The control panel9
The hotplates9
Residual heat indicator10
Twistpad with twist knob10
Removing the twist knob10
Storing the twist knob10
Operating the appliance11
Switching the hob on and off11
Setting a hotplate11
Chef's recommendations12
Frying sensor function21
Advantages when frying21
Suitable pans21
Temperature settings21
Table22
Setting procedure24
Childproof lock24
Activating and deactivating the childproof lock24
Display cleaning protection25
Automatic safety cut-out25
Basic settings26
To access the basic settings27
Suitability test of tableware27
Cleaning28
Hob28
Hob surround28
Twist knob28
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)29
What to do in the event of a fault31
Flex function15
Advice on using cookware15
As two independent hotplates15
As a single hotplate15
Transfer function16
Timer functions17
Cooking timer17
The short-term timer18
Stopwatch function18
Saucepan booster function19
Activating19
Deactivating19
Frying pan booster function19
Recommendations for use19
Activating19
Deactivating20
Keep-warm function20
Activating20
Deactivating20
After-sales service32
: 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
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m Intended use
Read these instructions carefully. Please keep
the instruction and installation manual, as well
as the appliance certificate, in a safe place for
later use or for subsequent owners.
Check the appliance after removing it from the
packaging. If it has suffered any damage in
transport, do not connect the appliance, contact
the Technical Assistance Service and provide
written notification of the damage caused,
otherwise you will lose your right to any type of
compensation.
This appliance must be installed according to
the installation instructions included.
This appliance is intended for private domestic
use and the household environment only. The
appliance must only be used for the preparation
of food and beverages. The cooking process
must be supervised. A short cooking process
must be supervised without interruption. Only
use the appliance in enclosed spaces.
Always monitor the cooking process. Short
cooking processes must be monitored
continuously.
We advise that you exercise caution using or
standing near an induction hob while it is in
operation, if you wear a pacemaker or a similar
medical device. Consult your doctor or the
device manufacturer concenring its conformity
or any possible incompatibilities,
This appliance is intended for use up to a
maximum height of 4000 metres above sea level.
Do not use covers. These can cause accidents,
due to overheating, catching fire or materials
shattering, for example.
Do not use inappropriate child safety shields or
hob guards. These can cause accidents.
This appliance is not intended for operation with
an external clock timer or a remote control.
This appliance may be used by children over the
age of 8 years old and by persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities or by
persons with a lack of experience or knowledge
if they are supervised or are instructed by a
person responsible for their safety how to use
the appliance safely and have understood the
associated hazards.
Children must not play with, on, or around the
appliance. Children must not clean the
appliance or carry out general maintenance
unless they are at least 8 years old and are
being supervised.
Keep children below the age of 8 years old at a
safe distance from the appliance and power
cable.
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m Important safety
information
Risk of fire!
▯Hot oil and fat can ignite very quickly. Never
leave hot fat or oil unattended. Never use
water to put out burning oil or fat. Switch off
the hotplate. Extinguish flames carefully
using a lid, fire blanket or something similar.
Risk of fire!
▯The hotplates become very hot. Never place
combustible items on the hob. Never place
objects on the hob.
Risk of fire!
▯The appliance gets hot. Do not keep
combustible objects or aerosol cans in
drawers directly underneath the hob.
Risk of fire!
▯The hob switches off automatically and can
no longer be operated. It may switch on
unintentionally at a later point. Switch off the
circuit breaker in the fuse box. Contact the
after-sales service.
Risk of burns!
▯The hotplates and surrounding area
(particularly the hob surround, if fitted)
become very hot. Never touch the hot
surfaces. Keep children at a safe distance.
Risk of burns!
▯The hotplate heats up but the display does
not work. Switch off the circuit breaker in the
fuse box. Contact the after-sales service.
Risk of burns!
▯Metal objects on the hob quickly become
very hot. Never place metal objects (such as
knives, forks, spoons and lids) on the hob.
Risk of fire!!
▯After each use, always turn off the hob at the
main switch. Do not wait until the hob turns
off automatically after the pan is removed.
Risk of electric shock!
▯Incorrect repairs are dangerous. Repairs
may only be carried out and damaged power
cables replaced by one of our trained aftersales technicians. If the appliance is
defective, unplug the appliance from the
mains or switch off the circuit breaker in the
fuse box. Contact the after-sales service.
Risk of electric shock!
▯Do not use any high-pressure cleaners or
steam cleaners, which can result in an
electric shock.
Risk of electric shock!
▯A defective appliance may cause electric
shock. Never switch on a defective
appliance. Unplug the appliance from the
mains or switch off the circuit breaker in the
fuse box. Contact the after-sales service.
Risk of electric shock!
▯Cracks or fractures in the glass ceramic may
cause electric shocks. Switch off the circuit
breaker in the fuse box. Contact the aftersales service.
Hazard due to magnetism!
The removable control element is magnetic.
Magnets may affect electronic implants, e.g.
heart pacemakers or insulin pumps. Thus, for
persons with electronic implants: avoid carrying
the control element in clothing pockets; keep a
minimum distance of 10 cm to heart pacemaker
or device.
Malfunction risk!
The hob is equipped with a fan in the lower
section. If there is a drawer under the hob it
should not be used to store small objects or
paper, since they could damage the fan or
interfere with the cooling if they are sucked into
it.
There should be a minimum of 2 cm between
the contents of the drawer and fan intake.
Risk of injury!
▯When cooking in a bain marie, the hob and
cooking container could shatter due to
overheating. The cooking container in the
bain marie must not directly touch the
bottom of the water-filled pot. Only use heatresistant cookware.
Risk of injury!
▯Saucepans may suddenly jump due to liquid
between the pan base and the hotplate.
Always keep the hotplate and saucepan
bases dry.
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Causes of damage
Caution!
–Rough pan bases may scratch the hob.
–Avoid leaving empty pots and pans on the hotplate.
Doing so may cause damage.
–Do not place hot pans on the control panel, the
indicator area, or the hob frame. Doing so may
cause damage.
–Hard or pointed objects dropped on the hob may
damage it.
–Aluminium foil and plastic containers will melt if
placed on the hotplate while it is hot. The use of
laminated sheeting is not recommended on the hob.
Overview
You will find the most frequently caused damage in the
following table:
DamageCauseMeasure
StainsBoiled 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 hob.
ScratchesSalt, sugar and sand.Do not use the hob as a work surface or storage space.
Cookware with rough bases scratch the hob.Check the cookware.
Discolouration Unsuitable cleaning agent.Only use cleaning agents that are suitable for this type of hob.
Pan abrasion.Lift pots and pans when moving them.
ChipsSugar, food with a high sugar content.Remove boiled over food immediately with a glass scraper.
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Protecting the environment
Cooking with induction
In this section, you can find information about saving
energy and disposing of the appliance.
Energy-saving advice
▯Always use the correct lid for each pan. Cooking
without a lid uses a lot more energy. Use a glass lid
to provide visibility and avoid having to lift the lid.
▯Use pans with flat bases. Bases that are not flat use
a lot more energy.
▯The diameter of the pan base must match the size
of the hotplate. Please note: pan manufacturers
usually provide the diameter for the top of the pan,
which is usually larger than the diameter of the pan
base.
▯Use a small pan for small amounts of food. A large
pan which is not full uses a lot of energy.
▯Use little water when cooking. This saves energy
and preserves all the vitamins and minerals in
vegetables.
▯Select the lowest power level to maintain cooking. If
the power level is too high, energy is wasted.
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 hob increases or
decreases the heat supply as soon as the user
changes the setting. The induction hotplate stops
the heat supply as soon as the cookware is removed
from the hotplate, without having to switch it off
first.
Cookware
Only use ferromagnetic cookware for induction cooking,
such as:
▯Cookware made from enamelled steel
▯Cookware made from cast iron
▯Special induction-compatible cookware made from
stainless steel.
You can check whether the cookware is suitable for
induction cooking. ~ "Suitability test of tableware"
To achieve a good cooking result, the ferromagnetic
area on the base of the pan should match the size of the
hotplate. If a hotplate does not detect the cookware, try
placing the cookware on another hotplate with a smaller
diameter.
FP
If the only hotplate 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 ~ "Flex function"
FP
FP
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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 from which the base of the cookware is
made contains aluminium, for example. This may
mean that the cookware will not become sufficiently
hot or even that it will not be detected.
Absence of pan or unsuitable size
If no pan is placed on the selected hotplate, or if it is
made of unsuitable material or is not the correct size,
the power level displayed on the hotplate indicator will
flash. Place a suitable pan on the hotplate to stop the
flashing. If this takes more than 90 seconds, the
hotplate will switch off automatically.
Empty pans or those with a thin base
Do not heat empty pans, nor use pans with a thin base.
The hob is equipped with an internal safety system.
However, an empty pan may heat up so quickly that the
"automatic switch off" function may not have time to
react and the pan may reach very high temperatures.
The base of the pan could melt and damage the glass on
the hob. In this case, do not touch the pan and switch
the hotplate off. If it fails to work after it has cooled
down, please contact the Technical Assistance Service.
Pan detection
Each hotplate has a lower limit for pan detection. This
depends on the diameter of the ferromagnetic area of
the cookware and the material from which its base is
made. For this reason, you should always use the
hotplate that best matches the diameter of the base of
the pan.
Unsuitable pans
Never use diffuser hobs or pans made from:
▯common thin steel
▯glass
▯earthenware
▯copper
▯aluminium
Properties of the base of the cookware
The material(s) from 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.
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Getting to know your appliance
You can find information on the dimensions and power
of the hotplates in the overview. ~ "" on page 2
ªFlex function activated
«Flex function deactivated
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Transfer function
Touch keys
Indicators
When the hob heats up, the symbols for the touch keys
available at this time light up.
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Operating status
Hotplate
Heat settings
Frying sensor function
Cooking timer
Saucepan booster function
Frying pan booster function
Touching a symbol activates the associated function. A
confirmation signal sounds.
Notes
‒The corresponding symbols for the touch keys light
up depending on whether they are available.
The indicators for the available functions light up in
white. Once a function is selected, its indicator
lights up in orange.
‒Always keep the control panel clean and dry.
Moisture can prevent it from working properly.
The hotplates
Hotplate
Simple hotplateUse cookware that is a suitable size
Only use cookware that is suitable for induction cooking; see section ~ "Cooking with induction"
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Residual heat indicator
The hob has a residual heat indicator for each hotplate.
This indicates that a hotplate is still hot. Do not touch a
hotplate while the residual heat indicator is lit up.
The following are shown depending on the amount of
residual heat:
▯Display •: High temperature
▯Display œ: Low temperature
If you remove the cookware from the hotplate during
cooking, the residual heat indicator and the selected
heat setting will flash alternately.
When the hotplate is switched off, the residual heat
indicator will light up. Even after the hob has been
switched off, the residual heat indicator will stay lit for
as long as the hotplate is still warm.
Twistpad with twist knob
The twistpad is the control panel where you can use the
twist knob to select the hotplates and heat settings.
The twist knob is magnetic and is placed in the middle
of the area marked on the twistpad. To activate a
hotplate, press the twist knob so that it tilts in the
appropriate area for the required hotplate. Turning the
twist knob selects the heat setting.
Position the twist knob on the twist pad so that it is in
the centre of the indicators which delimit the twist pad
area.
Note: Even if the twist knob is not entirely central, this
will not affect how the twist knob works.
Removing the twist knob
Removing the twist knob activates the wipe protection
function.
The twist knob can be removed during cooking. The
wipe protection function is activated for 10 minutes. If
the twist knob is not returned to its position before this
time elapses, the hob will switch off.
m Risk of fire!
If a metallic object is placed in the twist pad area during
these 10 minutes, the hob may continue to heat up. For
this reason, always switch off the hob using the main
switch.
Storing the twist knob
A strong magnet is located inside of the twist knob.
Keep the twist knob away from magnetic data carriers
such as credit cards and cards with magnetic strips.
Otherwise, these data carriers may be damaged beyond
repair.
The magnet may also cause faults on televisions and
screens.
Note: The twist knob is magnetic. Metal particles stuck
to the bottom may scratch the surface of the hob.
Always clean the twist knob thoroughly.
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Operating the appliance
Selecting a hotplate and heat setting
The hob must be switched on.
This chapter explains how to set a hotplate. The table
shows heat settings and cooking times for various
meals.
Switching the hob on and off
Switch the hob on and off using the main switch.
To switch on: Position the twist knob on the control
panel. Touch the # symbol. The symbols for the
hotplates and the functions available at this time light
up. ‹ lights up next to the hotplates. The hob is ready
for use.
To switch off: Touch the # symbol until the display
goes out. All hotplates are switched off. The residual
heat indicator remains lit until the hotplates have cooled
down sufficiently.
Notes
‒The hob switches off automatically if all hotplates
have been switched off for more than 20 seconds.
‒The selected settings are stored for 5 seconds after
the hob has been switched off.
If the hotplate is switched back on during this
period, the previously set heating settings flash. To
apply these settings, tap on the twist knob within
the next 5 seconds.
If you do not tap the twist knob or if you touch a
different sensor key, all previous settings will be
deleted.
1Select the hotplate. To do this, touch the twist knob
in the appropriate area for the required hotplate.
2Within the next 10 seconds, turn the twist knob until
the required heat setting appears in the heat setting
display.
The heat setting is set.
Notes
‒When placing an item of cookware on the flexible
cooking zone, it must be positioned correctly
according to size; see section ~ "Flex function".
The cookware is detected and the hotplate is
selected automatically. You can change the
settings.
‒If the indicators flash after you have changed the
settings, check whether the cookware is suitable for
induction cooking. See section ~ "Suitability test
of tableware"
Changing the heat setting
Setting a hotplate
Set the required hotplate using the twist knob.
Heat setting 1 = lowest setting.
Heat setting 9 = highest setting.
Every heat setting has an intermediate setting. This is
shown in the hotplate display as .5.
Select the hotplate and change the heat setting using
the twist knob.
Switching off the hotplate
Select the hotplate and turn the twist knob until ‹
appears. The hotplate switches itself off and the
residual heat indicator lights up.
Notes
‒If there is no cookware on the induction hotplate,
the heat setting display flashes. After a while, the
hotplate will switch itself off.
‒If there is cookware on the hotplate before
switching the hob on, this is detected at most
20 seconds after touching the main switch and the
hotplate is selected automatically. Set the heat
setting within the next 10 seconds. Otherwise the
hotplate will switch itself off again after
20 seconds.
Even if there are several pots and pans on the hob
when it is switched on, only one item of cookware is
detected.
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Chef's recommendations
Recommendations
▯When heating up puree, cream soups and thick
sauces, stir occasionally.
▯Set heat setting 8 to 9 for preheating.
▯When cooking with the lid on, turn the heat setting
down as soon as steam escapes between the lid
and the cookware. Steam does not need to escape
for a good cooking result.
▯After cooking, keep the lid on the cookware until
you serve the food.
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.
▯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 kitchen clock can be used
to set the optimum cooking time.
▯For a more healthy cooking result, smoking oil
should be avoided.
▯To brown food, fry small portions in succession.
▯Cookware may reach high temperatures while the
food is cooking. We recommend that you use oven
gloves.
▯You can find recommendations for energy-efficient
cooking in section ~ "Protecting the environment"
Heat
setting
Melting
Chocolate coating1 - 1.-
Butter, honey, gelatine1 - 2-
Heating and keeping warm
Stew, e.g. lentil stew1. - 2-
Milk*1. - 2.-
Heating sausages in water*3 - 4-
Defrosting and heating
Spinach, frozen3 - 415 - 25
Goulash, frozen3 - 435 - 55
Poaching, simmering
Potato dumplings*4. - 5.20 - 30
Fish*4 - 510 - 15
White sauces, e.g. Béchamel sauce1 - 23 - 6
Whisked sauces, e.g. sauce béarnaise, hollandaise3 - 48 - 12
* Without lid
** Turn several times
*** Preheat to heat setting 8 - 8.
Cooking
time (mins)
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Heat
setting
Boiling, steaming, braising
Rice (with double the volume of water)2. - 3.15 - 30
Rice pudding***2 - 330 - 40
Unpeeled boiled potatoes4. - 5.25 - 35
Boiled potatoes4. - 5.15 - 30
Pasta, noodles*6 - 76 - 10
Stew3. - 4.120 - 180
Soups3. - 4.15 - 60
Vegetables2. - 3.10 - 20
Vegetables, frozen3. - 4.7 - 20
Cooking in a pressure cooker4. - 5.-
Braising
Roulades4 - 550 - 65
Pot roast4 - 560 - 100
Goulash***3 - 450 - 60
Cooking
time (mins)
Roasting/frying with little oil*
Escalope, plain or breaded6 - 76 - 10
Escalope, frozen6 - 78 - 12
Chop, plain or breaded**6 - 78 - 12
Steak (3 cm thick)7 - 88 - 12
Poultry breast (2 cm thick)**5 - 610 - 20
Poultry breast, frozen**5 - 610 - 30
Rissoles (3 cm thick)**4. - 5.20 - 30
Hamburgers (2 cm thick)**6 - 710 - 20
Fish and fish fillet, plain5 - 68 - 20
Fish and fish fillet, breaded6 - 78 - 20
Fish, breaded and frozen, e.g. fish fingers6 - 78 - 15
Scampi, prawns7 - 84 - 10
Sautéeing fresh vegetables and mushrooms7 - 810 - 20
* Without lid
** Turn several times
*** Preheat to heat setting 8 - 8.
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Heat
setting
Deep-fat frying* (150-200 g per portion in 1-2 l oil, deep-fat fried in portions)
Frozen products, e.g. chips, chicken nuggets8 - 9-
Croquettes, frozen7 - 8-
Meat, e.g. chicken portions6 - 7-
Fish, breaded or in beer batter6 - 7-
Vegetables, mushrooms, breaded or battered, tempura6 - 7-
Small baked items, e.g. doughnuts, fruit in batter4 - 5-
* Without lid
** Turn several times
*** Preheat to heat setting 8 - 8.
Cooking
time (mins)
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Flex function
You can use the flexible cooking zone as a single
hotplate or as two independent hotplates, as required.
It consists of four inductors that work independently of
each other. If the flex function is in use, only the area
that is covered by cookware is activated.
Advice on using cookware
To ensure that the cookware is detected and heat is
distributed evenly, correctly centre the cookware:
As a single hotplate
Diameter smaller than or equal to 13
cm
Place the cookware on one of the four
positions that can be seen in the illustration.
As two independent hotplates
The flexible cooking zone is used like two independent
hotplates.
Activating
See section ~ "Operating the appliance"
As a single hotplate
Using the entire cooking zone by connecting both
hotplates.
Linking the two hotplates
1Set down the cookware. Select one of the two
hotplates in the flexible cooking zone and set the
heat setting.
2Touch the ª symbol. The ª indicator lights up.
The flexible cooking zone has now been activated. The
heat setting appears in the two displays for the flexible
cooking zone.
Diameter greater than 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 hotplate, place it starting on the
upper or lower edge of the flexible
cooking zone.
As two independent hotplates
The front and rear hotplates each have two
inductors and can be used independently of
each other. Select the required heat setting
for each of the hotplates. Use only one item
of cookware on each hotplate.
Recommendations
If the hob has more than one flexible cooking zone, place the cookware on top so that it covers only
one of the flexible cooking zones.
Otherwise, the hotplates will not
be activated as intended and the
cooking result will not be satisfactory.
Notes
‒If both hotplates are set to different heat settings
before being linked, switch both hotplates to 0 on
activation.
‒If there is a cooking timer programmed for one
hotplate, this will also be assigned to the second
hotplate when the two are linked.
Changing the heat setting
Select one of the two hotplates assigned to the flexible
cooking zone and set the heat setting using the twist
knob.
Adding new cookware
1Set down additional cookware in the appropriate
position according to size.
If correctly positioned, cookware is detected and
the hotplate is selected automatically; the
corresponding part of the display ª flashes.
2Use the twist knob to confirm the setting within
90 seconds. The indicators stop flashing and the
cookware is heated up.
Note: If the indicators continue to flash, check
whether the cookware is suitable for induction
cooking ~ "Suitability test of tableware"
Note: If the cookware is moved to the hotplate being
used or lifted up, the hotplate begins an automatic
search and the heat setting selected previously is
retained.
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Unlinking the two hotplates
1Select one of the two hotplates assigned to the
flexible cooking zone.
2Touch the ª symbol.
3The « symbol appears in the cooking zone display.
This deactivates the flexible cooking zone. The two
hotplates will now function independently.
Note: If the hotplate is switched off, and then switched
back on again later, the flexible cooking zone is reset to
function as two independent hotplates.
Transfer function
You can use this function to transfer the settings of one
hotplate to another.
This function can also be used on the flexible cooking
zones.
Note: You can find additional information on the correct
positioning of the cookware in the section on ~ "Flex
function"
1Remove any cookware from the hob.
The hotplate indicator will start flashing. The
hotplate will not heat up.
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2Set down the cookware on a flexible hotplate within
the next 90 seconds. The new hotplate is detected
and the ˆ symbol lights up. The heat setting that
has been applied will flash in the hotplate display.
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3Select the new hotplate within 90 seconds using
the twist knob. The settings have been transferred.
Notes
‒Move the cookware to a hotplate which is not
switched on, which has not yet been preset and on
which no other cookware has yet been placed.
‒If the Flex function is activated by moving an item of
cookware across the flexible cooking zone, the
settings will be automatically applied.
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‒A set cooking time will also be transferred to the
new hotplate. The frying sensor function will not be
transferred.
‒The booster functions can only be moved from left
to right or from right to left when none of the
hotplates are active.
‒If a new item of cookware is set down on another
hotplate before the settings have been confirmed,
this function will be ready for both cooking vessels.
Confirm the required heat setting.
‒If more than one vessel is moved, the function will
only be ready for the vessel which was moved last.
‒During the adjustment time, you can return the
cookware to the original hotplate. The hotplate will
then continue to heat up using the previous setting,
without the need for confirmation.
Timer functions
Your hob has three timer functions:
▯Cooking timer
▯Timer
▯Stopwatch function
Cooking timer
The hotplate automatically switches off after the time
that is set has elapsed.
You can set a time of up to 99 minutes. The time elapses
in the timer display in minutes and the final half a minute
is displayed in seconds.
Setting procedure:
1Select the hotplate and the required heat setting.
2Touch the 6 symbol. The 6 display for the hotplate
lights up.‹‹ lights up on the timer display.
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3Use the twist knob to select the required cooking
time.
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The cooking time begins to elapse.
Note: If the flexible cooking zone is selected as the only
hotplate, the set time for the entire cooking zone is the
same.
Frying sensor function
If a cooking time has been programmed for a hotplate
and the frying sensor function is activated, the cooking
time will begin to count down immediately, instead of
once the selected temperature setting has been
reached.
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Changing or deleting the time
Stopwatch function
Select the hotplate and then touch the 6 symbol.
Change the cooking time using the twist knob or set to
‹‹ to delete it.
When the time has elapsed
The hotplate switches off. A signal sounds, ‹ appears
in the hotplate display and ‹‹ flashes in the timer
display. Touch any symbol or press the twist knob; the
displays go out and the audible signal ceases.
Notes
‒If a cooking time has been programmed for several
hotplates, the cooking time that ends first will
appear in the timer display. The 6 indicator for the
hotplate lights up orange.
‒Select the relevant hotplate to call up the remaining
cooking time for a hotplate. The cooking time will
appear for 10 seconds.
The short-term timer
You can use the short-term timer to set a time of up to
99 minutes.
This functions independently from the hotplates and
from other settings. This function does not automatically
switch off a hotplate.
The stopwatch shows the cooking time that has elapsed
so far in minutes and seconds (mm.ss). The maximum
duration is 99 minutes and 59 seconds (99.59). If this
value is reached, the display starts again at 00.00.
The stopwatch works independently of the hotplates and
other settings. This function does not automatically
switch off a hotplate.
Activating
Touch the ® symbol. ‹‹.‹‹ appears in the stopwatch
display.
The time begins to elapse.
Deactivating
Touching the ® symbol stops the stopwatch function.
The stopwatch displays remain lit.
If you touch the ® symbol again while it is still orange,
the time will continue to elapse.
If you touch and hold the ® symbol, the displays will go
out.
The function is deactivated.
How to activate the function
1Touch the Š symbol; ‹‹ appears in the timer
display.
2Select the required time using the twist knob.
3Touch the Š symbol again to confirm the selected
time.
The cooking time begins to elapse.
Changing or deleting the time
Touch the Š symbol and use the twist knob to change
the time or set it to ‹‹.
When the time has elapsed
A signal sounds for three minutes. ‹‹ flashes in the
timer display. Touch the Š symbol again: The displays
go out and the audible signal ceases.
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Saucepan booster function
Frying pan booster function
This function allows large volumes of water to be heated
up even more quickly than with power setting Š. The
saucepan booster function temporarily increases the
maximum output of the selected hotplate.
This function can always be activated for a hotplate,
provided the other hotplate in the same group is not in
use (see illustration).
Note: The booster function can also be activated on the
flexible cooking zone if this is being used as a single
hotplate.
Activating
1Select the hotplate.
2Touch the Ž symbol.
The ˜ indicator lights up.
The function has now been activated.
Deactivating
1Select the hotplate.
2Touch the Ž symbol, press the twist knob or select
a different function.
The ˜ indicator goes out and the hotplate switches
back to the Š heat setting.
The function is deactivated.
Notes
‒In certain circumstances, this function may switch
itself off automatically in order to protect the
electronic elements inside the hob.
‒If a heat setting was set before activating the frying
pan function, this will be automatically applied
again after deactivating the function.
This function enables you to heat cookware faster than
when using heat setting Š.
After deactivating the function, select the appropriate
heat setting for your food.
This function can always be activated for a hotplate,
provided the other hotplate in the same group is not in
use (see illustration).
Note: The booster function for pans can also be
activated on the flexible cooking zone if this is being
used as a single hotplate.
Recommendations for use
▯Always use cookware that has not been pre-heated.
▯Use pots and pans with a flat base. Do not use
cookware with a thin base.
▯Never leave empty cookware, oil, butter or lard to
heat up unattended.
▯Do not place a lid on the cookware.
▯Place the cookware on the centre of the hotplate.
Ensure that the diameter of the base of the
cookware corresponds to the size of the hotplate.
select a different function. The › display goes out.
The heat setting
hotplate.
The function is deactivated.
Š lights up in the display for the
Keep-warm function
This function is suitable for melting chocolate or butter
and for keeping food warm.
Activating
Notes
‒In certain circumstances, this function may switch
itself off automatically in order to protect the
electronic elements inside the hob.
‒If a heat setting was set before activating the frying
pan function, this will be automatically applied
again after deactivating the function.
1Select the required hotplate.
2Touch the £ symbol within the next 10 seconds.
– lights up on the display.
The function has now been activated.
Deactivating
1Select the hotplate.
2Touch the £ symbol, turn the twist knob or select a
different function.
The – indicator goes out. The hotplate switches
itself off and the residual heat indicator lights up.
The function is deactivated.
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Frying sensor function
When the frying sensor function is active, the pan
temperature is controlled via temperature settings. The
appropriate temperature is maintained throughout the
frying process.
This function is available for all hotplates.
Advantages when frying
▯The hotplate only heats up if this is required to
maintain the temperature. This saves energy and
prevents the oil or fat from overheating.
▯The roasting 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 suitable oil or fat for frying. If butter, margarine,
extra virgin olive oil or lard is used, set heat setting
1 or 2.
‒Never leave a frying pan, with or without food,
unattended when it is being heated.
Suitable pans
Select the hotplate with the diameter that most closely
matches that of the base of the cookware and place the
cookware in the centre of this hotplate.
Special frying pans are available for this function. They
can be purchased from specialist retailers or through
our technical after-sales service. Always quote the
relevant reference number:
▯GP900001 small vessel (15 cm diameter)
▯GP900002 medium vessel (18 cm diameter)
▯GP900003 large vessel (21 cm diameter)
These pans have a non-stick coating so that you can fry
food with little oil.
Notes
‒The frying sensor function has been configured
specifically for this type and size of pan.
‒Using a pan of a different size or one that is poorly
positioned on the flexible cooking zones may result
in the frying sensor function not being activated.
See the section on ~ "Flex function".
‒Other types of pan may overheat and reach a
temperature above or below the selected heat
setting. Try the lowest heat setting to begin with
and change it if necessary.
Temperature settings
Temperature settingSuitable for
1Very lowPreparing and preserving sauces, sweating vegetables and frying food in extra virgin olive oil, butter or
margarine.
2LowFrying food using extra virgin olive oil, butter or margarine, e.g. omelettes.
3Medium - low Frying fish and Thick food, e.g. meatballs and sausages.
4Medium - high Frying steaks, medium or well-done, frozen, breaded and fine foods, e.g. escalope, fresh ragout and
vegetables.
5HighFrying food at high temperatures, e.g. steaks, bloody, potato fritter and Frozen French fries.
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Table
The table shows which heat setting is suitable for each
type of food. The roasting 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.
Meat
Escalope, plain or breaded46 - 10
Fillet46 - 10
Chops*310 - 15
Cordon bleu, Wiener Schnitzel*410 - 15
Steak, rare (3 cm thick)56 - 8
Steak, medium or well-done (3 cm thick)48 - 12
Poultry breast (2 cm thick)*310 - 20
Sausages, pre-boiled or raw*38 - 20
Hamburger, meatballs, rissoles*36 - 30
Meat loaf26 - 9
Ragout, gyros47 - 12
Ground meat46 - 10
Bacon25 - 8
Preheat the empty pan; add oil and food after the
acoustic signal has sounded.
Temperature setting
Total frying time after the
signal sounds (mins.)
Fish
Fish, fried, whole, e.g. trout310 - 20
Fish fillet, plain or breaded3 - 410 - 20
Prawns, scampi44 - 8
Egg dishes
Pancakes**5-
Omelette**23 - 6
Fried eggs2 - 42 - 6
Scrambled eggs24 - 9
Raisin pancake310 - 15
French toast**34 - 8
Potatoes
Fried potatoes (boiled in their skin)56 - 12
French fries (made from raw potatoes)415 - 25
Potato fritter**52,5 - 3,5
Swiss rösti150 - 55
Glazed potatoes315 - 20
* Turn several times.
** Total cooking time per portion. Fry in succession.
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Temperature setting
Vegetables
Garlic, onions1 - 22 - 10
Courgettes, aubergines34 - 12
Peppers, green asparagus34 - 15
Vegetables sautéed in oil, e.g. courgettes, green peppers110 - 20
Mushrooms410 - 15
Glazed vegetables36 - 10
Frozen products
Escalope415 - 20
Cordon bleu*410 - 30
Poultry breast*410 - 30
Chicken nuggets410 - 15
Gyros, kebab35 - 10
Fish fillet, plain or breaded310 - 20
Fish fingers48 - 12
French fries54 - 6
Stir-fries meals, e.g. fried vegetables with chicken36 - 10
Spring rolls410 - 30
Camembert/cheese310 - 15
Total frying time after the
signal sounds (mins.)
Sauces
Tomato sauce with vegetables125 - 35
Béchamel sauce110 - 20
Cheese sauce, e.g. Gorgonzola sauce110 - 20
Reducing sauces, e.g. tomato sauce, Bolognese sauce125 - 35
Sweet sauces, e.g. orange sauce115 - 25
Miscellaneous
Camembert/cheese37 - 10
Dry ready meals that require water to be added, e.g. pasta15 - 10
Croutons36 - 10
Almonds/walnuts/pine nuts43 - 15
* Turn several times.
** Total cooking time per portion. Fry in succession.
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Setting procedure
Select the appropriate temperature setting from the
table. Place the empty frying pan on the hotplate.
1Select the hotplate and touch the
lights up in the hotplate display and the
temperature setting
‘‚ is displayed.
Ú symbol.Ú
Childproof lock
The hob can be protected against being accidentally
turned on, to ensure that children do not switch on the
hotplates.
Activating and deactivating the
Y|
Â
2Within the next 10 seconds, select the required
temperature setting using the twist knob.
3The hotplate display shows the progress of the
heating process from ¬ to ª and flashes alternately
with the set heat setting. Once the set frying
temperature has been reached, a signal will sound
and the heating indicator will go out. The heat
setting is displayed again.
X|
Â
Y|
childproof lock
The hob must be switched off.
To activate: Remove the twist knob from the hotplate.
The H indicator lights up for 10 seconds. The hob is
locked.
To deactivate: Place the twist knob on the twistpad.
Note: Removing the twist knob when the hotplate is
switched on initially activates the display cleaning
protection function. If the twist knob is not put back on
after 10 minutes, the hotplate switches itself off and the
child lock is activated.
X|
Â
4Once the frying temperature has been reached, add
the fat and then the food to the pan.
Note: Turn the food so that it does not burn.
Switching off the frying sensor function
Select the hotplate and touch the Ú symbol or set the
temperature setting to ‹ using the twist knob. A signal
sounds and the Ú symbol goes out. The function is
deactivated.
Â
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Display cleaning protection
Automatic safety cut-out
If you wipe over the control panel while the hob is
switched on, settings may be changed. To avoid this, the
hob has a function you can use to lock the control panel
for cleaning.
To activate: Remove the twist knob. An audible signal
sounds. The − indicator and the hob settings flash. The
control panel is locked for 10 minutes. You can now
wipe over the surface of the control panel without
altering the settings.
To deactivate: Put the twist knob back on within
10 minutes. The control panel is unlocked. To end the
function early, put the twist knob back on before the
10 minutes have elapsed.
If a hotplate operates for an extended period and no
settings are changed, the automatic safety shut-off is
activated.
The hotplate stops heating. A signal sounds and the
residual heat indicator œ or • appears in the hotplate
display.
When you touch any symbol, the display switches off.
The hotplate can now be set again.
The point at which the safety shut-off becomes active
depends on which heat setting has been set (after 1 to
10 hours). .
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Basic settings
The appliance has various basic settings. You can adapt
these settings to suit your own needs.
DisplayFunction
Signal tones
‹¯ All signals are switched on.*
™‚
™ƒ
™„
ŒMost of the signals are switched off.
Time for selecting the hotplate
† The hotplate remains selected for 5 seconds.
‚‹ The hotplate remains selected for 10 seconds.*
‚† The hotplate remains selected for 15 seconds.
Œ Unlimited: The hotplate which was set last remains selected.
Power management function. Limiting the total power of the hob
‹ Off.*
‚.‹ 1000 W minimum power.
‚.† 1500 W.
ƒ .‹ 2000 W.
...
Š. ‹ 9000 W. Maximum power of the hob.
™…
™ˆ
*Factory setting
--------
Restoring the factory settings
‹”” Keep personal settings.*
‹¯ Restore factory settings.
Cookware, checking the result of the cooking process
‹Not suitable
‚Not perfect
ƒSuitable
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To access the basic settings
The hob must be off.
Suitability test of tableware
1Switch on the hob.
2Touch the t symbol within the next 10 seconds.
The first four displays provide product information.
Turn the twist knob to view the individual displays.
Product informationDisplay
Directory for the technical after-sales service
(TK)
Production number
Production number 1
Production number 2
3Touch the t symbol again to access the basic
settings.
‹‚
”š
І.
‹.†
™‚ and ‹¯ light up as a presetting in the displays.
W
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 hotplate being used.
1With the cookware still cold, fill it with approx.
200 ml of water and place it on the centre of the
hotplate with the diameter that most closely
matches that of the base of the cookware.
2Go to the basic settings and select the ™ˆ setting.
3Touch the control panel. A will flash on the hotplate
display.
The function has now been activated.
After 10 seconds, the result for the quality and speed of
the cooking process will appear in the hotplate display.
Y|[|
X|
\|
É
4Touch the t symbol repeatedly until the required
function is displayed.
5Then use the twist knob to select the required
setting.
W
6Touch the t symbol for at least 4 seconds.
The settings have been saved.
Leaving the basic settings
Turn off the hob with the main switch.
Check the result using the following table:
Result
The cookware is not suitable for the hotplate 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
should.*
The cookware is heating up correctly and the cooking
ƒ
process is going well.
* If there is a smaller hotplate available, test the cookware
again on the smaller hotplate.
To reactivate this function, touch the settings range.
Notes
‒If the diameter of the hotplate 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 on this function in the
section on ~ "Basic settings"
‒You can find information on the type, size and
positioning of the cookware in the section on
~ "Cooking with induction"
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Cleaning
Suitable maintenance and cleaning products can be
purchased from the after-sales service or in our e-Shop.
Hob
Cleaning
Hob surround
To prevent damage to the hob surround, observe the
following instructions:
▯Only use warm soapy water
▯Wash new dish cloths thoroughly before use.
▯Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaning agents.
▯Do not use a glass scraper or sharp objects.
Always clean the hob after cooking. This will prevent
food deposits from becoming burned on. Only clean the
hob after the residual heat indicator has gone out.
Clean the hob with a damp dish cloth and dry it with a
cloth or towel to prevent limescale build-up.
Only use cleaning agents that are suitable for this type
of hob. Observe the manufacturer's instructions on the
product packaging.
Never use:
▯Undiluted washing-up liquid
▯Cleaning agents designed for dishwashers
▯Abrasive cleaners
▯Harsh cleaning agents, such as oven spray and
limescale remover
▯Scouring pads
▯High-pressure cleaners or steam jet cleaners
Stubborn dirt is best removed with a glass scraper,
available from retailers. Observe the manufacturer's
instructions.
Twist knob
The twist knob is best cleaned using lukewarm soapy
water. Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaning agents. Do
not clean the twist knob in the dishwater or using
rinsing water. This may damage it.
You can obtain a suitable glass scraper from customer
services or through our online shop.
Using a special sponge for cleaning glass-ceramic hobs
achieves a great cleaning result.
Potential marks
Limescale and
water marks
Sugar, rice starch
or plastic
* Then clean with a damp dish cloth and dry with a cloth or
towel.
Note: Do not use any cleaning agents while the hob is
still hot. This may mark the surface. Make sure that any
residue left by cleaning agents is removed.
Clean the hob as soon as it has cooled
down. You can use a cleaning agent suitable for glass-ceramic hobs.*
Clean immediately. Use a glass scraper.
Caution: Risk of burns.*
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Using the appliance
Why can't I switch on the hob and why is the childproof lock symbol lit up?
The childproof lock is activated. Place the twist knob on the twistpad.
You can find information on this function in section ~ "Suitability test of tableware"
Why can I hear an audible signal?
Remove any liquid or food remains from the control panel. Remove any objects from the control panel.
You can find instructions on how to deactivate the audible signal in the section on ~ "Basic settings"
Noises
Why I can hear noises while I'm cooking?
Noises may be generated while using the hob depending on the base material of the cookware. These noises are a
normal part of 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. This noise disappears when water or food is added to the cookware.
Crackling:
Occurs when using cookware made from different layers of material or when using cookware of different sizes and different materials at the same time. The loudness 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 hotplates are used at the highest heat setting at the same time. The whistling noises disappear or
become quieter when the heat setting is reduced.
Fan noise:
The hob 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 hob if the temperature detected is still too high.
Cookware
Which types of cookware can be used with the induction hob?
You can find information on which types of cookware can be used with an induction hob in section ~ "Cooking with
induction".
Why is the hotplate not heating up and why is the heat setting flashing?
The hotplate on which the cookware is standing is not switched on.
Check that you have switched on the correct hotplate.
The cookware is too small for the hotplate 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 hotplate that best corresponds to
its size. You can find information on the type, size and positioning of the cookware in the sections on ~ "Cooking with
induction", ~ "Flex function" and ~ "Transfer function"
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Cookware
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 hotplate 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 hotplate that best corresponds to
its size. You can find information on the type, size and positioning of the cookware in the sections on ~ "Cooking with
induction", ~ "Flex function" and ~ "Transfer function"
Cleaning
How do I clean the hob?
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 on cleaning and caring for your hob in the section on ~ "Cleaning"
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What to do in the event of a fault
Usually, faults are small matters that are easy to
eliminate. Please read the information in the table
before calling the after-sales service.
DisplayPossible causeSolution
NoneThe power supply has been disconnected. Use other electrical devices to check whether a short-
circuit has occurred in the power supply.
The device has not been connected in
accordance with the circuit diagram.
Electronic fault.If the fault cannot be rectified, inform the technical after-
A signal soundsThe control panel is damp or an object is
covering it.
”ƒ
”…
Ӡ + heat setting and audi-
ble signal
Ӡ and audible signal
”‚ / ”‡
”‹
”‰
“Š‹‹‹
“Š‹‚‹
The electronics have overheated and have
switched off the corresponding hotplate.
The electronics have overheated and have
switched off all hotplates.
There is a hot pan in the area of the control
panel. There is a risk that the electronics
will overheat.
There is a hot pan in the area of the control
panel. To protect the electronics, the hotplate has been switched off.
The hotplate has overheated and switched
itself off to protect the work surface.
You cannot activate the settings transfer
function.
The hotplate was operating for an
extended period without interruption.
The supply voltage is faulty; outside of the
normal operating range.
Ensure that the device has been connected in accordance with the circuit diagram.
sales service.
Dry the control panel or remove the object.
Wait until the electronics have cooled down sufficiently.
Then touch any symbol on the hob.
Remove the pan. The fault display goes out shortly afterwards. You can continue cooking.
Remove the pan. Wait a few seconds. Touch any control. If the fault indicator goes out, you can continue
cooking.
Wait until the electronics have cooled down sufficiently
and switch the hotplate on again.
Check the fault display by touching any control. You can
cook as usual without using the settings transfer function. Contact the technical after-sales service.
The automatic safety switch-off function has been activated. See section ~ "Automatic safety cut-out"
Contact your electricity provider.
“Š‹‚‚
š“
Do not place hot pans on the control panel.
Notes
‒If “ appears in the display, the sensor for the
relevant hotplate must be pressed and held in order
to read the fault code.
‒If the fault code is not listed in the table, disconnect
the hob from the power supply, wait 30 seconds
and connect it again. If the display appears again,
contact technical after-sales and tell them the
precise fault code.
The hob is not connected properlyDisconnect the hob from the power supply. Ensure that
Demo mode is activatedDisconnect the hob from the power supply. Wait
it has been connected in accordance with the circuit
diagram.
30 seconds and reconnect it. Touch any touch control in
the next 3 minutes. Demo mode is deactivated.
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After-sales service
In the event of repairs please contact our after-sales
sevice. We are committed fo find the best solution also
in order to avoid an unnecessary call-out.
Please quote the E number (product number) and the
FD number (production number) of your appliance when
contacting the after-sales service. The rating plate
bearing these numbers can be found on the bottom of
the appliance. For future reference you can note the
data of your appliance and the telephone number of our
after-sales service below.
E-Nr.FD-Nr.
After-sales service
Please note that calling out an after-sales service
technician is not free of charge, even within the warranty
period, should the problem result from an operating
error.
O
m Risk of electric shock!
Incorrect repairs are dangerous. Repairs may only be
carried out by one of our trained after-sales engineers.
If the appliance is faulty, unplug the mains plug or
switch off the fuse in the fuse box. Contact the aftersales service.
Please find the contact data of all countries in the
enclosed customer service list.
To book an engineer visit and product advice
GB0344 892 8988
Calls charged at local or mobile rate.
IE01450 2655
0.03 € per minute at peak.
Off peak 0.0088 € per minute.
AU1300 368 339
NZ09 477 0492
Trust the expertise of the manufacturer, and rest
assured that the repair will be carried out by trained
service technicians using original spare parts for your
domestic appliance.
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Gaggenau Hausgeräte GmbH
Carl-Wery-Straße 34
D-81739 München
www.gaggenau.com
9001126326 en (950630)
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