V-ZUG GK46TI User manual

Glass ceramic hob
Induction (4 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
appliance 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.
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 3 digits on the identification plate.
These operating instructions apply to the models:
Variations depending on the model are noted in the text.
© V-ZUG Ltd, CH-6301 Zug, 2010
Denotes important safety precautions. Failure to observe said
precautions can result in injury or damage to the appliance or
fittings!
Denotes useful tips for the user.
Type Model no.
GK46TIXC/TIXF 970
GK46TI/TIC/TIF/TIU 971
GK46TIV/TIVC/TIVF/TIVU 972

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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Operating and display elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
How induction hobs function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Cooking zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
User settings 14
Childproof lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Acoustic signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Use 16
Pan detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Powerplus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Automatic boost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Operating time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Cookware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Safety features 27
Automatic safety shut-off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Excess temperature protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Control panel monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
After a power failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

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Care and maintenance 30
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Trouble-shooting 32
What to do if … . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Technical data 35
Disposal 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, unless 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
accordance with the separate installation instructions. The necessary work
should be carried 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 standards
and the relevant safety regulations. Proper use of the appliance is
however essential to avoid damage and accidents. Please there-
fore 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Any repairs, modifications or manipulations to the appliance, especially
any electrically live parts, should 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. Please contact Customer Services if
necessary.
䡲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 installa-
tion. In this way, the new owners can inform themselves about how to use
the appliance correctly and read the pertinent safety precautions.
Children in the home
䡲Packaging material (e.g. plastic, polystyrene) can be dangerous for chil-
dren. 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.
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
mechanical 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 ap-
pliance 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.
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 car-
diac 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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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 fire blanket and keep all doors and windows
closed.
䡲Keep pets away from the appliance.
How to avoid damaging the appliance
䡲In case of overheating, switch the appliance off and allow it to cool down
completely. 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 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.
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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䡲Do not prepare (peel, cut etc.) fruit and vegetables on the surface. Fine dirt
particles 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 inflammable materials, cardboard or plastic packaging on the surface.
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!

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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

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Construction
GK46TI, GK46TIC, GK46TIF, GK46TIU
䡲2 cooking zones ø 180 mm
䡲1 cooking zone ø 210 mm
䡲1 cooking zone ø 145 mm
GK46TIXC, GK46TIXF
䡲2 cooking zones ø 180 mm
䡲1 cooking zone ø 210 mm
䡲1 cooking zone ø 145 mm
GK46TIV, GK46TIVC, GK46TIVF,
GK46TIVU
䡲2 cooking zones ø 180 mm
䡲1 cooking zone ø 210 mm
䡲1 cooking zone ø 145 mm

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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
back
right
back
left
front
right
front
left
2
10
1
4
3
5
8
8
9
11
7
6
4
3
5

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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 corre-
spond to the diameter of the cooking zone in order to achieve the
greatest energy absorption 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.
ADepress the and touch buttons simultaneously 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
automatically 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 acoustic 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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Use
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 appliance 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 approxi-
mately 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 (L) 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 (P) Heating water

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Switching the cooking zone off
APress the touch button repeatedly until appears in the display.
If no other touch button is pressed and the other cooking zones are switched
off, 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
reduced 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 Power-
plus 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 instance, to heat a large
quantity of water quickly.
Powerplus can only be used with one cooking zone at a time on each side –
1or 2on the left-hand side and 3or 4on the right-hand side. When Powerplus
is activated, the other cooking zone in the same half works at reduced power.
䡲If Powerplus is being used with cooking zone 1, then cooking zone 2can
be operated at a maximum power level of .
䡲If Powerplus is being used with cooking zone 2, then cooking zone 1can
be operated at a maximum power level of .
䡲If Powerplus is being used with cooking zone 3, then cooking zone 4can
be operated at a maximum power level of .
䡲If Powerplus is being used with cooking zone 4, then cooking zone 3can
be operated at a maximum power level of .
If the power level is increased above these levels, Powerplus switches off.
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