V-ZUG GK36TI/C/F User manual

Glass ceramic hob
3 zone induction
Operating instructions
VZUG Ltd

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Dear V-ZUG Customer
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 technical modifica-
tions for the purpose of the further development of the appliance is reserved.
Symbols used
AIndicates step-by-step instructions.
– Describes how the appliance reacts to the steps taken.
䡲Indicates a list.
Validity
The model number corresponds to the first three digits on the identification plate. These
operating instructions apply to the model:
Variations depending on the model are noted in the text.
© V-ZUG LTD, CH-6301 Zug, 2008
Denotes important safety precautions. Failure to observe
said precautions can result in injury or damage to the appli
ance or fittings!
Denotes useful tips for the user.
Type Model no.
GK36TI/C/F 326

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Contents
Safety precautions 5
Before using for the first time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Correct use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Children in the home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Note on use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Your appliance 10
Appliance description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Operating and display elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
How induction hobs function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Cooking zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
User settings 13
Childproof lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Acoustic signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Operation 15
Pan detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Powerplus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Automatic boost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Operating time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Cookware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Safety features 26
Automatic safety shut-off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Excess temperature protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Control panel monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
After a power failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

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Care and maintenace 29
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Troubleshooting 31
What to do if … . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Technical data 34
Disposal 35
Notes 36
Index 37
Repair service 39
Quick instructions 40

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Safety precautions
In accordance with the requirements of IEC 60335-1:
䡲This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, un-
less supervised or unless they have been given instruction concerning the use of the
appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
Before using for the first time
䡲The appliance must be installed and connected to the electricity supply in accord-
ance with the separate installation instructions. The necessary work should be car-
ried out by a qualified fitter or electrician.
䡲Dispose of the packaging material in accordance with local regulations.
䡲Change the user settings to suit your own needs.
The appliance corresponds to recognised technology stand
ards and the relevant safety regulations. Proper use of the
appliance is however essential to avoid damage and acci
dents. Please therefore follow the precautions given in these
operating instructions.

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Correct use
䡲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.
䡲The appliance is not to be used as a room heater.
䡲Any repairs, modifications or manipulations to the appliance, especially any elec-
trically live parts, should only be carried out by the manufacturer, its Customer Ser-
vices or similarly qualified persons. Repairs if carried out incorrectly may cause se-
rious 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. Please contact
Customer Services if necessary.
䡲Retain these operating instructions for future reference. If you sell or pass the appli-
ance on to a third party, please ensure these operating instructions accompany the
appliance, together with the instructions on installation. In this way, the new owner
can inform themselves about how to use the appliance correctly and read the per-
tinent safety precautions.
Children in the home
䡲Packaging material (e. g. plastic, polystyrene) can be dangerous for children.
Danger of suffocation! Keep packaging material away from children.
䡲The appliance is designed for use by adults who are familiar with these operating
instructions. Children are often unable to recognise the danger of electrical
appliances. Ensure proper supervision and do not allow children to play with the
appliance.
䡲A hob guard can be fitted to protect small children. The Swiss Council for Accident
Prevention (bfu) in Berne can provide advice.
䡲Use the childproof locking facility.

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Note on use
䡲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.
䡲If the appliance is visibly damaged, do not use it. Contact our Customer Services.
䡲If the appliance is not operating properly or if cracks caused by an extreme mech-
anical impact appear on the surface, disconnect the appliance from the mains
immediately.
䡲If the mains cable is damaged, it must be replaced by Customer Services.
䡲If any electronic components fail, it may not be possible to switch the appliance
off in which case remove the fuse or switch the circuit breaker off.
䡲Ensure the mains cables of other electrical appliances do not touch the hot cooking
zones or cookware, as the electrical cable insulation could get damaged.

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Important warning for persons with a cardiac pacemaker, a
hearing aid or a metallic implant
䡲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 the pacemaker, hearing aid or
metallic implant.
䡲Tests have shown that under normal circumstances there is no risk to cardiac pace-
maker 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: Burns/Fire hazard!
䡲Do not leave the appliance unattended when in use.
䡲Ensure objects made of metal or with metallic parts, e. g. cutlery, aluminium foil,
wrapping paper, do not come into contact with the surface of the appliance.
䡲The 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.
䡲If smoke or fire comes out of the appliance when in use, switch off the fuse in the
house wiring system.
䡲Do not leave the appliance unattended when deep frying. Overheated fat and oil
can easily catch fire! Never try to extinguish burning oil or fat with water. Danger
of explosion! Smother the flames with a damp cloth and keep all doors and win-
dows closed.
䡲Keep pets away from the appliance.

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How to avoid damaging the appliance
䡲In case of overheating, switch the appliance off and allow it to cool down com-
pletely. Under no circumstances should you use cold water to cool it down!
䡲Do not climb on to the appliance.
䡲A sudden impact such as a salt pot falling on to the hob can damage the surface.
Such objects should not be stored above the appliance.
䡲Do not operate the appliance for any length of time without or with empty
cookware.
䡲Check that the base of the cookware and the surface of the cooking zone are
clean and dry before use.
䡲Always lift – i. e. do not slide – the cookware off the hob so as not to scratch the
surface or damage the markings.
䡲Do not place hot cookware on the frame.
䡲Do not prepare (peel, cut etc.) fruit and vegetables on the surface. Fine dirt parti-
cles and hard objects can damage the surface of the appliance.
䡲Do not use the appliance as a storage area. In particular, do not deposit any in-
flammable materials, cardboard or plastic packaging on the surface.
䡲Tin, zinc and aluminium objects (including aluminium foil and empty espresso cap-
sules) can melt on the hot cooking zone, causing damage.
䡲Take particular care that sugary foods or juices do not get on to the hot cooking
zone as they can damage the surface. If sugary foods or juices do get on to the
hot cooking zone, clean away immediately (while still hot) with a scraper.
䡲Avoid food boiling over.
䡲When cleaning the appliance make sure no water gets inside it. Use a moderately
damp cloth. Do not spray the appliance with water. Do not use a steam cleaner.
If water gets inside the appliance, it can cause damage!
The surface is resistant to heat (up to 650 °C) and fluctuations in temperature.
It is also shock and scratch resistant to a certain degree. Nevertheless, please
observe the following precautions in order to avoid damaging the appliance.

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Your appliance
Appliance description
䡲Powerplus
䡲Automatic boost
䡲Control panel with separate touch control and display element for each cooking
zone
䡲Electronic energy regulator with 9 power levels
䡲Keep warm setting
䡲Operating time
䡲Timer
䡲Automatic safety shut-off
䡲Pause cooking
䡲Childproof lock
䡲Acoustic signal
䡲Pan detection
䡲Cooking zone markings
Construction
GK36TI, GK36TIF, GK36TIC
䡲One ø 250 mm cooking zone
䡲One ø 210 mm cooking zone
䡲One ø 145 mm cooking zone

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Operating and display elements
Touch buttons
1Appliance ON / OFF
2Pause cooking ON / OFF
3Increase power
4Reduce power
5Powerplus
6Increase operating time
7Reduce operating time
Displays
8Cooking zone power level
9Operating time / Timer
10 Pause cooking
11 Cooking zone indicator lights
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How induction hobs function
Induction hobs have a quick reaction time, allow precision cooking, are powerful,
economical and safe.
They work in a very different way to conventional hobs or solid 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 remains relatively cool as it only receives heat from the hot
cookware.
Removing the cookware from the cooking zone immediately interrupts the supply of
energy.
Cooking zone
Residual heat indicator
After the cooking zone is switched off, remains illuminated in the display as long
as a burn hazard exits.
Induction hobs require cookware with a magnetic base.
The diameter of the magnetic base of the cookware should correspond to the
diameter of the cooking zone in order to achieve the greatest energy absorp-
tion and the best possible heat distribution in the cookware.

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User settings
Childproof lock
The childproof lock is to prevent the appliance being accidentally switched on.
Switching the childproof lock on
Ensure all cooking zones are switched off.
APress the touch button to switch the appliance on.
– flashes in the power level displays.
AHold the touch button depressed and at the same time depress the touch
button for about 1½ seconds.
– An acoustic signal is emitted.
– appears in the power level displays for about 10 seconds.
Operating the appliance with the childproof lock activated
APress the touch button to switch the appliance on.
– appears in the power level displays for about 10 seconds.
AWith the childproof lock activated, hold the touch button depressed and at
the same time press the and touch buttons for any one cooking zone or
for the timer.
– The childproof lock is overridden. The appliance can be operated as usual.
– 10 minutes after switching the appliance off, the childproof lock is automatic-
ally activated again.
Switching the childproof lock off
Ensure all cooking zones are switched off.
APress the touch button to switch the appliance on.
ADepress the and touch buttons simultaneously for about 1½ seconds.
– A double acoustic signal is emitted.
– flashes in the power level displays for about 10 seconds.

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Acoustic signal
An acoustic signal is emitted whenever a button is touched (factory setting). The acous-
tic signal can be turned off.
Switching off
Ensure all cooking zones are switched off.
APress the touch button to switch the appliance on.
AHold the touch button depressed for about 3 seconds.
– A double acoustic signal confirms the setting.
Switching on
Ensure all cooking zones are switched off.
APress the touch button to switch the appliance on.
AHold the touch button depressed for about 3 seconds.
– A single acoustic signal confirms the setting.
The last setting is stored when the appliance is switched off.
The acoustic signal cannot be turned on or off if the childproof lock is
activated.

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Operation
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.
Switching the cooking zone on
APress the touch button to switch the appliance on.
– flashes in the power level displays.
ASwitch the required cooking zone or the timer on within 10 seconds.
– If no touch button is pressed within 10 seconds, then for safety reasons the ap-
pliance switches off automatically.
Setting the power level
APress the touch button for the required cooking zone 1×.
– The cooking zone comes on at power level .
Alternatively
APress the touch button for the required cooking zone 1×.
– The cooking zone comes on at power level .
ATo change the power level initially selected, press either the or touch
button.
– Hold the touch button depressed to incrementally change the power level.
– The power level selected is shown in the display.

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Keep warm setting
The keep warm setting keeps food that has been cooked warm at approximately
65 °C.
ASet cooking zone to power level .
APress the touch button.
– appears in the display.
Power level
Due to the high energy output of induction hobs, cookware is heated very quickly. To
avoid burning food, a slightly different approach is therefore required when selecting
the power level than with conventional cooking systems.
The following table serves as a guide only.
It is recommended that the power level be increased or reduced depending
on the quantities being cooked.
Power level Use
Keep warm Keeping cooked food warm at around 65 °C
1 Melting butter and chocolate; dissolving gelatine
1–3 Keeping gravy, sauce and soup warm; allowing rice to swell
2–6 Cooking potatoes, pasta, soup, ragout; steaming fruit, vegetables and fish; defrosting food
6–7 Frying in a non-stick pan; gently frying escalope, fish (without overheating the fat); frying rösti
(hash browns)
7–8 Heating fat; searing meat; heating bound sauces and soups; making omelettes
9 Boiling large quantities of liquid; searing steak
Powerplus Heating water

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Switching the cooking zone off
APress the touch button repeatedly until appears in the display.
Alternatively
APress the and touch buttons at the same time until appears in the
display.
If no other touch button is pressed and none of the other cooking zones are in use, the
appliance switches off automatically after 10 seconds.
Switching the appliance off
APress the touch button.
Pause cooking
With this function, the power level of all the cooking zones can be temporarily re-
duced to for a maximum of 10 minutes. Thereafter, the appliance can continue
to be operated using the selected settings.
APress the touch button.
– The indicator light for the touch button flashes.
– The power level of the cooking zone selected changes to .
– The operating time and timer continue to run.
– Except for and , all touch buttons are inactive.
ATo resume cooking, press the touch button again.
– The cooking zones are switched back on again with the selected settings.
If the pause cooking function is not turned off within 10 minutes, the appliance
switches off completely.

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Pan detection
Each cooking zone is equipped with pan detection. In order to be able to switch the
cooking zone on, suitable magnetic cookware has to be on the cooking zone.
䡲If the cookware is removed from the cooking zone during operation, the power
output is interrupted and appears in the display.
䡲If the cookware is unsuitable, appears in the display.
Pan detection runs 10 minutes. If in this time no suitable cookware is used, the cooking
zone switches off.
The display changes from to . If none of the other cooking zones are in use,
the appliance switches off automatically after 10 seconds.

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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. After
10 minutes it automatically switches back to
power level . Powerplus can be used, for in-
stance, to heat a large quantity of water
quickly.
Powerplus can only be used with one cooking zone at a time on the left-hand side
(i.e. 1or 2). When Powerplus is activated, the other cooking zone on the left-hand
side works at reduced power.
䡲If Powerplus is being used with cooking zone 1, then cooking zone 2can be op-
erated at a maximum power level of .
䡲If Powerplus is being used with cooking zone 2, then cooking zone 1can be op-
erated at a maximum power level of .
If the power level is increased above these levels, Powerplus switches off.
Powerplus can be used independently with cooking zone 3.
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Switching on
APress the touch button.
– appears in the display.
– After 10 minutes, it automatically reverts to power level .
Switching off before time
To switch off before time:
APress the touch button again.
– Power level is active.
Alternatively
APress the touch button repeatedly for the required power level.
Removing the cookware interrupts Powerplus. As soon as the cookware is re-
turned to the cooking zone, Powerplus is resumed.
If the control unit or the cooking zone overheat, Powerplus automatically ends.
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