VI422611 - Cooker GAGGENAU - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL VI422611 GAGGENAU

Use and care manual 3

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 5

Fire Safety 5

Cooking Safety 6

Burn Prevention 7

Child Safety 8

Cleaning Safety 8

Cookware Safety 8

Proper Installation and Maintenance 9

Electromagnetic interference 9

Cooling fan 10

Proposition 65 Warning 10

Causes of damage 11

Overview 11

Protecting the Environment 12

Energy-saving Advice 12

Cooking with Induction 12

Advantages of induction cooking 12

Cookware 12

Getting to know your appliance 14

Control panel 14

Control Knob 15

Elements 15

Residual Heat Indicator 15

Special accessories 16

Operating the appliance 16

Setting a Burner 16

Chef's recommendations 17

Flexible Cooking Zone 18

Cookware use recommendations 18

As two independent cooking zones 18

As a single cooking zone 18

Timer functions 19

The kitchen timer 19

Count Up Timer 19

PowerBoost Feature 20

Activate 20

Deactivate 20

Frying Sensor 20

Advantages when frying 20

Frying Pans for the Frying Sensor 21

Temperature settings 21

Frying chart 21

Setting procedure 23

Locking the Control Panel for Cleaning 24

Automatic Safety Switch-off Function 24

Basic settings 25

To access the basic settings: 25

Cleaning and Maintenance 26

Daily Cleaning 26

Cleaning guidelines 26

Cleaning chart 27

Maintenance 27

FAQ. 28

What to Do in the Event of a Fault? 30

Demo Mode 31

Suitability test of cookware 31

Customer Service 32

Additional information on products, accessories, replacement parts and services can be found at www.gaggenau.com and in the online shop www.gaggenau.com/zz/store

Safety Definitions

WARNING

This indicates that death or serious injuries may occur as a result of non-observation of this warning.

CAUTION

This indicates that minor or moderate injuries may occur as a result of non-observation of this warning.

NOTICE

This indicates that damage to the appliance or property may occur as a result of non-compliance with this advisory.

Note: This alerts you to important information and/or tips.

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WARNING

When properly cared for, your new appliance has been designed to be safe and reliable. Read all instructions carefully before use. These precautions will reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, and injury to persons. When using kitchen appliances, basic safety precautions must be followed, including those in the following pages.

Examine the appliance after unpacking it. In the event of transport damage, do not plug it in.

Fire Safety

Do not allow aluminum foil, plastic, paper or cloth to come in contact with a hot surface element, burner or grate. Do not allow pans to boil dry.

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.

Always have a working smoke detector near the kitchen.

Never leave the cooktop unattended when in use. Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers may ignite.

WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A GREASE FIRE:

1. Never leave surface units unattended at high settings. Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite. Heat oils slowly on low or medium settings.
2. Always turn hood ON when cooking at high heat or when flambéing food (i.e. Crepes Suzette, Cherries Jubilee, Peppercorn Beef Flambé).
3. Clean ventilating fans frequently. Grease should not be allowed to accumulate on fan or filter.
   4.Use proper pan size. Always use cookware appropriate for the size of the surface element.

In the event that personal clothing or hair catches fire, drop and roll immediately to extinguish flames.

Have an appropriate fire extinguisher available, nearby, highly visible and easily accessible near the appliance.

Smother flames from food fires other than grease fires with baking soda. Never use water on cooking fires.

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WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY TO PERSONS IN THE EVENT OF A GREASE FIRE, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:

1.SMOTHER FLAMES with a close-fitting lid, cookie sheet, or metal tray, then turn off the burner. BE CAREFUL TO PREVENT BURNS. If the flames do not go out immediately, EVACUATE AND CALL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.
2. NEVER PICK UP A FLAMING PAN - You may be burned.
3.DO NOT USE WATER, including wet dishcloths or towels - a violent steam explosion will result.
4.Use an extinguisher ONLY if:

• You know you have a Class ABC extinguisher, and you already know how to operate it.
• The fire is small and contained in the area where it started.
• 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

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 result in overheating the appliance. Never use the appliance for storage.

When using the timer, always supervise the cooktop and do not allow anything to boil over or burn. Boilovers can cause smoke and some foods and oils may catch fire if left on high temperature settings.

WARNING

If the frying sensor is not working properly, overheating may result causing smoke and damage to the pan.

WHEN COOKING WITH THE FRYING SENSOR OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:

• Use a system pan only
  Always put the pan in the center of the heating element
• Do not place a lid on the pan
• Never leave frying fat unattended

Never use the appliance if liquids or foods have spilled around the control panel. Always turn off the cooktop and dry the control panel.

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Injury and damage to the appliance may occur if control elements are not used properly.

If the cooktop turns off automatically and can no longer be operated, it may turn itself on unintentionally at a later point. Switch off the circuit breaker in the fuse box. Contact Customer Support for service.

Burn Prevention

DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE UNITS OR AREAS NEAR UNITS - Surface units may be hot even though they are dark in color. Areas near surface units may become hot enough to cause burns. During and after use, do not touch, or let clothing, potholders, or other flammable materials contact surface units or areas near units until they have had sufficient time to cool. Among these areas are the cooktop and areas facing the cooktop.

Do not heat or warm unopened food containers. Build-up of pressure may cause the container to burst and cause injury.

Always use dry potholders. Moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do not let potholder touch hot heating elements. Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth.

Always turn hood ON when cooking at high heat or when flambéing food (i.e. Crêpes Suzette, Cherries Jubilee, Peppercorn Beef Flambé).

Use high heat settings on the cooktop only when necessary. To avoid bubbling and splattering, heat oil slowly, on no

more than a low-medium setting. Hot oil is capable of causing extreme burns and injury.

Never move a pan of hot oil, especially a deep fat fryer. Wait until it is cool.

Secure all loose garments, etc., before beginning. Tie long hair so that it does not hang loose, and do not wear loose-fitting clothing or hanging garments, such as ties, scarves, jewelry, or dangling sleeves.

WARNING

Risk of burns!

Metallic objects become hot very quickly on the cooktop. Never set down metallic objects such as knives, forks, spoons and lids on the cooktop.

WARNING

Risk of burns!

The pan detection shut-off feature may not turn off the cooking zone due to spilled food or objects placed on the cooktop.

If the display does not work when a cooking area is heating up, disconnect the circuit breaker or fuse in the electrical panel. Contact an authorized servicer.

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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, and the unit may tip over, potentially causing severe injury.

Do not allow children to use this appliance unless closely supervised by an adult. Children and pets should not be left alone or unattended in the area where the appliance is in use. They should never be allowed to play in its vicinity, whether or not the appliance is in use.

CAUTION

Items of interest to children should not be stored in an appliance, in cabinets above an appliance or on the backsplash. Children climbing on an appliance to reach items could be seriously injured.

Cleaning Safety

Do not clean the appliance while it is still hot. Some cleaners produce noxious fumes when applied to a hot surface. Wet clothes and sponges can cause burns from steam.

Do not use steam cleaners to clean the appliance.

Cookware Safety

Hold the handle of the pan when stirring or turning food. This helps prevent spills and movement of the pan.

Use Proper Pan Size.

The use of undersized cookware will expose a portion of the heating element or burner to direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing. Select cookware having flat bottoms large enough to cover the surface heating unit. This appliance is equipped with one or more surface units of different sizes. Proper relationship of cookware to heating element or burner will also improve efficiency.

Cookware not approved for use with ceramic cooktops may break with sudden temperature changes. Use only pans that are appropriate for ceramic induction cooktops.

Always position handles of utensils inward so they do not extend over adjacent work areas, burners, or the edge of the cooktop. This reduces the risk of fires, spills and burns.

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 water. Use only heat-resistant cookware.

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WARNING

Danger of injury!

Cookware may jump upward due to fluid trapped between the cookware bottom and cooking zone. Always keep cooking zone and cookware bottom dry.

Proper Installation and Maintenance

Have the installer show you the location of the circuit breaker or fuse. Mark it for easy reference.

This appliance must be properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician. Connect only to properly grounded outlet. Refer to Installation Instructions for details.

This appliance is intended for use up to a maximum height of 13,100 feet (4,000 meters) above sea level.

This appliance is intended for normal family household use only. It is not approved for outdoor use. See the Statement of Limited Product Warranty. If you have any questions, contact the manufacturer.

Do not store or use corrosive chemicals, vapors, flammables or nonfood products on or near this appliance. It is specifically designed for use when heating or cooking food. The use of corrosive chemicals in heating or cleaning will damage the appliance and could result in injury.

Do not operate this appliance if it is not working properly, or if it has been damaged. Contact an authorized servicer.

Do not cook on a broken cooktop.

Cleaning solutions and spillovers may create a risk of electric shock.

Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance unless specifically recommended in this manual. Refer all servicing to a factory authorized service center.

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.

Electromagnetic interference

WARNING

This induction cooktop generates and uses ISM frequency energy that heats cookware by using an electromagnetic field. It has been tested and complies with Part 18 of the FCC Rules for ISM equipment. This induction cooktop meets the FCC requirements to minimize interference with other devices in residential installation. Induction cooktops may cause interference with television or radio reception. If interference occurs, the user should try to correct the interference by:

• Relocating the receiving antenna of the radio or television.
• Increasing the distance between the cooktop and the receiver.
• Connecting the receiver into an outlet different than the cooktop.

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It is the user's responsibility to correct any interference.

CAUTION

Persons with a pacemaker or similar medical device should exercise caution when standing near an induction cooktop while it is in use. Consult your doctor or the manufacturer of the pacemaker or similar medical device for additional information about its effects with electromagnetic fields from an induction cooktop.

Cooling fan

The cooktop 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 3/4 (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, which can cause cancer or reproductive harm. Therefore, the packaging of your product may bear the following label as required by California:

STATE OF CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING:

WARNING

Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

Causes of damage

NOTICE

• Rough pot and pan bases scratch the cooktop.
• Never leave cookware cooking empty. This can cause damage.
• Do not place hot pots or pans on the control panel, the displays or the cooktop surround. This can cause damage.
• Damage can occur if hard or pointed objects fall on the cooktop.
• Aluminum foil and plastic containers can melt and stick on hot burners. The use of oven protective foil on the cooktop is not recommended.

Overview

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 cooktop.	Check the cookware.
Discoloration Unsuitable cleaning agent. Only use cleaning agents that are suitable for this type of cooktop.
	Pan abrasion.	Lift pots and pans when moving them.
Blisters	Sugar, food with a high sugar content.	Remove boiled-over food immediately with a glass scraper.

Protecting the Environment

Energy-saving Advice

• Place a lid on cookware. Cooking with an uncovered pan will result in a considerable increase in energy use. Use a glass lid to provide visibility and avoid having to lift the lid.
  Use cookware equipped with a solid, flat bottom. Curved pan bases increase energy consumption.
• The diameter of the pan base must match the size of the element. Note: The manufacturer normally indicates the pan's upper diameter. This is normally greater than the diameter of the pan's base.
• Choose cookware of a size suited to the amount of food you are going to cook. A large pan that is only half full will use a lot of energy.
• Use a small amount of water when cooking. This saves energy, and vegetables retain a larger percentage of their vitamins and minerals.
• Select the lowest power level to maintain cooking. If the power level is too high, energy is wasted.

Cooking with Induction

Advantages of induction cooking

Induction cooking is very different from traditional 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 element stops the heat supply as soon as the cookware is removed from the element, without having to switch it off first.

Cookware

Only use ferromagnetic cookware for induction cooking, such as:

Cookware made from enameled steel
Cookware made from cast iron
- Special induction-compatible cookware made from stainless steel.

To check whether your cookware is suitable for induction cooking, refer to the section on "Suitability test of cookware".

To achieve a good cooking result, the ferromagnetic area on the base of the pan should match the size of the element. If a element does not detect an item of cookware, try placing it on another element with a smaller diameter.

If the only element being used is the flexible cooking zone, larger cookware that is particularly suited to this zone can be used. You can read more information on the positioning of the cookware here

Some induction cookware does not have a fully ferromagnetic base:

If the base of the cookware is only partially ferromagnetic, only the area that is ferromagnetic will heat up. This may mean that heat will not be distributed evenly. The non-ferromagnetic area may not heat up to a sufficient temperature for cooking.

The ferromagnetic area will also be reduced if the material of which the base of the cookware is made contains aluminum, for example. This may mean that the cookware will not become sufficiently hot or even that it will not be detected.

Unsuitable cookware

Do not ever use adapter plates for induction or cookware made of:

Traditional stainless steel
Glass
Clay
Copper
Aluminum

Properties of the base of the cookware

The material(s) of which the base of the cookware is made can affect the cooking result. Using pots and pans made from materials that distribute heat evenly through them, such as stainless-steel pans with a three-layer base, saves time and energy.

Use cookware with a flat base; if the base of the cookware is uneven, this may impair the heat supply.

No pan or improper size

If no pan is placed on the selected element, or if it is made of unsuitable material or is not the correct size, the power level displayed on the element indicator will flash. Place a suitable pan on the element to stop the flashing. If you take longer than 90 seconds to place a suitable pan on the element, it will automatically turn off.

Empty pans or pans with a thin base

Do not heat up empty pans, or use pans with a thin base. The cooktop is equipped with an internal safety system. However, an empty pan may heat up so quickly that the "automatic shut-off" function may not have time to react, and the pan may reach very high temperatures. The pan base could melt and damage the cooktop glass. In this case, do not touch the pan and switch the cooktop off. If the cooktop fails to work after it has cooled down, please contact Customer Support.

Pan detection

Each element has a lower limit for pan detection. This depends on the diameter of the ferromagnetic area of the cookware and the material of which its base is made. For this reason, you should always use the element that best matches the diameter of the base of the pan.

Getting to know your appliance

You can find information on the dimensions and power of the cooking zones in

Control panel

Controls

Locking the Control Panel for Cleaning

Frying Sensor

Basic settings

- / + Select settings

Stop watch

Timer

Display

Operating status
-12	Heat settings
H/h	Residual heat
00	Timer
00.00	Stopwatch feature
/	Burner
>>/P	PowerBoost feature
	Flex cooking zone activated
	Flex cooking zone deactivated
R	Frying sensor
-/-/=	Frying sensor temperature display

Controls

When the cooktop heats up, the symbols for the controls available at this time light up.

Touch a symbol to activate the function it represents. A confirmation signal sounds.

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 burner, and never on the control panel. There is a risk that the control panel's electronics will overheat.

Control Knob

You can use the control knobs to select the heat setting, the PowerBoost feature, and the flex cooking zone.

1 Lowest heat setting

12 Highest heat setting

PowerBoost feature

Flex cooking zone activated

The control knobs have an illuminated ring with an illuminated symbol for each function. The illuminated ring changes color when particular functions or processes are activated.

Elements

Burner
Single-circuitburner	Use cookware that is a suitable size
Flex cooking zone	See section → "Flexible Cooking Zone"
Only use cookware that is suitable for induction cooking; see section

Residual Heat Indicator

The cook-top has a residual heat indicator for each burner. This indicates that a burner is still hot. Do not touch a burner while the residual heat indicator is lit up or immediately after it goes out.

The following are shown depending on the amount of residual heat:

• Display H: High temperature
• Display h: Low temperature

and the illuminated ring around the control knob will flash.

If the cookware is removed from the burner while cooking is in progress, the heat setting indicator will flash, and the control knob will be lit orange.

Turn the control knob to the 0 position.

If the burner is switched 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 burner is still warm.

Special accessories

You can order the following accessories from your specialist retailer:

VA 420 000 Connection strip for combination with other Vario appliances in the 400 series for flush installation

VA 420 001 Connection strip for combination with other Vario appliances in the 400 series for flush installation with appliance cover/compensation strip

VA 420 010 Connection strip for combination with other Vario appliances in the 400 series for surface-mounted installation

VA 420 011 Connection strip for combination with other Vario appliances in the 400 series for surface-mounted installation with appliance cover/compensation strip

VA 450 401 "Appliance extension 15" (38 cm) Use the accessories only as indicated. The manufacturer assumes no liability for incorrect usage of the accessories.

Operating the appliance

This chapter explains how to set a cooking position. The table shows heat settings and cooking times for various meals.

Setting a Burner

Use the control knob to select the heat setting you require.

0 Burner off.

Heat setting 1 Lowest setting

Heat setting 12 Highest setting

Selecting a Heat Setting

Push in the control knob and turn it to the heat setting you require.

The selected heat setting will be lit on the burner display. The illuminated ring around the control knob will be lit.

Switching Off the Burner

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 burner has cooled down.

Note: If there is no cookware on the burner or if the cookware is not detected, the selected heat setting will flash and the illuminated ring around the control knob will be lit orange. After approx. 9 minutes, the burner will switch off.

In this case, the illuminated ring around the control knob will flash. Turn the control knob back to position 0; the illuminated ring will stop flashing.

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 manufacturer's instructions.

• Do not cook food for too long, otherwise the nutrients will be lost. The short-term timer can be used to set the optimum cooking time.
• For a healthier result, ensure that the oil does not smoke.
• To brown food, fry it in small batches.
  Cookware may reach high temperatures while the food is cooking. Use oven mitts.
• You can find recommendations for energy-efficient cooking in section "Protecting the Environment"

Cooking table

The table shows which heat setting is suitable for each type of food. The cooking time may vary depending on the type, weight, thickness and quality of the food.

Heat setting Cooking methods Examples

11-12 Boiling Water

Searing Meat

Heating Fat/oil, liquids

Bringing to a boil Soups, sauces

Blanching Vegetables

7-10 Frying Meat, potatoes
6-8 Frying Fish

8-9 Baking Flour-based and/or egg-based dishes, e.g., pan

cakes

Simmering in an uncovered dish

Dough-based foods, liquids

7-8 Browning

Flour, onions

Roasting

Almonds, breadcrumbs

Rendering

Bacon

Reducing

Stocks, sauces

6-7

Dumplings, soup pasta, soup vegetables, soup meat, poached eggs

5-6

Boiled sausages

6-7 Steaming

Vegetables, 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

Flexible Cooking Zone

You can use the flexible cooking zone as a single burner or as two independent burners, as required.

It consists of four inductors that work independently of each other. If the flexible cooking zone is in use, only the area that is covered by cookware is activated.

Cookware use recommendations

Place the cookware in the middle. This assures optimal pot detection and heat distribution.

As a single element

Diameter smaller than or equal to 5 1/8" (13 cm) Place the cookware on one of the four positions that can be seen in the illustration.

Diameter greater than 5 1/8" (13 cm) Place the cookware on one of the three positions that can be seen in the illustration.

If the cookware takes up more than one element, place it starting on the upper or lower edge of the flexible cooking zone.

As two independent elements

The front and rear elements each have two inductors and can be used independently of each other. Select the required heat setting for each of the elements. Use only one item of cookware on each element.

As two independent cooking zones

The flexible cooking zone is used like two independent cooking zones.

Activate

See section "Operating the appliance"

As a single cooking zone

Using the entire cooking zone by connecting both individual zones.

Linking the Two Burners

1. Position the cookware. Turn one of the control knobs to the position.
   2.Use the other control knob to select the heat setting. The display lights up. The heat setting lights up on the displays for the two burners.

The flex cooking zone has now been activated.

Changing the Heat Setting

To alter the heat setting, use the same control knob you used to select the original heat setting.

Adding 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 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 previously is retained.

Unlinking the Two Burners

Turn the control knob that was used to select the flex cooking zone to the 0 position. The display lights up.

The flex cooking zone has now been deactivated. The two burners will now function independently.

Note: If you switch the burner off, and then switch it back on again later, the flexible cooking zone is reset to function as two independent burners.

Timer functions

Your cooktop has two timer functions:

Timer
- Stop watch

The kitchen timer

You can use the kitchen timer to set a time of up to 99 minutes.

This works independently from the elements and from other settings. This function does not automatically switch off an element.

Setting Procedure

1. Touch the X symbol; 00 and the - and + symbols will light up on the short-term timer display.
2. Set the required cooking time using the - and + symbols within the next 10 seconds.

Note: If you press and hold the - or + symbol, you can set the cooking time more quickly.

1. Touch the x symbol again to confirm the selected cooking time.

The time begins to elapse.

Note: If you do not confirm the setting within 10 seconds, the short-term timer will start automatically.

Changing or Cancelling the Cooking Time

1. Touch the symbol.
2. Alter the cooking time using the - and + symbols or set it to 00.
3. Touch the symbol to confirm the cooking time.

When the Cooking Time Has Elapsed

An audible signal will sound. 00 flashes in the short-term timer display.

Touch the z symbol; the indicators will go out and the signal tone will cease.

Count Up Timer

The count up timer function displays the time that has elapsed since activation.

This functions independently from the cooking zones and from other settings. This function does not automatically switch off a cooking zone.

Activate

1. Select a heat setting. The display lights up.
2. Touch the symbol. 00.00 will light up in the stopwatch display.

The time begins to elapse.

Stopping the Stopwatch

Touching the symbol stops the stopwatch function. The stopwatch displays remain lit.

Touching the symbol again restarts the stopwatch.

Deactivate

Press and hold the symbol for a few seconds. This will stop the stopwatch, and the stopwatch indicators will go out.

This function has now been deactivated.

PowerBoost Feature

The PowerBoost function enables you to heat up large volumes of water faster than when using heat setting 12.

This feature is available for any of the burners, provided the other burner is not in use. Otherwise, P and i2 will flash on the display for the selected burner; the i2 heat setting will then be set automatically without activating this function. Turn the control knob to the 0 position.

Note: The power boost function can also be activated in the flexible cooking zone if the cooking zone is being used as a single burner.

Activate

Push in the control knob and turn it to the position. The P and displays will light up.

The function has now been activated.

Deactivate

Turn the control knob to the heat setting you require. The P and display will go out and the heat setting you have selected will be lit.

This function has now been deactivated.

Note: In certain circumstances, the PowerBoost function may switch itself off automatically in order to protect the electronic elements inside the cooktop.

In this case, the heat setting will automatically be set. Turn the control knob to the 0 position or whichever heat setting you require.

Frying Sensor

This 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 then for adding the food.

Notes

• Do not place a lid on the pan. Otherwise, the function does not activate correctly. You can use a splash guard to prevent splashes of grease.
  Use oil or grease that is suitable for deep fat frying. If butter, margarine, extra virgin olive oil, or lard is used, use heat setting 1 or 2.
• Never leave a frying pan, with or without food, unattended when it is being heated.
• If the temperature of the cooking zone is higher than that of the cookware or vice-versa, the frying sensor is not activated correctly.

Frying Pans for the Frying Sensor

Frying pans specifically suited for use with the frying sensor are available. This optional accessory can be purchased separately from specialist retailers or through our technical after-sales service. Always quote the relevant reference number.

GP900001-6" (15 cm) frying pan.
GP900002 - 71 / 2 (19 cm) frying pan.
GP900003- 81 / 4'' (21 cm) frying pan.

These frying pans have a non-stick coating so that you only need a small amount of oil to fry food.

Notes

• The frying sensor has been configured specifically for this type of frying pan.
• Ensure that the diameter of the base of the frying pan corresponds to the size of the burner. Place the frying pan in the center of the burner.
  The frying sensor may not activate on the flex cooking zone if the frying pan does not match the size of the burner or if it is positioned incorrectly. See section "Flexible Cooking Zone"
• Other types of frying pan may overheat. They may reach a temperature above or below the selected temperature setting. Select the lowest temperature setting to begin with and change it if necessary.

Temperature settings

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 Medium - high Frying steaks (medium or well done), frozenbreaded products, thin fried food, such as Schnitzel, strips of meat, and vegetables.

5 High Frying food at high temperatures, e.g. rare steaks (bloody), potato fritters, and fried potatoes.

Frying chart

The chart lists which heat setting is suitable for each type of food. The frying time may vary depending on the type, weight, size and quality of the food.

The set heat setting varies depending on the frying pan that is used.

Preheat the empty pan; add oil and food after the acoustic signal has sounded.

	Temperature setting	Total frying time after the signal tone sounds (min)
Meat
Schnitzel, plain orbreaded 4 6 - 10
Fillet 4 6 - 10
Chops* 3 10 - 15
Cordon bleu* 4 10 - 15
Steak,rare(1¼" / 3cm thick)	5	6 - 8
Steak,medium or well done(1¼" / 3cm thick)	4	8 - 12
Chicken breast (¾" / 2cm thick)*	3	10 - 20
Sausages, pre-boiled or raw*	3 8 - 20
Hamburgers,rissoles*	3 6 - 30
Strips of meat,gyros	4 7 - 12
Ground meat	4 6 - 10
Bacon	2 5 - 8

• Turn several times.
  ** Total cooking time per portion. Fry one after the other.

	Temperature setting	Total frying time after the signal tone sounds (min)
Fish
Fried whole fish, e.g. trout 3 10 - 20
Fish fillet, plain orbreaded 3 - 4 10 - 20
Scampi, shrimps 4 4 - 8
Egg dishes
Pancakes** 5 1,5 - 2,5
Omelet** 2 3 - 6
Fried eggs 2 - 4 2 - 6
Scrambled eggs 2 4 - 9
Raisin pancake 3 10 - 15
French toast** 3 4 - 8
Potatoes
Fried potatoes (made from unpeeled boiled potatoes) 5 6 - 12
Fried potatoes (made from raw potatoes) 4 15 - 25
Potato pancakes** 5 2,5 - 3,5
Swiss rôsti	2 50 - 55
Glazed potatoes	3 15 - 20
Vegetables
Garlic, onions	1 - 2 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 orbreaded 3 10 - 20
Fish sticks	4 8 - 12
French fries	5 4 - 6
Pan-fried dishes,e.g. fried vegetables with chicken	3 6 - 10
Spring rolls 4 10 - 30
Camembert/cheese	3 10 - 15

• Turn several times.
  ** Total cooking time per portion. Fry one after the other.

	Temperature setting	Total frying time after the signal tone sounds (min)
Sauces
Tomato sauce with vegetables 1 25 - 35
Béchamel sauce 1 10 - 20
Cheese sauce, e.g. Gorgonzola sauce 1 10 - 20
Reduced sauces, e.g. tomato sauce, Bolognese sauce 1 25 - 35
Sweet sauces, e.g. orange sauce 1 15 - 25
Miscellaneous
Camembert/cheese 3 7 - 10
Dried instant meals to which water is added, e.g. pasta dishes 1	5 - 10
Croutons 3 6 - 10
Almonds/walnuts/pine nuts 4 3 - 15

• Turn several times.
  ** Total cooking time per portion. Fry one after the other.

Setting procedure

Select the appropriate temperature setting from the table. Place the empty cooking vessel on the element.

1. Use the control knob to select the temperature setting you require. Temperature settings 1 to 5 are available for this function; see temperature settings table.

1. Touch the symbol; it will be lit orange.

The display and the temperature setting you have selected will be lit.

The function has now been activated.

The 一 _ 1 = 一 _ 2 or temperature indicator and the temperature setting you have selected will remain lit until the frying temperature has been reached. An audible signal will then sound, and the temperature indicator will go out.

3.Once the frying temperature has been reached, 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 5. 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 burner will switch off, and the residual heat indicator will appear.

Locking the Control Panel for Cleaning

If you wipe over the control panel while the cooktop is switched on, settings may be changed. To avoid doing this, you can use the cooktop's "Lock control panel for cleaning" function.

To switch on: Touch the - symbol. An audible signal sounds. The indicators for the active functions will flash. The control panel is locked for 10 minutes. You will now be able to clean the surface of the control panel without altering the settings.

Switching off: Within the next 10 minutes, touch the - symbol again.

If the function does not deactivate during these 10 minutes, the cooking field switches off.

Notes

• The locking function does not affect the control knobs. The cook-top can be switched off at any time.
• While the locking function is active, the power supply to the cooktop is disconnected. The burners may still be hot.

Automatic Safety Switch-off Function

For your protection, the appliance features a safety switch-off function. Depending on which heat setting has been selected, the burner's heating element will be deactivated if no further action is performed within a set time after selecting the heat setting.

Heat setting Deactivated after

1 10 hours

2 to 4 5 hours

5 to 7 4 hours

8 3 hours

9 to 10 2 hours

11 to 12 1 hour

Frying sensor temperature setting	Deactivated after
/ to 5 3 hours

An audible signal will indicate when this time has elapsed. The control knob is active and the illuminated ring around it will flash. F will be lit on the burner display.

Turn the control knob to the 0 position. The appliance can now be switched back on as usual.

Basic settings

The appliance has various basic settings. These basic settings can be altered to suit your individual requirements.

Display Function

c Signal tones

All signal tones activated.*

FF Only audible fault signal activated.

Power management function. Limit the total power of the cooktop (watts)

GFF Deactivated.*

Lowest setting

500

2000

···

9500 Highest setting on the cooktop

Check cookware; cooking results

Not suitable

Not perfect

Suitable

^4 Restore to standard settings

GFF Individual settings.

Restore the factory settings.

• Factory settings

To access the basic settings:

The cooktop must be switched off.

1. Push in one of the control knobs and turn it anticlockwise to the position.
2. Turn the control knob clockwise to position 1.
3. Turn the control knob anti-clockwise to position 0. The symbol will be lit. The illuminated ring around the control knob will be lit yellow.
4. Touch the symbol.

The displays show the product information.

Product information Display

Customer service index (CSI)	U1
Production number	Fd
Production number 1	95.
Production number 2	U5

1. Press the symbol again to call up the basic settings.

In the displays, c and light up as a presetting.

1. Touch the symbol repeatedly until the required function is displayed.

2. Then use the + and - symbols to select the required setting.

1. Touch the symbol for at least 4 seconds.

The settings have been saved.

Exiting the Basic Settings Menu

1. Turn the control knob anti-clockwise to the position.
2. Turn the control knob clockwise to position 1.
3. Turn the control knob anti-clockwise to position 0.

The symbol and the illuminated ring around the control knob will go out.

Cleaning and Maintenance

Daily Cleaning

Note: Recommended cleaners indicate a type of cleaner and do not constitute an endorsement of a specific brand.

Glass ceramic cooktop

CAUTION

Do not use any kind of cleaner on the glass while the surface is hot; use only the razor blade scraper. The resulting fumes can be hazardous to your health. Heating the cleaner can chemically attack and damage the surface.

Clean the surface when it is completely cool, with the following exception: remove dry sugar, sugar syrup, tomato products and milk immediately with the razor blade scraper (see cleaning chart).

Wipe off spatters with a clean, damp sponge or a paper towel. Rinse and dry. Use white vinegar if smudge remains; rinse.

Apply a small amount of the glass ceramic cooktop cleaner. When dry, buff surface with a clean paper towel or cloth.

Stainless steel side trim

Use a cleaning pad for this piece. For moderate or heavy soil, use a powder cleaner such as BonAmi® or SoftScrub® (without bleach).

Wipe using a damp sponge or cloth, rinse and dry.

Control knob

Wipe with warm soapy cloth, rinse and dry.

Cleaning guidelines

When using a cleaner, use only a small amount; apply to a clean paper towel or cloth. Wipe on the surface and buff with a clean dry towel.

For best results, use cleaners such as glass ceramic cooktop 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 scouring pads such as SOS® can scratch the surface.
Powdery cleaners containing chlorine bleach can permanently stain the cooktop.
- Flammable cleaners such as lighter fluid or WD-40.

Cleaning chart

Type of Soil Possible Solution

Dry sugar, sugar syrup, milk or tomato spills. Melted plastic film or foil. All these items REQUIRE IMMEDIATE REMOVAL. Failure to remove these immediately can permanently damage the surface.

Remove these types of spills while the surface is hot using the razor blade scraper. Use a new, sharp razor in the scraper. Remove pan and turn off the element. Wearing an oven mitt, hold scraper at 30^ angle, using care not to gouge or scratch the glass. Push soil off the heated area. After the surface has cooled, remove the residue and apply the glass ceramic cooktop cleaner.

WARNING

Risk of injury!

The blade is extremely sharp. Risk of cuts. Protect the blade when not in use. Replace the blade immediately when any imperfections are found. Follow manufacturer's instructions.

Burned-on food soil, dark streaks, and specks

Soften by laying a damp paper towel or sponge on top of soil for 30 minutes. Use a plastic scrubber and glass ceramic cooktop cleaner or use the razor blade scraper. Rinse and dry.

Type of Soil Possible Solution

Greasy spatters Use a soapy sponge or cloth to remove grease; rinse thoroughly and dry. Apply glass ceramic cooktop cleaner.
Metal marks: Iridescent stain	Pans with aluminum, copper or stainless steel bases may leave marks. Treat immediately after surface has cooled with glass ceramic cooktop cleaner. If this does not remove the marks, try a mild abrasive (Bon Ami®, Soft Scrub® without bleach) with a damp paper towel. Rinse and reapply glass ceramic cook-top cleaner. Failure to remove metal marks before the next heating makes removal very difficult.
Hard water spots: Hot cooking liquids dripped on surface	Minerals in some water can be transferred onto the surface and cause stains. Use undiluted 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 daily use of the glass ceramic cooktop cleaner.	Apply glass ceramic cooktop cleaner before using to remove sand-like grains and grit such as salt and seasoning. Scratches can be reduced by using pans with bases that are smooth, clean, and dry before use. Use recommended glass ceramic cooktop cleaner daily.
	NOTICE
	Avoid contact with surface by jewelry, wrist watches and metallic utensils. These can scratch the surface. Do not stack kitchen utensils or dishware on the appliance.

Maintenance

This appliance requires no maintenance other than daily cleaning. For best results, apply cooktop cleaning cream daily.

FAQ

Noises

Why can I hear noises while I'm cooking?

Noises may be generated while using the cooktop depending on the base material of the cookware. These noises are normal for induction technology. They do not indicate a defect.

Possible noises:

A low humming noise like the one a transformer makes:

Occurs when cooking at a high heat setting. The noise disappears or becomes quieter when the heat setting is reduced.

Low whistling noise:

Occurs when the cookware is empty. The noise disappears when water or food is added to the cookware.

Crackling:

Occurs when using cookware made from layers of different material or when using cookware of different sizes and different materials at the same time. The volume of the noise can vary depending on the quantity of food being cooked or the cooking method.

High-pitched whistling noises:

Can occur when two burners are used on the highest heat setting at the same time. The whistling noises disappear or become quieter when the heat setting is reduced.

Fan noise:

The cooktop is equipped with a fan that switches on automatically at high temperatures. The fan may continue to run even after you have switched off 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 burner not heating up and why is the heat setting flashing?

The cookware is on a different burner the one that has been switched on.

Make sure that you have switched on the burner on which the cookware is standing.

The cookware is too small for the burner that is switched on or it is not suitable for induction cooking.

Check that the cookware is suitable for induction cooking and that it is placed on the burner that best corresponds to its size. You can find information on the type, size, and positioning of the cookware in the sections "Suitability test of cookware"and "Flexible Cooking Zone"

Why is it taking so long for the cookware to heat up or why is it not heating up sufficiently despite being on a high heat setting?

The cookware is too small for the burner that is switched on or it is not suitable for induction cooking.

Check that the cookware is suitable for induction cooking and that it is placed on the burner that best corresponds to its size. You can find information on the type, size, and positioning of the cookware in the sections "Suitability test of cookware"and "Flexible Cooking Zone"

Cookware

How do you switch on the two-ring and three-ring cooking zones?

These cooking zones can detect cookware of different sizes. The burner automatically activates the one-, two-, or three-ring cooking zone, depending on the material and characteristics of the cookware. This ensures that the right amount of heat is supplied in order to achieve good cooking results.

Cookware that corresponds to the size of the burner and has a fully ferromagnetic base is most suitable. You can find information on which types of cookware can be used with an induction cooktop in the section "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 agents, dishwater detergent (concentrated) or scouring pads.

You can find more information about cleaning and caring for your cooktop in the section on "Cleaning and Maintenance"

What to Do in the Event of a Fault?

Generally, faults are easy to remedy. Please read the notes in the table before calling Customer Service.

Display Possible cause Remedial action
None The power supply has been disconn- nected. The device has not been connected according to the circuit diagram. Electronic fault. If the fault cannot be rectified, inform the technical after-sales service.
An audible signal sounds.	The control panel is damp or an object is covering it.	Dry the control panel or remove the object.
The burner has been switched off. The illum- nated ring on the control knob is flashing.	The control knob has not been turned for an extended period. The automatic safety switch-off function has been acti- vated.	Turn the control knob to the 0 position. Switch the burner back on.
	The appliance is too hot. Read the fault message on the control panel.
The burner display is flashing.	The cookware is not detected. Ensure that the cookware is suitable for induc- tion cooking.	Ensure that the diameter of the base of the cook- ware corresponds to the size of the burner. Turn the control knob to the 0 position. Switch the burner back on.
F2 The electronics have overheated and the corresponding burner has been switched off. F4 The electronics have overheated and all burners have been switched off.		Remove any cookware from the burner. When the fault code goes out, the burner has cooled down sufficiently. Turn the control knob to the 0 position. Then select the heat setting as usual.
F5 + heat setting and audible signal	There is hot cookware near the control panel. There is a risk that the electronics will overheat.	Remove the cookware. The fault display goes out shortly afterwards. You can resume cooking.
F5 and audible signal	There is hot cookware near the control panel. To protect the electronics, the burner has been switched off.	Remove the cookware. Wait a few seconds. When the fault code on the display goes out, you can resume cooking.
F1/F6 The burner has overheated and has been switched off to protect the work surface.		Wait until the electronics have cooled down suffi- cently before switching the burner on again.
F8 The burner was operating for an extended period without interruption.		The automatic safety switch-off function has been activated. See section → "Automatic Safety Switch-off Function"
E9000 E9010	The supply voltage is faulty/outside of the normal operating range.	Contact your energy provider.
U400 The cooktop is not connected properly Disconnect the cooktop from the power supply. Check that the appliance has been connected as shown in the circuit diagram.
Do not place hot cookware on the control panel.

Notes

• If the fault code is not listed in the table, disconnect the cooktop from the power supply, and wait 30 seconds before reconnecting it. If this code appears again, contact technical Customer Service, and specify which fault code has appeared.

• If a fault occurs, the appliance will not switch to standby mode.

Demo Mode

If dE on is displayed, demo mode has been activated. The appliance will not heat up. Disconnect the appliance from the power supply. Wait 30 seconds before reconnecting it. Then deactivate the demo mode within three minutes as follows:

1. Turn one of the control knobs anti-clockwise to position
2. Turn the same control knob clockwise to position 1.
3. Turn the same control knob anti-clockwise to position 0.

The illuminated ring around the control knob will be lit yellow.

1. Turn the same control knob clockwise to position 1. The display will be lit and the illuminated ring will be green.

Wait for five seconds. The OFF display will be lit and the illuminated ring will turn yellow.

Demo mode has now been deactivated.

Suitability test of cookware

This function can be used to check the speed and quality of the cooking process depending on the cookware.

The result is a reference value and depends on the properties of the cookware and the element being used.

1. Fill the pan with approx. 8 oz. (200 ml) of water, and place it at room temperature in the middle of the burner that most closely matches the diameter of the pan base.
2. Go to the basic settings, and select the c3 setting. The indicator lights up.
3. Touch the + or - symbol. The display will be lit. A signal tone will sound and the burner indicators will be lit.

The function has now been activated.

The fui display will be lit. After a few seconds, the burner displays will show the results for the quality and speed of the cooking process.

Check the result using the table below:

Result

The cookware is not suitable for the element and will therefore not heat up.
The cookware is taking longer to heat up than expected and the cooking process is not going as well as it ought to.
The cookware is heating up correctly and cooking is progressing well.
* If there is a smaller element available, try the cookware again on the smaller element.

To activate the function again, touch the + or - symbol.

Notes

• Do not use the wok or wok accessories with this function.
• The flex cooking zone is set to function as a single burner; only test one item of cookware at a time on it.
• If the diameter of the burner that is used is much smaller than the diameter of the cookware, only the middle of the cookware can be expected to heat up. This may result in the cooking results not being as good as expected or being less than satisfactory.
• You can find information about this function in section "Basic settings"
• You can find information on the type, size, and positioning of the cookware in the sections entitled and "Flexible Cooking Zone".

Customer Service

If your appliance needs repairs, our Customer Service is there for you. We work hard to help solve problems quickly and without unnecessary service calls, getting your appliance back up and running correctly in the least amount of time possible.

When you call, please indicate the product number (E-Nr.) and serial number (FD-Nr.) so that we can support you in a qualified manner. You 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.

E-Nr. FD-Nr.

Customer Service

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 by the warranty.

Please find the contact data of all countries in the enclosed customer service list.

To book a service visit and product advice

USA 8774424436

toll-free

CANADA 8774424436

toll-free

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