V-ZUG Maxi-Flex Series User manual

Operating instructions
Induction Maxi-Flex with display
Glass ceramic hob

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 familiarise 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 tech-
nical modifications for the purpose of the further development of the appliance
is reserved.
Validity
The product family (model number) corresponds to the first alphanumerics on
the identification plate. These operating instructions apply to:
Type Product family
GK46TIMAS/C/F 31030
GK46TIMPS/C/F/F spec. 31029
Variations depending on the model are noted in the text.
© V-ZUG Ltd, CH-6301 Zug, 2016
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Contents
1 Safety precautions 5
1.1 Symbols used .............................................................................................5
1.2 General safety precautions ......................................................................6
1.3 Appliance-specific safety precautions....................................................7
1.4 Instructions for use ....................................................................................8
2 Disposal 11
3 Using for the first time 12
4 Your appliance 13
4.1 Appliance overview................................................................................. 13
4.2 Operating and display elements .......................................................... 14
4.3 How induction hobs function ................................................................ 16
4.4 Flexible cooking....................................................................................... 16
4.5 Pan detection ........................................................................................... 17
4.6 Cookware.................................................................................................. 17
5 Operating the appliance 19
5.1 Switching the appliance on and off ..................................................... 19
5.2 Setting a cooking zone .......................................................................... 19
5.3 Overview of power levels....................................................................... 20
5.4 Switching a cooking zone off................................................................ 20
5.5 Residual heat indicator .......................................................................... 20
5.6 Bridging function ..................................................................................... 21
5.7 Melting, keeping warm and simmering............................................... 22
5.8 PowerPlus ................................................................................................. 23
5.9 AutoCook .................................................................................................. 25
5.10 Operating time ......................................................................................... 26
5.11 Timer.......................................................................................................... 29
5.12 Pause cooking ......................................................................................... 31
5.13 Wipe protection........................................................................................ 32
6 User settings 33
6.1 Accessing the user settings.................................................................. 34
6.2 Childproof lock ........................................................................................ 35
6.3 Language .................................................................................................. 35
6.4 Brightness................................................................................................. 36
6.5 Loudness .................................................................................................. 37
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6.6 Button signal ............................................................................................ 37
6.7 Timer default value.................................................................................. 38
6.8 Factory settings ....................................................................................... 38
7 Care and maintenance 39
8 Trouble-shooting 40
9 Technical data 44
9.1 Product fiche ............................................................................................ 44
10 Index 45
11 Service & Support 47
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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 dam-
age 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 Safety precautions
1.2 General safety precautions
▪Read the operating instructions before using the appliance for
the first time!
▪This appliance can be used by children aged 8 and above
and by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental cap-
abilities, or lack of experience and/or knowledge, provided
they are supervised or have been instructed on the safe use
of the appliance and have understood the hazards involved.
Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user
maintenance shall not be undertaken by children without su-
pervision.
▪If an appliance is not equipped with a mains cable and a plug
or other means for disconnecting from the mains with a con-
tact opening on each pole complying with the conditions of
overvoltage category III for full isolation, an isolating device
must be incorporated into the permanently installed electrical
installation in accordance with the installation regulations.
▪If the mains cable of this appliance is damaged, it must be re-
placed by the manufacturer or its Customer Services or a sim-
ilarly qualified person in order to avoid hazard.
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1 Safety precautions
1.3 Appliance-specific safety precautions
▪WARNING: Under no circumstances may hot pots or pans be
placed on the display.
▪WARNING: If the surface is cracked or there is damage to the
material thickness, the appliance must be switched off and
disconnected from the electricity supply in order to avoid a
possible electric shock.
▪WARNING: During use, the appliance and its exposed parts
become hot. Please be careful to avoid the exposed parts of
the heating elements.
▪Never use a steam cleaner.
▪Objects made of metal, e.g. knives, forks, spoons, covers or
aluminium foil, should not be put on the hob as they can be-
come hot.
▪After use, switch the hob off using the controls and do not
rely on the pan detector.
▪WARNING: Leaving fat or oil unattended on the hob can be
dangerous and can lead to fires. NEVER try to extinguish a
fire with water. Instead, switch the appliance off and then care-
fully cover the flames with an object such as a cover or a fire
blanket.
▪WARNING: Never leave objects on the hob as they pose a fire
hazard.
▪The appliance must not be operated with an external time
switch or a separate remote control system.
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1 Safety precautions
1.4 Instructions for use
Before using for the first time
▪The appliance must be installed and connected to the electricity 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 liabil-
ity is assumed for any damage caused by improper use or incorrect hand-
ling.
▪Any repairs, modifications or manipulations to the appliance, especially any
electrically live parts, may only be carried out by the manufacturer, its Cus-
tomer Services or a similarly qualified person. Repairs if carried out incor-
rectly may cause serious injury, damage to the appliance and fittings, as
well as affect the functioning of the appliance. If the appliance is not work-
ing properly or in case of a repair order, follow the instructions given in the
repair service section. Please contact Customer Services if necessary.
▪Use original spare parts only.
▪Retain these operating instructions for future reference. If you sell the appli-
ance or pass it on to a third party, include these operating instructions as
well as the installation instructions.
▪The appliance corresponds to recognised technology standards and the rel-
evant 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 will remain hot for some time after it is switched off and
will only cool down slowly to room temperature. Leave a sufficient amount of
time before you carry out work such as cleaning the appliance.
Note on use
▪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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1 Safety precautions
Caution: Risk of burns!
▪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. Keep doors and windows closed.
Caution: Risk of injury!
▪Keep pets away from the device.
Caution: Risk to life!
▪Packaging materials, e.g. plastic film and polystyrene, can be dangerous for
children. Danger of suffocation! Keep packaging material away from chil-
dren.
How to avoid damaging the appliance
▪Under no circumstances place hot pots or pans on the display!
▪In the case of thermal failure, switch the solid plate off and allow to cool
down completely. Do not put any dishes on it. Do not cool with cold water
under any circumstances.
▪Do not climb onto the appliance.
▪To avoid damaging the silicon grouting, do not put hot cookware on the
frame.
▪Do not cut or prepare food on the surface or drop hard objects onto it. Do
not drag cookware across the surface.
▪Make sure than no sugary foods or juices end up on the hot cooking zones.
This can damage the surface. If sugary foods or juices do end up on the
hot cooking zones, remove these immediately with a glass ceramic hob
scraper (while the hob is still hot).
▪Do not leave the appliance unattended during operation.
▪Pots with pure copper or aluminium bases should not be used for cooking
as they leave behind traces that can be difficult to clean. If the traces are
not removed immediately after cooking with a suitable cleaning agent, they
can be permanently burned on and therefore permanently ruin the visual ap-
pearance of the appliance.
▪Sliding pots and cookware across the glass ceramic causes scratches. You
can largely avoid these by lifting pots and cookware when putting them into
place.
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1 Safety precautions
▪The hob is an item for daily use: signs of usage such as scratches or visible
material abrasion from pots or cookware are normal. Intensive use leads to
more distinctive signs of usage. In such cases, the appliance continues to
function perfectly and a complaint is not justified. Safety is always guaran-
teed.
▪There is no such thing as completely scratch-proof glass; scratches can
even develop on sapphire glass, which is used in watches. The glass
ceramic used is of the best quality available on the market.
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2 Disposal
Packaging
▪All packaging materials (cardboard, plastic film (PE) and polystyrene (EPS))
are marked and should, if possible, be collected for recycling and disposed
of in an environmentally friendly way.
Disconnection
▪Disconnect the appliance from the mains. With a fixed appliance, this is to
be carried out by a qualified electrician!
Safety
▪Disable the appliance to prevent accidents caused by improper use, espe-
cially through children playing.
▪Pull the plug out of the mains socket or have the appliance disconnected
from the mains by an electrician. Then cut the mains cable off flush with the
appliance.
Disposal
▪The old appliance should not be discarded as worthless rubbish. If dis-
posed of correctly, the raw materials can be recovered for recycling.
▪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 recyc-
ling of the product, please contact the local authorities, the local recycling
facilities for household waste or the retailer from whom you purchased the
appliance.
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3 Using for the first time
The appliance must be installed and connected to the electricity
supply in accordance with the separate installation instructions.
Have a qualified fitter/electrician carry out the necessary work.
During the first few hours of use, a cooking zone can give off an un-
pleasant smell. This is normal for brand new appliances. Ensure that
the room is well ventilated.
Where is the identification plate?
The identification plate and the connection plate are located on the underside
of the hob.
1 2
1Identification plate with serial number (FN)
2Connection plate
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.
The serial number is required for identifying the appliance. Only then
can customer services guarantee a faultless service.
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4 Your appliance
4.1 Appliance overview
GK46TIMAS, GK46TIMASC, GK46TIMASF
▪4 adjustable cooking zones
GK46TIMPS, GK46TIMPSC, GK46TIMPSF, GK46TIMPSF spec.
▪4 adjustable cooking zones
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4 Your appliance
4.2 Operating and display elements
Buttons
ON/OFF button, pause function
▪Appliance ON/OFF
▪Pause cooking
Multi-function button
▪Operating time
▪Keeping warm, melting, simmering
▪AutoCook
▪Timer
▪Wipe protection
▪User settings
Slider
▪Select cooking zones
▪Set power level
▪Set time
▪PowerPlus
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4 Your appliance
Displays
4
1:20
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5 3 41 6 2
1Cooking zone power level
2AutoCook
3Simmer
4Timer
5Pause cooking
6Operating time
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4 Your appliance
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 mag-
netic 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.
Induction hobs can only be used with cookware with a complete/full
magnetic base.
4.4 Flexible cooking
For flexible cooking, there are no marked cooking zones.
Pots of different sizes can be placed on every zone. However, for pan detec-
tion, must be covered.
If both circles are covered by a large pot, both heating areas can be
operated together with the bridge function.
For even frying, the pan must be centred on .
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4 Your appliance
4.5 Pan detection
Each cooking zone is equipped with pan detection. This detects suitable in-
duction 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 detec-
tion time (10minutes) elapses,
– the cooking zone switches off
– the display changes from to «0»
– 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 (ø 10 cm to 22 cm) 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.
▪Only the power level set illuminates on the hob.
Do not heat any unsuitable cookware using aids such as metal rings
and the like. This can damage the hob.
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.
▪Use a well-fitting lid.
▪Match the diameter of the cookware to the quantity of food to be cooked.
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4 Your appliance
Coated cookware
▪Coated cookware when empty may never be heated at a higher power level
than 7.
– The coating may otherwise become overheated and damaged.
▪For frying, do not use a higher power level than 9.
Never use PowerPlus with coated frying pans.
Noise during cooking
Cookware can make noise during cooking. This does not indicate any mal-
function, nor does it affect the functioning of the appliance in any way.
Noise depends on the cookware used. If the noise causes consider-
able disturbance, it can help to change the cookware.
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5 Operating the appliance
5.1 Switching the appliance on and off
All the appliances are operated in the same way.
▸ To switch the appliance on: Keep the button pressed for 1second.
–«0» illuminates in all the power level displays.
–If no other button is pressed, the appliance switches off after about 10
seconds for safety reasons.
▸ To switch the appliance off: Keep the button pressed for 2seconds.
5.2 Setting a cooking zone
▸ Press or swipe the slider to select
the desired cooking zone.
–The cooking zone selected il-
luminates red.
0 0
0 0
▸ Press or swipe the slider to set the
power level while the cooking
zone is illuminated.
0 9
0 0
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5 Operating the appliance
5.3 Overview of power levels
Power level Cooking method Use
1Melting, gentle
warming
Butter, chocolate,
gelatine, sauces
2
3Swelling Rice
4Continued cooking,
reducing, stewing
Vegetables, potatoes, sauces,
fruit, fish
5
6Continued cooking,
braising
Pasta, soup, braised meat
7Gentle frying Rösti (hash browns), omelettes,
breaded fried foods, sausages
8Frying, deep frying Meat, chips
9Flash frying Steak
PFast heating Boiling water
5.4 Switching a cooking zone off
▸ Use the slider to select the desired cooking zone.
▸ Press «0» on the slider.
–If no other entry is made and the other cooking zones are switched off,
the appliance switches off automatically after 10 seconds.
5.5 Residual heat indicator
After a cooking zone is switched off, remains illuminated in the display for
the relevant cooking zone as long as there is a risk of burns.
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