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Setting the hob

This section informs you how to set the hotplates. The 
table shows heat settings and cooking times for various 
meals. 

Switching the cooktop on and off

The main switch is used to switch the cooktop on and 
off.

Switching on

Touch the symbol 

#

. An audible signal sounds. The 

indicator light above the main switch and the 

 

indicators light up. The cooktop is ready to use.

Switching off

Touch the symbol 

#

 until the indicator light above the 

main switch and the indicators go out. All hotplates are 
switched off. The residual heat indicator remains on 
until the hotplates have cooled down sufficiently

Notes

The cooktop switches off automatically if all 
hotplates have been switched off for more than 20 
seconds.

The settings remain stored for 4 seconds after the 
cooktop has been switched off. If you switch it on 
again during this time, the cooktop will operate 
using the previously stored settings.

Setting a hotplate

Set the required heat setting in the settings range.

Heat setting 1 = Lowest power

Heat setting 9 = Highest power

Every heat setting has an intermediate setting. This is 
identified by a dot.

Setting the heat setting

The cooktop must be on.

1

 Touch the 

u

 symbol to select the hotplate.

 lights up in the heat setting indicator, 

¬

 lights up 

under the heat setting indicator.

2

Set the required heat setting in the settings range.

The hotplate is switched on.

Changing the heat setting

Select the hotplate and set the required heat setting in 
the settings range.

Switching off the hotplate

Use the 

u

 symbol to select the hotplate. Set the 

settings range to 0. After about 10 seconds, the residual 
heat indicator appears.

Note: 

The last selected hotplate remains activated. You 

can set the hotplate without selecting it again.

Summary of Contents for CE291 Series

Page 1: ...Gaggenau Instruction manual CE291 Glass ceramic cooktop...

Page 2: ...ans for the sensor frying system 8 The frying settings 8 Setting the frying sensor function 9 Switching off the frying sensor function 9 Frying table 10 Childproof lock 11 Switching the child safety l...

Page 3: ...tance from the appliance and power cable m Important safety information Risk of fire Hot oil and fat can ignite very quickly Never leave hot fat or oil unattended Never use water to put out burning oi...

Page 4: ...the pan Use a small saucepan for small quantities A larger less full saucepan requires a lot of energy Cook with only a little water This will save energy Vitamins and minerals in vegetables are prese...

Page 5: ...s the hotplate cools down further the display changes to The display remains lit until the hotplate has cooled sufficiently Displays Heat settings Residual heat PowerBoost function Timer Controls Prim...

Page 6: ...the cooktop has been switched off If you switch it on again during this time the cooktop will operate using the previously stored settings Setting a hotplate Set the required heat setting in the sett...

Page 7: ...Fat liquids Bringing to the boil Soups sauces 9 8 Blanching Vegetables 8 6 Roasting Meat potatoes 6 5 Roasting Fish 7 6 Baking Dishes made with flour egg based dishes Ongoing cooking in open container...

Page 8: ...d filament circuit in the dual circuit hotplate is activated when setting the frying sensor function Notes Never leave fat unattended while you are heating it Place the frying pan on the centre of the...

Page 9: ...ed frying setting in the settings range The sensor frying system is activated The 2nd filament circuit in the tri circuit hotplate is automatically switched on The symbol lights up until the frying te...

Page 10: ...min 6 10 min 5 8 min Fish Whole fish Fish fillet plain or breaded Salmon steak 2 5 cm thick Tuna steak well done 2 5 cm thick Scampi prawns Scallops low low med low low med med 15 25 min 10 20 min 8...

Page 11: ...ave set a cooking time for more than one hotplate the cooking time of the selected hotplate is always displayed Sensor frying system When you cook with the sensor frying system the set cooking time on...

Page 12: ...e the M symbol to select the kitchen timer and reset the time Safety shut off If a hotplate is switched on for a long time without the setting being changed the automatic safety shut off is activated...

Page 13: ...incorrect operation signal switched on Automatic timer Switched off Cooking time after which the hotplates switch off Duration of the timer end signal 10 seconds n 30 seconds 1 minute Activation of t...

Page 14: ...r in our e Shop Ceramic Clean the hob after each use This will prevent spills from burning onto the ceramic Only clean the hob when it has cooled down sufficiently Use only cleaning agents which are s...

Page 15: ...ppliance Check whether there is a power cut by trying other electronic appliances All displays flash The touch controls are wet or an object is resting on them Dry the controls or remove the object Se...

Page 16: ...Gaggenau Hausger te GmbH Carl Wery Stra e 34 81739 M nchen GERMANY www gaggenau com 9001159456 9001159456 en 960628...

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