Gaggenau VI 492 User manual

Gaggenau Instruction manual
VI 492
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Table of contents Instructionmanual
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
Wok function 13
Wok and wok accessories 13
Cooking with the wok 13
Activating 13
Deactivating 13
Table 14
Flexible cooking zone 15
Advice on using cookware 15
As two independent hotplates 15
As a single hotplate 15
Timer functions 16
The kitchen timer 16
Stopwatch function 16
PowerBoost function 17
Activating 17
Deactivating 17
Frying sensor 17
Advantages when frying 17
Frying pans for the frying sensor 17
Temperature settings 18
Table 18
Setting procedure 20
Locking the control panel for cleaning 21
Automatic safety switch-off function 21
Basic settings 22
To access the basic settings: 23
Suitability test of tableware 24
Cleaning 25
Hob 25
Hob surround 25
Control knob 25
Wok pan support 25
FAQ 26
What to do in the event of a fault 27
Demo mode 28
After-sales service 28
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.
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,
due to overheating, catching fire or materials
shattering, for example.
Do not use inappropriate child safety shields or
hob guards. These can cause 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 8 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.
We advise that you exercise caution using or
standing near an induction hob while it is in
operation, if you wear a pacemaker or a similar
medical device. Consult your doctor or the
device manufacturer concenring its conformity
or any possible incompatibilities,

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m Important safety
information
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!
▯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.
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.
Malfunction risk!
The hob is equipped with a fan in the lower
section. If there is a drawer under the hob it
should not be used to store small objects or
paper, since they could damage the fan or
interfere with the cooling if they are sucked into
it.
There should be a minimum of 2 cm between
the contents of the drawer and fan intake.
Risk of injury!
▯Unsuitable woks may cause accidents. Only
use woks supplied by the manufacturer
(available as optional accessories).
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 the cookware, try
placing the cookware on another hotplate with a smaller
diameter.
If the only hotplate being used is the flexible cooking
zone, larger cookware that is particularly suited to this
zone can be used. You can read more information on the
positioning of the cookware here
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.
Automatic detection in two-ring and three-ring
hotplates
These hotplates can detect cookware of different sizes.
Depending on the material and the properties of the
cookware, the hotplate automatically activates the one-,
two- or three-ring hotplate in order for the correct heat
output to be supplied to achieve good cooking results.

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Getting to know your appliance
You can find information on the dimensions and power
of the hotplates in~Page 2
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
ÙHotplate
Ž/ ˜PowerBoost function
ªFlexZone activated
«FlexZone deactivated
¹Wok function
‘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, the FlexZone and the wok
function.
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 purchase the following accessories from your
specialist retailer:
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
ªFlexZone activated
¹Wok function
Hotplates
Û/ $Single-ring
hotplate
Use cookware that is a suitable size.
òThree-ring
hotplate
This hotplate switches on automati-
cally when you use cookware with a
base that corresponds to the size of
the outer zone (ðor ò).
áFlexZone See the section entitled
Only use cookware that is suitable for use with induction
hobs – see section entitled ~"Cooking with induction"
WP 400 001 Wok pan
WZ 400 001 Wok pan support
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 440 010 Stainless steel appliance cover

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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.
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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Wok function
The wok function is only to be used with the wok pan
and wok accessories; it is not suitable for other types of
cookware.
Wok and wok accessories
(Not included with the appliance)
Wok pans and wok pan supports can be purchased from
our sales partners Gaggenau.
Because the base of the wok pan is round, it can only be
used with a wok pan support.
Make sure the wok is properly positioned on the wok
pan support when using it for cooking. Always position
the wok pan support in the centre of the hotplate.
Do not heat the wok up when it is empty.
Use a special curved turner (chan) or a long-handled
wooden turner.
Use a ladle to spoon the food out of the pan. The
easiest way to spoon out food cooked in hot fat or large
quantities of sauce is with a skimming ladle.
Use a bamboo steamer for steaming.
Notes
‒Use the wok and wok pan support in conjunction
with the wok function only.
‒Do not clean the wok pan support in the
dishwasher.
Cooking with the wok
Sautéing is one of the most popular cooking methods to
use with a wok. The ingredients are cut small and
cooked very quickly at a high temperature, with constant
stirring. The large, round-bottomed pan allows you to
stir all the ingredients easily and quickly and turn them
as you would in a normal frying pan. Stirring prevents
the ingredients from sticking to the pan. Any excess fat
collects in the centre of the pan. The meat pores will
close and the meat will remain succulent. Vegetables
will remain crunchy. The flavour and vitamins will be
retained.
Note: The wok allows you to cook more quickly than
with a conventional frying pan. For this reason, all the
ingredients should be prepared before you start
cooking. The order in which the ingredients are added
is equally important: Ingredients that take longer to
cook (high-fibre vegetables such as carrots) should be
added first, and ingredients with a shorter cooking time
(e.g. mushrooms, bean sprouts) should not be added
until the end.
To cook with the wok, proceed as follows:
▯Pour oil into the wok. Groundnut oil and soya oil
work well in woks.
▯Cut the food into small pieces, but not so small that
they burn easily.
▯Heat the oil to just below its smoke point; you can
now start sautéing the food.
▯If you wish to sauté large quantities of food, we
recommend that you do this in batches, otherwise
not all the ingredients will be in contact with the
base of the wok at the same time.
Caution!
The wok and wok accessories become very hot during
cooking. Keep out of reach of children. Do not remove
the wok accessories until the residual heat indicator has
gone out.
Activating
Push in the control knob and turn it to position ¹.
After a few seconds, an audible signal will sound and
¹will be lit.
The function has now been activated.
Use the control knob to select the heat setting you
require.
Deactivating
Turn the control knob to position 0. ¹will go out, the
residual heat indicator will appear and the illuminated
ring around the control knob will flash.
This function has now been deactivated.

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Table
Preheating setting Heat setting
Heating large volumes of water PowerBoost
Sautéing
Fresh products, e.g. vegetables - 10 - 11
Frozen products, e.g. sautéed vegetables and chicken - 11 - 12
Deep-fat frying (100-200 g per batch in 1 l oil, deep-fat fried in batches)
Fresh products, e.g. spring rolls 12 8 - 9
Frozen products, e.g. spring rolls 12 8 - 9
Frozen vegetables in tempura batter 12 10 - 11
Vegetables in tempura batter 12 9 - 10
Cooking with the lid off
Soup 12 6 - 7
Fondue
Cheese fondue 6 3 - 4
Chocolate fondue 8 3 - 4
Making sauces
e.g. teriyaki sauce - 2 - 3
Keeping food warm - 1 - 2

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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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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 roasting 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 three-ring hotplate.
These frying pans have a non-stick coating so that you
require only a small amount of oil to fry food.
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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.
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 tone sounds (min)
Meat
Escalope, plain or breaded 4 6 - 10
Fillet 4 6 - 10
Chop* 3 10 - 15
Cordon bleu, Wiener 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
Hamburgers, meatballs, stuffed meatballs* 3 6 - 30
Meat loaf 2 6 - 9
Strips of meat, gyros 4 7 - 12
Minced meat 4 6 - 10
Bacon 2 5 - 8
Fish
Fried whole fish, e.g. trout 3 10 - 20
Fish fillet, plain or breaded 3 - 4 10 - 20
Scampi, prawns 4 4 - 8
* Turn several times.
** Total cooking time per portion. Fry one after the other.

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Egg-based dishes
Pancakes** 5 -
Omelette** 2 3 - 6
Fried egg 2 - 4 2 - 6
Scrambled egg 2 4 - 9
Shredded raisin pancake 3 10 - 15
French toast** 3 4 - 8
Potatoes
Fried potatoes (made from unpeeled boiled potatoes) 5 6 - 12
Fried potatoes (made from raw potatoes) 4 15 - 25
Potato rösti** 5 2,5 - 3,5
Swiss rösti 1 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
Frozen products
Escalope 4 15 - 20
Cordon bleu* 4 10 - 30
Poultry breast* 4 10 - 30
Chicken nuggets 4 10 - 15
Gyros, kebab 3 5 - 10
Fish fillet, plain or breaded 3 10 - 20
Fish fingers 4 8 - 12
French fries 5 4 - 6
Pan-fried dishes, 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
Tempera-
ture setting
Total frying time after the
signal tone sounds (min)
* Turn several times.
** Total cooking time per portion. Fry one after the other.

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Setting procedure
Select the appropriate temperature setting from the
table. Place the empty frying pan on the hotplate.
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.
Miscellaneous
Camembert/cheese 3 7 - 10
Dried instant meals to which water is added, e.g. pasta dishes 1 5 - 10
Croutons 3 6 - 10
Almonds/hazelnuts/walnuts/pine nuts 4 3 - 15
Tempera-
ture setting
Total frying time after the
signal tone sounds (min)
* Turn several times.
** Total cooking time per portion. Fry one after the other.
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