Gaggenau AA490711 User Manual
Gaggenau
Use and care manual
Notice d’utilisation
Manual de instrucciones
VL 414 110/ AA 490 711
Downdraft ventilation
Aérateur de plan de cuisson
Extractor de superficie
Table of Contents 3
Table des Matières 16
Contenido 29
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Table of Contents
Use and care manual
Safety Definitions 4
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 5
General notes 5
Fire Safety 5
Burn Prevention 6
Child Safety 6
Cleaning Safety 7
Safe use 7
Proper Installation and Maintenance 7
State of California Proposition 65 Warnings 8
Causes for damages 9
Protecting the environment 9
Operating modes 9
Air extraction 9
Recirculation 9
Additional information on products, accessories,
replacement parts and services can be found at
www.gaggenau.com and in the online shop
www.gaggenau-eshop.com
Your new appliance 10
Downdraft ventilation 10
Control knob 10
Display on the illuminated ring 10
Special accessories 11
Installation accessories 11
Operation 11
Before first use 11
Turning on 11
Turning off 11
Run-on function 12
Sealing element 12
Ventilation molding 12
Cleaning 13
Cleaning the appliance 13
Cleaning the metal grease filter 13
Removing and installing the metal grease filter 14
Troubleshooting 15
Customer service 15
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Safety Definitions
9 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 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.
General notes
Do not operate any fan with a damaged cord or plug.
Discard fan or return to an authorized service facility
for examination and/or repair.
Do not run cord under carpeting. Do not cover cord
with throw rugs, runners, or similar coverings. Do not
route cord under furniture or appliances. Arrange
cord away from traffic area and where it will not be
tripped over.
In the event that personal clothing or hair catches fire,
drop and roll immediately to extinguish flames.
Smother flames from food fires other than grease fires
with baking soda. Never use water on cooking fires.
Examine the appliance after unpacking it. In the event
of transport damage, do not plug it in.
This appliance is not intended for operation with an
external clock timer or a remote control.
Make sure that no small parts or liquids penetrate into
the appliance.
Fire Safety
Always have a working smoke detector near the
kitchen.
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A RANGE TOP GREASE
FIRE:
a) 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.
b) Always turn hood ON when cooking at high heat.
c) Clean ventilating fans frequently. Grease should
not be allowed to accumulate on fan or filter.
d) Use proper pan size. Always use cookware
appropriate for the size of the surface element.
Do not flambé under the extractor hood or work with a
naked flame. When switched on, the extractor hood
draws flames into the filter. There is a risk of fire due
to deposits on the grease filter!
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY TO PERSONS IN THE EVENT OF A RANGE TOP GREASE FIRE, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING: ‒ 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.
‒ NEVER PICK UP A FLAMING PAN – You may be
burned.
‒ DO NOT USE WATER, including wet dishcloths
or towels – a violent steam explosion will result.
‒ 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.
Have an appropriate fire extinguisher available,
nearby, highly visible and easily accessible near the
appliance.
Whenever possible, do not operate the ventilation
system during a cooktop fire. However, do not reach
through fire to turn it off.
WARNING
CAUTION
For general ventilating use only. Do not use to exhaust
hazardous or explosive materials and vapors.
Risk of fire
Grease deposits in the grease filter can ignite.
Clean the grease filter at least every two months.
Never operate the appliance without the grease filter.
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WARNING
Risk of fire
Grease deposits in the grease filter can catch fire.
Never work with a naked flame near the appliance
(e.g. flambéing). Install the unit near a heat-producing
appliance for solid fuels (e.g. wood or coal) only if
there is a closed, non-detachable cover. There must
be no flying sparks.
WARNING
Risk of fire
When gas burners are in operation without any
cookware placed on them, they can build up a lot of
heat. A ventilation appliance installed above the
cooker may become damaged or catch fire. Only
operate the gas burners with cookware on them.
WARNING
Risk of fire
During simultaneous use of multiple gas cooktops, a
great deal of heat is created. A ventilation device
located above it can become damaged or catch fire.
Never use two gas cooktops together at maximum heat
for longer than 15 minutes. One large burner with over
17,000 Btu/hr (5 kW) (wok) is equal to the wattage of
two gas burners.
WARNING
Risk of fire
Hot oil and fat catch fire fast. Never leave hot oil and
fat unsupervised. Never extinguish a fire with water.
Switch off the cooking position. Suffocate flames
carefully with a lid, a fire blanket or similar.
Burn Prevention
WARNING
Risk of burns
The accessible parts get hot during operation. Never
touch hot parts. Keep children away.
Child Safety
When children become old enough to use the
appliance, it is the legal responsibility of the parents
or legal guardians to ensure that they are instructed in
safe practices by qualified persons.
Remove all tape and packaging before using the
appliance. Destroy the packaging after unpacking the
appliance. Never allow children to play with packaging
material.
WARNING
Risk of fire
Operating several gas burners at the same time gives
rise to a great deal of heat. The ventilation appliance
may become damaged or catch fire. The ventilation
appliance must only be combined with gas burners
that do not exceed the maximum total output of 61,000
Btu/hr (18 kW). If 41,000 Btu/hr (12 kW) is exceeded,
the local regulations concerning room ventilation,
room size, and combination with ventilation devices in
exhaust and recirculating operation must be heeded.
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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.
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Cleaning Safety
WARNING
Be sure the entire appliance (including the grease
filters and light bulbs, if applicable) has cooled and
grease has solified before attempting to clean any
part of the appliance.
Do not use steam cleaners to clean the appliance.
Safe use
WARNING
Do not repair, replace or remove any part of the
appliance unless specifically recommended in the
manuals. Improper installation, service or
maintenance can cause injury or property damage.
Refer to this manual for guidance. All other servicing
should be done by a qualified technician.
WARNING
Risk of injury
Items placed on the appliance may fall down. Do not
place any objects on the appliance.
Do not operate this appliance if it is not working
properly, or if it has been damaged. Contact an
authorized servicer.
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.
CAUTION
Grease left on filters can remelt and move into the
vent.
Hidden surfaces may have sharp edges. Use caution
when reaching behind or under appliance.
WARNING
When the hood is operated in exhaust-air mode
simultaneously with a different burner which also
makes use of the same chimney (such as gas, oil or
coal-fired heaters, continuous-flow heaters, hot-water
boilers) care must be taken to ensure that there is an
adequate supply of fresh air which will be needed by
the burner for combustion.
Safe operation is possible provided that the under
pressure in the room where the burner is installed
does not exceed 4 Pa (0.04 mbar).
This can be achieved if combustion air can flow
through non-lockable openings, e.g. in doors,
windows and via the air-intake/exhaust-air wall box or
by other technical measures, such as reciprocal
interlocking, etc.
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 normal family
household use only. It is not approved for outdoor
use. See the Warranty. If you have any questions,
contact the manufacturer.
Do not store or use corrosive chemicals, vapors,
flammables or nonfood products in 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.
WARNING
Avoid carbon monoxide poisoning – Provide adequate
air intake so combustion gases are not drawn back
into the room.
An air-intake/exhaust-air wall box by itself is no
guarantee that the limiting value will not be exceeded.
Note: When assessing the overall requirement, the combined ventilation system for the entire household must be taken into consideration. This rule does not apply to the use of cooking appliances, such as cooktops and ovens.
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State of California Proposition 65 Warnings
WARNING
This product contains chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
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Causes for damages
Operating modes
Risk of damage due to ingress of humidity into the
electronic circuitry. Never clean operator controls with
a wet cloth.
Surface damage due to incorrect cleaning. Clean
stainless steel surfaces in the grind direction only. Do
not use any stainless steel cleaners for operator
controls.
Surface damage due to strong or abrasive cleaning
agents. Never use strong and abrasive cleaning
agents.
9 CAUTION
Malfunction
Always set control knobs to the zero position
when the appliance is not in operation.
Protecting the environment
You can use this appliance in the air extraction or the
recirculation mode.
Air extraction
The air sucked in is cleaned by the
grease filters and is routed outdoors
through a pipe system.
Note: The extracted air must neither be discharged into an operating smoke or waste gas chimney nor into a shaft that serves to ventilate rooms where heatproducing appliances are installed.
▯ The local chimney sweep's consent must be
obtained if the exhaust air is to be routed to a
smoke or waste gas chimney that is not in
operation.
▯ A telescopic wall duct should be used if the
exhaust air is routed through the outside wall.
Unpack the appliance and dispose of the packaging in
line with environmental requirements.
Recirculation
The aspirated air is cleaned by the grease
filters and an activated charcoal filter and
is returned to the kitchen.
Note: You must install an activated charcoal filter to bind odors in the recirculation mode. Refer to the manual or ask your specialist dealer for details of the various options for operating the appliance in the recirculation mode. You can obtain the necessary accessories from specialist dealers, from our aftersales service or in the online shop.
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Your new appliance
Here you will get to know your new appliance and
obtain information about accessories.
Downdraft ventilation
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Control knob
Use the control knob to select the fan speed.
0 Fan off
1 Fan speed 1
2 Fan speed 2
3 Fan speed 3
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Intensive level
Run-on function
Display on the illuminated ring
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Note: The VL 414 downdraft ventilation unit can only be operated in combination with the control knob AA 490 710/711. A maximum of four VL 414 units can be connected to the AA 490 710/711. Operator inputs apply to all open ventilation elements. That is to say: if you set the control knob to level 1, all open ventilation elements are operated at level 1.
The control knobs have an illuminated ring that offers
various display options. See the section entitled
"Troubleshooting" for more information.
Display Meaning
Off Appliance OFF
Û
(all ventilation elements closed)
Constantly lit Appliance ON (at least one
Ú
ventilation element open)
Flashing
ˆ
Run-on function ž ON
(at least one ventilation element
open)
Flashing After the intensive stage has
ˆ
elapsed, as long as the control
knob is set to the intensive level
Ž and at least one ventilation
element is open.
Illuminated ring off
Û
Illuminated ring lit
Ú
Illuminated ring
ˆ
flashing
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Special accessories
You can order the following accessories from your
specialist dealer:
Operation
AA 414 010 Ventilation molding, for operation next
to the VG 414/415/424/425 gas
appliance
Use the accessories only as indicated. The
manufacturer assumes no liability for incorrect usage
of the accessories.
Installation accessories
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
Before first use
Bear in mind the following instructions before using
the appliance for the first time:
Thoroughly clean the appliance and accessories.
Turning on
Three ventilation levels and one intensive level Ž are
available for extraction.
1 Open the sealing elements.
Note: At least one sealing element must be open
as otherwise the fan will not switch on.
2 Press in the temperature control knob and turn it
to the right to the desired fan speed.
The illuminated ring behind the knob flashes.
VA 450 110 11 cm compensation strip for depth
compensation when using several
Vario appliances
AD 724 040 Connection piece for round duct
system DN 125 mm. For lateral
connection to VL 414 the additional
adaptor AD 724 041 is required.
AD 724 041 Connection piece for round duct
system NW 125 mm. Required for
lateral connection to VL 414.
AS 070 000 Connection piece for extension for
installation next to VK or VF
Intensive level
The intensive level runs for ten minutes. After expiry of
this time, ventilation is automatically switched back to
fan level 3. The illuminated ring behind the control
knob flashes as long as the control knob is still set to
the intensive level position Ž after expiry of the
intensive level and at least one ventilation element is
open.
Turning off
1 Turn the control knob to the 0 position. 2 Close the sealing elements.
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Run-on function
Ideal for later ventilation of the kitchen area. The runon function is only possible in level 2.
1 Open the sealing elements.
Note: At least one sealing element must be open
as otherwise the fan will not switch on.
2 Press in the control knob and turn it to the left to
the run-on function ž.
The illuminated ring behind the control knob
flashes.
The run-on time is ten minutes. Ventilation is turned
off automatically after this time has elapsed.
Sealing element
9 WARNING
Risk of burns
The appliance gets hot during operation. Only
touch the sealing element at the marked area.
The ventilation elements can be opened and closed
independently of one another. Open the sealing
elements wherever someone is cooking.
Note: At least one sealing element must be open as otherwise the fan will not switch on.
Closing the sealing element
1 Press on the marked area " on the sealing
element.
The sealing element is unlocked.
2 Swivel the sealing element to the right and press
it down until it engages.
Ventilation molding
If downdraft ventilation is used next to a gas
appliance, a ventilation molding AA 414 010 must be
fitted on the gas appliance during cooking. The
ventilation molding improves extraction when using
gas appliances. The ventilation molding prevents
extinction of small flames due to the draft.
Opening the sealing element
1 Press on the marked area " on the sealing
element.
The sealing element is unlocked.
2 Swivel the sealing element to the left and press it
down until it engages.
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Cleaning
9 WARNING
Risk of burns
The appliance grows hot during operation. Let
appliance cool down prior to cleaning.
9 WARNING
Risk of electrical shock
Moisture entering the appliance can cause an
electrical shock. Don't use a high-pressure
cleaner or steam cleaner.
9 WARNING
Risk of injury
Components inside the appliance may have
sharp edges. Wear protective gloves.
NOTICE: Surface damage
Do not use these cleaning agents
Appliance part/
surface
Stainless steel
surfaces
Operator
controls
Recommended cleaning
Apply dishwashing liquid – dry off with a
soft cloth. Only use a little water for
cleaning; no water must be allowed to
penetrate into the appliance.
Soak dried-up grime in a little water and
some dishwashing liquid. Do not scrub it
off.
Use our stainless steel cleaner (order
number 311413) to remove extreme
soiling or yellow discoloration caused by
heat..
Dishwashing liquid – the cloth must not
be too moist. Wipe dry with a soft cloth.
Cleaning the metal grease filter
9 WARNING
Risk of fire
Grease deposits in the grease filter can ignite.
Clean the grease filter at least every two
months.
Never operate the appliance without the grease
filter.
▯ Caustic or corrosive cleaners
▯ Oven cleaners
▯ Cleaners that are caustic, contain chlorine or are
aggressive
▯ Cleaners containing large proportions of alcohol
▯ Hard, scratchy dish-washing sponges, brushes or
scourers
If such an agent comes into contact with the
appliance, wipe it off immediately with water.
Thoroughly wash out new sponge cloths before using
them.
Cleaning the appliance
NOTICE: Remove jewlery from arms and hands
before cleaning the appliance.
Clean the appliance after each use, once it has
cooled down. Remove spilled fluids immediately; don't
let any food remainders dry up.
You can detach the sealing element for cleaning (see
chapter “Removing and installing the metal grease
filter”). You can clean it in a dishwasher. Also clean
the interior of the downdraft ventilation regularly.
Dried-up grime can also be removed with our special
fat-removing agent (order number 311297).
Notes
‒ Do not use any aggressive, acidic or alkaline
cleaning agents.
‒ When cleaning the metal grease filters, also clean
the metal grease filter holder in the appliance
with a moist cloth.
‒ You can clean the metal grease filters in a
dishwasher or by hand.
In the dishwasher:
Note: Slight discoloration can occur when cleaning
the grease filters in a dishwasher. This has no
influence on functioning of the metal grease filters.
▯ Do not clean extremely soiled metal grease filters
together with dishes.
▯ Place the metal grease filters loosely in the
dishwasher. The metal grease filters must not be
jammed in.
▯ Place the metal grease in the dishwasher with the
openings pointing downwards.
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By hand:
Note: You can use a special grease solvent if soiling
is stubborn. You can order it via the online shop.
▯ Soak the metal grease filters in hot soapy
solution.
▯ Use a brush for cleaning and then rinse the filters
well.
▯ Allow the metal grease filters to drip dry.
Removing and installing the metal grease filter
Removing the metal grease filter
1 Move the sealing element to the middle position
and pull it out in the upward direction. The sealing
element snaps out of its holder.
Notes
‒ Use a kitchen towel to remove the sealing
element.
‒ The sealing element can get scratched while
lifting it out and putting it down! Lift out the
sealing element straight in the upward
direction and do not tilt it.
2 Turn up both holding wires. At the bottom, press
together the holding wires slightly so that the
metal grease filter comes out of the arrester. Pull
the metal grease filter out of the appliance in the
upward direction.
Installing the metal grease filter
1 Press down the metal grease filter until it
engages on the side arresters.
2 Turn down both holding wires. 3 Press down the sealing element in the middle
position until it engages with an audible click on
the two holders at the sides.
Note: The " symbol on the sealing element must be at the front.
3 Clean the metal grease filter. 4 Clean the interior of the appliance.
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