Gaggenau CE 490 612 User Manual
Electronic
Cooktop
CE 490 612
Gaggenau Use and Care Manual
Important Safety Instructions 4
Installation 4
Intended use 4
Child safety 4
Cooking safety 4
Cookware safety 5
Cleaning safety 5
Condition of unit 5
Work space / environment 5
Service and repair safety 5
Flammable materials 6
In case of fire 6
Removable twist knob 6
Operating for the first time 7
Causes of damage 7
Pots and pans 7
Food spills 7
Scratches on the glass ceramic 7
Hard and pointed objects 7
Removable twist knob 7
Features of your new cooktop 8
Cooking zones 8
Control panel 9
Symbols 9
Operating principle 10
Main switch 10
Touch keys 10
Cooking zone combination 10
Quick boil timer 10
Twist pad with magnetic twist knob 10
Storing the twist knob 10
Operation 11
Switching on and off 11
Setting the cooking level 11
Changing the cooking level 11
Switching off a cooking zone 11
Main switch with memory function 12
Residual heat display 12
Safety deactivation 12
Tips on saving energy 13
Cooking zone combination 14
Combination of the dual size cooking zone 14
Deactivating combination 14
Settings table 15
Timer 16
Setting an automatic switch-off time 16
Changing a time value 17
Erasing a time value 17
Timer 17
Setting the timer 17
Changing a time value 17
Quick boil timer 18
Switching on the quick boil timer 18
Switching off the quick boil timer 18
Child lock 19
Activating the child lock 19
Deactivating the child lock 19
Options menu 20
Accessing the options menu 20
Settings of the options menu 21
Cleaning and care 23
Cleaning the glass ceramic 23
Cleaning the stainless steel frame 23
Cleaning the twist knob 23
Useful hints 24
Maintenance 24
Trouble shooting 25
Table of contents
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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.
Installation
This appliance must be properly installed and
grounded by a qualified technician. Connect only to
properly grounded outlet.
Have the installer show you the location of the
circuit breaker or fuse. Mark it for easy reference.
Refer to Installation Instructions for detail.
Intended use
This appliance is intended for normal household use
only. It is not approved for outdoor use. See the
Warranty. If you have any questions, contact the
manufacturer.
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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.
Child safety
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.
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. This can damage
the appliance, potentially causing severe injury.
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CAUTION: Items of interest to children
should not be stored in an appliance, in
cabinets above an appliance or in the
backsplash. Children climbing on an
appliance to reach items could be seriously
injured.
Cooking safety
Do not allow aluminium foil, plastic, paper or cloth
to come in contact with a hot surface element. Do
not allow pans to boil dry.
Secure all 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.
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 sufficent time
to cool. Among these areas are the cooktop and
areas facing the cooktop.
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.
Never move a pan of hot oil, especially a deep fat
fryer. Wait until it is cool.
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WARNING: Never leave the cooktop
unattended at high temperature settings.Keep
an eye on the cooktop and do not allow
anything to boil over or burn. Boilovers can
cause smoke and some foods and oils may
catch on fire if left on high temperature
settings.
Do not heat or warm unopened food containers.
Build-up of pressure may cause the container to
burst and cause injury.
Always keep the cooktop and bases of pots dry.
Liquid between the pot base and the cooktop may
build up steam pressure, causing the pot to jump
suddenly and causing injury.
Never operate the cooktop with spillover or liquid
around the control area. Always switch off the
cooktop and dry the control area.
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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.
Cookware safety
Use proper pan size. The use of undersized
cookware will expose a portion of the heating
element 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 size. Proper relationship of
cookware to heating element 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 cooktops (only certain types of glass,
heatproof glass, ceramic, earthenware or other
glazed utensils are suitable).
Hold the handle of the pan when stirring or turning
food. This helps prevent spills and movement of the
pan.
Always position handles of utensils inward so they
do not extend over adjacent work areas or the edge
of the cooktop. This reduces the risk of fires, spills
and burns.
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 cooktop.
Condition of unit
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WARNING: Do not cook on a broken
cooktop. Cleaning solutions and spillovers
may create a risk of electric shock. Switch off
the circuit breaker in the fuse box if the
ceramic has fractures, flaws or cracks. Call
an authorized servicer.
If the display is not working while an element is
heating up, switch off the circuit breaker in the fuse
box. Call an authorized servicer.
If the cooktop switches itself off and can no longer
be used, it may unexpectedly switch itself on later.
In order to prevent this, switch off the circuit
breaker in the fuse box. Call an authorized servicer.
Do not operate this appliance if it is not working
properly, or if it has been damaged. Contact an
authorized servicer.
Work space / environment
Always have a working smoke detector near the
kitchen.
Have an appropriate fire extinguisher available,
nearby, highly visible and easily accessible near the
appliance.
Do not store or use corrosive chemicals, vapors,
flammables or nonfood products on or in the near of
the 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.
Service and repair safety
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 off the circuit breaker in the
fuse box.
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Flammable materials
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors, liquids or materials in the vicinity of this or
any other appliance.
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
elements. They could catch on fire.
In case of fire
In the event that personal clothing 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.
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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 flambe)
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
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 appliance. 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:
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You know you have Class ABC
extinguisher, and you already know
how to operate it
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The fire is small and contained in the
area where it started
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The fire department is being called
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You can fight the fire with your back to
an exit
Removable twist knob
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CAUTION: For persons who wear
electronic implants such as a pacemaker or
insulin pump.
Implants could be affected by magnetic fields.
Do not carry the twist knob in the pockets of
your clothing. Keep the twist knob at least
4 inches (10 cm) away from a pacemaker.
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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.
Check the cooktop for transport damage after
unpacking it. Do not connect the cooktop if it has
been damaged.
The cooktop must be installed and connected by an
authorised specialist. No warranty claims can be
lodged for any damage resulting from incorrect
connection. Observe the installation instructions.
This appliance is labelled in accordance
with the European Directive 2002/96/EG
concerning used electrical and electronic
appliances (waste electrical and electronic
equipment – WEEE). The guideline
determines the framework for the return and
recycling of used appliances as applicable.
Thoroughly clean the appliance before using it for
the first time. This will eliminate any ‘newness’
smells and soiling.
Pots and pans
Rough pan bases scratch the glass ceramic.
Avoid cooking on the cooktop with an empty pan,
especially with enamel or aluminium pans. This
could cause damage to the pan base and the glass
ceramic.
Do not place hot pots or pans on the control panel,
display area or the frame. This could cause
damage.
Never heat food in aluminium foil or plastic
containers. The material can melt and damage your
cooktop.
Iridiscent discoloration can be caused by the bases
of some pans. These do not interfere with the
operation of the glass ceramic cooktop. Remove the
discoloration with glass ceramic cleaner.
Food spills
Milk, sugar and food with a high sugar content
(e.g. jam) damage the glass ceramic surface.
Remove food spills immediately with the glass
scraper.
CAUTION! The glass scraper has a sharp blade.
Scratches on the glass ceramic
Always keep the cooktop dry and clean. Salt, sugar
and sand cause scratches on the glass ceramic. Do
not use the cooktop as a work surface or storage
space.
Hard and pointed objects
Damage can occur if hard or pointed objects fall on
the cooktop. Do not store such objects above the
cooktop.
Removable twist knob
Do not place the magnetic knob on the cooking
zones. It could be damaged.
Metal parts attached to the underside of the
magnetic knob could scratch the glass ceramic
surface. Always keep the knob clean.
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Operating for the first time Causes of damage
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Features of your new cooktop
Cooking zones CE 490 612
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3
9
5
17
ø 6˝ (14.5 cm) ø 5˝ (12 cm) / 7˝ (18 cm)
ø 7˝ (18 cm) / 9˝ (23 cm) ø 6˝ (14.5 cm)
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Symbols
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main switch l
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quick boil timer A
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cooking zone combination d
•
timer q
•
child lock
•
options menu c
Control panel
4
3
9
5
17
Display for
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heat setting 1 - 9
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stand-by 0
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residual heat
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cooking zone combination
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timer
Touch keys for
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main switch
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quick boil timer / options menu
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cooking zone combination / child lock
Touch key and
display for timer
Twist pad with
magnetic twist knob
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