Gaggenau VC 422-610 User Manual
Operating and Assembly Instructions
VC 422-610
Glass Ceramic Electric Cooktop
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VC 422-610
Important safeguards Page 3-4
1. Important Notes Page 5-6
For your safety Page 5
Operating for the first time Page 6
About use Page 6
2. Features Page 7-8
Features Page 7
Special accessories Page 7
Visual signals Page 8
3. Operation Page 9-10
Switching on and off Page 9
Indicator light / Residual heat display Page 9
Cooking zone extension Page 10
Holiday safeguard Page 10
4. Energy Saving Tips Page 11
5. Settings Table Page 12
6. Cleaning and Care Page 13
7. Maintenance Page 14
8. Installation Page 15-20
Technical Data Page 15
Important notes on installation Page 15
Electrical connection Page 16
Preparing the cabinet Page 17-18
Installing the control panel Page 19
Installing the cooktop Page 20
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Congratulations on buying your new
“Vario” appliance.
Before switching your appliance on for the first
time, we would like you to familiarize yourself with
your new appliance. In this manual you will find
important notes on safety and operation. These
will serve to ensure your personal safety and the
lasting value of your appliance.
You will find notes on Page 4 that you ought to
observe before operating the appliance for the
first time.
The chapters entitled “Features" and “Operation"
tell you all about what your appliance can do and
how you operate it.
The chapter entitled “Cleaning and Care" gives
tips on how to keep your appliance looking good.
And now we wish you lots of fun cooking.
1. Read All Instructions.
2. To eliminate the risk of burns or fire by reaching
over the heated surface units, cabinet storage
space located above the surface units should be
avoided. If cabinet storage is to be provided, the
risk can be reduced by installing a range hood
that projects horizontally a minimum of 5 inches
(127 mm) beyond the bottom of cabinets.
3. Important instructions
a) Ensure that this appliance is properly
connected and grounded by a qualified
electrician.
b) Never use this appliance for warming or
heating the room.
c) Do Not Leave Children Alone – Children
should not be left alone or unattended in area
where appliances are in use. They should
never be allowed to sit or stand on any part
of the appliance.
d) Wear Proper Apparel – Loose fitting or
hanging garments should never be worn
while using the appliance.
e) User Servicing – Do not repair or replace
any part of the appliance unless specifically
recomended in the manual. All other
servicing should be referred to a qualified
technician.
f) Storage in or on Appliance – Flammable
materials should not be stored in an oven or
near surface units.
g) Do Not Use Water on Grease Fires – Smother
fire or flame or use dry chemical or foam-type
extinguisher.
h) Use Only Dry Potholders – Moist or damp
potholders on hot surface may result in burns
from steam. Do not let potholders touch hot
heating elements. Do not use a towel or other
bulky cloth.
4. a) Use Proper Pan Size – This appliance is
equipped with one or more surface units of
different size. Select utensils having flat
bottoms large enough to cover the surface
unit heating element. The use of undersized
utensils will expose a portion of the heating
element to direct contact and may result in
burned clothing. Proper relationship of utensil
to burner will also improve efficiency.
b) Never Leave Surface Units Unattended at
High Heat Settings – Boilover causes smoking
and greasy spillovers that may ignite.
c) Glazed Cooking Utensils – Only certain types
of glass, glass / ceramic, ceramic, earthenware or other glazed utensils are suitable
for rangetop service without breaking due to
the sudden change in temperature.
d) Utensil Handles Should Be Turned Inward and
Not Extend Over Adjacent Surface Units –
To reduce the risk of burns, ignition of
flammable materials, and spillage due to
unintentional contact with the utensil, the
handle of a utensil should be positioned so
that it is turned inward, and does not extend
over adjacent surface units.
5. a) Do Not Cook on Broken Cooktop – If cooktop
should break, cleaning solutions and
spillovers may penetrate the broken cooktop
and create a risk of electric shock.
Contact a qualified technician immediately.
b) 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.
6. CAUTION:
Do not store items of interest to children in
cabinets above a range. Children climbing on
the appliance to reach items could be seriosly
injured.
Important safeguards
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7. 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
or other flammable materials contact heating
elements or areas near units until they have had
sufficient time to cool.
8. The surface temperature of the glass top is protected by high limit thermostats built into each
individual burner. The maximum temperature of
the glass ceramic top is rated at 1 080 °F. The
thermal protectors are rated at 939 °F to cycle
the burner off in order to protect the glass top.
Even on the highest setting, it is normal for the
burner to cycle on and off momentarily as the
thermostat senses a high heat condition. This
could be caused by size of the cooking utensil,
composition and gauge of materials in the
construction of the utensil and, most importantly,
the amount of surface contact between the glass
surface and the cooking utensil. Uneven
surfaces on cookware can cause premature
cycling of the high heat limit protection system.
9. Note – To avoid jeopardising the electrical
safety of the appliance, it is forbidden to use
high-pressure or steam jet cleaning devices.
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Save These Instructions.
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For your safety
Do not operate the appliance if it is damaged.
The appliance must only be connected by
an authorised specialist, paying attention to
the relevant regulations of the power supply
companies and the regional construction
regulations.
Observe the assembly instructions!
The appliance could be damaged if connected
wrongly!
When connecting electrical appliances in the
proximity of the cooktop, make sure that connecting
cables do not come into contact with hot cooking
surfaces.
Only ever operate the appliance under supervision.
Observe caution with oils and fats. Overheated oils
and fats can easily cause fires.
Caution: the appliance heats up during operation.
Keep children away.
Do not operate the cooking positions without pots
and pans placed on them.
To avoid jeopardising the electrical safety of the
appliance, do not use high-pressure or steam jet
cleaning devices.
Do not store any substances that are sensitive to
high temperatures, or which pose a fire hazard
(e.g. cleaning agents or spray cans), in drawers or
cupboards under the appliance.
Operation of the appliance must be discontinued
immediately if improper use produces cracks,
breaks or flaws on the cooking surface, with the
result that live parts can come into contact directly
or indirectly with seeping liquid or if there is a risk
of injury. Remove the mains plug or switch off the
corresponding mains fuse. Call after-sales service!
Isolate the appliance from the mains during every
maintenance operation. To do this, remove the
mains plug or switch off the corresponding fuse.
Repairs must be carried out by authorised
specialists, thus ensuring electrical safety.
As the user, you are responsible for maintenance
and proper use in the household. No warranty
claims can be lodged for any damage resulting
from failure to observe these instructions.
Note:
if you have fitted the appliance cover VD 400-000
(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.
Subject to technical change without notice.
1. Important Notes
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Operating for the first time
Remove the packaging from the appliance and
dispose of it according to local regulations.
Be careful to remove all accessories from the
packaging. Keep packaging elements and plastic
bags away from children.
Check the appliance for transport damage before
installing it.
The appliance must be installed and connected by
an authorised specialist before operation. Before
operating the appliance for the first time, make
sure that the mains connection is in proper working
order.
The serial number of the appliance can be found on
the quality control slip which is included with these
instructions. This quality control slip should be kept,
for guarantee reasons, together with your operating
and assembly instructions.
Read through these instructions attentively before
operating your appliance for the first time.
Thoroughly clean the appliance and accessories
before using them for the first time. This will
eliminate any 'newness’ smells and soiling (see
chapter “Cleaning and care”).
About use
The appliance is intended solely for household use
and must not be put to any other uses.
Use the appliance to prepare meals only. Do not use
the appliance to heat up the room in which it is
installed.
Do not use the cooking surface to store items.
Place a cooking vessel on the corresponding
cooking zone before operating it. Do not remove
the cooking vessel until you have switched off
the hotplate. The size of pots and pans should
correspond to the size of the hotplate. This will
save you energy and time.
Switch off the hob after use.
Iridiscent discoloration can be caused by the bases
of some pots. These do not interfere with the
operation of the glass ceramic hob.
Always keep the cooking area dry and clean. The
surface can be scratched due to dirt (e.g. sand
grains).
Never heat food in aluminium or plastic containers
as the material can melt and damage your hob.
Built-in overheating protection prevents overheating
of the appliance and of surrounding kitchen furniture.
In the event of malfunction, first check your
household fuses. If the power supply is in proper
working order, but the appliance is still not
functioning, please inform your specialist dealer or
your nearest Gaggenau after-sales service.
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