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Use and care manual
VI 492 613
Cooktop
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Page 3: ...nctions 22 The kitchen timer 22 Stopwatch Function 22 v PowerBoost Function 23 Activate 23 Deactivate 23 x Frying Sensor 23 Advantages When Frying 23 Frying Pans for the Frying Sensor 23 Temperature Settings 24 Frying Chart 24 Setting Procedure 26 A Locking the Control Panel for Cleaning 27 Q Basic Settings 27 Access the Basic Settings 28 o Home Connect 29 Setting Up 29 Open or close the Home Conn...
Page 4: ...u com and in the online shop www gaggenau com zz store 9 Safety Definitions SafetyDefinitions9 WARNING This indicates that death or serious injuries may occur as a result of non observance of this warning 9 CAUTION This indicates that minor or moderate injuries may occur as a result of non observance of this warning NOTICE This indicates that damage to the appliance or property may occur as a resu...
Page 5: ... not allow aluminum foil plastic paper or cloth to come in contact with a hot surface element burner or grate Improper installation of these protective liners may result in a risk of electric shock or fire If the cooktop is near a window forced air vent or fan be certain that flammable materials such as window coverings do not blow over or near the burners or elements They could catch on fire Alwa...
Page 6: ...tarted The fire department is being called You can fight the fire with your back to an exit Whenever possible do not operate the ventilation system during a cooktop fire However do not reach through fire to turn it off Cooking Safety 9 WARNING Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual NEVER use this appliance as a space heater to heat or warm the room Doing so may re...
Page 7: ...e are no cooking vessels on it anymore Child Safety When children become old enough to use the appliance it is the responsibility of the parents or legal guardians to ensure that they are instructed in safe practices by qualified persons Do not allow anyone to climb stand lean sit or hang on any part of an appliance especially a door warming drawer or storage drawer This can damage the appliance a...
Page 8: ...the risk of fires spills and burns 9 WARNING RISK of injury Inappropriate woks may cause accidents Use only the wok provided by the manufacturer as a special accessory 9 WARNING RISK of injury When cooking with a double boiler the cooktop and cooking vessel may crack due to overheating The cooking vessel in the double boiler must not come in direct contact with the bottom of the pot filled with wa...
Page 9: ...ed switch off the appliance to avoid the possibility of electric shock Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance unless specifically recommended in this manual Refer all servicing to an authorized service provider To avoid electrical shock hazard before servicing the appliance switch power off at the service panel and lock the panel to prevent the power from being switched on accidentally...
Page 10: ...op is equipped with a cooling fan on its underside Should the cooktop lie above a drawer there must be no objects or paper in it They may be sucked in and compromise the cooling of the appliance or damage the fan There must be a minimum distance of 20mm between the content of the drawer and the fan input Proposition 65 Warning This product may contain a chemical known to the State of California wh...
Page 11: ...erview You will find the most frequently caused damage in the following table Damage Cause Remedy Stains Boiled over food Remove boiled over food immediately with a glass scraper Unsuitable cleaning agent Only use cleaning agents that are suitable for this type of cooktop Scratches Salt sugar and sand Do not use the cooktop as a work surface or storage space Cookware with rough bases scratch the c...
Page 12: ... cooking methods as heat builds up directly in the item of cookware This offers numerous advantages Saves time when boiling and frying Saves energy Easier to care for and clean Spilled food does not burn on as quickly Heat control and safety the cooktop increases or decreases the heat supply as soon as the user changes the setting The induction cooking zone stops the heat supply as soon as the coo...
Page 13: ... cookware is made of an unsuitable material or if it is not the right size for the cooking zone the cooking zone indicator will start to flash To stop the indicator from flashing place suitable cookware on the cooking zone If it is left flashing for more than 30 seconds the cooking zone will automatically switch off Empty Pans or Pans with a Thin Base Do not heat up empty pans or use pans with a t...
Page 14: ...unds Notes The corresponding symbols for the controls will light up depending on whether they are available The controls that are available will be lit white When a function is selected they turn orange Always keep the control panel clean and dry Moisture reduces their effectiveness Do not place hot cookware anywhere other than the front cooking zone and never on the control panel There is a risk ...
Page 15: ...witched off the residual heat indicator will be lit and the illuminated ring around the control knob will flash Even after the cooktop has been switched off the residual heat indicator will remain lit for as long as the cooking zone is still warm _ Optional accessories OptionalaccessoriesYou can purchase the following accessories from your specialist retailer Use the accessories only as indicated ...
Page 16: ...setting you require The selected heat setting will be lit on the cooking zone display The illuminated ring around the control knob will be lit Switching Off the Cooking Zone Turn the control knob to the 0 position The residual heat indicator will be lit and the illuminated ring around the control knob will flash until the cooking zone has cooled down Note If there is no cookware on the cooking zon...
Page 17: ...Chef s recommendations Recommendations When heating up puree cream soups and thick sauces stir occasionally Set heat setting 10 to 12 for preheating When cooking with the lid on reduce the heat as soon as you see steam escaping The cooking result is not affected by the steam escaping After cooking keep the lid on the cookware until you serve the food To cook with the pressure cooker observe the ma...
Page 18: ...egetables potatoes fish Steaming Vegetables fruit fish Braising Roulade roasts vegetables 3 4 Braising Goulash 4 5 Cooking with the lid on Soups sauces 3 4 Defrosting Frozen foods Soaking Rice legumes vegetables Thickening Egg based dishes e g omelette 1 2 Heating keeping warm Soup vegetables in sauce 1 Heating keeping warm Stew Melting Butter chocolate Heat setting Cooking methods Examples ...
Page 19: ...pan The meat pores will close and the meat will remain succulent Vegetables will remain crunchy The flavor and vitamins will be retained Note The wok allows you to cook more quickly than with a conventional frying pan For this reason all the ingredients should be prepared before you start cooking The order in which the ingredients are added is equally important Ingredients that take longer to cook...
Page 20: ...and chicken 11 12 Deep frying 100 200 g per batch in 1 l oil deep fry in batches Fresh products e g spring rolls 12 8 9 Frozen products e g spring rolls 12 8 9 Frozen vegetables in tempura batter 12 10 11 Vegetables in tempura batter 12 9 10 Cooking with the lid off Soup 12 6 7 Fondue Cheese fondue 6 3 4 Chocolate fondue 8 3 4 Making sauces e g teriyaki sauce 2 3 Keeping food Warm 1 2 ...
Page 21: ... New Cookware Position the new cookware Turn the control knob that was used to select the flex cooking zone to position 0 and then back to the ª position The cookware will be detected and the heat setting that was previously selected will be retained Note If the cookware is moved from the cooking zone being used or lifted up the cooking zone begins an automatic search and the heat setting selected...
Page 22: ... the A and symbols or set it to 3 Touch the Š symbol to confirm the cooking time When the Cooking Time Has Elapsed An audible signal will sound flashes in the short term timer display Touch the Š symbol the indicators will go out and the signal tone will cease Stopwatch Function The stopwatch shows the cooking time that has elapsed so far in minutes and seconds mm ss The maximum duration is 99 min...
Page 23: ...Frying Sensor FryingsensorThis function can be used to fry food while maintaining the suitable frying pan temperature Advantages When Frying The cooking zone only heats up if this is required to maintain the temperature This saves energy and prevents the oil or fat from overheating The frying sensor function reports when the empty frying pan has reached the optimum temperature for adding oil and t...
Page 24: ...g pan that is used Preheat the empty pan add oil and food after the acoustic signal has sounded Heat setting Suitable for 1 Very low Preparing and reducing sauces steaming vegetables and frying food in extra virgin olive oil butter or margarine 2 Low Frying food using extra virgin olive oil butter or margarine e g omelettes 3 Low medium Frying fish and thick food such as meatballs and sausages 4 M...
Page 25: ...2 10 Zucchini eggplants 3 4 12 Peppers green asparagus 3 4 15 Braising vegetables fried in fat but with no water added e g zucchini green peppers 1 10 20 Mushrooms 4 10 15 Glazed vegetables 3 6 10 Fried onions 3 5 10 Frozen products Schnitzel 4 15 20 Cordon bleu 4 10 30 Poultry breast 4 10 30 Chicken nuggets 4 10 15 Gyros kebab 4 10 15 Fish fillet plain or breaded 3 10 20 Fish sticks 4 8 12 French...
Page 26: ...ched add the fat and then the food to the pan Notes If a temperature setting above 5 is selected the setting will automatically be set to In this case turn the control knob to position 5 Turn the food so that it does not burn Switching Off the Frying Sensor Turn the control knob that was used to select the temperature to the 0 position The cooking zone will switch off and the residual heat indicat...
Page 27: ...es may still be hot Q Basic Settings BasicsettingsThe appliance has various basic settings These basic settings can be altered to suit your individual requirements Notes The ˆ and settings are only displayed if the appliance is connected to an extractor hood The ˆ and settings are only displayed if the appliance is connected to an extractor hood with lighting Display Function Signal tones All sign...
Page 28: ...aved Exiting the Basic Settings Menu 1 Turn the control knob anti clockwise to the Ž position 2 Turn the control knob clockwise to position 1 3 Turn the control knob anti clockwise to position 0 The t symbol and the illuminated ring around the control knob will go out The fan switches itself off when the cooktop is switched off Not recommended for the extractor hood in air circulation mode Fan run...
Page 29: ... network and then the connection to the Home Connect app Note The app will guide you through the entire registration process In case of doubt follow the instructions in the app Setting up the Home Connect app Note You require a mobile device with the latest version of the relevant operating system 1 On your mobile device go to the App Store Apple devices or to the Google Play Store Android devices...
Page 30: ... network connection LAN or WLAN on or off on page 32 Reset the Home Connect connections e g for a new router changing to a new Internet service provider Resetting the Home Connect connections on page 33 Connecting the appliance to your home network Wi Fi 1 Carry out the following operating steps one after the other without interruption 2 Open the Home Connect settings menu Open or close the Home C...
Page 31: ...bile device and follow the instructions for automatic network login Connecting more mobile devices to the same Home Connect account In the Home Connect app you can connect more mobile devices to your appliance Connecting more mobile devices to another Home Connect account Prerequisite A mobile device is connected to the appliance The appliance can be found in the Home Connect settings menu 1 Turn ...
Page 32: ...rk login The appliance is available in the app on the mobile device once the illuminated ring around the control knob lights up green Exiting the Home Connect settings menu 1 Carry out the following operating steps one after the other without interruption 2 Close the Home Connect settings menu Open or close the Home Connect settings menu on page 29 The illuminated ring on the control knob goes out...
Page 33: ... access your appliance if you contact them have your appliance connected to the Home Connect server and if Remote Diagnostics is available in the country in which you are using the appliance Note For further information and details about the availability of Remote Diagnostics in your country please visit the Service Support section of your local website www home connect com Information on Data Pro...
Page 34: ...ential for harmful interference to co channel mobile satellite systems e Connecting the extractor hood ConnectingtheextractorhoodYou can connect this appliance to a compatible extractor hood and control the functions of the extractor hood via your cooktop You can connect one extractor hood to one or more cooktops You cannot connect several extractor hoods to one cooktop Notes Make sure you follow ...
Page 35: ...t connection Make sure that the extractor hood is switched on and is in search mode Search mode means that the connection process on the extractor hood has been started Refer to your extractor hood s user manual for more information 1 Open the Home Connect settings menu Open or close the Home Connect settings menu on page 29 2 Turn the control knob clockwise to position 2 After around 5 seconds th...
Page 36: ...top cleaner BonAmi Soft Scrub without bleach and white vinegar Avoid these Cleaners Glass cleaners which contain ammonia or chlorine bleach These ingredients may damage or permanently stain the cooktop Caustic cleaners cleaners such as Easy Off may stain the cooktop surface Abrasive cleaners Metal scouring pads and scrub sponges such as Scotch Brite can scratch and or leave metal marks Soap filled...
Page 37: ...t Hard water spots Hot cooking liquids dripped on surface Minerals in some water can be transferred onto the surface and cause stains Use undi luted white vinegar rinse and dry Recondition with glass ceramic cooktop cleaner Remove boilovers and stains before using the cooktop again Surface scratches Small scratches are common and do not affect cooking They become smoother and less noticeable with ...
Page 38: ...the cooktop if the temperature detected is still too high Cookware Which types of cookware can be used with an induction cooktop You can find information on which types of cookware can be used with an induction cooktop in the section Cooking with induction Why is the cooking zone not heating up and why is the heat setting flashing The cookware is on a different cooking zone the one that has been s...
Page 39: ...okware that corresponds to the size of the cooking zone and has a fully ferromagnetic base is most suit able You can find information on which types of cookware can be used with an induction cooktop in the sec tion Cooking with induction Cleaning How do I clean the cooktop Using a special glass ceramic cleaning agent produces the best results We advise against using harsh or abrasive cleaning agen...
Page 40: ...ng Ensure that the diameter of the base of the cook ware corresponds to the size of the cooking zone Turn the control knob to the 0 position Switch the cooking zone back on ƒ The electronics have overheated and the corresponding cooking zone has been switched off Remove any cookware from the cooking zone When the fault code goes out the cooking zone has cooled down sufficiently Turn the control kn...
Page 41: ... indicator lights up 3 Touch the or A symbol The display will be lit A signal tone will sound and the cooking zone indicators will be lit The function has now been activated The display will be lit After a few seconds the cooking zone displays will show the results for the quality and speed of the cooking process Check the result using the table below To activate the function again touch the or A ...
Page 42: ...ou will find the data plate with these numbers on the bottom of the appliance To avoid having to search when you need it you can enter your appliance data and the Customer Service telephone number here Please read the use and care instructions provided with your appliance Failure to do so may result in an error in using the appliance resulting in unnecessary service calls which may not be covered ...
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