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Familiarising yourself with your appliance

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Function bar

Enables access to certain functions and additional
menus.
The following options are shown in the function bar:

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Childproof lock

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Pause function

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Hob mode

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Hob-based hood control

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Basic settings

Info menu

You can call up information about the appliance and
the current functions.

Opening the info menu

Touch  ​⁠ in the function bar.

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The touch field is visible when the function is avail-
able.

Displays and notifications

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Notifications let the user know that the appliance's
status has changed or tell them when they need to
confirm something. The top line of the display lights
up orange.
To return to the main view, touch 

​⁠.

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The notifications make you aware that action is re-
quired. The top line of the display lights up blue.
Follow the instructions on the display. To return to
the main view, touch 

​⁠.

Hob operating mode menu

The hob has various functions for the entire cooking surface.

Touch  ​⁠ in the function bar to call them up.

Symbol

Cooking mode

Function

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Professional cooking

Allows you to select the power level based on the position of the
cookware on the cooking surface, from right to left.

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Classic cooking

Allows you to select the power level for the cooking zone.

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Dynamic cooking

Allows you to select the power level based on the position of the
cookware on the cooking surface, from front to rear

Operating modes menu for the cookware

The hob has various operating modes for the cookware for the cooking zone.

To access them, touch the cooking zone display and then  ​⁠.

Symbol

Cooking mode

Function

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Dynamic cooking for an item of
cookware

This enables you to control a certain power level according to the
position of the cookware by moving the cookware from front to back
over the cooking surface.

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Classic cooking for an item of
cookware

This enables you to select the power level for each item of cook-
ware.

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Cooking sensor

You can use the cooking sensor that is attached to the outside of
the pan to automatically keep the temperature at a set level. These
cooking functions are designed for foods that need to be cooked
with a lot of water or fried with a lot of oil/fat in the pan.

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Teppanyaki

This means you can cook food on one section and keep food warm
on the other section, or use the entire area to cook food at the same
power level.

5.4 Cooking zone displays

When you place an item of cookware on the cooking
surface, the indicator for the relevant cooking zone
lights up in the touch display.

Hotplate

Status
Detected cooking zone

¡

The cookware on the cooking sur-
face has been detected.

¡

The hotplate indicator lights up.

¡

Touch  ​⁠ to select the cooking
zone.

Hotplate

Status
Selected cooking zone

¡

The displayed cooking zone has
been selected.

¡

You can set the power level.

Cooking zone that is switched on

¡

The displayed cooking zone is
switched on.

¡

The selected power level lights up
on the display.

Summary of Contents for CX 492

Page 1: ...en Information for Use CX 492 Full surface induction cooktop Gaggenau...

Page 2: ...fely if it is correctly installed according to the safety in structions The installer is responsible for en suring that the appliance works perfectly at its installation location Only use this applian...

Page 3: ...iance Hob protective grilles may cause accidents Never use hob protective grilles The appliance becomes hot during operation Allow the appliance to cool down before cleaning Metal objects on the hob q...

Page 4: ...ers Spilled food especially food with a high sugar content Remove immediately with a glass scraper Stains blisters or fractures in the glass Defective cookware cookware with melted enamel or cookware...

Page 5: ...ore energy to heat up Cook with only a little water The more water that is contained in the cookware the more energy is required to heat it up Turn down to a lower power level early on If you use an o...

Page 6: ...e This cookware may not be sufficiently detected or may not be de tected at all and therefore does not heat suf ficiently Not suitable Cookware made from normal thin steel glass clay copper or alumini...

Page 7: ...ols available at this time light up Button Function Main switch Button Function Time menu Timer Runtime Childproof lock Pause function Hob operating modes Dynamic cooking Professional cooking Classic...

Page 8: ...surface from front to rear Operating modes menu for the cookware The hob has various operating modes for the cookware for the cooking zone To access them touch the cooking zone display and then Symbol...

Page 9: ...o configure the hob You can change these settings at any time in the basic settings Page 23 6 2 Setting Home Connect To start the connection settings select the Home Con nect setting in the basic sett...

Page 10: ...up puree cream soups or thick sauces stir occasionally To preheat set the power level 8 9 When cooking with the lid on reduce the power level as soon as you see steam escaping The cooking result is no...

Page 11: ...6 7 Fish breaded or battered 6 7 Vegetables mushrooms breaded beer battered or tem pura 6 7 Small baked items e g dough nuts battered fruit 4 5 1 Without lid 8 Dynamic cooking You can use this functio...

Page 12: ...onveniently by moving the cookware to the left or right If you activate this function the entire cooking surface is converted into a single cooking area with three differ ent power levels Depending on...

Page 13: ...g time Switch off timer Timer Runtime 10 1 Switch off timer You can use this function to programme a cooking time for one or more cooking zones The cooking zone is automatically switched off once the...

Page 14: ...tops 3 Touch first and then to restart it a The stopwatch continues to run Deactivating the stopwatch function 1 Touch 2 Touch a The stopwatch stops a 00 00 appears in the main view 3 Touch to exit th...

Page 15: ...commended applications Only use cold cookware Use cookware with a completely flat base Do not use cookware with a thin base Never heat up empty cookware or oil butter or lard unattended Do not place a...

Page 16: ...all cooking zones with the wireless cooking sensor on the normal cookware 15 1 Temperature levels Temperature levels for preparing meals Level Temper ature Functions Cookware 1 70 C Heating and keepin...

Page 17: ...ookware a Touch to confirm a The function is switched off 15 5 Recommendations for cooking with Cooking sensor The following table shows the ideal temperature levels for a selection of dishes and depe...

Page 18: ...t shop www gaggenau com Connecting the wireless cooking sensor To connect the wireless cooking sensor to the control panel proceed as follows 1 Touch in the main view 2 Select the Pair cooking sensor...

Page 19: ...ine shop or in a specialist shop www gaggenau com 16 1 Scope of delivery After unpacking all of the parts check for any transport damage and for completeness of delivery Wireless cooking sensor Silico...

Page 20: ...ws on the cap must be aligned with the indentations on the lower section of the housing Use a screwdriver to tighten the screws and secure the silicone cover on the lower section of the cook ing senso...

Page 21: ...r back wards Preset power levels 1 0 3 0 5 0 7 0 9 0 You can change the preset power levels in the basic settings Notes If the function is not available the cookware may be too large In this case use...

Page 22: ...one heated to medium heat Vertical Top cooking zone heated with high heat Horizontal Two cooking zones hot Horizontal Right hand cooking zone hot Horizontal Left hand cooking zone hot 5 Press 6 Select...

Page 23: ...ndividual safety switch off The safety function is switched on if one cooking zone is in operation for an extended period and you do not change any settings A message appears on the dis play and the c...

Page 24: ...rarily fall below the nominal value In order to not exceed this set value the hob automatically distributes the available power as needed between the cooking zones that are switched on The appliance r...

Page 25: ...Fi connection is available and the set tings in the Home Connect app are deactiv ated Remote maintenance is carried out and a Wi Fi connection is available Remote maintenance is carried out and no Wi...

Page 26: ...tructions in the app Notes Using the controls on the extractor hood always takes priority It is not possible to use the hob based hood control during this time You can only connect to the extractor ho...

Page 27: ...and maintain it carefully 26 1 Cleaning products You can obtain suitable cleaning products and glass scrapers from customer service a retailer or the online shop www gaggenau com ATTENTION Unsuitable...

Page 28: ...made from different multilayer materials or if you use cookware of different sizes and different materials The loudness of the noise can vary depending on the quantity of food being cooked or the cook...

Page 29: ...n find more information on the type size and positioning of suitable cook ware in the Suitable cookware section Page 5 You can cook with up to 3 items of cookware on each side at the same time If an i...

Page 30: ...rained specialist staff If the appliance is defective call Customer Service WARNING Risk of electric shock Incorrect repairs are dangerous Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by traine...

Page 31: ...een switched off Wait until the cooking sensor has cooled down sufficiently before activating the function again The cooking sensor has overheated and all of the cooking zones have been switched off W...

Page 32: ...and recycling of used appliances as applicable throughout the EU 29 2 Disposing of batteries Batteries should be recycled in an environmentally friendly manner Do not dispose of the batteries in the...

Page 33: ...ranty in your country is available from our after sales service your retailer or on our website If you contact Customer Service you will require the product number E Nr and the production number FD of...

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Page 36: ...4 81739 M nchen GERMANY www gaggenau com 9001725823 9001725823 en 021124 Valid within Great Britain Imported to Great Britain by BSH Home Appliances Ltd Grand Union House Old Wolverton Road Wolverton...

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