V-ZUG GK26TIQ User manual

Glass ceramic hob
Induction Basic with 2 zones
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, 2012
Type Model no.
GK26TIQ/F 878
GK46TIG 31007

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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 How induction hobs function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3.4 Pan detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3.5 Cookware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
4 Operating the appliance 17
4.1 Switching the appliance on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
4.2 Switching a cooking zone on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
4.3 Overview of power levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
4.4 Switching a cooking zone off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
4.5 Residual heat indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
4.6 PowerPlus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
4.7 Operating time for GK26TIQ, GK26TIQF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
4.8 Operating time for GK46TIG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
4.9 Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
4.10 Childproof lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
5 Care and maintenance 26
5.1 Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
6 Trouble-shooting and error messages 27
6.1 What to do if … . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
7Index 30
8 Repair service 31

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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
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.
• After use, switch the hob off using the controls
and do not rely on the pan detector.

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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 instruc-
tions 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.
• Induction hobs produce a high frequency magnetic field around the
cooking zones. Standing near the cooking zones can under unfavourable
circumstances have an adverse effect on or affect the working of
pacemakers, hearing aids or metallic implants.
• 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.

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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
GK26TIQ, GK26TIQF
• 1 cooking zone ø 180 mm
• 1 cooking zone ø 160 mm
GK46TIG
• 1 cooking zone ø 210 mm
• 2 cooking zones ø 180 mm
• 1 cooking zone ø 145 mm

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3.2 Operating and display elements
GK26TIQ, GK26TIQF
Buttons
Displays
Appliance ON/OFF
Increase power level/operating time
Reduce power level/operating time
Select cooking zone
1Cooking zone power level
2Selection indicator: cooking zone selected
3Cooking zone indicator lights for the operating time
4Operating time/timer
4 2 1 3

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GK46TIG
Buttons
Displays
Appliance ON/OFF
Increase power level/operating time
Reduce power level/operating time
Select cooking zone
1Power level of front cooking zones
2Selection indicator: cooking zone selected
3Cooking zone indicator lights for the operating time
4Operating time/timer alternates with power level display for rear cooking
zones.
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3.3 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.
3.4 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.
Induction hobs can only be used with cookware with a magnetic base.

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3.5 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.
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.
Do not heat any unsuitable cookware using aids such as metal rings
and the like. This can damage the hob.
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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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 the touch button for about 1 second.
– flashes in the power level displays.
– If no other button is pressed, the appliance switches off after about
10 seconds for safety reasons.
➤Switch the appliance off: Press the touch button.
4.2 Switching a cooking zone on
➤Press the touch button for the required cooking zone.
– flashes in the corresponding display.
– The selection indicator for this cooking zone illuminates.
➤Press the or touch button.
– 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 touch button to set the required power level.
The settings for a cooking zone can only be changed if the corre-
sponding selection indicator is illuminated.
Once the selection indicator goes out, the cooking zone must be
selected anew.

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4.3 Overview of power levels
4.4 Switching a cooking zone off
➤Press the touch button for the required cooking zone.
– The selection indicator for this cooking zone illuminates.
➤Press the and touch buttons at the same time until flashes in
the corresponding display.
– If no other button is pressed and none of the other cooking zones are in
use, the appliance switches off automatically after 10 seconds.
4.5 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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4.6 PowerPlus
The left cooking zone is equipped with the PowerPlus booster. When
PowerPlus is switched on, the cooking zone selected works at extra high
power for 5 minutes. PowerPlus can be used, for instance, to heat a large
quantity of water.
Switching PowerPlus on
➤Press the touch button for the required cooking zone.
➤Use the touch button to set the power level to 9.
➤Press the touch button again.
– illuminates in the display.
– After 5 minutes it automatically switches back to power level .
Switching PowerPlus off before time
➤Press the touch button for the required cooking zone.
➤Press the touch button to set the required power level.
Removing the cookware interrupts PowerPlus. PowerPlus is resumed
as soon as the cookware is returned to the cooking zone.

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4.7 Operating time for GK26TIQ, GK26TIQF
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 for the required cooking zone.
➤Press the and touch buttons at the same time.
– flashes in the display.
– The indicator light for the cooking zone flashes.
➤Press the or touch 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
Changing the operating time
➤Press the touch button for the required cooking zone.
– The remaining operating time for the cooking zone selected is displayed.
➤Press the and touch buttons at the same time.
– The remaining operating time flashes.
➤Press the or touch button to 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 the or button.