V-ZUG Toptronic User manual

Glass ceramic hob
Toptronic
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
ASpecifies step-by-step instructions.
– Describes how the appliance reacts to the steps taken.
䡲Marks a list.
Validity
The model number corresponds to the first three digits on the identification plate. These
operating instructions apply to the following models:
Deviations depending on the model are noted in the text.
© V-ZUG LTD, CH-6301 Zug, 2007
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. Type Model no.
GK45TE/C/F/U 412 GK45TEXC/F 499
GK45TEV/C/F/U 414 GK45TER/C/F/U 847

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Contents
Safety precautions 5
Before using for the first time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Correct use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Children in the home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Your appliance 9
Appliance description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Operating and display elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Layout of the cooking zones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
User settings 14
Childproof lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Acoustic signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Operation 16
Switching the outer heating ring on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Automatic boost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Operating time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Cookware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Safety features 24
Automatic safety shut-off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Excess temperature protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Control panel monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
After a power failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Cleaning and maintenance 26
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

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Troubleshooting 28
What to do if … . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Technical data 31
Disposal 32
Index 33
Repair service 35
Quick instructions 36

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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 they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appli-
ance 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
serious injury, damage to the appliance and fittings, as well as affect the function-
ing 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 Cus-
tomer 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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Use
䡲When using the cooking zone for the first few times, an unpleasant smell may be
given off. 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 me-
chanical 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. 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.
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, remove the fuse or switch
the circuit breaker off.
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Operating time
䡲Timer
䡲Automatic safety shut-off
䡲Pause cooking
䡲Childproof lock
䡲Acoustic signal
䡲Cooking zone markings
Construction
GK45TEC, GK45TEU, GK45TEF
䡲One ø 180 mm single ring cooking zone
䡲Two ø 140 mm single ring cooking zones
䡲One ø 210/175 mm dual ring cooking zone

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GK45TEXC, GK45TEXF
䡲Two ø 180 mm single ring cooking zones
䡲One ø 140 mm single ring cooking zone
䡲One ø 210/140 mm dual ring cooking zone
GK45TEVC, GK45TEVU, GK45TEVF
䡲Two ø 180 mm single ring cooking zones
䡲One bridge heating element forming a
frying zone/warming surface
䡲One ø 140 mm single ring cooking zone
䡲One ø 210/140 mm dual ring cooking zone

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GK45TERC/GK45TERU/GK45TERF
䡲Two ø 180 mm single ring cooking zones
䡲One bridge heating element forming a frying
zone/warming surface
䡲One ø 140 mm single ring cooking zone
䡲One ø 210/140 mm dual ring cooking zone

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Operating and display elements
Touch buttons
1Appliance ON / OFF
2Pause cooking ON / OFF
3Increase power
4Reduce power
5Outer heating ring
6Frying zone
7Bridge heating element
8Increase operating time
9Reduce operating time
Displays
10 Cooking zone power level
11 Operating time / Timer
12 Pause cooking
13 Outer heating ring
14 Frying zone
15 Bridge heating element
16 Cooking zone indicator lights
The diagram shows the
GK45TEV model.
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9
5
13
12
21
4
3
7
15
10
6
14
10
11
16

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Residual heat indicator
After switching the cooking zone off, will continue to be shown
in the display as long as there is a significant burning hazard.
Layout of the cooking zones
Dual ring cooking zone
Heat either the inner cooking zone Aor the
whole cooking zone Aand B.
Frying zone/Warming surface
(GK45TEV / GK45TER)
The round cooking zone Cand the bridge heat-
ing element Dfunction like a dual ring cooking
zone, forming a small frying zone.
Switch the round cooking zone Eon to form a
larger frying zone/warming surface.
To save energy, switch the cooking zone off before the end
of the cooking time (and use the residual heat).
The diameter of the base of the cookware should correspond to the diameter
of the cooking zone in order to achieve the greatest energy transfer and the
best possible heat distribution in the cookware. The risk of food spills being
burned on is also reduced.
A
B
E
D
C

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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 timer on within 10 seconds.
– If no touch button is pressed within the next 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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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
The appliance can be switched off at any time.
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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Switching the outer heating ring on and off
Switching the dual ring cooking zone on, switch-
es the inner heating ring Aand the outer heating
ring Bon. The outer heating ring is shown by the
indicator light next to the touch button.
APress the touch button to switch the outer
heating ring off.
Frying zone/Warming surface (GK45TEV / GK45TER)
The cooking zone Cand the bridge heating ele-
ment D can be used as a small frying zone.
APress the touch button for the cooking
zone Cand bridge heating element D.
Switch the cooking zone Eon to create a large
frying zone or warming surface.
APress the touch button for the cooking
zones Eand Ctogether with the bridge
heating element D.
– The power level is automatically taken over from cooking zone C.
The outer heating ring can be switched back on again in the same way.
Use the and touch buttons for either cooking zone Cor Eto change
the power level.
A
B
E
D
C

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Automatic boost
All the cooking zones are equipped with an automatic boost function. With this func-
tion, a cooking zone works at full power for a certain length of time (see table). It then
automatically goes back to the power level set.
Switching on
AYou are working at power level and activate the automatic boost function using
the touch button.
– and alternate in the display.
Within the next 10 seconds, select the power level at which you wish to continue
cooking.
APress the touch button repeatedly for the required power level, e.g. .
– and alternate in the display while the automatic boost is activated.
– When the automatic boost is over, the power level is reduced to that set for
continuing cooking.
Switching off before time
APress the touch button.
Do not leave the appliance unattended when the automatic
boost function is on. Smaller amounts of food or liquid can
get hot very quickly!
The automatic boost function must be activated anew each time a cooking
zone is switched on.
Powerlevel 12345678
Duration of boost in mins 1 3 4¾ 6½ 8½ 2½ 3½ 4½
If the power level set for continuing cooking is increased while the automatic
boost is activated, the duration of the boost will change automatically.

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Operating time
With the operating time function, the cooking zone switches off automatically after a
set time (between1 and 99 minutes). This function can be used with all the cooking
zones, though not at the same time.
Setting the operating time
The required cooking zone must be switched on.
APress the touch button for operating time 1×.
– appears in the display.
– The four indicator lights for the cooking zones flash.
Alternatively
APress the touch button for operating time 1×.
– appears in the display.
– The four indicators lights for the cooking zones flash.
APress the or touch button again to set the required operating time.
– Hold the touch button depressed to incrementally change the duration.
As long as the indicator lights are flashing, the operating time can be assigned to any
of the cooking zones.
APress the or touch button for the required cooking zone.
– This will not change the power level set.
– The indicator light illuminates for the relevant cooking zone.
– The power level and operating time can be changed later.
When the operating time is up, the relevant cooking zone switches off.
– flashes in the display and an acoustic signal is emitted for 1 minute.
APress any touch button to turn the acoustic signal off.
Do not leave the hob unattended during the operating time.
Risk of boiling over, burning and igniting!