Gaggenau CX492611 Instructions for Use
Gaggenau
en-us Use and Care Manual
CX492611, CX492612
Full-surface induction cooktop
Table of contents
1 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.....................3
1.1 Safety definitions........................................................3
1.2 General information....................................................3
1.3 Intended use ..............................................................3
1.4 Restriction on user group ...........................................3
1.5 Safe use.....................................................................3
1.6 Child safety ................................................................6
1.7 Electromagnetic interference......................................6
1.8 Proper installation and maintenance ..........................7
1.9 State of California Proposition 65 Warnings ...............7
2 Preventing material damage .....................................8
2.1 Overview of the most common types of damage........8
3 Environmental protection and energy-saving .........8
3.1 Disposal of packaging ................................................8
3.2 Saving energy ............................................................8
4 Induction cooking ......................................................8
4.1 Advantages of induction cooking................................8
4.2 Cookware...................................................................9
5 Familiarizing yourself with your appliance ............10
5.1 Cooking surface .......................................................10
5.2 Control panel............................................................10
5.3 Overview of the menus ............................................10
5.4 Cooking position display ..........................................11
5.5 Residual heat indicator.............................................12
6 Operation..................................................................12
6.1 First time use ...........................................................12
6.2 Turning the cooktop on or off ...................................12
6.3 Cooking zone settings..............................................12
6.4 Recommended cooking settings ..............................12
6.5 Dynamic cooking......................................................14
6.6 Professional cooking ................................................15
6.7 Short-term timer .......................................................16
6.8 Stopwatch ................................................................17
6.9 Booster function for pots ..........................................18
6.10 Pan Boost function .................................................18
6.11 Keep warm.............................................................19
6.12 Transfer function ....................................................19
6.13 Cooking sensor mode ............................................19
6.14 Wireless cooking sensor ........................................24
6.15 Single dynamic cooking .........................................26
6.16 Teppanyaki mode ..................................................27
6.17 Panel lock ..............................................................28
6.18 Pause function .......................................................28
6.19 Basic settings.........................................................29
8 Hood Control..............................................................32
8.1 Connecting appliances directly ..................................32
8.2 Connecting appliances via your home network
(Wi-Fi)........................................................................32
8.3 Resetting the connection ...........................................32
8.4 Controlling the hood via the cooktop ..........................32
8.5 Overview of the hood control settings ........................33
9 Cleaning and maintenance .......................................33
9.1 Cleaning agents.........................................................33
9.2 Cleaning the glass ceramic cooktop...........................34
9.3 Cleaning the cooktop frame .......................................34
9.4 Cleaning recommendations .......................................34
9.5 Maintenance ..............................................................35
10 Troubleshooting ......................................................36
11 Disposal....................................................................37
11.1 Disposal of your old appliance .................................37
12 FAQs.........................................................................38
13 Customer Service ....................................................39
13.1 Model number (E-Nr.) and production number
(FD) .........................................................................40
13.2 Rating plate location ................................................40
14 STATEMENT OF LIMITED PRODUCT
WARRANTY..............................................................40
14.1 What this warranty covers & Who it applies to .........40
14.2 How long the warranty lasts .....................................40
14.3 Repair/replace as your exclusive remedy.................40
14.4 Out of warranty product ...........................................41
14.5 Warranty exclusions ................................................41
14.6 Obtaining warranty service ......................................41
7 HomeConnect™ .....................................................30
7.1 Setting upHomeConnect™.....................................30
7.2 Overview of the HomeConnect™ settings...............30
7.3
Wi-Fi symbols .....................................................31
7.4 Changing settings via the HomeConnect™ app ......31
7.5 Software update.......................................................31
7.6 Remote diagnostics..................................................31
7.7 Data Protection ........................................................31
7.8 Wi-Fi module............................................................31
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Read all instructions carefully before use. These precautions will reduce the risk of electrical shock, fire and injury
to persons. When using kitchen appliances, basic safety
precautions must be followed including those in the following pages.
1.1 Safety definitions
Here you can find explanations of the safety signal words
used in this manual.
WARNING
This indicates that death or serious injuries may occur as
a result of non-observance of this warning.
CAUTION
This indicates that minor or moderate injuries may occur
as a result of non-observance of this warning.
NOTICE:
This indicates that damage to the appliance or property
may occur as a result of non-compliance with this advisory.
Note:This alerts you to important information and/or tips.
¡ up to an altitude of 13,100ft (4000m) above sea level.
Do not use the appliance:
¡ This appliance is not intended for operation with an ex-
ternal clock timer or a remote control.
When using the cooking sensor function, select the cooking zone on which you placed the cookware with the wireless cooking sensor.
1.4 Restriction on user group
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless
they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their
safety.
When children become old enough to use the appliance, it
is the responsibility of the parents or legal guardians to
ensure that they are instructed in safe practices by qualified persons.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not
play with the appliance.
Do not let children play with the appliance.
1.2 General information
¡ Read this manual carefully.
¡ Keep the instructions, the appliance pass and the prod-
uct information safe for future reference or for the next
owner.
¡ Do not connect the appliance if it has been damaged in
transit.
1.3 Intended use
Only a qualified professional may connect appliances
without plugs. The manufacturer is not responsible for
damage caused by incorrect connections. Please see the
Statement of Limited Product Warranty →
The appliance can only be used safely if it is correctly installed according to the installation instructions. The installer is responsible for ensuring that the appliance works
perfectly at its installation location.
Only use this appliance:
¡ To prepare meals and drinks.
¡ Under supervision. Never leave the appliance unat-
tended when cooking for short periods.
¡ In private households and in enclosed spaces in a resi-
dential environment.
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1.5 Safe use
WARNING
When properly cared for, your new appliance has been
designed to be safe and reliable.
▶ Read all instructions carefully before use. These pre-
cautions will reduce the risk of burns, electric shock,
fire, and injury to persons.
▶ When using kitchen appliances, basic safety precau-
tions must be followed, including those in the following
pages.
WARNING
Overheated materials can cause fire or burns.
▶ Do not allow aluminum foil, plastic, paper or cloth to
come in contact with a hot surface element, burner or
grate.
▶ Do not allow pans to boil dry.
Unattended cooking on a cooktop with fat or oil can be
dangerous and may result in a fire.
▶ Do not leave the cooktop unattended when in use.
Never leave the cooktop unattended when in use.
Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers may ignite.
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A fire could occur during cooking.
▶ Always have a working smoke detector near the
kitchen.
▶ Have an appropriate fire extinguisher available, nearby,
highly visible and easily accessible near the 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 burners or heating elements. They could catch on fire.
Cooking fires can spread if extinguished incorrectly.
▶ Never use water on cooking fires.
WARNING - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A GREASE
FIRE
▶ Never Leave Surface Units Unattended at High Set-
tings - Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers
that may ignite. Heat oils slowly on low or medium set-
tings.
▶ Always turn hood ON when cooking at high heat or
when flambeing food (i.e. Crepes Suzette, Cherries Ju-
bilee, Peppercorn Beef Flambe’).
▶ Clean ventilating fans frequently. Grease should not be
allowed to accumulate on fan or filter.
▶ Use proper pan size. Always use cookware appropriate
for the size of the surface element.
▶ Do not flambé under the extractor hood or work with a
naked flame. When switched on, the extractor hood
draws flames into the filter. There is a risk of fire due to
deposits on the grease filter!
Flames can be drawn into the ventilation system.
▶ Whenever possible, do not operate the ventilation sys-
tem during a cooktop fire. However, do not reach
through fire to turn it off.
Cookware Handles Should be Turned Inward and Not Extend Over Adjacent Surface Units.
▶ To reduce the risk of burns, ignition of flammable mate-
rials, and spillage due to unintentional contact with the
cookware, the handle of a cookware should be posi-
tioned so that it is turned inward, and does not extend
over adjacent surface units.
Wear Proper Apparel. Loose-fitting or hanging garments,
such as ties, scarves, jewelry, or dangling sleeves, should
never be worn while using the appliance.
▶ Tie long hair so that it does not hang loose.
▶ Secure all loose garments, etc. before beginning.
Use Proper Pan Size. This appliance is equipped with one
or more surface units of different size.
▶ Select cookware having flat bottoms large enough to
cover the surface unit heating element.
▶ The use of undersized cookware will expose a portion
of the heating element or burner to direct contact and
may result in ignition of clothing. Proper relationship of
cookware to heating element or burner will also im-
prove efficiency.
Controls may be operated unintentionally by spills covering the control panel.
▶ Never use the appliance if liquids or foods have spilled
around the control panel.
▶ Always turn off the cooktop and dry the control panel.
Boilovers can cause smoke and some foods and oils may
catch fire if left on high temperature settings.
▶ When using a timer, always supervise the cooktop.
▶ Do not allow anything to boil over or burn.
If the cooktop turns off automatically and can no longer be
operated, it may turn itself on unintentionally at a later
point.
▶ Switch off the circuit breaker or fuse in the electrical
panel.
▶ Contact Customer Service for support.
CAUTION
The cooking process has to be supervised. A short term
cooking process has to be supervised continuously.
WARNING
If the display does not work when a cooking area is heating up disconnect the circuit breaker or fuse in the electrical panel.
▶ Contact an authorized service provider.
To avoid risk of fire do not store items on the cooking surfaces.
In the event that personal clothing or hair catches fire,
drop and roll immediately to extinguish flames.
Do Not Use Water on Grease Fires.
▶ Smother fire or flame or use dry chemical or foam-type
extinguisher.
WARNING
Use Only Dry Potholders. Moist or damp potholders on
hot surfaces may result in burns from steam.
▶ Do not let potholders touch hot heating elements.
▶ Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth.
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Hot oil is capable of causing extreme burns and injury.
▶ Use high heat settings on the cooktop only when nec-
essary.
▶ To avoid bubbling and splattering, heat oil slowly on no
more than a low-medium setting.
▶ Never move a pan of hot oil, especially a deep fat fryer.
Wait until it is cool.
Spills of hot food may cause burns.
▶ Hold the handle of the pan when stirring or turning food.
This helps prevent spills and movement of the pan.
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 sur-
face units or areas near units until they have had suffi-
cient time to cool. Among these areas are the cooktop
and areas facing the cooktop.
WARNING - DO NOT PLACE METALLIC OBJECTS
SUCH AS KNIVES, FORKS, SPOONS, AND LIDS ON
THE COOKTOP SURFACE SINCE THEY CAN GET
HOT.
Clean Cooktop With Caution.
▶ If a wet sponge or cloth is used to wipe spills on a hot
cooking area, be careful to avoid steam burn.
▶ Some cleaners can produce noxious fumes if applied to
a hot surface.
▶ Do not clean the appliance while it is still hot.
WARNING - The pan detection shut-off feature may not
turn off the cooking zone due to spilled food or objects
placed on the cooktop.
▶ Keep the cooktop clean and do not store objects on the
cooking zones.
CAUTION
If the temperature sensing system is not working properly,
boilovers may result causing burns and injury. WHEN
COOKING WITH THE COOKING SENSOR FUNCTION
OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING
▶ Always put the lid on pots.
▶ Always fill pots with at least 1¼" (3 cm) of liquid.
▶ Always use pots of the appropriate size and type
(enamelware pots, stainless steel and aluminum pots
equipped with wireless temperature sensor).
▶ Always keep the sensor’s window clean.
▶ When using the cooking sensor functions, make sure
that the cookware with the wireless temperature sensor
is placed on the cooking zone where you make the settings.
WARNING
Storage in or on Appliance - The use of corrosive chemicals in heating or cleaning will damage the appliance and
could result in injury.
▶ Flammable materials, corrosive chemicals, vapors or
non-food products should not be stored or used in an
oven or on or near surface units.
▶ The appliance is specifically designed for use when
heating or cooking food.
This appliance is intended for normal family household
use only.
▶ It is not approved for outdoor use.
▶ See the Statement of Limited Product Warranty. If you
have any questions, contact the manufacturer.
WARNING - Using this appliance other than for its intended use can cause fire or injury to persons.
▶ Use this appliance only for its intended use as de-
scribed in this manual.
▶ NEVER use your appliances as a space heater for
warming or heating the room. Doing so may result in
overheating the appliance.
▶ Never use the appliance for storage.
WARNING - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY TO
PERSONS IN THE EVENT OF A GREASE FIRE, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING.
▶ SMOTHER FLAMES with a close-fitting lid, cookie
sheet, or metal tray, then turn off the burner. BE CARE-
FUL TO PREVENT BURNS. If the flames do not go out
immediately, EVACUATE AND CALL THE FIRE DE-
PARTMENT.
▶ NEVER PICK UP A FLAMING PAN – You may be
burned.
▶ DO NOT USE WATER, including wet dishcloths or tow-
els – a violent steam explosion will result.
▶ Use an extinguisher ONLY if:
- You know you have a Class ABC extinguisher, and
you already know how to operate it.
- The fire is small and contained in the area where it
started.
- The fire department is being called.
- You can fight the fire with your back to an exit.
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Do not heat or warm unopened food containers. Build-up
of pressure may cause the container to burst and cause
injury.
Liquid between the pot base and the cooktop may build up
steam pressure. This may cause the pot to jump suddenly
causing injury.
▶ Always keep the cooktop and bases of pots dry.
When cooking with a double-boiler, the cooktop and cooking vessel may crack due to overheating.
▶ The cooking vessel in the double-boiler must not come
in direct contact with the bottom of the pot filled with
water.
▶ Use only heat-resistant cookware.
Glazed Cooking Utensils - Only certain types of glass,
glass/ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed
utensils are suitable for cooktop or range-top service without breaking due to the sudden change in temperature.
▶ Use only pans that are appropriate for ceramic cook-
tops.
▶ Cookware not approved for use with ceramic cooktops
may break with sudden temperature changes.
Injury and damage to the appliance may occur if control
elements are not used properly.
WARNING
Moisture intrusion may cause an electric shock.
▶ Do not use any steam cleaners or high-pressure clean-
ers to clean the appliance.
If the appliance or the power cord is damaged, this is dangerous.
▶ Never operate a damaged appliance.
▶ If the surface is cracked, you must switch off the appli-
ance in order to prevent a possible electrical shock. To
do this, switch off the appliance via the circuit breaker
in the circuit breaker panel rather than at the main
switch.
▶ If the appliance or the power cord is damaged, immedi-
ately switch off the breaker in the circuit breaker box.
▶ Call Customer Service. →
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▶ Repairs to the appliance must only be performed by
qualified personnel trained for this purpose.
WARNING - If the surface is cracked, switch off the appliance to avoid the possibility of electric shock.
Do Not Cook on a Broken Cooktop - If the cooktop should
break, cleaning solutions and spillovers may penetrate the
broken cooktop and create a risk of electric shock.
▶ Contact an authorized service provider immediately.
1.6 Child safety
WARNING
Do not allow children to use this appliance unless closely
supervised by an adult.
▶ Children and pets should not be left alone or unat-
tended 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.
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 let children play with the appliance.
CAUTION
Do not store items of interest to children in cabinets above
an appliance or on the backguard of an appliance. Children climbing on the appliance to reach items could be seriously injured.
Do Not Leave Children Alone.
▶ Children should not be left alone or unattended in the
area where the appliance is in use.
▶ They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any
part of the appliance.
WARNING
To avoid the risk of suffocation:
▶ Do not allow children to play with packaging material.
1.7 Electromagnetic interference
WARNING
This induction cooktop generates and uses ISM frequency
energy that heats cookware by using an electromagnetic
field. It has been tested and complies with Part 18 of the
FCC Rules for ISM equipment. This induction cooktop
meets the FCC requirements to minimize interference with
other devices in residential installation. Induction cooktops
may cause interference with television or radio reception.
If interference occurs, the user should try to correct the interference by
▶ Relocating the receiving antenna of the radio or televi-
sion.
▶ Increasing the distance between the cooktop and the
receiver.
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▶ Connecting the receiver into an outlet different than the
cooktop.
▶ It is the user's responsibility to correct any interference.
CAUTION
Persons with a pacemaker or similar medical device
should exercise caution when standing near an induction
cooktop while it is in use.
▶ Consult your doctor or the manufacturer of the pace-
maker or similar medical device for additional information about its effects with electromagnetic fields from an
induction cooktop.
WARNING
The wireless cooking sensor is magnetic and can damage
electronic implants, such as heart pacemakers or insulin
pumps.
▶ Persons with electronic implants must maintain a dis-
tance of at least 4" (10cm) from the wireless cooking
sensor.
▶ Never put the wireless cooking sensor in your pockets.
CAUTION
The cooktop is equipped with a cooling fan on its underside. Materials may be sucked into the fan and compromise the cooling of the appliance or damage the fan.
▶ If the cooktop is installed above a drawer, the drawer
must not contain any objects or paper.
▶ There must be a minimum distance of ¾" (20mm) be-
tween the content of the drawer and the fan input.
WARNING
Malfunctions can cause injuries.
▶ Do not operate this appliance if it is not working prop-
erly, or if it has been damaged. Contact an authorized
service provider.
1.9 State of California Proposition 65
Warnings
This product may contain a chemical known to the State
of California, which can cause cancer or reproductive
harm. Therefore, the packaging of your product may bear
the following label as required by California:
1.8 Proper installation and maintenance
WARNING
In the event of a malfunction, it might become necessary
to turn off the power supply.
▶ Have the installer show you the circuit breaker or fuse.
Mark it for easy reference.
To avoid electrical shock hazard, before servicing the appliance, turn power off at the service panel and lock the
panel to prevent the power from being switched on accidentally.
Proper Installation - Improper installation or grounding can
cause electric shock.
▶ This appliance must be properly installed and grounded
by a qualified technician.
▶ Connect only to properly grounded outlet.
▶ Refer to installation instructions for details.
User Servicing - Do not repair or replace any part of the
appliance unless specifically recommended in this manual.
▶ All other servicing should be referred to an authorized
service provider.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, its authorized service provider or similar
qualified persons in order to avoid hazard.
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Preventing material damage
NOTICE:
Cookware with rough bottoms scratch the glass ceramic
surface.
▶ Check the bottom of the cookware before setting it
down.
Salt, sugar or grains of sand scratch the glass ceramic
surface.
▶ Never use the cooktop as a working surface or for set-
ting things down.
Overheating can damage the cookware.
▶ Do not heat empty pots or pans.
Hot cookware can cause the electronics to overheat.
▶ Never set down hot pans and pots on the control panel
or the cooktop frame.
When hard or sharp objects fall on the cooktop, they can
cause damage.
▶ Do not let hard or pointed objects fall on the cooktop.
Aluminum foil and plastic melt on hot cooking zones.
▶ Do not let aluminum foil or plastic come into contact
with hot cooking zones.
▶ Do not use cooktop protective film.
Unsuitable cleaning agents can cause shimmering metallic
discolorations on the glass ceramic surface.
▶ Refer to the cleaning recommendations in this manual.
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2.1 Overview of the most common types
of damage
Here you can find an overview of the most common types
of damage and suggestions how to avoid them.
Stains
Cause Remedy
Boiled-over food Remove boiled-over food imme-
diately with a glass scraper.
Unsuitable cleaning
agents
Scratches
Cause Remedy
Salt, sugar and sand Do not use the cooktop as a work
Cookware with rough
bases
Discolorations
Cause Remedy
Unsuitable cleaning
agents
Pot abrasion (e.g.
aluminum)
Blisters
Cause Remedy
Sugar, food with a
high sugar content
Use cleaning agents that are suitable for glass ceramic cooktops.
surface or storage space.
Check the cookware.
Use cleaning agents that are suitable for glass ceramic cooktops.
Lift pots and pans when moving
them.
Remove boiled-over food immediately with a glass scraper.
Environmental protection and energy-saving
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Environmental protection and energy-saving
3.1 Disposal of packaging
The packaging materials are environmentally compatible
and can be recycled.
▶ Sort the individual components by type and dispose of
them separately.
3.2 Saving energy
If you follow these tips, your appliance consumes less energy.
Select cookware with a base diameter that matches the
cooking zone. Center the cookware on the cooking zone.
Tip:For frying pans, cookware manufacturers usually
state the top diameter of the cookware. The diameter of
the pan base is usually smaller.
a
The energy is targeted at the cookware.
If you use cookware that is too small, energy is wasted.
If the cookware is too large, much energy is used to
heat up the cookware.
Close cookware with a fitting lid.
a
Cooking without a lid consumes more energy.
Only lift the lid when necessary.
a
If you lift the lid, a lot of energy can escape.
Use a glass lid.
a
If you use a glass lid, you can look inside the cookware
without lifting the lid.
Use cookware with a solid flat bottom.
a
Curved cookware bases increase energy consumption.
Use a cookware size that matches the amount of food you
want to cook.
a
Large cookware with little content consumes a lot of energy.
Cook with a small amount of water.
a
More water requires more energy to heat it up.
Select a lower power level as soon as possible. Select a
suitable power level to continue cooking.
a
For ongoing cooking a lower power level is sufficient.
Induction cooking
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Induction cooking
4.1 Advantages of induction cooking
Induction cooking is fundamentally different from traditional cooking methods, since the heat builds up directly in
the 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.
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¡ Controlling the heat supply and safety; the cooktop in-
creases or decreases the heat supply as soon as the
user changes the setting. The induction cooking zone
stops the heat supply when you remove the cookware
from the cooking zone without you having to switch it off
first.
4.2 Cookware
Only ferromagnetic cookware is suitable for induction
cooking.
For example:
¡ Enameled steel cookware
¡ Cast iron cookware
¡ Special stainless steel cookware that is suitable for in-
duction cooking
To find out whether your cookware is suitable for induction
cooking, check whether a magnet is attracted to the base
of the item or refer to the manufacturer's specifications.
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.
¡ Clay
¡ Copper
¡ Aluminum
Composition of the cookware base
The material(s) from which the base of the cookware is
made may affect the cooking result. Cookware made of
materials that distribute heat evenly in the pot, such as
saucepans with a stainless steel sandwich base, save
time and energy.
You should preferably use cookware with a flat base because uneven cookware bases impair the heat supply.
Empty cookware or cookware with a thin base
Do not heat empty cookware and do not use cookware
with a thin base. The cooktop is equipped with an internal
safety system. However, empty cookware may heat up so
quickly that the "Automatic switch-off" function does not respond quickly enough and an excessive temperature is
reached. As a result, the base of the cookware may melt
and damage the glass plate. In this case, do not touch the
cookware; switch off the cooking zone. If the cooking zone
no longer works after cooling down, contact Customer
Service.
The ferromagnetic area will also be reduced if the material
from which the base of the cookware is made contains
aluminum, for example. This may mean that the cookware
will not become sufficiently hot or even that it will not be
detected.
No cookware/cookware of an unsuitable size
Always place cookware inside the usable area of the cooking surface.
If the cookware is not positioned correctly, is made of an
unsuitable material or is not the right size, lights up in
the cooking zone display. Move the cookware or try again
with a different pot or pan.
If the active cookware is lifted from the cooking surface for
longer than 30seconds, the cooking zone automatically
switches off.
Unsuitable cookware
Never use heat diffuser plates or cookware made of the
following:
¡ Thin-walled normal steel
¡ Glass
Cookware detection
The cooktop uses the ferromagnetic diameter and material
of the base of the cookware to automatically detect the position, size and shape of the cookware being used.
Cookware with a base measuring 3½" to 13½" (90 to
340mm) in diameter is suitable for use.
The cooking zone displays may show a size and shape
that is different from the cookware actually being used.
This is normal and does not affect the functioning of the
cooktop.
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pliance
Familiarizing yourself with your appliance
This Use and Care Manual covers several models. Your
model may have some but not all of the features listed.
5.1 Cooking surface
The entire cooking surface of the cooktop supplies induction heating. You can place cookware anywhere inside the
usable area of the cooking surface. The position, size and
shape of the cookware will be detected automatically.
You can heat up to six items of cookware at the same time
on the cooking surface.
5.2 Control panel
You can use the control panel to configure all functions of
your appliance and to obtain information about the operating status.
The control panel has touch keys and a touchscreen display.
The touchscreen display gives you an overview of the
cookware on the cooking surface and displays touch fields
for activating the various functions.
When an item of cookware is placed on the cooking surface, the cooking position for this cookware is shown on
the display.
Touch keys and touch fields
The touch keys and fields are touch-sensitive. To select a
function, touch the relevant symbol. The available functions light up on the display.
Touch
key /
touch
field
1.0 - 9.0 Power levels
Function
Main switch
Timer menu
¡ Short-term timer
¡ Stopwatch
Panel lock
Pause function
Cooktop modes
Cooktop mode: Dynamic cooking
Cooktop mode: Professional cooking
Cooktop mode: Classic cooking
Hood control
Basic settings
Detected cooking position
Power Boost Function
Pan Boost function
Keep warm function
Cookware modes
Cookware mode: Single dynamic cooking for
one item of cookware
Cookware mode: Classic cooking for one
item of cookware
Cookware mode: Cooking sensor function
Cookware mode: Teppanyaki
5.3 Overview of the menus
The intuitive menu structure helps you to find your way
around the control panel of your appliance. You can find
out more about the most important menus in this section.
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Main screen
The main display provides an overview of the indicators
for the cookware on the cooking surface. It displays the
cooking mode and power levels that are set for the cooking zones that are switched on.
Function bar
The function bar at the bottom of the touchscreen display
provides access to a number of functions and to other
menus.
The following options may be displayed in the function bar:
Panel lock
Pause function
Cooktop modes
Hood control
Familiarizing yourself with your appliance en-us
Basic settings
Confirm settings
Exit current menu
Edit setting
Stop timer
Start timer
Information
Info menu
The info menu provides you with information about the appliance or the functions that are currently active.
To access the info menu, touch the symbol on the function bar. The sensor will show when the function is available.
Notifications and alerts
The notifications and alerts support you in operating your
appliance correctly
Notifications:
¡ Notifications inform you that the appliance's status has
changed or that you need to confirm something.
¡ The top line of the display lights up orange.
¡ To return to the main screen, touch .
Alerts:
¡ The alerts inform you that action is required.
¡ The top line of the display lights up blue.
¡ Follow the instructions on the display.
¡ To return to the main screen, touch .
Cooktop mode menu
The cooktop has various functions that apply to the entire
cooking surface.
Touch to enter the cooktop mode menu.
Cooking mode Function
Allows you to select the power level
Professional
cooking
Classic cooking
Dynamic cooking
based on the position of the cookware
on the cooking surface, from right to
left.
Allows you to select the power level for
the cooking position.
Allows you to select the power level
based on the position of the cookware
on the cooking surface, from front to
back.
Cookware mode menu
The cooktop has various functions that apply to the individual cooking positions.
To access the cookware mode menu, ta the cooking position display and then touch .
Cookware mode Function
Allows you to select a particular
Single dynamic cooking for one item of
cookware
Classic cooking for
one item of cookware
power level based on the position
of the cookware by moving it from
front to back on the cooking surface.
Allows you to select the power
level for each item of cookware
directly on the control panel.
Cookware mode Function
You can use the cooking sensor
Cooking sensor mode
Teppanyaki mode
that is attached to the outside of
the cookware to automatically
keep the temperature at a set
level.
The Cooking Sensor mode is
suitable for food that requires
large quantities of water, oil or fat
for boiling or deep fat frying in a
pot.
Allows you to divide the Teppan
Yaki surface into two sections
with different settings.
Depending on the settings, you
can fry food on one section and
keep food warm on the other section, or use the entire area to fry
food at the same power level.
5.4 Cooking position display
When you place cookware on the cooking surface, the indicator for the relevant cooking position lights up on the
touchscreen display.
The display gives you information on the operating status
of the cooking position.
Cooking position display
Meaning
Detected cooking position
¡ The cookware on the cooking sur-
face has been detected.
¡ The cooking position display lights
up.
¡ Touch the symbol to select the
cooking position.
Selected cooking position
¡ The cooking position has been se-
lected.
¡ You can set the power setting.
Cooking position active
¡ The indicated cooking position has
been turned on.
¡ The selected power level lights up in
the display.
No cookware on the cooking position
¡ The cookware has been removed
from the cooking surface.
¡ The selected power level is dimmed.
Other indicators and symbols
¡ The settings for the cooking position
cannot be configured.
¡ Touch the display for more informa-
tion.
Possible causes:
¡ Up to 6 items of cookware evenly
distributed over the cooking surface
can be heated at the same time.
¡ The cookware is not suitable for use
on an induction cooktop.
¡ The appliance has exceeded its
maximum power consumption.
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5.5 Residual heat indicator
The cooktop is equipped with several residual heat indicators . The residual heat indicators warn you that one or
more cooking positions are still hot.
Depending on how strong the residual heat is, one, two or
all three bars of the indicator will light up. Do not touch
the cooking surface while the indicators are still lit or immediately after they have gone out.
When you turn off the cooktop the residual heat indicators
will remain lit for as long as the cooking surface is still hot.
Operation
6 Operation
Operation
Here you will find everything you need to know about operating your appliance.
6.1 First time use
When you turn on the appliance for the first time, the
menu for selecting the initial settings appears on the display.
Select the settings you require. Once you have confirmed
these settings, the main screen will appear.
Tip:You can change the settings at any time in the basic
settings menu.
→
"Basic settings", Page29
6.2 Turning the cooktop on or off
Turn the cooktop on or off with the main switch.
Turning the cooktop on
▶ Press .
a The indicator above the main switch lights up.
a After a short time the cooktop is ready for operation.
Note:The cooktop may temporarily reduce the power automatically to protect the fragile parts of your appliance
and to prevent the appliance from producing excess noise.
Setting a cooking zone
Requirement:The cooktop is turned on.
1. Place the cookware on the cooking surface.
a The display shows that a cookware is detected.
2. Touch on the cooking zone display.
a The settings area lights up on the cooking zone display.
3. Within the next 4seconds, scroll up or down in the set-
tings area with your finger until the required power level
is in focus.
To select power level 9.0, tap 9.0 on the cooking zone
display.
Note:If you place cookware on the cooking surface before
turning on the cooktop, the cookware is detected when
you press the main switch. The indicator for the cooking
position will light up on the touch screen display.
Turning the cooktop off
▶ Press .
a The indicator above goes out.
a All cooking positions are turned off.
Notes
¡ The cooktop turns off automatically when all the cooking
zones have been turned off for more than 20seconds.
¡ The selected settings will be stored for 30seconds after
the appliance has been turned off. If you turn the appli-
ance back on during this time, the option to confirm the
previous settings appears on the main screen.
6.3 Cooking zone settings
In order to make settings on a cooking zone, the cooking
zone has to be selected.
Set the desired power level for each cooking zone in the
cooking zone display.
Setting Power level
1.0 lowest power level
9.0 highest power level
Every power level has an intermediate setting. This is
shown in the cooking zone display as . .
Changing the power level
▶ Select the cooking zone and set the required power
level in the cooking zone display.
Turning the cooking zone off
▶ Touch and hold the cooking zone display until power
level 0.0 is displayed.
6.4 Recommended cooking settings
Here you can find recommendations on cooking and an
overview of various dishes with suitable heat levels.
¡ Select power level 8 or 9 for bringing to a boil or initial
frying.
¡ Stir thick liquids occasionally.
¡ Food that needs to be seared quickly, or food which
loses a lot of liquid during initial frying, is best seared in
several small portions.
¡ When you cook with a lid on, turn the heat setting down
as soon as steam escapes between lid and cookware.
¡ Keep the lid on the cookware after cooking until you
serve the food.
¡ When you cook with a pressure cooker, observe the
manufacturer's instructions.
¡ Do not cook food for too long or in too much water. Oth-
erwise the nutrients will be lost. You can use the kitchen
timer to set the optimum cooking time.
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¡ Do not heat oil or grease until it smokes. You will
achieve healthier cooking results.
¡ When you brown food, fry small portions one after the
¡ Cookware may become very hot during cooking. We
recommend the use of pot holders.
¡ →
"Saving energy", Page8
other.
Cooking charts
The cooking chart shows which power level is suitable for
each type of food. The cooking time may vary depending
on the type, weight, thickness and quality of the food.
Melting
CAUTION
Stews or liquids can heat up very quickly during cooking
and may overflow or spatter, e.g. soups, sauces or drinks.
▶ Stir continuously.
▶ Heat the food at a suitable power level.
Food Ongoing cooking
setting
Chocolate, coating 1-1.5 Butter, honey, gelatin 1-2 -
Heating or keeping warm
Food Ongoing cooking
setting
Stew, such as lentil stew 1.5-2 Milk 1.5-2.5 Heating sausages in water 3-4 -
Cooking time in min.
Cooking time in min.
Defrosting and heating
Spinach, frozen 3-4 15-25
Goulash, frozen 3-4 35-55
Poaching and simmering
Potato dumplings 4.5-5.5 20-30
Fish 4-5 10-15
White sauces, such as Béchamel sauce 1-2 3-6
Whisked sauces, such as Béarnaise sauce, Hollandaise sauce 3-4 8-12
Boiling, steaming or braising
Rice, with double the amount of water 2.5-3.5 15-30
Rice pudding 2-3 30-40
Unpeeled boiled potatoes 4.5-5.5 25-35
Peeled boiled potatoes with salt 4.5-5.5 15-30
Pasta 6-7 6-10
Stew 3.5-4.5 120-180
Soups 3.5-4.5 15-60
Vegetables 2.5-3.5 10-20
Vegetables, frozen 3.5-4.5 7-20
Stew in a pressure cooker 4.5-5.5 -
Braising
Rolled roasting joint 4-5 50-65
Pot roast 4-5 60-100
Goulash 3-4 50-60
Braising or frying with a small amount of oil
Cook without a lid.
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Escalope, plain or breaded 6-7 6-10
Escalope, frozen 6-7 6-12
Chops, plain or breaded 6-7 8-12
Steak, 1¼" (3cm) thick 7-8 8-12
Poultry breast, ¾" (2cm) thick 5-6 10-20
Poultry breast, frozen 5-6 10-30
Rissoles, 1¼" (3cm) thick 4.5-5.5 20-30
Hamburgers, ¾" (2cm) thick 6-7 10-20
Fish and fish fillet, plain 5-6 8-20
Fish and fish fillet, breaded 6-7 8-20
Fish, breaded and frozen, such as fish sticks 6-7 8-15
Shrimp and scampi 7-8 4-10
Sautéeing fresh vegetables and mushrooms 7-8 10-20
Asian stir fries, vegetables and pieces of meat 7-8 15-20
Stir fries, frozen 6-7 6-10
Pancakes, cooked one after the other 6.5-7.5 Omelette, cooked one after the other 3.5-4.5 3-10
Fried eggs 5-6 3-6
Deep-fat frying
Cook without a lid.
5 - 7 oz (150-200 g) per portion in 2 - 4 pints (1-2 liters) oil,
fried in portions.
Frozen products, such as fries, chicken nuggets 8-9 Croquettes, frozen 7-8 Meat, such as chicken portions 6-7 Fish, breaded 6-7 Vegetables, mushrooms, breaded or tempura 6-7 Small baked items, e.g. doughnuts 4-5 -
6.5 Dynamic cooking
Use this function for cooking processes that require the
power level to be changed frequently. This allows you to
change the power level during cooking by moving the
cookware forward or backward.
This function turns the entire cooking surface into a single
cooking area with three different default power levels. Depending on the position of the cookware, the preset power
level for this position is applied automatically. The cooking
zone display shows the power level used for a particular
piece of cookware.
Cooking surface section Default power level
Front 9.0
Middle 5.0
Rear 1.0
You can change the default power levels in the basic set-
tings menu.
→
"Basic settings", Page29
Notes
¡ The functions Power Boost, Pan Boost and Keep Warm
are not available while dynamic cooking is active.
¡ While dynamic cooking is active, the other cooktop
modes are not available.
¡ For more information on the size and positioning of the
cookware, refer to the section on induction cooking
→
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Activating dynamic cooking
1. Place the cookware on the cooking surface.
2. Touch to enter the cooktop mode menu.
3. Touch to select dynamic cooking.
4. Touch to confirm.
a The three default power levels are displayed on the dis-
play.
a When you move cookware over the cooking surface,
the cooktop automatically starts searching. The power
level of the cooktop section on which the cookware has
been detected is set automatically.
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