Gaggenau VG 232 .20, Instruction Manual

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Operating the appliance
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Operating the appliance
Operating the appliance
Notes
– Only use the accessories specified. Do not line the
stainless steel recess (e.g. with aluminium foil).
– Do not cover the ventilation openings on the back
of the control panel.
– The burner and ignition plug must be clean and dry.
– Only light the burners if the pan supports and all
burner parts are correctly fitted.
– To ignite a burner, firmly press the control knob
down as far as possible and hold it there, then turn
it to the required position.
– Once ignited, press and hold the control knob for
approx. 2 to 4 seconds to enable the heat sensor
that opens the gas flow to heat up first.
– If the flame does not ignite within 2 to 4 seconds,
turn the control knob anti-clockwise to the lowest
setting and, once ignited, turn it back to the highest
setting. It can often be quicker to ignite the burner
in the lowest setting because different gases have
different ignition characteristics.
– When one burner is ignited, an ignition spark will
also be generated at all the other burners.
– Do not touch the ignition plug while the gas
appliance is being lit.
– It is important to keep the appliance clean. If the
ignition plugs are dirty, this may cause ignition
problems. Clean the ignition plugs regularly with a
small, non-metallic brush. Take care to prevent the
ignition plugs from suffering any heavy knocks.
Switching on
This appliance is equipped with a step valve. The
markings on the control knob show you the output from
power levels from 1 to 9.
Your gas hob comes with ignition plugs for electrical
ignition.
1 Place a suitable item of cookware on the pan
support.
2 Push in the control knob for your chosen burner
and turn it clockwise to the power level you require.
The burner ignites automatically.
Turn the control knob to set the power level.
Caution!
Damage to the appliance
Never try to turn the control knob directly from position
0 to position 1, or from position 1 directly to position 0.
Doing this will damage the step valve.
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Warning – Risk of deflagration!
If the burner does not ignite after 15 seconds, switch off
the control knob and open the door or window in the
room. Wait at least 1 minute before igniting the burner
again.
Switching on manually
During a power cut you can ignite the burners manually.
1 Place a suitable pot or pan on the pot grid.
2 Press the corresponding control knob and turn it
anticlockwise to the required setting. Keep the
control knob pressed.
3 Use a gas lighter or a match to ignite the burner.
Keep the control knob pressed for a few seconds
after ignition.
Note: The indicator on the illuminated ring remains off.
Thermoelectric flame monitoring
For your safety, the hob is fitted with thermoelectric
flame monitoring. This prevents the flow of gas if the
burner accidentally goes out while it is in use (e.g. due
to draughts).
If the burner accidentally goes out while it is in use, turn
the control knob to the 0 position and wait at least one
minute before you ignite the burner again.
Switching off
Turn the control knob clockwise to position 0.
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Warning – Risk of burns!
When the appliance cover is closed, heat will
accumulate. Only close the appliance cover when the
appliance has cooled down. Never switch the appliance
on with the appliance cover closed. Do not rest food on
the appliance cover or use it to keep food warm.
Residual heat indicator
After switching off the appliance, the illuminated ring on
the control knob slowly flashes orange until the
appliance has cooled enough for it to be safe to touch.
Do not touch the appliance while the residual heat
indicator is flashing.