Gaggenau VG 424, Instruction Manual

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8
Operation
The markings show the position of the corresponding
burner and the setting between high and low heat. The
flame setting is infinitely variable between high and low
heat.
Notes
‒ Only light a burner if the pan support and burner
parts are properly assembled.
‒ Make sure the burners and electrodes are clean
and dry.
‒ Only use the recommended accessories. Do not
cover the stainless steel cooktop base (e.g. with
aluminium foil).
‒ Do not cover the air inlet underneath the pan
support.
Caution!
Heat damage to the extractor hood: Always switch on
the extractor hood while the gas cooktop is in use.
When using several cooking positions select a higher
fan level on the extractor hood. Make sure there is a
sufficient ventilation of the room.
Switching on
Your cooktop features automatic fast ignition.
1 Place a suitable pot or pan on the corresponding
cooking position.
2 Push in the corresponding control knob and turn it
anticlockwise to the required position. The burner
lights automatically.
The flame size can be set continuously between high
and low by slowly turning the control knob.
Notes
‒ When using large pots or pans you should ignite
the burner in the low position.
‒ When being switched on, a short sound may be
heard when the electronics of the gas hob open the
gas supply valve. This is normal.
‒ Every time the gas hob is switched on, the
electronics run an auto test. The electrode fires and
the burner ignites after a few seconds.
‒ The cooktop cannot be used during a power failure.
Electronic flame monitoring and
automatic re-ignition
For your safety, the hob is fitted with electronic flame
monitoring. If the flame goes out while the hob is in use
(e.g. due to a draught), the appliance automatically re-
ignites the burner.
If re-ignition is unsuccessful (e.g. dirt on the burner
caused by liquid or food boiling over), the appliance
switches off the gas supply after 10 seconds and an
audible signal sounds.
Turn the control knob to 0. Wait until the appliance is
cool enough and then check whether all the burner
parts are in the correct position. Check whether the
burner and/or the electrode is dirty (see
"Troubleshooting").
Please note the following if you ignite the appliance
from cold at full flame:
Depending on the type of gas and gas pressure, it is
possible that the electrode will ignite and then switch
off even though there is a flame. Turn the control knob
to 0 and then to the small flame position. Wait 30-60
seconds until the burner has heated up. You can now
use your appliance as normal.
Switching off
Fully turn the control knob to the OFF position. The
electronics of the appliance switches the gas supply off.
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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.
Safety shut-off
For your protection, the appliance has a safety shut-off
feature. The appliance switches off after six hours if it is
not operated during this time.
Even after a power outage, the appliance stays switched
off. A prolonged audible signal is sounded.
Turn all control knobs to 0. You can then operate the
appliance in the way to which you are accustomed.