Gaggenau KG 260 AU User Manual
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FOR YOUR SAFETY Page 2
Warnings Page 3
Preface Page 4
1. Important notes Page 5-6
1.1 For your safety Page 5
1.2 Operating for the first time Page 5
1.3 About use Page 6
2. Structure and operating principle Page 7-8
2.1 Structure Page 7
2.2 Special accessories Page 7
2.3 Operating principle Page 8
3. Operation Page 9
4. Cleaning and care Page 10
5. Maintenance Page 11
5.1 General Page 11
5.2 Remedying slight malfunctions yourself Page 11
6. Technical data / Settings table Page 12
7. Assembly instructions Page 13-18
7.1 Important notes Page 13
7.2 Electrical connection/gas connection Page 14-15
7.3 Nozzle replacement Page 16-17
7.4 Installing the appliance Page 18
KG 260 AU
FOR YOUR SAFETY
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WARNING: If the information in this
manual is not followed exactly, a fire or
explosion may result causing property
damage, personal injury or death.
Do not store articles on or against this
appliance
Do not use or store flammable materials
near this appliance
Do not spray aerosols in the vicinity of
this appliance while it is in operation.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:
– Do not try to light any appliance.
– Do not touch any electrical switch;
do not use any phone in your building.
– Immediately call your gas supplier
from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the
gas supplier’s instructions.
– If you cannot reach your gas supplier,
call the fire department.
Installation and service must be
performed by an authorised person.
1. Do not allow the flame to extend beyond the
edge of the cooking utensil. This instruction is
based on safety considerations.
2. Do not forget that the unit becomes hot when in
use. Common sense is important. Just because
the flame is out, it does not mean parts still
cannot be hot.
3. This appliance shall not be used for space
heating. This instruction is based on safety
considerations.
4. Be sure to disconnect the electrical supply
before disassembly of the appliance.
5. Keep the appliance area clear and free from
combustible materials, gasoline and other
flammable vapors and liquids.
6. Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and
ventilation air.
7. Cabinets installed above the gas cooktop must
have a minimum clearance of 600 mm (24”).
8. The gas pressure regulator supplied with the
appliance must be installed in line with the gas
pipe.
9. The appliance and its individual shutoff valve
must be disconnected from the gas supply
piping system during any pressure testing of the
system at test pressures in excess of 3.5 kPa
(1/2 psig). The appliance must be isolated from
the gas supply piping system by closing its
individual manual shutoff valve during any
pressure testing of the gas supply piping system
at test pressures equal to or less than 3.5 kPa
(1/2 psig).
10.Important:
When using a very large pot, leave a gap of at
least 50 mm (2") to avoid damaging any parts in
counter top wood, plastic or other non-heatresistant materials. Never leave oil or hot fat
unattended.
Note:
To avoid jeopardising the electrical safety of the
appliance, it is forbidden to use high-pressure or
steam jet cleaning devices.
Note:
The name plate is attached to the bottom of the unit
and to the inside of the housing.
This installation must conform with the following:
Manufacturer’s installation instructions,
local gas fitting regulations,
municipal building codes,
the A.G.A installation code for gas burning appliances,
the S.A.A. wiring code,
local electric regulations and
any other statutory regulations.
Warnings
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Cooking with your new gas cooktop will be
even more fun than before.
The appliance offers you the following
advantages:
– Regulation from hot to cold in seconds.
– High safety standard thanks to thermal
protection elements for all burners.
– Thanks to the novel installation method
implemented, installation is child's play!
To ensure that you will be able to use this appliance in all its diversity, read through the operating
and assembly instructions conscientiously before
operating it for the first time. The instructions
contain important notes on use, installation and
maintenance of the appliance.
You will find notes on page 5 that you ought to
observe before operating the appliance for the
first time.
The chapters entitled “Structure and operating
principle" and “Operation" tell you all the
things your cooktop is capable of doing and how
to operate the appliance.
The chapter entitled “Cleaning and care" will
make sure that your appliance will stay operable
and beautiful for a long time.
And now we wish you lots of fun cooking.
Preface
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1.1 For your safety
You must not operate the appliance if it is
damaged.
When connecting electrical appliances in the proximity of the appliance, make sure that connecting
leads do not come into contact with hot cooking
surfaces!
As the user, you yourself are responsible for
maintenance and proper use in the household.
Only ever operate the appliance under supervision.
Do not operate the appliance without pots and
pans placed on it.
Make sure that all the burner parts are correctly
fitted.
Important: The appliance heats up during operation. Keep children away.
Note: If you have fitted the appliance cover
VD 201-010 (special accessory) on the appliance, it
must not be closed until the appliance has cooled
down completely. Do not operate the appliance with
the cover closed! Heat development may damage
the appliance and the cover. Do not use the
appliance cover as a surface for placing objects or
for keeping things warm.
Note: The appliance must not be combined with
hob ventilators VL 040/041.
Do not clean the appliance with a steam cleaning
apparatus or with water pressure - risk of short-
circuits!
Isolate the appliance from the mains during every
maintenance operation. To do this, remove the
mains plug or isolate the corresponding fuse. Close
the gas supply.
Repairs must be carried out by an authorised
person.
No warranty claims can be lodged for any damage
resulting from failure to observe these instructions.
Observe caution with oils and fats. They may
overheat and burn easily.
Foodstuffs that are prepared in fat and oil (e.g.
French fries) must only be prepared under constant
supervision!
Technical modifications reserved.
1.2 Operating for the first time
Before operating the appliance for the first time,
please pay attention to the following notes:
The appliance must only be connected by an
authorised person.
Read through these instructions carefully before
operating the appliance for the first time.
Note:
The rating plate for this appliance is included on
a separate sheet. Keep the rating plate in a safe
place along with your operating and assembly
instructions.
Remove the packaging from the appliance and
dispose of it properly.
Keep packaging elements away from children.
Thoroughly clean the appliance and accessories
before using them for the first time. This will
eliminate any “newness" smells and soiling (see
chapter entitled “Cleaning and care").
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1. Important notes
1.3 About use
The appliance is intended solely for use in the
household and must not be put to any other uses.
Use the appliance to prepare meals only. It must not
be used to heat up the room in which it is installed.
Use of a gas cooker generates heat and humidity
in the room where it is installed. This is why attention must be paid to good kitchen ventilation.
The natural ventilation openings must be kept
unobstructed. Prolonged use of the appliance
with several or all rings may call for additional
ventilation such as opening a window or a door,
or stronger air extraction by an extractor hood.
To guarantee good combustion, the room in
which the appliance is installed must have
a minimum volume of 20 m
3
and must possess
a door that opens outdoors or a window that
can be opened.
Only ever use the burners after placing pots and
pans on them. Do not heat up any empty pots or
pans; this may result in a build-up of heat. Use pots
and pans with thicker bottoms because heat
distribution is particularly improved in the low
setting. The correct sized pots and pans
promote even heat distribution and result in a more
efficient use of energy.
Cooking vessels with curved bottoms, e.g. woks,
must not be used.
It is not permitted to use roasting pans, frying
pans or grill stones heated simultaneously by
several burners because the resulting heat build-up
may damage the appliance.
Switch the burners to the low setting whenever
you remove pots or pans briefly. In this way, you
reduce the risk of burns when working next to
naked flames; you also save gas and reduce
pollution.
Note: The appliance must not be combined with
hob ventilators VL 040/041.
Whenever the gas hob is fitted under a vapour
extractor hood, always cover the rings with pots
or pans. Otherwise, parts of the vapour extractor
hood may become damaged by the extreme heat
development or grease residues in the filter may
ignite.
Ensure an adequate supply of air when using a
vapour extractor operating in the exhaust air mode.
After igniting, keep the control knob pressed for
around 5-8 seconds more because the heat sensor
that opens the gas channel has to warm up first.
In the event of a power failure, you can also ignite
the unit with matches or any other ignition aid. The
thermal protection facility that prevent gas from
flowing out in the open position functions without
restriction.
Pots with a diameter of less than 90 mm or more
than 220 mm should not be used. When using
larger pots, pay attention to keeping to a minimum
distance of 50 mm between the cooking vessel and
combustible surroundings. A minimum distance of
15 mm must be observed between the control knob
and the pot or pan.
In the event of malfunctions, contact your
specialist dealer or your responsible Gaggenau
after-sales service.
Tip: When buying pots, pay attention to the fact
that the manufacturer frequently specifies the top
pot diameter, which is generally larger than the
diameter of the base.
Observe the manufacturer's specification! Use
cooking utensils that the manufacturer states as
being “suitable for gas".
Preferably use the larger cooking zone for brief
cooking, deep fat frying and brief frying of large
quantities. Preferably use the smaller ring for
soaking, warming up and keeping warm, even
when large quantities are involved.
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