V-ZUG 94A User manual

Glass ceramic hob
Induction with dial controls
Operating instructions
V-ZUG Ltd

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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 appli-
ance at the time these operating instructions went to press. The right to make
technical modifications for the purpose of the further development of the
appliance is reserved.
Validity
The model number is made up of the first digits on the identification plate.
These operating instructions are valid for:
Deviations depending on the model are noted in the text.
© V-ZUG Ltd, CH-6301 Zug, 2013
Type Model no.
GK26ID/F 94A, 31012
GK46ID/F 95A, 31021
GK46IABD/F 96A, 31022
GK46IMXDC/F 31003

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Contents
1 Safety 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 11
3 Using for the first time 12
3.1 Where is the identification plate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
4 Your appliance 13
4.1 Appliance overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
4.2 Operating and display elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
4.3 How induction hobs function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
4.4 Surface cooking
(only applies to GK46IMXDC und GK46IMXDF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
4.5 Pan detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
4.6 Cookware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
5 Operating the appliance 19
5.1 Selecting a cooking zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
5.2 Overview of power levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
5.3 Switching a cooking zone off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
5.4 Residual heat indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
5.5 Frying zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
5.6 PowerPlus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
5.7 Childproof lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
5.8 Bridging function
(only applies to GK46IMXDC, GK46IMXDF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
6 Care and maintenance 27
6.1 Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
7 Trouble-shooting and error messages 28
7.1 What to do if … . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
8Notes 31
9Index 34
10 Repair service 35

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1 Safety 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
manufacturer 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 unless
constantly supervised.
• These appliances can be used by children
aged 8 and above and by persons with
reduced physical, sensory or mental capabil-
ities, or lack of experience and/or knowledge
provided they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning the safe use of the
appliance and understand the hazards
involved. Children are not to play with the
appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance
should not be undertaken by children without
supervision.

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• Never use a steam cleaner.
• Do not place metal objects such as knives,
forks, spoons, lids and aluminium foil on the
hob as they can get hot.
• After use, switch the cooking zone off using
the controls and/or control devices and do
not rely on the pan detector.
• 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 instance, a lid or a fire blanket.
• WARNING: Never store objects on the top of
the hob because of fire hazard.
• 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 mains 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 or incorrect use.
• 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 similarly qualified persons. Repairs if carried out
incorrectly may cause serious injury, 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 or pass
the appliance on to a third party, please ensure these operating instruc-
tions accompany the appliance, together with the instructions on instal-
lation.
• The appliance corresponds to recognised technology standards and the
relevant safety regulations. However, proper use of the appliance is
essential to avoid damage and accidents. Please observe 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.

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Note on use
• Tests have shown that under normal circumstances there is no risk to
cardiac pacemaker users. If, as the user of a cardiac pacemaker (or a
hearing aid or another type of implant), you would like to be reassured that
using the appliance does not pose a risk, you are advised to consult a
competent medical authority.
Caution: Risk of burns and fire!
• 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 and keep all doors and windows closed.
Caution: Risk of injury!
• Keep animals away from the appliance.
Caution: Risk to life!
• Packaging materials, e.g. plastic and polystyrene, can be dangerous for
children. Danger of suffocation! Keep packaging materials away from
children.

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How to avoid damaging the appliance
• In case of overheating, switch the cooking zone 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 onto 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.
• 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 onto 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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2 Disposal
Packaging
Disconnection
➤Pull the plug out of the mains socket or have the appliance disconnected
from the mains supply by an electrician. Then cut off the mains cable.
➤Disable the appliance after disconnecting it.
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
recycling of the product, please contact the local authorities, the local
recycling facilities for household waste or the retailer from whom you
purchased the appliance.
Danger of suffocation! Packaging materials (e.g. plastic,
polystyrene) can be dangerous for children. Keep packaging
materials away from children.
All packaging material is marked and should be collected for
recycling and disposed of in an environmentally friendly way.

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3 Using for the first time
• The appliance must be installed and connected to the mains supply in
accordance with the separate installation instructions. Have a qualified
fitter/electrician carry out the necessary work.
• A cooking zone can give off an unpleasant smell during the first few hours
of use. This is normal for brand new appliances. Ensure that the room is
well ventilated.
3.1 Where is the identification plate?
The identification plate and the connection plate are located on the underside
of the hob element.
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.
1Identification plate with serial number (FN)
2Connection plate
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4 Your appliance
4.1 Appliance overview
GK26ID, GK26IDF
• 1 cooking zone ø 210 mm
• 1 cooking zone ø 145 mm
GK46ID, GK46IDC, GK46IDF, GK46IDU
• 1 cooking zone ø 210 mm
• 2 cooking zones ø 180 mm
• 1 cooking zone ø 145 mm

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GK46IABD, GK46IABDC, GK46IABDF
• 1 frying zone ø 180/280 mm
• 1 cooking zone ø 210 mm
• 1 cooking zone ø 180 mm
• 1 cooking zone ø 145 mm
GK46IMXDC, GK46IMXDF
• 4 adjustable cooking zones

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4.2 Operating and display elements
Control panel
The number, type and layout of the elements depend on the model and its
features.
Dials and displays
1Cooking zone indicator lights
front/back
2Dials
3Power level display
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4.3 How induction hobs function
Induction hobs work very differently from conventional hobs or hot plates. The
induction coils under the glass ceramic plate produce a rapidly changing
magnetic field which directly heats up the magnetic base of the cookware.
The glass ceramic plate is only warmed by the hot cookware.
Removing the cookware from the cooking zone immediately interrupts the
supply of energy.
Induction hobs are:
– quick reacting
– finely adjustable
–powerful
– energy-efficient
– safe.
4.4 Surface cooking
(only applies to GK46IMXDC und GK46IMXDF)
In surface cooking, there are no marked cooking zones.
The pans can be placed freely on the hob, the symbol must, however, be
covered for pan detection.
Induction hobs can only be used with cookware with a magnetic base.
If a large pan covers both circles , both heating zones can be
switched on together with the bridging function.

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4.5 Pan detection
Each cooking zone is equipped with pan detection. This detects suitable
induction compatible cookware with a magnetic base.
• If the cookware is removed during operation or if unsuitable cookware is
used,
– the power level selected flashes alternately with .
• If no suitable cookware is placed on the cooking zone before the pan
detection time (10 minutes) elapses,
– the cooking zone switches off
– the display changes from to
– the appliance switches off after 10 seconds if no other cooking zone is
in use.
4.6 Cookware
Suitable cookware
Only cookware with a magnetic base is suitable for use with the induction
hob.
This can be tested in the following ways:
• A magnet sticks anywhere on the base of the cookware.
• On the hob, the power level set illuminates and does not alternate with
the power level.
Do not heat any unsuitable cookware using aids such as metal rings
and the like. This can damage the hob.

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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.
•Useawell-fittinglid.
• Match the diameter of the cookware to the quantity of food to be cooked.
Coated cookware
• Coated cookware when empty may never be heated at a higher power
level than .
– The coating may otherwise become overheated and damaged.
• For frying, do not use a higher power level than 9.
Noise during cooking
Cookware can make noise during cooking. This does not indicate any
malfunction, nor does it affect the functioning of the appliance in any way.
Never use PowerPlus with coated frying pans.
Noise depends on the cookware used. If the noise causes consid-
erable disturbance, it can help to change the cookware.

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5 Operating the appliance
The individual cooking zones are all operated in the same way. When the
appliance is switched off, all the displays are dark (stand-by mode), except
for the residual heat indicator should any cooking zone still be hot.
5.1 Selecting a cooking zone
➤Set the dial to the required power level.
– The power level selected illuminates in the display.
5.2 Overview of power levels
5.3 Switching a cooking zone off
➤Set the dial for the required cooking zone to power level 0.
5.4 Residual heat indicator
After the cooking zone is switched off, remains illuminated in the display
as long as a burn hazard exists.
Power level Cooking method Use
1Melting,
gentle warming Butter, chocolate, gelatine, sauces
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3Swelling Rice
4Simmering, reducing, stewing Vegetables, potatoes, sauces, fruit, fish
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6Simmering, braising Pasta, soup, braised meat
7Gentle frying Rösti (hash browns), omelettes, breaded food,
sausages
8Frying, deep frying Meat, chips
9Flash frying Steak
PFast heating Boiling water

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5.5 Frying zone
For optimal service life of the frying zone, ensure the diameter of the base of
the pans used is at least 180 mm. The pans should, as far as possible, be
centred on the frying zone.
5.6 PowerPlus
All the cooking zones are equipped with the PowerPlus booster. When
PowerPlus is switched on, the cooking zone selected works at extra high
power for 10 minutes. PowerPlus can be used, for instance, to heat a large
quantity of water quickly.
Switching PowerPlus on
➤Turn the dial for the required cooking zone as far as it will go and hold for
3 seconds.
– illuminates in the display.
– After 10 minutes it automatically switches back to power level .
Switching PowerPlus off before time
➤Set the dial to the required power level.
Removing the cookware interrupts PowerPlus. PowerPlus is resumed
as soon as the cookware is returned to the cooking zone.