Gaggenau AT400730, AT400731, AT400701, AT400700 User Manual

Backsplash
Ventilation
AT 400-700/730

Gaggenau Use and Care Manual

Important Safety Instructions 4

Fire Safety 4
Child Safety 5
Cleaning Safety 5
Combination with a Gas Cooktop 5
Proper Installation and Maintenance 5

Operating for the First Time 6

Maintenance 6

Features of your New Appliance 7

Accessories 8

Special Accessories 8
Accessories for Installation 8

Operating Principle 9

Operation 10

Ventilation 10
Intensive Mode 10
Light 10

Special Functions 11

Setting the Intensive Mode Duration 11
Delayed Shutoff 11
Interval Ventilation 11

Cleaning and Care 12

Cleaning the Housing 12
Cleaning the Grease Filters 13
Replacing the Activated Carbon Filter 14
Replacing the Grease Fine Filter 14

Lamp Replacement 15

Table of Contents

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Fire Safety

Read and save these instructions.

Always have a working smoke detector near the
kitchen.

!

WARNING – TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A
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 or when flambéing food (i.e. Crepes
Suzette, Cherries Jubilee, Peppercorn Beef
Flambé).

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.

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.

!

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

a) 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.

b) NEVER PICK UP A FLAMING PAN – You may

be burned.

c) DO NOT USE WATER, including wet dishcloths

or towels – a violent steam explosion will result.

d) Use an extinguisher ONLY if:

1) You know you have a Class ABC
extinguisher, and you already know how to
operate it.

2) The fire is small and contained in the area
where it started.

3) The fire department is being called.

4) 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.

Only operate the backsplash ventilation with the
florescent lamp fitted.

Use pots which fit the appliance. The top of the pot
should not touch the top of the ventilator.

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Important Safety Instructions

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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.

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

WARNING – Be sure the entire appliance (including

the grease filters and light bulbs, if applicable) has
cooled and grease has solidified before attempting
to clean any part of the appliance.

Do not pour any liquid into the housing. If liquid
accidentally enters the housing, it will come out at
the base. You can continue using the appliance.

Combination with a Gas Cooktop

When operating a gas cooktop in combination with
the backsplash ventilation, the AA 409-200/230
glass cover (special accessory to be ordered
separately) must be placed on top of the
backsplash.

CAUTION – The housing of the backsplash
ventilation and the lamp cover will get hot during
use.

WARNING – Do not place the AA 400-010 wooden
cutting board or any other inflammable objects on
top of the backsplash during use.

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.

Before servicing or cleaning unit, switch power off
at service panel.

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

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.

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Important Safety Instructions

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Remove the packaging from the appliance and
dispose of it according to local regulations.
Be careful to remove all accessories from the
packaging. Keep packaging elements and plastic
bags away from children.

The appliance must be installed and connected by
an authorized specialist before operation. Observe
the installation instructions!

Thoroughly clean the appliance and accessories
before using them for the first time. This will
eliminate any ‘newness’ smells and soiling.

When installing together with Vario appliances, the
appliance cover (VD 400) needs to be removed.
The frying basket holder cannot be used when
operating the deep fryer VF 411 in front of the
backsplash ventilation.

If the appliance does not function correctly, check
the household fuses first.

If the power supply is functioning correctly, but your
appliance still does not work, please contact your
Gaggenau dealer who will provide you with the
address and telephone number of your nearest
manufacturer’s authorized service agent or contact
Gaggenau USA on 877.4GAGGENAU. Specify the
appliance type (see identification plate).

Repairs may only be carried out by licensed
technicians, in order to guarantee the safety of the
appliance.

Non compliance with these recommendations
results in the warranty coverage becoming invalid.

Operating for the First Time Maintenance

7

Combination of AT 400-730 with three
Gaggenau Vario 400 series appliances

Features of your New Appliance

Control Panel

cover light air inlet control panel

grease filter saturation display

light

delay shut off

intensive mode

ventilation level 3

ventilation level 2

ventilation level 1

ventilation off

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Special Accessories

You can order the following special accessories:

•

AA 409-100: Activated carbon filter and
grease fine filter for AT 400-700

•

AA 409-130: Activated carbon filter and
grease fine filter for AT 400-730

•

AA 400-200: Glass cover, frosted, 41 5/8 ˝
(106 cm), thickness 1/4 ˝ (6 mm) with spacers

•

AA 400-230: Glass cover, frosted, 53 5/8 ˝
(136 cm), thickness 1/4 ˝ (6 mm) with spacers

•

AA 400-010: Wooden cutting board, beech,
207/8 ˝ (53 cm)

Accessories for Installation

You can order the following accessories for
installation:

•

AA 409-400: Furniture support 33 7/8 ˝ (86 cm)
for AT 400-700

•

AA 409-430: Furniture support 45 11/16 ˝
(116 cm) for AT 400-730

Recommended as bearer for the countertop,
instead of a cabinet frame, or to support the fan
housing, replacing the need for a cabinet base.

•

AA 409-900: Telescopic extension for
AT 400-700

•

AA 409-930: Telescopic extension for
AT 400-730

Telescopic extension max. 4 5/16 ˝ (110 mm)
between backsplash ventilation and fan
housing.

•

AA 010-410: Air exhaust grille for
AT 400-700/730. Stainless steel color,
36 ˝ (90 cm). Including installation
fittings. Height adjustable.

•

ZB 020-090: Additional louvre for air exhaust
grille AA 010-410. Height 1 3/16 ˝ (30 mm),
several louvres can be installed.

Accessories

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The backsplash ventilation is an effective air
recirculation system, which extracts the vapors
directly behind the cooktop towards the rear. The
centrifugal grease filters separate the greasy
components from the extracted air. The grease is
collected in the trays. The grease fine filter absorbs
any remaining grease particles. The activated
carbon filter in the fan housing traps odors, the
exhaust outlet for the clean air is in the furniture
cabinetry toekick.

Operating Principle

air intake

centrifugal grease filters

grease fine filter (fleece filter)

grease collecting trays

fan housing

activated carbon filter

exhaust outlet

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When pressed, all function selection keys are
backlit in green, except 0 (“Motor off”).

Ventilation

Three fan speeds and one intensive speed are
available. You set the fan speed required for each
respective cooking process by pressing the
function selector keys 1, 2, 3 or Int.

Intensive Mode

The Int key for the intensive level should be pressed
when browning and frying in an open pan. If you
have switched on the ventilator by selecting the
intensive level, it will be switched off again
automatically after 5 minutes.

If you press the Int key while the ventilator is
running at fan level 1, 2 or 3, the electronic control
will switch back automatically to the previously
selected fan level after 5 minutes.

If you would like to end the intensive level before
the 5 minutes have elapsed, press the 0 key
(“Motor off”) or select a different level. It is
possible to switch off the fan at any time by
pressing the 0 key (“Motor off”).

Light

The lighting can be switched on or off, regardless
of whether the backsplash ventilation is in
operation, by pressing the key.

Operation

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Setting the Intensive Mode Duration

You can select an intensive level running time of 3,
5 or 10 minutes by simultaneously pressing the Int
key and the 1, 2 or 3 key. When delivered, the
appliance is set to five minutes, i.e. the combination
of the Int key and the key 2.

Delayed Shutoff

Delayed shutoff is possible at any level. First press
the required key 1, 2, 3 or Int and then press the

key.

The delayed shutoff time for all levels is ten
minutes. After these ten minutes, the fan switches
off, but the lighting stays on.

Interval Ventilation

Interval ventilation is a special feature of this
appliance which periodically activates the fan for
five minutes every hour. You can activate this
function by simultaneously pressing the 0 key and,
depending on the required extraction capacity, the
1, 2 or 3 key.

This mode of operation is indicated by alternating
illumination of the key together with the
corresponding fan level indicator.

You can switch off interval ventilation by pressing
the 0 key.

Special Functions

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Cleaning and Care

Cleaning the Housing

Clean the stainless steel surface of the ventilator
housing with mild detergent solution or a non­scouring stainless steel cleaner. Only wipe in the
direction of the brushed surface. To finish, apply
some stainless steel care agent with a soft cloth.

Do not use aggressive, abrasive or caustic cleaning
agents. Do not use cleaning agents that contain
sand or chloride. Do not use scouring pads or
brushes.

Use glass cleaner and a soft cloth to clean the lamp
glass cover. Do not put stainless steel cleaner onto
the lamp glass cover.

lamp glass cover

ventilation panel

centrifugal grease filters

grease fine filter (fleece filter)

grease collecting trays

ventilator lid

activated carbon filter

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Cleaning the Grease Filters

The grease filter saturation display F flashes after
an operating time of 10 hours to indicate that you
should clean the grease filters.

Depending on the cooking habits it may be
necessary to clean the grease filters at shorter
intervals (for example if kitchen smells appear when
the ventilation is switched off).

The centrifugal grease filters can be easily removed
for cleaning:

1 Disconnect the appliance from the power

supply (switch off fuse).

2 Tilt the ventilation panel to the rear. For easier

cleaning you can remove the panel: On both
sides of the panel at the top, lift over the studs
and remove to the front.

3 Remove the centrifugal grease filters one by

one (from right to left).

4 Remove the grease collecting trays (from right

to left) and empty.

You can clean the centrifugal grease filters and the
grease collecting trays in a dishwasher. Place the
filters upright in the dishwasher, with the opening
face down.

Wipe out the inner parts of the housing with a moist
cloth and some detergent when removing the filters.
Caution: Beware of protruding parts when cleaning
the inside of the housing.
Do not pour any liquid into the housing. If liquid
accidentally enters the housing, it will reappear at
the base.

Refit the grease filters in the correct order (from left
to right). Refit the parts so that the markings
correspond with the markings on the housing.

Press the F key to reset the counter. Flashing of the
indicating lamp goes off.

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Replacing the Activated Carbon
Filter

The activated carbon filter in the fan housing (lower
part of the appliance) eliminates smells from the
extracted air. For hygienic reasons, change the
activated carbon filter together with the grease fine
filter at least every six months or when kitchen
smells appear. The activated carbon filter with the
grease fine filter is available from your specialist
dealer. Only use original filters.

Note: If no activated carbon filter is fitted or if it
is saturated, no odors can be removed from the
circulating air.

1 Disconnect the appliance from the power

supply (switch off fuse).

2 Open the latches on the bottom of the fan

housing. Take off the ventilator lid by pulling the
bottom edge.

3 Remove activated carbon filter. Insert new

activated carbon filter. The filter mat must lie flat.

4 Refit the ventilator lid.

Activated carbon filters do not contain any
polluting substances. They can be disposed of
through the household refuse collection.

Replacing the Grease Fine Filter

The grease fine filter (fleece filter) is fitted behind
the centrifugal grease filters.

1 Disconnect the appliance from the power

supply (switch off fuse).

2 Tilt the ventilation panel to the rear.

3 Remove the centrifugal grease filters one by

one (from right to left).

4 Pull out the grease fine filter from the mounting.

5 Push the new grease fine filter under the

braces. Refit the centrifugal grease filters in the
reverse order (from left to right).

Grease fine filters do not contain any polluting
substances. They can be disposed of through the
household refuse collection.

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Wait until the appliance has cooled down before
replacing lamp.

1 Disconnect the appliance from the power

supply (switch off fuse).

2 Remove loose objects from the cover.

3 Lift off cover.

4 First turn florescent lamp in the socket, then lift

off fluorescent lamp.

5 Only replace defective fluorescent lamp by

lamp of the same type.

6 Insert the new fluorescent lamp into the socket.

Turn the fluorescent lamp in the socket until it
engages.

7 Evenly replace cover onto the appliance.

8 Connect the unit to the power supply again.

Lamp Replacement

Gaggenau

780 Dedham Street
Canton, MA 02021
Telephone: 877.4GAGGENAU
USA
www.gaggenau-usa.com

Gaggenau Hausgeräte GmbH

Carl-Wery-Straße 34
81739 München
Germany
www.gaggenau.com

9000176721 EB 8702 enUS