Gaggenau CE 490 612 User Manual

Gaggenau Use and Care Manual

Electronic

Cooktop

CE 490 612

Table of contents

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

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! Important Safety Instructions

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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.

!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.

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.

!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.

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.

!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

!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.

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

a)SMOTHER FL AMES 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 FL AMING PAN. You may be burned

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.

!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

c)DO NOT USE WATER, including wet dishcloths or towels. A violent steam explosion will result

d)Use an extinguisher only if:

•You know you have 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

Removable twist knob

!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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Operating for the first time

Causes of damage

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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Features of your new cooktop

Cooking zones CE 490 612

ø 6˝ (14.5 cm)

ø 5˝ (12 cm) / 7˝ (18 cm)

3 5

4	9	1 7

ø 7˝ (18 cm) / 9˝ (23 cm)

ø 6˝ (14.5 cm)

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Control panel

Display for

• heat setting 1 - 9

• stand-by 0

• residual heat

• cooking zone combination

• timer

3	5
4	9	1 7

Touch keys for		Twist pad with		Touch key and
• main switch		magnetic twist knob		display for timer

•quick boil timer / options menu

•cooking zone combination / child lock

Symbols

• main switch	l	• timer	q
• quick boil timer	A	• child lock
• cooking zone combination	d	• options menu	c

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