.
– Always keep the control panel clean and dry.
Moisture reduces their effectiveness.
– Do not place hot cookware anywhere other than the
front hotplate, and never on the control panel.
There is a risk that the control panel's electronics
will overheat.
Controls
−Lock the control panel for cleaning
ÚFrying sensor
tBasic settings
A/ @ Select settings
®Stopwatch
ŠShort-term timer
Indicators/symbols
‹‹ Operating status
‚-‚ƒ Heat settings
•/œResidual heat
‹‹ Short-term timer
‹‹.‹‹ Stopwatch
uHotplate
Ž/ ˜PowerBoost function
ªFlexZone activated
«FlexZone deactivated
º/ »FlexPlus cooking zone
‘Frying sensor
¬/«/ªFrying sensor temperature indicator

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Control knob
You can use the control knobs to select the heat setting,
the PowerBoost function and the Flex cooking zone.
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
Residual heat indicator
The hob has a residual heat indicator for each hotplate.
This indicates that the hotplate is still hot. Do not touch
the hotplate while the residual heat indicator is still lit or
immediately after it goes out.
The following will be shown depending on the amount of
residual heat:
▯ •: High temperature
▯ œ: Low temperature
and the illuminated ring around the control knob will
flash.
If the cookware is removed from the hotplate while
cooking is in progress, the heat setting indicator will
flash and the control knob will be lit orange.
Turn the control knob to position 0.
If the hotplate is switched off, the residual heat
indicator will be lit and the illuminated ring around the
control knob will flash. Even after the hob has been
switched off, the residual heat indicator will remain lit as
long as the hotplate is still warm.
Special accessories
You can order the following accessories via your
specialist dealer:
Only use the accessories as specified. The
manufacturer accepts no liability if these accessories
are used incorrectly.
1 Lowest heat setting
12 Highest heat setting
ŽPowerBoost function
ªFlex cooking zone activated
Hotplate
ÛSingle-ring hot-
plate
Use cookware that is a suitable
size
áFlexZone See the section entitled
~"Flexible cooking zone"
à/ ßFlexPlus cook-
ing zone
The FlexPlus cooking zone always
switches on in conjunction with
one of the FlexZones. See the
section entitled ~"FlexPlus
cooking zone"
Only use cookware that is suitable for use with induction
hobs – see section entitled ~"Cooking with
induction"
VA 420 000 Connection strip for combination with
other Vario 400 appliances for flush
installation
VA 420 001 Connection strip for combination with
other Vario 400 appliances for flush
installation with appliance cover/
extension
VA 420 010 Connection strip for combination with
other Vario 400 appliances for
surface installation
VA 420 011 Connection strip for combination with
other Vario 400 appliances for
surface installation with appliance
cover/extension
VA 450 401 Appliance extension, 38 cm

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Operating the appliance
This chapter explains how to set a hotplate. The table
shows heat settings and cooking times for various
meals.
Applying hotplate settings
Use the control knob to select the heat setting 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 selected heat setting will be lit on the hotplate
display. The illuminated ring around the control knob
will be lit.
Switching off a hotplate
Turn the control knob to position 0.
The residual heat indicator will be lit and the illuminated
ring around the control knob will flash until the hotplate
has cooled down.
Note: If there is no cookware on the hotplate or if the
cookware is not detected, the selected heat setting will
flash and the illuminated ring around the control knob
will be lit orange. After approximately 9 minutes, the
hotplate will switch off.
In this case, the illuminated ring around the control
knob will flash. Turn the control knob back to position 0;
the illuminated ring will stop flashing.
Chef's recommendations
Recommendations
▯When heating up puree, cream soups and thick
sauces, stir occasionally.
▯For preheating, select a heat setting between 10
and 12.
▯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.
▯After cooking, keep the lid on the cookware until
you serve the food.
▯To cook with the pressure cooker, follow the
manufacturer's instructions.
▯Do not cook food for too long, otherwise nutrients
will be lost. The short-term timer can be used to set
the optimum cooking time.
▯For a healthier result, ensure that the oil does not
smoke.
▯To brown food, fry it in small batches.
▯Cookware may reach high temperatures while the
food is cooking. Use oven gloves.
▯You can find recommendations for energy-efficient
cooking in the section entitled ~"Protecting the
environment"
0 Hotplate off.
Heat setting 1 Lowest setting
Heat setting 12 Highest setting

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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.
Heat setting Cooking methods Examples
11 - 12 Pre-heating Water
Searing Meat
Heating Fat/oil, liquids
Bringing to the boil Soups, sauces
Blanching Vegetables
7 - 10 Frying Meat, potatoes
6 - 8 Frying Fish
8 - 9 Frying Flour-based and/or egg-based dishes, e.g. pancakes
Cooking with the lid off Pasta, liquids
7 - 8 Browning Flour, onions
Shallow frying Almonds, breadcrumbs
Frying Bacon
Reducing Meat stock, sauces
6 - 7 Ongoing cooking with the lid off Potato dumplings, vegetable soups, stews, poached
eggs
5 - 6 Ongoing cooking with the lid off Scalded sausages
6 - 7 Steaming Vegetables, potatoes, fish
Stewing Vegetables, fruit, fish
Braising Beef olives, minced meat hot dogs, vegetables
3 - 4 Braising Goulash
4 - 5 Cooking with the lid on Soups, sauces
3 - 4 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
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.
Linking the two hotplates
1Set down the cookware. Turn one of the control
knobs to position ª.
2Use the other control knob to select the heat
setting. The ªindicator will be lit. The heat setting
will be lit on the displays for the two hotplates.
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.
Unlinking the two hotplates
Turn the control knob that was used to select the Flex
cooking zone to position 0. The «indicator will be lit.
The Flex cooking zone has now been deactivated. The
two hotplates will now function independently.
Note: If you switch the hob off and then subsequently
switch it on again, the flexible cooking zone is converted
back to two independent hotplates.
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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FlexPlus cooking zone
The hob has a FlexPlus cooking zone which is located
between the two flexible cooking zones and which
switches on in conjunction with the right- or left-hand
flexible cooking zone. This means that larger cooking
vessels can be used and better cooking results can be
achieved.
The FlexPlus cooking zone always switches on in
conjunction with one of the two flexible cooking zones.
It is not possible to activate these cooking zones
independently.
Notes regarding cookware
The cookware should be positioned centrally for good
thermal detection and distribution.
The cookware should cover the side hotplate and the
FlexPlus cooking zone.
Depending on the size of the cookware, the flexible
cooking zone can be activated as two independent
hotplates or as one hotplate:
Activation
1Set down the cookware on the hotplate and make
sure that it also covers the FlexPlus cooking zone.
2Select the hotplate and the required heat setting.
The hotplate and FlexPlus cooking zone indicators
light up.
The flexible cooking zone is activated.
Note: If the two cooking zones next to the FlexPlus
cooking zone are covered by cookware, the FlexPlus
cooking zone indicator may flash.
To link the FlexPlus cooking zone to the corresponding
cooking zone, lift the cookware and set it back down on
the cooking zone before selecting a heat setting.
Deactivating
Remove the cookware from the hotplate. The displays
go out.
This deactivates the FlexPlus cooking zone.
Set down the cookware
Oblong cookware
Activate the flexible cooking zone
as two independent hotplates or
as one hotplate.
Large round cookware
Activate the flexible cooking zone
as a single hotplate.
The vessel must not cover the
two side cooking zones and the
FlexPlus cooking zone at the
same time.
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Timer functions en
O Timer functions
Timer functions Your hob has two timer functions:
▯Short-term timer
▯Stopwatch
The kitchen timer
You can use the kitchen timer to set a time of up to 99
minutes.
This functions independently from the hotplates and
from other settings. This function does not automatically
switch off a hotplate.
Setting procedure
1Touch the Šsymbol; ‹‹ and the band @symbols
will light up on the short-term timer display.
2Set the required cooking time using the Aand
@symbols within the next 10 seconds.
Note: If you press and hold the Aor @symbol, you
can set the cooking time more quickly.
3Touch the Šsymbol again to confirm the selected
cooking time.
The time will now start to elapse.
Note: If you do not confirm the setting within 10
seconds, the short-term timer will start automatically.
Changing or cancelling the cooking time
1Touch the Šsymbol.
2Alter the cooking time using the Aand @symbols
or set it to ‹‹.
3Touch the Šsymbol to confirm the cooking time.
Once the cooking time has elapsed
An audible signal will sound. ‹‹ will flash on the short-
term timer display.
Touch the Šsymbol; the indicators will go out and the
signal tone will cease.
Stopwatch function
The stopwatch function displays the time that has
elapsed since activation.
This functions independently from the hotplates and
from other settings. This function does not automatically
switch off a hotplate.
Activating
1Select a heat setting. The ®indicator will be lit.
2Touch the ®symbol. ‹‹.‹‹ will be lit on the
stopwatch display.
The time will now start to elapse.
Stopping the stopwatch
Touch the ®symbol to stop the stopwatch. The
stopwatch indicators will remain lit.
Touch the ®symbol again to restart the stopwatch.
Deactivating
Press and hold the ®symbol for a few seconds. This
will stop the stopwatch, and the stopwatch indicators
will go out.
This function has now been deactivated.
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PowerBoost function
The PowerBoost function enables you to heat up large
volumes of water faster than when using heat
setting ‚ƒ.
This function is available for all hotplates, provided the
other hotplate in the same group is not in use.
Otherwise, ˜and ‚ƒ will flash on the display for the
selected hotplate; the ‚ƒ heat setting will then be set
automatically without activating this function. In this
case, 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. The
˜and Žindicators will light up.
The function has now been activated.
Deactivating
Turn the control knob to the heat setting you require. ˜
and Žwill go out and the heat setting you have
selected will be lit.
This function has now been deactivated.
Note: In certain circumstances, the PowerBoost
function may switch itself off automatically in order to
protect the electronic elements inside the hob.
In this case, heat setting ‚ƒ will automatically be set.
Turn the control knob to position 0 or whichever heat
setting you require.
Frying sensor
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.
▯GP900004 28 cm frying pan. Only recommended
for the FlexPlus cooking zone.
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.
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– 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.
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
margarine.
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.
Temperature
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
* Turn several times.
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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
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
Temperature
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.
1Use the control knob to select the temperature
setting you require. Temperature settings 1 to 5 are
available for this function; see temperature settings
table.
2Touch the Úsymbol; it will be lit orange.
‘and the temperature setting you have selected
will be lit.
The function has now been activated.
The ¬, « or ªtemperature indicator and the
temperature setting you have selected will remain lit
until the frying temperature has been reached. An
audible signal will then sound and the temperature
indicator will go out.
3Once the frying temperature has been reached, add
the fat and then the food to the pan.
Notes
– If a temperature setting above 5 is selected,
setting †will automatically be set. In this case, turn
the control knob to position 5.
– Turn the food so that it does not burn.
Switching off the frying sensor
Turn the control knob that was used to select the
temperature to position 0. The hotplate will switch off
and the residual heat indicator will appear.
Locking the control panel for cleaning
Wiping over the control panel while the hob is switched
on may alter the settings. To avoid doing this, you can
use the hob's "Lock control panel for cleaning" function.
To switch on: Touch the −symbol. An audible signal
will sound. The indicators for the active functions will
flash. The control panel will be locked for 10 minutes.
You will now be able to clean the surface of the control
panel without altering the settings.
To switch off: Touch the −symbol again within the next
10 minutes.
If the function is not deactivated within these 10
minutes, the hob will switch itself off.
Notes
– The locking function does not affect the control
knobs.The hob can be switched off at any time.
– While the locking function is active, the power
supply to the hob is disconnected. The hotplates
may still be hot.
Automatic safety switch-off function
For your protection, the appliance features a safety
switch-off function. Depending on which heat setting
has been selected, the hotplate's heating element will
be deactivated if no further action is performed within a
set time after selecting the heat setting.
An audible signal will indicate when this time has
elapsed. The control knob is active and the illuminated
ring around it will flash. ”‰ will be lit on the hotplate
display.
Turn the control knob to position 0. The appliance can
now be switched back on as usual.
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Heat setting Deactivated after
‚10 hours
ƒto …5 hours
†to ˆ4 hours
‰3 hours
Što ‚‹ 2 hours
‚‚ to ‚ƒ 1 hour
Frying sensor temperature setting Deactivated after
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Basic settings
Basicsetti ngs The appliance has various basic settings. These basic
settings can be altered to suit your individual
requirements.
Indicator/
symbol
Function
™‚
Signal tones
‹¯ All signal tones activated.*
‹”” Only audible fault signal activated.
™ƒ
Power management function: Limit the total power of the hob (watts)
‹”” Deactivated.*
‚‹‹‹ Lowest setting
‚†‹‹
ƒ‹‹‹
...
Š†‹‹ Highest setting on the hob
™„
Check cookware; cooking results
‹Not suitable
‚Not perfect
ƒSuitable
™…
Restore to standard settings
‹”” Individual settings.*
‹¯ Restore factory settings.
* Factory settings