V-ZUG WS 55 162 User manual

Operating instructions
WS 55 162 to WS 60 312
Warming drawer

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 Model no.
WS 55 162, WS 55 162c 34008
WS 55 220, WS 55 220c 34009
WS 60 144, WS 60 144c 34010
WS 60 162, WS 60 162c 34011
WS 60 220, WS 60 220c 34012
WS 60 283, WS 60 283c 34013
WS 60 312, WS 60 312c 34014
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 4
1.1 Symbols used ........................................................................................................ 4
1.2 General safety precautions ................................................................................. 5
1.3 Appliance-specific safety precautions............................................................... 5
1.4 Instructions for use ............................................................................................... 6
2 Disposal 9
3 Appliance description 10
3.1 Structure ...............................................................................................................10
3.2 Operating and display elements ......................................................................10
3.3 Auto Off function .................................................................................................11
3.4 Using the appliance............................................................................................11
4 Preheating tableware 12
4.1 Maximum load .....................................................................................................12
4.2 Loading examples...............................................................................................12
4.3 Loading tableware ..............................................................................................13
5 Keeping food warm 14
5.1 Procedure .............................................................................................................14
6 Uses 15
6.1 Possible uses.......................................................................................................15
6.2 Low temperature cooking..................................................................................16
7 Care and maintenance 18
7.1 Procedure .............................................................................................................18
7.2 Cleaning the exterior ..........................................................................................18
7.3 Cleaning the interior ...........................................................................................18
8 Trouble-shooting 19
8.1 What to do if … ....................................................................................................19
9 Technical data 21
9.1 External dimensions ...........................................................................................21
9.2 Electrical connection ..........................................................................................21
10 Index 22
11 Service & Support 23
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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.
1.3 Appliance-specific safety precautions
▪WARNING: The appliance and its accessible parts get hot
during use. Be careful not to touch the heating elements.
▪Children under 8 years of age must be kept away from the
appliance unless they are constantly supervised.
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1 Safety precautions
▪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.
▪WARNING: Accessible parts can get hot during use. Keep
small children away.
▪A warming drawer and its contents get hot.
▪For appliances with pyrolytic self-cleaning, excessive soiling
and accessories must be removed before carrying out pyro-
lytic self-cleaning.
▪Under no circumstances use a steam cleaner to clean the ap-
pliance.
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. Under no
circumstances flambé or cook food using a lot of fat in the cooking space!
No liability is assumed for any damage caused by improper use or incorrect
handling.
▪Never use the appliance to dry animals, textiles or paper!
▪Do not use the appliance as a room heater.
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1 Safety precautions
▪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. If carried out incorrectly, re-
pairs 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
«Service & Support» section. Please contact Customer Services, if neces-
sary.
▪Use original spare parts only.
▪Retain these operating instructions for future reference.
▪The appliance corresponds to recognised technology standards and the rel-
evant safety regulations. Proper use of the appliance is essential to avoid
damage and accidents. Please therefore follow the precautions given in
these operating instructions.
Note on use
▪If the appliance is visibly damaged, do not use it. Contact our Customer
Services.
▪If the appliance is not operating properly, disconnect it from the power sup-
ply immediately.
▪Ensure there are no foreign bodies or pets in the cooking space before
closing the appliance door.
▪Objects that could pose a danger if the appliance were accidentally
switched on should not be stored in the cooking space and in the warming
drawer. Do not store food or any temperature-sensitive or inflammable ma-
terials, e.g. cleaning agents, oven sprays, etc., in the cooking space.
Caution: Risk of burns!
▪The appliance gets very hot when in use.
▪Steam may escape from the cooking space when the drawer is opened.
▪The appliance will remain hot for some time after it is switched off and will
cool down only slowly to room temperature. Allow sufficient time for the ap-
pliance to cool down before, for instance, cleaning it.
▪Overheated fat and oil can easily catch fire. Heating oil in the cooking
space to sear meat is dangerous and should not be done. 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.
▪Do not pour spirits (brandy, whisky, schnapps, etc.) over hot food. Danger
of explosion!
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1 Safety precautions
▪Do not leave the appliance unattended when drying herbs, bread, mush-
rooms, etc. If the foodstuff dries out too much, it can pose a fire hazard.
▪If you notice smoke possibly coming from the appliance itself or from inside
the cooking space, keep the drawer closed. Disconnect the appliance from
the power supply.
▪Accessories get hot in the cooking space. Use protective gloves or oven
cloths.
Caution: Risk of injury!
▪Be careful not to put fingers in the drawer, there is otherwise a risk of injury
if the drawer is moved. Particular care should be taken when children are
around.
▪When open, the drawer poses a danger of tripping or injury! Do not sit or
rest on the drawer or use it as a storage surface.
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
▪Do not use objects that can rust in the cooking space.
▪Using knives or cutting wheels in the drawer will visibly damage the surface.
▪To prevent corrosion, leave the drawer open 2cm until the cooking space
has cooled down.
▪When cleaning the appliance, make sure no water gets inside it. Use a
moderately damp cloth. Do not spray the outside or the inside of the appli-
ance with water. If water gets inside the appliance, it will cause damage.
▪Do not open the drawer forcefully.
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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 Appliance description
3.1 Structure
The warming drawer can be used for preheating tableware and keeping food
warm.
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1 Fan and heater ▸ To switch on, turn dial to .
3.2 Operating and display elements
2 Pilot lamp ▪illuminates during operation when the drawer is
closed.
▪flashes regularly during operation when the drawer
is open.
▪flashes irregularly (Auto Off function).
3 Dial 0 °C Off
40 °C For defrosting, proofing yeast dough
60 °C For preheating drinking vessels, defrosting,
keeping bread warm
80 °C Keeping food warm
For preheating tableware
The temperatures refer to the surface of the hot plate when the appli-
ance is empty. Own measurements can be imprecise and are not suit-
able for checking the accuracy of the temperature.
The appliance only heats up if the drawer is closed properly.
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3 Appliance description
3.3 Auto Off function
Automatic switch-off «Auto Off function»
If the rotary knob at the warming drawer is not switched to its «0»
position upon completion of all tasks, the appliance will switch off
automatically after 10h.
The operation indicator flashes irregularly.
▸ Switch the rotary knob to its «0» position.
–The appliance can be put back into operation.
Definition of flashing
Normal operation
The operation indicator flashes regularly every second.
Automatic switch-off «Auto Off function»
The operation indicator flashes irregularly.
3.4 Using the appliance
Opening
▸ Touch the drawer in the middle at
the top with one hand.
–The drawer opens.
Closing
▸ Close the drawer in the middle at
the top with one hand.
–The drawer locks and is
closed.
Never open the drawer forcefully.
This causes damage to the closing mechanism (push/pull).
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4 Preheating tableware
4.1 Maximum load
The maximum load of the warming drawer is 25kg. Damage to the ap-
pliance from overloading can occur if this load weight is exceeded.
4.2 Loading examples
Appliance
height
Plates Basic place
settings
Full place settings
and serving dishes
A
A
A
B
C
A
B
D
E
F
C
283/312 mm A40items A, B, C20items A, B, C
D, E
F
12items
1item
2items
220mm A30items A, B, C15items A, B, C
D, E
F
10items
1item
2items
162mm A20items A, B, C10items A, B, C
D, E
F
8items
1item
1item
144mm A14items A, B, C6items A, B, C
D, E, F
4items
1item
APlate 27cm DDish 17cm
BSoup plate 23cm EDish 19cm
CCup 9cm FPlatter 34cm
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4 Preheating tableware
4.3 Loading tableware
Burns hazard! Drinking vessels become very hot at setting level
80°C or .
Do not exceed setting level 60°C for heating drinking vessels such
as espresso cups.
▸ Place dishes in the drawer and distribute over the entire surface.
▸ Set the dial to setting level (for drinking vessels, set a maximum of
60°C).
–The pilot lamp flashes.
▸ Close the drawer.
–The pilot lamp illuminates.
–The appliance heats up.
Preheating duration
The preheating duration depends on the material and thickness of the dishes
as well as their quantity, height and arrangement. Stacked plates take longer
to heat up than individual items.
▸ Distribute the dishes over the entire surface.
It takes approximately 45–60 minutes to preheat place settings for 6 persons.
Unloading tableware
Burns hazard! The surface of the heating plate is hot. Items at the
bottom of the drawer get hotter than those at the top. Always use an
oven cloth or oven gloves to remove the tableware.
▸ Open the drawer.
▸ Switch the rotary knob to its «0» position.
▸ Remove the tableware.
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5 Keeping food warm
5.1 Procedure
Never place hot pots or pans straight from the hob on to the heating
plate. This can damage the heating plate.
To avoid spillage, do not overfill plates, dishes, cups, etc.
Cover food with a heat-resistant lid or aluminium foil.
We recommend that food is not kept warm for longer than one hour.
▸ Place the dishes in the drawer.
▸ Switch the rotary knob to 80°C and preheat the appliance for 10minutes.
▸ Place food in preheated dishes.
▸ Close the drawer.
–The pilot lamp illuminates.
–The appliance heats up.
Suitable foods
▪Meat ▪Fish ▪Vegetables ▪Soups
▪Poultry ▪Sauces ▪Side dishes
Switching off
▸ Open the drawer.
▸ Switch the rotary knob to its «0» position.
▸ Use an oven cloth or oven gloves to remove the tableware.
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6 Uses
6.1 Possible uses
The table lists various uses for the warming drawer.
▸ Set the dial to the desired setting level.
▸ Preheat the tableware according to the table below.
Setting
level
Food/dishes Note
40°C Delicate deep-frozen food e.g. cream
cakes, butter, sausages, cheese
Defrost
Proofing yeast dough Cover, possibly in a flat dish
60°C Deep-frozen food e.g. meat, cakes,
bread
Defrost
Keeping eggs warm e.g. hard-boiled
eggs, scrambled eggs
Preheat tableware, cover
food
Keeping bread warm e.g. toast, bread
rolls
Preheat tableware, cover
food
Preheating drinking vessels e.g. espresso cups
Keeping delicate foods warm e.g.
meat cooked at a low temperature
Cover dishes
80°C Keeping food warm Preheat tableware, cover
food
Keeping beverages warm Preheat tableware, cover
beverages
Heating flat, batter- or dough-based
foods e.g. omelettes, crêpes, tacos
Preheat tableware, cover
food
Heating sponge cake e.g. crumble
cake, muffins
Preheat tableware, cover
food
Melting cooking chocolate or chocol-
ate coating
Preheat tableware, cut up
food
Dissolving gelatine Do not cover, about 20
minutes
Preheating tableware Not suitable for drinking ves-
sels
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6 Uses
6.2 Low temperature cooking
Low temperature cooking is a method for cooking high-quality cuts of meat to
the point of being pink or just done. The meat remains tender and succulent.
Cooking times for the low temperature method are longer than those for con-
ventional cooking.
▸ Preheat the drawer containing the tableware at setting level .
▸ Rapidly heat a little fat in a pan.
▸ Sear the meat at a high temperature and place it immediately in the pre-
heated tableware.
▸ Cover with the lid.
▸ Place the dish with the meat back in the drawer and cook until tender.
▸ Set the dial to setting level 80°C.
Suitable dishes
▸ Use suitable glass, porcelain or ceramic dishes with a lid (e.g. a gratin dish
with a lid).
Tips
▪Use only fresh, high-quality cuts of meat. Carefully remove sinews and fat.
Fat develops a strong, distinct flavour of its own through low temperature
cooking.
▪The meat does not have to be turned.
▪The meat can be sliced immediately after low temperature cooking. It re-
quires no standing time.
▪With this method of cooking, the meat can look pink on the inside. This
does not mean however that it is raw or not properly cooked.
▪Meat that has been low temperature cooked is not as hot as conventionally
cooked meat. Sauces or gravy should be served very hot. Place the plates
in the warming drawer together with the meat for the last 45–60 minutes.
▪To keep meat cooked at low temperature warm, switch back to setting level
60°C after low temperature cooking. Small pieces of meat can be kept
warm for up to 45 minutes, larger pieces for up to 2 hours.
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6 Uses
Searing and completion times
All tender pieces of beef, pork, veal and lamb are suitable for low temperature
cooking. Searing and cooking times depend on the thickness and weight of
the meat.
The searing times refer to the sealing of meat in hot fat.
Dish Searing on the hob Completion
in the appliance
Small pieces of meat
Small escalopes 1–3 minutes
on all sides
30–50 minutes
Steaks, medallions 1–2 minutes per side 40–60 minutes
Medium-sized pieces of meat
Pork fillet (400–600g) 4–5 minutes
on all sides
75–120 minutes
Lamb loin (ca. 150–300g) 2-3 minutes per side 50–80 minutes
Topside of beef, topside of
veal thick end, chuck of beef,
tenderloin of beef, middle
loin of pork, tenderloin of
pork (up to 900 g)
10–15 minutes
on all sides
120–240 minutes
Large pieces of meat
Fillet of beef, topside of beef,
topside of veal thick end,
chuck of beef, tenderloin of
beef (from 900 g)
10–15 minutes
on all sides
180–270 minutes
Roast beef (1.1–2kg) 8–10 minutes
on all sides
210–300 minutes
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7 Care and maintenance
7.1 Procedure
The drawer must be switched off for cleaning. The dial must be set to
the «0» position.
Do not use high pressure or steam cleaners.
Do not use abrasive, caustic cleaning agents or stainless steel
cleaner. Do not use scouring pads, steel wool, etc. as such products
can damage the surface.
7.2 Cleaning the exterior
▸ Remove any soiling or excess cleaning solution immediately.
▸ Clean the surfaces with a soft cloth dampened with water and a little wash-
ing-up liquid – for metallic surfaces rub in the direction of the original polish
lines. Dry with a soft cloth.
7.3 Cleaning the interior
▸ Remove any soiling from the drawer with a wet cloth while still hand warm.
Use a soft cloth dampened with water and a little washing-up liquid. Wipe
dry with a soft cloth.
▸ Clean the heating plate with a soft cloth dampened with water and a little
washing-up liquid. Wipe dry with a soft cloth.
▸ Use a commercially available oven cleaner and follow the manufacturer’s in-
structions.
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8 Trouble-shooting
8.1 What to do if …
This section lists faults that can be solved simply by following the instructions
given. If another fault is displayed or the fault cannot be remedied, please call
Customer Services.
… dishes or food remain cold
Possible cause Solution
▪The appliance is not switched on. ▸ Switch the appliance on.
▪An interruption in the power supply. ▸ Check the power supply.
▪The drawer is not closed properly. ▸ Close the drawer.
… dishes or food are insufficiently heated
Possible cause Solution
▪Warming duration too short. ▸ Lengthen the warming duration.
▪The drawer is not closed properly. ▸ Close the drawer.
… the drawer is closed and the pilot lamp is flashing regularly
Possible cause Solution
▪The drawer is not closed properly. ▸ Close the drawer.
… the drawer is closed and the pilot lamp is flashing rapidly
Possible cause Solution
▪Appliance malfunction. ▸ Call Customer Services.
… the pilot lamp is not illuminated or flashing
Possible cause Solution
▪Defective pilot lamp. ▸ Call Customer Services.
… the drawer is open/closed and the pilot lamp is flashing irregularly
Possible cause Solution
▪The rotary knob must be switched to
the «0» position. Auto Off function.
▸ Switch the rotary knob to its «0»
position.
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8 Trouble-shooting
… the drawer cannot be opened or closed
Possible cause Solution
▪Never open forcefully. ▸ Call Customer Services.
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