Gaggenau VI260 User manual

Gaggenau Instruction manual
VI260, VI270
Hob

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Table of contents Instructionmanual
Safety precautions 4
Elements that may damage the appliance 6
Protecting the environment 7
Environmentally-friendly disposal of waste products 7
Energy-saving advice 7
Induction cooking 7
Advantages of induction cooking 7
Suitable pans 7
Familiarise yourself with the appliance 9
Control panel 9
The hotplates 9
Safety instructions. Residual heat. 9
Programming the hob 10
Set the hotplate 10
Table 11
Powerboost function 12
Restrictions when using 12
To activate 12
To deactivate 12
Automatic time limitation 12
Care and cleaning 13
Hob 13
Hob frame 13
Cleaning the control panel 13
Fixing malfunctions 14
Normal noise while the appliance is working 14
After-sales service 15
Additional information on products, accessories,
replacement parts and services can be found at
www.gaggenau.com and in the online shop
www.gaggenau-eshop.com

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ã=Safety precautions
Please read this manual 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 domestic
use only. The appliance must only be
used for the preparation of food and
drink. The appliance must be supervised
during operation. Only use this
appliance indoors.
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 capacity 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 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.
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.
Ris k of fire!
▯The hotplates become very hot.
Never place combustible items on
the hob. Never place objects on the
hob.
Ris k of fire!
▯The appliance gets hot. Do not keep
combustible objects or aerosol cans
in drawers directly underneath the
hob.
Risk of burning!
▯The hotplates and the area around
them get very hot. Never touch the
hot surfaces. Keep children away.
Ris k 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.
Ris k 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.
Ris k 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.

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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 e le ctric shock.!
▯Penetrating moisture may cause an
electric shock. Do not use any high-
pressure cleaners or steam cleaners.
Risk of e le ctric 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 e le ctric 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.
Electromagnetic hazards!
This appliance complies with safety and
electromagnetic compatibility standards.
However, people with pacemakers or
insulin pumps must refrain from using
this appliance. It is impossible to ensure
that all of these devices available on the
market comply with current
electromagnetic compatibility standards,
and that interference which may prevent
the device from working correctly will
not occur. It is also possible that people
with other types of devices, such as a
hearing aids, could experience some
discomfort.
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!
▯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.
Ris k 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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Elements that may damage the
appliance
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 following table presents the most common
damage caused:
Damage Cause Solution
Stains Food spillage Immediately remove spilt food using a glass scraper.
Inappropriate cleaning products Only use cleaning products specifically produced for glass-ceramic
hobs.
Scratches Salt, sugar and sand Do not use the hob as a tray or work surface.
Pans with rough bottoms may
scratch the hob
Check pans.
Fading Inappropriate cleaning products Only use cleaning products specifically produced for glass-ceramic
hobs.
Contact with pans Lift pots and pans before moving them around.
Chips Sugar, substances with a high
sugar content
Immediately remove spilt food using a glass scraper.

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Protecting the environment
Unpack the appliance and dispose of its packaging in
such a way that no damage is caused to the
environment.
Environmentally-friendly disposal of
waste products
Energy-saving advice
▯Always place the correct lid on cookware.
Cooking with an uncovered pan will result in a
four-fold increase in energy use. Use a glass lid to
provide visibility and avoid having to lift the lid.
▯Use cookware equipped with a solid, flat bottom.
Curved pan bases increase energy consumption.
▯The diameter of the pan base must match the size
of the hotplate. If not, energy may be
wasted. Note: The manufacturer normally
indicates the pan's upper diameter. This is
normally greater than the diameter of the pan's
base.
▯Choose cookware of a size suited to the amount
of food you are going to cook. A large pan that is
only half full will use a lot of energy.
▯Use a small amount of water when cooking. This
saves energy, and vegetables retain their vitamins
and minerals.
▯Select a lower power level.
Induction cooking
Advantages of induction cooking
Induction cooking represents a radical change from
the traditional method of heating; the heat is
generated directly in the pan. It therefore offers a
number of advantages:
▯Time savings for cooking and frying; since the pan
is heated directly.
▯Energy is saved.
▯Care and cleaning are simpler. Foods that have
spilt do not burn as quickly.
▯Heat and safety control; the hob supplies or cuts
off power immediately when the control knob is
turned on. The induction hotplate stops supplying
heat if the pan is removed without having
previously switched it off.
Suitable pans
Ferromagnetic pans
Only ferromagnetic pans are suitable for induction
cooking, these may be made from:
▯enamelled steel
▯cast iron
▯special cutlery for stainless steel induction pan
To determine whether a pan is suitable, check to see if
a magnet will stick to it.
This device is identified in accordance with
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment
Directive WEEE 2002/96/EC. This directive
defines the standard for recycling and reusing
used devices throughout the European
territory.

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Other suitable cookware for induction
There are other types of cookware especially made for
induction whose base is not entirely ferromagnetic.
Unsuitable pans
Never use pans made from:
▯common thin steel
▯glass
▯earthenware
▯copper
▯aluminium
Characteristics of the pan base
The characteristics of the pan base may affect the
uniformity of the cooking results. Pans made from
materials which help diffuse heat, such as stainless
steel sandwich pans, distribute heat uniformly, saving
time and energy.
Absence of pan or unsuitable size
If no pan is placed on the selected hotplate, or if it is
made of unsuitable material or is not the correct size,
the power level displayed on the hotplate indicator will
flash. Place a suitable pan on the hotplate to stop the
flashing. If this takes more than 90 seconds, the
hotplate 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 minimum limit for detecting pans,
which varies depending on the material of the pan
being used. You should therefore use the hotplate that
is most suitable for the diameter of your pan.
When using large cookware
on a smaller ferromagnetic
zone, only the ferromagnetic
zone heats up, so heat might
not be uniformly distributed.
Cookware with aluminium on
the base reduce the ferro-
magnetic zone, so less heat
may be supplied or be diffi-
cult to detect.
For good cooking results, the
diameter of the cookware's
ferromagnetic area should
match the size of the hot-
plate. If cookware is not
detected on a hotplate, try it
on the next smaller hotplate
down.

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Familiarise yourself with the
appliance
These instructions for use are applicable to other
hobs. On
page 2 an overview of the models is
provided, along with information on measurements.
Control panel
The hotplates
Safety instructions. Residual heat.
The hob has a residual heat indicator for each
hotplate to show those which are still hot. You must
therefore avoid touching the hotplate which shows
this indication.
The indicator ûwill continue to flash while the hotplate
is hot, even after the hob has been turned off.
This indicator ûwill also flash if the pan has been
removed without the hotplate having been switched
off.
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Function
1 Select the hotplate, the power level and the
Powerboost function
2 Selected hotplate and residual heat
3 Powerboost function
Hotplate Activating and deactivating
$Single hotplate Use a correctly sized pan.
* The residual heat indicator lights up.
Only use pans suitable for induction cooking, see the "Appropriate cookware" section.

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Programming the hob
This section will show you how to program the
hotplates. The table contains power levels and
cooking times for several dishes.
Set the hotplate
Use the controls to set the desired power level.
0 = hotplate switched off.
Power level 1 = minimum power.
Power level 9 = maximum power.
Activate a hotplate
Turn the control to the right until reaching the desired
powered level.
The indicator on the hotplate ûlights up.
The hotplate is on.
Deactivating a hotplate
Turn the control anti-clockwise its full limit, power
level 0.
The hotplate has been deactivated.
Note: Do not leave pans, lids or other metal objects
on the appliance once cooking has finished.If, when
you are cleaning the hob, you accidentally touch a
control and switch on a hotplate, these objects will
heat up quickly.

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Table
The table below contains some examples. Cooking
times depend on the type, weight and quality of the
food. As such they are approximate.
Power levels affect cooking results.
When heating purées, creams and thick sauces, stir
occasionally.
Use power level 9 to begin cooking.
Cooking power Type of cooking Examples
9 Preheating Water
Sealing Meat
Heating Fat, Liquids
Boiling Soups, Sauces
Blanching Vegetables
8-6 Frying Meat, Potatoes
7-5 Frying Fish
7-6 Frying Dishes made from flour, Dishes made from eggs
Boil uncovered Pastas, Liquids
6-5 Brown Flour, Onions
Toast Almonds, Breadcrumbs
Frying Bacon
Reducing Soup, Sauces
5-4 * Slow cooking, uncovered Potato balls, Vegetable soup, Meat soup, Poached eggs
4-3 * Slow cooking, uncovered Sausages heated in water
5-4 Steam Vegetables, Potatoes, Fish
Sautéing Vegetables, Fruit, Fish
Stewing Meat roll, Stew, Vegetables
4-3 Stewing Goulash
Cooking covered Soups, Sauces
3-2 Defrosting Deep-frozen products
Slow cooking Rice, Pulses
Setting Egg-based dishes
2-1 Heating / Keeping warm Soaps, Vegetable and pulse stew, Vegetables in sauce
Melting Butter, Chocolate

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Powerboost function
The Powerboost function can be used to heat large
amounts of water more quickly than the power level Š.
Restrictions when using
This function may be used for all hotplates, provided
that the other hotplate in the same group is not turned
on. (See diagram.)
For example, if you want to activate this function for
hotplate 1, hotplate 2 (located behind it) must be
switched off, and vice-versa. If this hotplate is not
switched off, the Powerboost function will not be
activated. The same applies to hotplates 3 and 4.
To activate
1Turn the control for the required hotplate and hold
it in position Žfor a few seconds
2Release the control. It will return to position 9.The
indicator lights up. The function has been
activated.
To deactivate
Use the control for the required hotplate to select any
power level other than 9. The indicator light switches
off. The function has been deactivated.
Note: In certain circumstances, the Powerboost
function may turn off automatically in order to protect
the electronic components inside the hob.
Automatic time limitation
If the hotplate is used for prolonged periods and the
settings are not adjusted, the automatic time limitation
function is activated.
The hotplate stops heating. The Powerboost function
indicator is flashing
When the control is turned to position 0, the indicator
switches off. The hotplate can now be reset.
When the time function is activated, it is governed by
the selected power level (from 1 to 10 hours).
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Care and cleaning
The advice and warnings contained in this section aim
to guide you in cleaning and maintaining the hob, so
that it is kept in the best possible condition
Hob
Cleaning
Clean the hob after each use. This prevents food
remains left on the surface from burning. Wait until
the hob is cold enough before attempting to clean it.
Only use cleaning products specifically designed for
glass-ceramic hobs. Follow the instructions provided
on the packaging.
Do not use:
▯Abrasive products
▯heavy-duty cleaners, like oven sprays and stain
removers
▯Pads that may scratch
▯High-pressure or steam cleaners
Glass scraper
Remove dried-on food remains using a glass scraper.
1Release the scraper safety catch
2Use the blade to clean the hob surface
Do not attempt to clean the hob surface with the base
of the scraper. This could result in scratching.
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The blade is extremely sharp. Risk of cuts. Protect the
blade when not in use. Replace the blade immediately
when any imperfections are found.
Care of the appliance
Apply an additive to protect and preserve the hob.
Follow the advice and warnings provided with the
product.
Hob frame
In order to avoid damage to the hob frame, follow the
indications below:
▯Use only slightly soapy hot water
▯Do not use sharp or abrasive products
▯Do not use a glass scraper
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.

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Fixing malfunctions
Malfunctions are usually due to small details. Before
calling the Technical Assistance Service, you should
consider the following advice and warnings.
Normal noise while the appliance is
working
Induction heating technology is based on the creation
of electromagnetic fields that generate heat directly at
the base of the pan. Depending on how the pan has
been manufactured, these may produce certain noises
or vibrations such as those described below:
A deep humming sound as in a transformer
This noise is produced when cooking on a high power
level. It is caused by the amount of energy transferred
from the hob to the pan. The noise disappears or
becomes faint when the power level is lowered.
A low whistling sound
This noise is produced when the pan is empty. It
disappears when water or food is added to the pan.
A crackling sound
This noise occurs in pans which are made from
different materials superimposed on one another. It is
caused by the vibrations that occur ajoining surfaces
of the different superimposed materials. The noise
comes from the pan. The amount of food and cooking
method can vary.
A high-pitched whistling sound
This noise is produced mainly in pans made from
different materials superimposed on one another, and
it occurs when such pans are heated at maximum
power on two hotplates at the same time. The
whistling disappears or becomes fainter as soon as
the power level is lowered.
Noise from the fan
For proper use of the electronic system, the
temperature of the hob must be controlled. For this
purpose, the hob has a fan that starts working after
detecting excess temperatures at different power
levels. The fan may also work due to inertia after the
hob has been switched off, if the temperature
detected is still too high.
The noises described are normal, they are part of
induction heating technology and not a sign of
malfunction.
Indicator Malfunction Solution
none The electric power supply has been cut
off.
Use other electrical appliances to check
whether there has been a power cut.
The appliance has not been connected
in accordance with the connection dia-
gram.
Check that the appliance has been connected
correctly according to the connection diagram.
Electronic system malfunction. If in the above checks, the malfunction is not
resolved, contact the Technical Assistance
Service.
The indicators for the Powerboost
function are flashing.
An internal error has occurred in the
hob's working.
Unplug the hob from the mains. Wait a few sec-
onds before connecting it again. If the warning
persists, contact the Technical Assistance
Service
The hob is not connected properly. Unplug the hob from the mains. Check the con-
nection diagram and connect it again correctly
If the warning persists, notify the Technical
Assistance Service.
The hotplate has overheated. Turn the control to the 0 setting. Switch on the
hob again.
The Powerboost function and hot-
plate indicators are flashing.
The hotplate has been working non-
stop too long at a high power level.
The automatic time stop has been activated.
Turn the control to the 0 setting. Switch on the
hob again.

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After-sales service
In the event of repairs please contact our after-sales
sevice. We are committed fo find the best solution
also in order to avoid an unnecessary call-out.
Please quote the E number (product number) and the
FD number (production number) of your appliance
when contacting the after-sales service. The rating
plate bearing these numbers can be found on the
bottom of the appliance. For future reference you can
note the data of your appliance and the telephone
number of our after-sales service below.
Please note that calling out an after-sales service
technician is not free of charge, even within the
warranty period, should the problem result from an
operating error.
ãRisk of electric shock!
Incorrect repairs are dangerous. Repairs may only be
carried out by one of our trained after-sales engineers.
If the appliance is faulty, unplug the mains plug or
switch off the fuse in the fuse box. Contact the after-
sales service.
Please find the contact data of all countries in the
enclosed customer service list.
To book an engineer visit and product advice
Trust the expertise of the manufacturer, and rest
assured that the repair will be carried out by trained
service technicians using original spare parts for your
domestic appliance.
E-Nr. FD-Nr.
After-sales service O
GB 0844 89289988
Calls from a BT landline will be charged at up to
3 pence per minute. A call set-up fee of up to
6pencemayapply.
IE 01450 2655
AU 1300 727 421
NZ 09 477 0492

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