V-ZUG 976 User manual

Glass ceramic hob
Induction with multi-slider
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 corresponds to the first 3 digits on the identification plate.
These operating instructions apply to the models:
Deviations depending on the model are noted in the text.
© V-ZUG Ltd, CH-6301 Zug, 2011
Type Model no.
GK45TEPS/C/F 976
GK45TEAS/C/F/U 977

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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 Disclaimer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
1.5 Instructions for use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
1.6 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2 Using for the first time 11
2.1 Where is the identification plate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3 Your appliance 12
3.1 Appliance overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3.2 Operating and display elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3.3 Cookware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
4 Operating the appliance 15
4.1 Switching the appliance on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
4.2 Selecting a cooking zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
4.3 Overview of power levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
4.4 Switching a cooking zone off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
4.5 Switching the dual ring cooking/frying zone on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
4.6 Automatic boost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
4.7 Operating time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
4.8 Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
4.9 Childproof lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
4.10 Restore function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
4.11 Pause cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
4.12 Wipe protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
5 User settings 25
5.1 Changing user settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
5.2 Cancelling user settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 33
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 damage to the appliance or
fittings!
Information and precautions to observe.
Information and precautions to observe.
Tips for ease of use.
Read the operating instructions before using the appliance for the first
time!
➤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.
• WARNING: 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
must be kept away unless constantly
supervised.
• Do not 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.

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• 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 a lid or a fire blanket.
• WARNING: Never store objects on 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 Disclaimer
• Any repairs, modifications or manipulations to the appliance, especially
any 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 Customer Services.
• Make sure no water gets inside the appliance: Do not spray the appliance
with water. If water gets inside it can damage the appliance.
• Retain these operating instructions for future reference. If you sell or pass
the appliance on to a third party, please ensure these operating
instructions accompany the appliance, together with the instructions on
installation.
• 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.
1.5 Instructions for use
• The appliance corresponds to recognised technology standards and the
relevant safety regulations. Proper use of the appliance is however
essential to avoid damage and accidents. Please therefore follow the
precautions given in these operating instructions.
• The heated surface remains hot for some time after it is switched off and
cools down only slowly to room temperature. Please allow sufficient time
for the appliance to cool down before, for instance, cleaning it.
• In case of overheating, switch the appliance off and allow it to cool down
completely. Under no circumstances use cold water to cool it down quickly!
• If the appliance can no longer be operated, remove the fuse or switch the
circuit breaker off.

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• Do not climb onto the appliance.
• Do not put hot cookware on the hob frame in order not to damage the
silicon joints.
• Always ensure that the base of the cookware and the surface of the hob
are clean and dry before use.
• Do not cut or prepare food on the surface. 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 hot cooking zones, clean away immediately (while still hot) with
a scraper for glass ceramic hobs.
• Do not leave the appliance unattended when in use.
• Keep animals away from the appliance.

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1.6 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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2 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.
2.1 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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3 Your appliance
3.1 Appliance overview
GK45TEAS, GK45TEASC, GK45TEASF, GK45TEASU
• 1 frying zone ø 170/290 mm
• 1 dual ring cooking zone ø 140/210 mm
• 1 cooking zone ø 180 mm
• 1 cooking zone ø 140 mm
GK45TEPS, GK45TEPSC, GK45TEPSF
• 1 frying zone ø 170/290 mm
• 1 dual ring cooking zone ø 140/210 mm
• 1 cooking zone ø 180 mm
• 1 cooking zone ø 140 mm

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3.2 Operating and display elements
Touch buttons
Displays
Appliance ON/OFF
Slider (for setting the power levels)
Dual ring cooking zone ON/OFF and frying zone ON/OFF
Pause cooking ON/OFF and restore function
Operating time/timer
Wipe protection ON/OFF
1Cooking zone power level
2Operating time activated
3Frying zone/dual ring cooking zone activated
4Pause activated/possibility for restoring saved settings
5Cooking zone indicator lights for the operating time
6Operating time/timer
7Wipe protection activated
1 3 4 75 362
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3.3 Cookware
Suitable cookware
Cookware should have a stable base. When heated, the base of the
cookware 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
abrasion 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.
• The diameter of the base of the cookware should as far as possible corre-
spond to the diameter of the cooking zone.
• 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.

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4 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.
4.1 Switching the appliance on and off
➤Switch the appliance on: Press and hold the touch button for about
1second.
– flashes in all the power level displays.
– If no other entry is made, the appliance switches off after about
10 seconds for safety reasons.
➤Switch the appliance off: Press the touch button.
4.2 Selecting a cooking zone
➤Press the slider for the required cooking zone or slide your finger along it
to set the power level.

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4.3 Overview of power levels
4.4 Switching a cooking zone off
➤Press on the slider.
– If no other entry is made and none of the other cooking zones are in use,
the appliance switches off automatically after 10 seconds.
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, fast heating Steak, boiling water
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4.5 Switching the dual ring cooking/frying zone on and off
When the dual ring cooking/frying zone is switched on, only the inner cooking
zone Aor Ccomes on. The outer cooking ring Bor the additional heating
element Dcan be switched on if required.
Switching the outer cooking ring/additional heating element on
➤Press the slider for the required dual ring cooking/frying zone or slide your
finger along it to set the power level.
➤Press on the slider.
– The symbol next to the corresponding power level illuminates.
Switching the outer cooking ring/additional heating element off
➤Press on the slider.
– The outer cooking ring Bor additional heating element Dswitches off
and the inner cooking zone Aor Cremains switched on.
– The symbol next to the cooking zone goes out.
A
B
C
D

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4.6 Automatic boost
All the cooking zones are equipped with a selectable automatic boost. With
this function, a cooking zone works at power level 9 for a certain length of
time (see table). Then it automatically goes back to the power level set.
Switching the automatic boost on
➤Press and hold the required power level on the slider for 3 seconds.
– and the power level illuminate alternately in the display while the
automatic boost is activated.
– After the automatic boost, the power level is reduced back to the level
selected.
Switching the automatic boost off before time
➤Using the slider, set a lower power level.
Do not leave the hob unattended while using the automatic boost.
Risk of boiling over, burning on and igniting!
Whenever a cooking zone is switched on, the automatic boost must
be activated anew.
When the appliance is delivered from the factory, the automatic boost
is switched off. If required, the P3 user setting must be changed from
0 to 1, see the USER SETTINGS section.
Power level 12345678
Boost in mins:secs 1:00 3:00 4:45 6:30 8:30 2:30 3:30 4:30
If during the automatic boost a higher power level is selected, the
duration of the boost will change automatically.

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4.7 Operating time
With the operating time function, a cooking zone switches off automatically
after a set time (between 1–99 minutes).
Setting the operating time
➤Select the required cooking zone.
➤Press the touch button.
– flashes in the display.
– The cooking zone indicator lights flash.
➤Press the slider for the required cooking zone and slide your finger along
it to set the operating time.
– The symbol illuminates.
– The cooking zone indicator light illuminates.
Changing the operating time
➤Press the touch button.
– flashes in the display.
➤Press the slider for the required cooking zone.
– The remaining operating time for the cooking zone selected is displayed.
– The indicator light for the cooking zone flashes.
➤Using the slider, change the operating time.
Do not leave the hob unattended during use. Risk of boiling over,
burning on and igniting!
To change the operating time, press and hold .

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Switching the operating time function off before time
➤Press the touch button.
➤Press on the slider for the required cooking zone.
– illuminates in the display for the operating time/timer.
– The cooking zone continues to run.
End of the operating time
When the operating time is up
– the relevant cooking zone switches off
– an acoustic signal is emitted
– and the power level flash.
➤Press any touch button to switch off the acoustic signal and the displays.
Several operating times
If operating times are set for several cooking zones,
– the shortest operating time illuminates in the display
– the corresponding cooking zone indicator light illuminates
– the symbol illuminates with a set operating time for each cooking
zone.
To display another operating time:
➤Press the touch button.
➤Press the slider for the required cooking zone.
– The operating time is displayed and can be changed.
While the power level flashes, a new operating time can be set and
the cooking zone resumes operation using the previous settings.
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