V-ZUG MaxiFlex GK46TIMS User manual

Operating instructions
GK46TIMS | GK46TIMXS | GK56TIMS
Induction 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
GK46TIMS/C/U/F 88A, 31014
GK46TIMXSC/F 31002
GK56TIMS/C/F 89A, 31020
Variations depending on the model are noted in the text.
© V-ZUG Ltd, CH-6301 Zug, 2017
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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 ............................................................................................... 7
2 Disposal 10
3 Using for the first time 11
4 Your appliance 12
4.1 Appliance overview.............................................................................................12
4.2 Operating and display elements ......................................................................13
4.3 How induction hobs function ............................................................................15
4.4 Flexible cooking ..................................................................................................15
4.5 Pan detection.......................................................................................................16
4.6 Cookware .............................................................................................................16
5 Operating the appliance 18
5.1 Switching the appliance on and off.................................................................18
5.2 Selecting a cooking zone..................................................................................18
5.3 Overview of power levels...................................................................................18
5.4 Switching a cooking zone off ...........................................................................19
5.5 Residual heat indicator ......................................................................................19
5.6 Keep warm setting..............................................................................................19
5.7 Melting function ...................................................................................................19
5.8 Simmer function ..................................................................................................19
5.9 PowerPlus.............................................................................................................20
5.10 Bridging function.................................................................................................23
5.11 Automatic boost ..................................................................................................23
5.12 Operating time.....................................................................................................24
5.13 Timer......................................................................................................................26
5.14 Childproof lock ....................................................................................................27
5.15 Restore function ..................................................................................................28
5.16 Pause cooking.....................................................................................................28
5.17 Wipe protection ...................................................................................................28
6 User settings 29
6.1 Changing user settings......................................................................................30
6.2 Cancelling user settings ....................................................................................30
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7 Care and maintenance 31
8 Trouble-shooting 32
9 Technical data 35
9.1 Product fiche........................................................................................................35
10 Index 36
11 Notes 38
12 Service & Support 39
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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 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: If the surface has a crack running through the
thickness of the material, switch the appliance off and discon-
nect 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.
▪Under no circumstances use a steam cleaner to clean the ap-
pliance.
▪Do not place metal objects such as knives, forks, spoons, lids
or aluminium foil on the hob as they can get hot.
▪After use, switch the hob off using the controls and do not
rely on the pan detector.
▪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 ap-
pliance off and then carefully smother the flames with, for ex-
ample, a lid or a fire blanket.
▪WARNING: Never store objects on the hob due to the risk of
fire.
▪WARNING: The cooking process should always be super-
vised. Shorter cooking processes, in particular, must be su-
pervised the entire time.
▪Do not operate the appliance using an external time switch or
a separate remote control system.
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.
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1 Safety precautions
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. Contact our 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, please ensure these operating instruc-
tions accompany the appliance, together with the installation instructions.
▪The appliance corresponds to recognized technology standards and the rel-
evant safety regulations. However, proper use of the appliance is 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 cool down only slowly to room temperature. Please allow sufficient time
for the appliance to cool down before, for instance, cleaning it.
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.
Caution: Burns hazard
▪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 appliance.
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1 Safety precautions
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
▪In case of overheating, switch the hotplate off and allow it to cool down
completely. Do not put any dishes on it. Under no circumstances use cold
water to cool it down quickly.
▪Do not climb on to the appliance.
▪Do not put hot cookware on the hob frame in order not to damage the silic-
one joints.
▪Do not cut or prepare food on the surface and avoid impact with hard ob-
jects. Do not drag cookware across the surface.
▪Take particular care that sugary foods or juices do not get onto the hot
cooking zones as it can damage them. If sugary foods or juices do get on
to the hot cooking zones clean away immediately (while still hot) with a
scraper.
▪Pots with pure copper or aluminium bases should not be used for cooking
as they can 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 appearance of the appliance.
▪Sliding pans and cookware across the glass ceramic causes scratches.
This can be largely prevented by lifting pans and cookware up and then pla-
cing them down in position.
▪The hob is designed to be used – signs of use, such as scratches or the
wear and tear from pans and cookware, are normal. The more intensively it
is used, the greater the signs of use; however, the appliance remains in per-
fect working order and therefore does not give a right of complaint. Safety is
guaranteed at all times.
▪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 sup-
ply 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
GK46TIMS, GK46TIMSC, GK46TIMSF, GK46TIMSU, GK46TIMXSC,
GK46TIMXSF
▪4 adjustable cooking zones
GK56TIMS, GK56TIMSC, GK56TIMSF
▪4 adjustable cooking zones
▪1 cooking zone ø 280mm
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4.2 Operating and display elements
GK46TI …
GK56TI …
Buttons
Appliance ON/OFF
Slider (for setting the power levels)
PowerPlus
Pause cooking ON/OFF and restore function
Operating time
Function as + button in operating time / timer mode
Timer
Function as - button in operating time / timer mode
Wipe protection ON/OFF
Bridging switch
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GK46TI …
1 43 5 6 7
8910
2
GK56TI …
1 43 5 6 7
8910
2
Displays
1Melting function activated
2Cooking zone power level
3Operating time activated
4Cooking zone indicator lights for the operating time
5Bridging function activated
6Operating time / timer
7Timer activated
8Wipe protection activated
9Pause activated / possibility for restoring saved settings
10 Corresponding cooking zone for slider
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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
In flexible cooking, there are no marked cooking zones.
Pans with different diameters can be placed on any cooking zone. must,
however, be covered for pan detection.
If a large pan covers both circles, both heating zones can be switched
on together with the bridging function.
For even frying, the pan must be centred on .
The diameter of the base of the pan should not be greater than the
diameter of the cooking zone.
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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 .
– the appliance switches off after 10seconds if no other cooking zone is in
use.
4.6 Cookware
Suitable cookware
Only cookware with a full magnetic base is suitable for use with the induction
hob.
This can be checked in the follow 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.
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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Coated cookware
▪Coated cookware may be operated above power level provided that the
bottom of the pan is completely covered with liquid.
– The coating may otherwise become overheated and damaged.
▪For frying, do not use a higher power level than .
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: Depress the button for 1second.
– flashes in all the power level displays.
–If no other entry is made, the appliance switches off again after about
10seconds for safety reasons.
▸ To switch the appliance off: Press the button.
5.2 Selecting a cooking zone
▸ Touch the slider of the required cooking zone or swipe it to set the
power level.
5.3 Overview of power levels
Power level Cooking method Use
Melting Melting butter, chocolate or honey at
around 40°C
LKeep warm Sauces, keeps food ready for serving
at around 65°C
1Melting, gentle warming Butter, chocolate, gelatine, sauces
2
3Swelling Rice
4Continued cooking,
reducing, stewing,
steaming
Vegetables, potatoes, sauces,
fruit, fish
5
6Continued cooking,
braising
Pasta, soup, braised meat
7Gentle frying Rösti, omelettes, breaded fried foods,
sausages
8Frying, deep frying Meat, chips
9Flash frying Steak
PFast heating Boiling water
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5 Operating the appliance
5.4 Switching a cooking zone off
▸ Touch power level « » on the slider.
–If no other entry is made and the other cooking zones are switched off,
the appliance switches off after 10seconds.
5.5 Residual heat indicator
After a cooking zone is switched off, remains illuminated as long as there is
a risk of burns.
5.6 Keep warm setting
The keep warm setting keeps ready-cooked foods warm at approx. 65°C. It
can be found between power levels and .
5.7 Melting function
With the melting function, butter, chocolate or honey, for instance, can be
gently melted at 40°C.
Switching the melting function on
▸ Hold power level on the slider depressed for 2seconds.
–The symbol illuminates.
–The power level goes out.
Switching the melting function off
▸ Use the slider to set any power level.
5.8 Simmer function
With the simmer function, sausages, dumplings and stuffed pasta, for instance,
can be cooked below boiling point at about 94°C.
The precision of the simmer function depends on the cookware used.
Water can start to boil. If this is the case, we recommend the pan lid
be left off when using the simmer function.
For locations over 1,500 meters above sea level, it is generally recom-
mended the pan lid be left off when using the simmer function.
Switching the simmer function on
▸ Press the level on the slider for 4seconds.
–Three cross pieces are illuminated in the power level display.
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Switching the simmer function off
▸ Set any power level using the slider.
In locations higher than 1500m above sea level, we recommend us-
ing the simmer function without the pan lid.
5.9 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. PowerPlus can be used, for instance, to heat a
large quantity of water quickly.
Switching PowerPlus on
▸ Press on the slider.
– illuminates in the display.
–After 10minutes it automatically switches back to power level .
Removing the cookware interrupts PowerPlus. PowerPlus is resumed
as soon as the cookware is returned to the cooking zone.
Ending PowerPlus off before time
▸ Press the desired power level on the slider.
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