V-ZUG 005 Series User manual

V-ZUG Ltd
Glass ceramic hob
Toptronic with 2 zones
Operating instructions

Thank you for choosing to buy one of our products. Your appliance is made to
high standards and is easy to use. Nevertheless, please take the time to read
these operating instructions in order to familiarize yourself with the appliance
and get the best use out of it.
Please follow the safety precautions.
Modifications
Text, diagrams and data correspond to the technical standard of the appliance
at the time these operating instructions went to press. The right to make tech-
nical modifications for the purpose of the further development of the appliance
is reserved.
Validity
The product family (model number) corresponds to the first alphanumerics on
the identification plate. These operating instructions apply to:
Type Product family
GK25TE/F 005, 31023
Variations depending on the model are noted in the text.
© V-ZUG Ltd, CH-6301 Zug, 2014
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Contents
1Safety precautions 4
1.1 Symbols used ......................................................................................... 4
1.2 General safety precautions .................................................................. 5
1.3 Appliance-specific safety precautions ................................................ 6
1.4 Instructions for use ................................................................................ 8
2Disposal 10
3Using for the first time 11
4Your appliance 12
4.1 Appliance overview ................................................................................ 12
4.2 Operating and display elements ......................................................... 13
4.3 Cookware ................................................................................................. 14
5Operating the appliance 15
5.1 Switching the appliance on and off .................................................... 15
5.2 Selecting a cooking zone ..................................................................... 15
5.3 Overview of power levels ...................................................................... 16
5.4 Switching a cooking zone off ............................................................... 17
5.5 Residual heat indicator ......................................................................... 17
5.6 Switching the dual ring cooking zone on and off ............................ 17
5.7 Operating time ........................................................................................ 18
5.8 Timer ......................................................................................................... 20
5.9 Childproof lock ....................................................................................... 21
5.10 Acoustic signal ....................................................................................... 22
6Care and maintenance 23
7Trouble-shooting 24
8Notes 27
9Index 29
10 Repair service 31
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1Safety precautions
1.1 Symbols used
Denotes important safety precautions.
Failure to observe said precautions can result in injury or in
damage to the appliance or fittings!
Information and precautions that should be observed.
Information on disposal
Information about the operating instructions
Indicates step-by-step instructions.
– Describes how the appliance reacts to the steps taken.
•Indicates a list.
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1.2 General safety precautions
•Read the operating instructions before using
the appliance for the first time!
•This appliance is not intended for use by
persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or
lack of experience and/or knowledge, unless
they are supervised or have been given
instruction concerning use of the appliance by
a person responsible for their safety.
•Children should be supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the appliance.
•If the mains cable of this appliance is
damaged, it must be replaced by the manu-
facturer or its Customer Services or a similarly
qualified person in order to avoid hazard.
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1.3 Appliance-specific safety precautions
•WARNING: If the surface is cracked, switch
the appliance off and disconnect it from the
mains to avoid possible electric shock.
•WARNING: The appliance and its accessible
parts get hot during use. Be careful not to
touch the heating elements. Children under 8
years of age must be kept away from the
appliance unless they are constantly super-
vised.
•This appliance can be used by children aged
8 and above and by persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or
lack of experience and/or knowledge,
provided they are supervised or have been
instructed on the safe use of the appliance
and have understood the hazards involved.
Children shall not play with the appliance.
Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be
undertaken by children without supervision.
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•Under no circumstances use a steam cleaner
to clean the appliance.
•Do not place metal objects such as knives,
forks, spoons, lids or aluminium foil on the
hob as they can get hot.
•WARNING: It can be dangerous to leave the
hob unattended when cooking with fat or oil,
as this can lead to fires. NEVER attempt to
extinguish a fire with water. Instead, switch the
appliance off and then carefully smother the
flames with, for example, a lid or a fire blanket.
•WARNING: Never store objects on the hob
due to the risk of fire.
•Do not operate the appliance using an
external time switch or a separate remote
control system.
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1.4 Instructions for use
Before using for the first time
•The appliance must be installed and connected to the electricity supply in
accordance with the separate installation instructions. Have a qualified fitter/
electrician carry out the necessary work.
Correct use
•The appliance is designed for use in the home for preparing food. No
liability is assumed for any damage caused by improper use or incorrect
handling.
•Any repairs, modifications or manipulations to the appliance, especially any
electrically live parts, may only be carried out by the manufacturer, its
Customer Services or a similarly qualified person. Repairs if carried out
incorrectly could cause serious injury or damage to the appliance and
fittings as well as affect the functioning of the appliance. If the appliance is
not working properly or in case of a repair order, follow the instructions
given in the 'Repair service' section. If necessary, please contact our
Customer Services.
•Use original spare parts only.
•Retain these operating instructions for future reference. If you sell the appli-
ance or pass it on to a third party, please ensure these operating instruc-
tions accompany the appliance, together with the installation instructions.
•The appliance corresponds to recognized technology standards and the
relevant safety regulations. However, proper use of the appliance is essen-
tial to avoid damage and accidents. Please therefore follow the precautions
given in these operating instructions.
•The heated surface will remain hot for some time after it is switched off and
will cool down only slowly to room temperature. Please allow sufficient time
for the appliance to cool down before, for instance, cleaning it.
Caution: Burns hazard!
•Overheated fat and oil can easily catch fire. Never attempt to extinguish
burning oil or fat with water. Danger of explosion! Smother the flames with a
fire blanket. Keep doors and windows closed.
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Caution: Risk of injury!
•Keep pets away from the appliance.
Caution: Risk to life!
•Packaging materials, e.g. plastic film and polystyrene, can be dangerous for
children. Danger of suffocation! Keep packaging material away from chil-
dren.
How to avoid damaging the appliance
•In case of overheating, switch the hotplate off and allow it to cool down
completely. Do not put any dishes on it. Under no circumstances use cold
water to cool it down quickly.
•Do not climb on to the appliance.
•Do not put hot cookware on the hob frame in order not to damage the
silicon joints.
•Do not cut or prepare food on the surface and avoid impact with hard
objects. Do not drag cookware across the surface of the appliance.
•Take particular care that sugary foods or juices do not get onto the hot
cooking zones as they can damage the surface. If sugary foods or juices do
get on to the hot cooking zones clean away immediately (while still hot) with
a scraper.
•Do not leave the appliance unattended when in use.
•Pans with an aluminium base may not be used.
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2Disposal
Packaging
Danger of suffocation! Packaging material (e.g. plastic, poly-
styrene) can be dangerous for children. Keep packaging material
away from children.
All packaging material is marked and should be collected for recycling
and disposed of in an environmentally friendly way.
Disconnection
Pull the plug out of the mains socket or have the appliance disconnected
from the mains by an electrician. Then cut the mains cable off flush with the
appliance.
After being disconnected, disable the appliance.
Appliance disposal
•The symbol on the identification plate warns that the appliance may not
be disposed of in normal household waste.
•The appliance must be disposed of in accordance with local regulations on
waste disposal. For more information on the handling, disposal and recy-
cling of the product, please contact the local authorities, the local recycling
facilities for household waste or the retailer from whom you purchased the
appliance.
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3Using for the first time
The appliance must be installed and connected to the electricity
supply in accordance with the separate installation instructions.
Have a qualified fitter/electrician carry out the necessary work.
During the first few hours of use, a cooking zone can give off an
unpleasant smell. This is normal for brand new appliances. Ensure that
the room is well ventilated.
Where is the identification plate?
The identification plate and the connection plate are located on the underside
of the hob.
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1Identification plate with serial number (FN)
2Connection plate
A second identification plate is supplied and should be affixed in the fitted unit
underneath the hob.
Note down the serial number (FN) of your appliance on the back page of
these operating instructions.
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4Your appliance
4.1 Appliance overview
GK25TE, GK25TEF
1 dual ring cooking zone Ø 180/120 mm
1 cooking zone Ø 140 mm
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4.2 Operating and display elements
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Buttons
Appliance ON/OFF
Increase power level / operating time
Reduce power level / operating time
Dual ring cooking zone ON/OFF
Operating time / timer
Displays
1Operating time / timer activated
2Cooking zone power level / operating time / timer
3Dual ring cooking zone activated
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4.3 Cookware
Suitable cookware
Cookware should have a stable bottom. When heated, the base of the cook-
ware must lie flat on the surface of the cooking zone.
Cookware made of metal is more suitable than that made of glass or ceramic
as with metal the heat is distributed evenly quicker.
Cookware bases made of aluminium or aluminium alloys can leave stubborn
marks on the glass ceramic surface that are very difficult to remove.
Energy-efficient cooking
For maximum energy efficiency and even heat distribution note the following:
•The base of the cookware must be clean, dry and smooth.
•Centre the cookware in the middle of the cooking zone.
•Use a well-fitting lid.
•Match the diameter of the cookware to the quantity of food to be cooked.
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5Operating the appliance
5.1 Switching the appliance on and off
All the appliances are operated in the same way.
To switch the appliance on: Hold the button depressed for 1 second.
– flashes in all the power level displays.
– If no other button is pressed, the appliance switches off after about
10 seconds for safety reasons.
To switch the appliance off: Press the button.
5.2 Selecting a cooking zone
Press the or button for the required cooking zone.
– The first time is pressed, the cooking zone selected switches on at
power level .
– The first time is pressed, the cooking zone selected switches on at
power level .
Press the or buttons to set the required power level.
To change the power level, press and hold the or button.
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5.3 Overview of power levels
Power level Cooking method Use
1Melting, gentle
warming
Butter, chocolate, gelatine, sauces
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3Swelling Rice
4Continued cooking,
reducing, stewing
Vegetables, potatoes, sauces, fruit,
fish
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6Continued cooking,
braising
Pasta, soup, braised meat
7Gentle frying Rösti (hash browns), omelettes,
breaded fried foods, sausages
8Frying, deep frying Meat, chips
9Flash frying,
Fast heating
Steaks, boiling water
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5.4 Switching a cooking zone off
Press the and buttons for the required cooking zone at the same
time until illuminates in the corresponding display.
– If no other entry is made and the other cooking zone is switched off, the
appliance switches off automatically after 10 seconds.
5.5 Residual heat indicator
After a cooking zone is switched off, remains illuminated as long as there
is a risk of burns.
5.6 Switching the dual ring cooking zone on and off
When the dual ring cooking zone is switched on, the inner cooking zone A
and the outer cooking zone Bcome on.
The outer cooking ring Bcan be switched off if required.
A
B
Switching the outer cooking ring off
Press the button.
– The indicator light by the button goes out.
– The inner cooking zone Aremains on.
Switching the outer cooking ring back on again
Press the button again.
– The indicator light by the button illuminates again.
Use the or button to set the required power level.
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5.7 Operating time
Do not leave the hob unattended during use. Risk of boiling over,
burning on and igniting!
With the operating time function, a Cooking zone switches off automatically
after a set time 1 - 99 mins..
Setting the operating time
Select the required cooking zone.
Press the button for the required cooking zone.
– flashes in the display.
– The indicator light for the button flashes.
Use the or button to set the required operating time.
– The first time the button is pressed, illuminates in the display.
– The first time the button is pressed, illuminates in the display.
To change the operating time, press and hold the or button.
10 seconds after last changing the operating time,
– the display changes over from the operating time to the power level set
– the indicator light for the button illuminates.
During the last 10 seconds of the operating time, the display changes over
from the power level back to the operating time.
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Changing the operating time
Press the button for the required cooking zone.
– The remaining operating time is displayed.
– The indicator light for the button flashes.
Use the or button to change the operating time.
Switching the operating time off before time
Press the button for the required cooking zone.
Press the and buttons at the same time.
– flashes in the display.
– The cooking zone remains on.
End of the operating time
When the operating time is up
– the corresponding cooking zone switches off
– an acoustic signal is emitted
– and the indicator light flash.
Press any button to switch off the acoustic signal and the display.
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5.8 Timer
The timer functions like an egg timer (1 - 99 mins.).
It can only be used with cooking zones that are not in use.
Setting the timer
Switch the appliance on.
Press the button for a cooking zone that is not in use.
– flashes in the display.
– The indicator light for the button flashes.
Use the or button to set the required duration of the timer.
– The first time the button is pressed, illuminates in the display.
– The first time the button is pressed, illuminates in the display.
– The timer starts as soon as the indicator light illuminates and no longer
flashes.
To change the duration of the timer, press and hold the or
button.
Changing the timer
Press the button next to the active timer.
Use the or button to change the duration of the timer.
– flashes in the display.
Switching the timer off before time
Press the button next to the active timer.
Press the and buttons at the same time.
– flashes in the display.
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