Gaggenau VE 260 614, VE 230 614 User Manual
Gaggenau
Use and care manual
Notice d’utilisation
Manual de instrucciones
VE 230 614 VE 260 614
Electric Cooktop
Table de cuisson vitrocéramique
Placa de cocción eléctrica
Use and care manual 3
Notice d’utilisation 11
Manual de instrucciones 21
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Table of Contents
Use and care manual
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 4
Fire Safety 4
Cooking Safety 4
Burn Prevention 5
Child Safety 5
Cleaning Safety 6
Cookware Safety 6
Proper Installation and Maintenance 6
State of California Proposition 65 Warnings 6
Causes of Damage 7
Your new appliance 7
Electric cooktop 7
Special accessories 7
Operation 8
Turning on 8
Turning off 8
Enlargement function 8
Residual heat display 8
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
Settings table 8
Care and cleaning 9
Cleaning the appliance 9
Do not use these cleaning agents 9
Customer service 10
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WARNING
When properly cared for, your new appliance has
been designed to be safe and reliable. Read all
instructions carefully before use. These precautions
will reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, and
injury to persons. When using kitchen appliances,
basic safety precautions must be followed, including
those in the following pages.
Fire Safety
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.
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
elements. They could catch on fire.
Always have a working smoke detector near the
kitchen.
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY TO PERSONS IN
THE EVENT OF A GREASE FIRE, OBSERVE THE
FOLLOWING:
a) SMOTHER FLAMES with a close-fitting lid,
cookie sheet, or metal tray, then turn off the
burner. BE CAREFUL TO PREVENT BURNS. If
the flames do not go out immediately, EVACUATE
AND CALL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.
b) NEVER PICK UP A FLAMING PAN – You may be
burned.
c) DO NOT USE WATER, including wet dishcloths
or towels – a violent steam explosion will result.
d) Use an extinguisher ONLY if:
‒ You know you have 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.
Whenever possible, do not operate the ventilation
system during a cooktop fire. However, do not reach
through fire to turn it off.
Never leave the cooktop unattended when in use.
Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers may
ignite.
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A GREASE FIRE:
a) Never leave surface units unattended at high
settings. Boilovers cause smoking and greasy
spillovers that may ignite. Heat oils slowly on low
or medium settings.
b) Always turn hood ON when cooking at high heat
or when flambeing food (i.e. Crepes Suzette,
Cherries Jubilee, Peppercorn Beef Flambé).
c) Clean ventilating fans frequently. Grease should
not be allowed to accumulate on fan or filter.
d) Use proper pan size. Always use cookware
appropriate for the size of the surface element.
In the event that personal clothing or hair catches fire,
drop and roll immediately to extinguish flames.
Have an appropriate fire extinguisher available,
nearby, highly visible and easily accessible near the
appliance.
Cooking Safety
WARNING
Use this appliance only for its intended use as
described in this manual. NEVER use this appliance
as a space heater to heat or warm the room. Doing so
may result in carbon monoxide poisoning and
overheating the appliance. Never use the appliance
for storage.
WARNING
NEVER cover any slots, holes or passages in the oven
bottom or cover an entire rack with materials such as
aluminum foil. Doing so blocks air flow through the
oven and may cause carbon monoxide poisoning.
Aluminum foil linings may also trap heat, causing a fire
hazard.
Smother flames from food fires other than grease fires
with baking soda. Never use water on cooking fires.
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WARNING
Risk of fire
Overheated fat or oil is highly inflammable. Only
prepare food cooked in fat or oil when cooking can be
fully supervised. Under no circumstances attempt to
extinguish burning fat or oil with water. Choke the fire
using a lid or fire blanket.
WARNING
Risk of fire
Old frying oil or fat may foam over and burn easily.
Replace frying oil or fat if it becomes brown, has an
unpleasant smell and/or smokes prematurely.
WARNING
Risk of burns
Only close the appliance cover once the appliance
has cooled down. Never turn on the appliance with the
appliance cover closed. Don't set down food on
appliance cover or use it for keeping food warm.
Burn Prevention
DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE UNITS OR AREAS NEAR
UNITS - Surface units may be hot even though they are
dark in color. Areas near surface units may become
hot enough to cause burns. During and after use, do
not touch, or let clothing, potholders, or other
flammable materials contact surface units or areas
near units until they have had sufficient time to cool.
Among these areas are the cooktop and areas facing
the cooktop.
Do not heat or warm unopened food containers. Buildup of pressure may cause the container to burst and
cause injury.
Always use dry potholders. Moist or damp potholders
on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do
not let potholder touch hot heating elements. Do not
use a towel or other bulky cloth.
Always turn hood ON when cooking at high heat or
when flambeing food (i.e. Crêpes Suzette,
Cherries Jubilee, Peppercorn Beef Flambe).
Use high heat settings on the cooktop only when
necessary. To avoid bubbling and splattering, heat oil
slowly on no more than a low-medium setting. Hot oil
is capable of causing extreme burns and injury.
Never move a pan of hot oil, especially a deep fat
fryer. Wait until it is cool.
Secure all loose garments, etc. before beginning. Tie
long hair so that it does not hang loose, and do not
wear loose fitting clothing or hanging garments, such
as ties, scarves, jewelry, or dangling sleeves.
WARNING
Risk of burns
If the appliance cover (VD) is fitted: do not close the
appliance cover until the appliance has cooled down
completely. Do not operate the appliance with the
cover closed. Do not use the appliance cover for
placing objects or for keeping things warm.
Child Safety
When children become old enough to use the
appliance, it is the legal responsibility of the parents
or legal guardians to ensure that they are instructed in
safe practices by qualified persons.
Do not allow anyone to climb, stand, lean, sit, or hang
on any part of an appliance, 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 allow children to use this appliance unless
closely supervised by an adult. Children and pets
should not be left alone or unattended in the area
where the appliance is in use. They should never be
allowed to play in its vicinity, whether or not the
appliance is in use.
CAUTION
Items of interest to children should not be stored in an
appliance, in cabinets above an appliance or on the
backsplash. Children climbing on an appliance to
reach items could be seriously injured.
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Cleaning Safety
Do not clean the appliance while it is still hot. Some
cleaners produce noxious fumes when applied to a
hot surface. Wet clothes and sponges can cause
burns from steam.
Do not use steam cleaners to clean the appliance.
Do not soak removable heating elements - Heating
elements should never be immersed in water.
Cookware Safety
Hold the handle of the pan when stirring or turning
food. This helps prevent spills and movement of the
pan.
Use Proper Pan Size.
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. Select cookware
having flat bottoms large enough to cover the surface
heating unit. This appliance is equipped with one or
more surface units of different size. Proper
relationship of cookware to heating element or burner
will also improve efficiency.
Cookware not approved for use with ceramic cooktops
may break with sudden temperature changes. Use only
pans that are appropriate for ceramic cooktops (only
certain types of glass, heatproof glass, ceramic,
earthenware, or other glazed utensils are suitable).
Always position handles of utensils inward so they do
not extend over adjacent work areas, burners, or the
edge of the cooktop. This reduces the risk of fires,
spills and burns.
Proper Installation and Maintenance
Do not store or use corrosive chemicals, vapors,
flammables or nonfood products in or near this
appliance. It is specifically designed for use when
heating or cooking food. The use of corrosive
chemicals in heating or cleaning will damage the
appliance and could result in injury.
Make sure reflector pans or drip bowls are in place Absence of these bowls or pans during cooking may
subject wiring or components underneath to damage.
WARNING
Failure to operate knobs properly may result in
personal injury and damage to the appliance.
Do not operate this appliance if it is not working
properly, or if it has been damaged. Contact an
authorized servicer.
Do not cook on a broken cooktop. Cleaning solutions
and spillovers may create a risk of electric shock.
Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance
unless specifically recommended in this manual. Refer
all servicing to a factory authorized service center.
To avoid electrical shock hazard, before servicing the
appliance, switch power off at the service panel and
lock the panel to prevent the power from being
switched on accidentally.
State of California Proposition 65 Warnings
WARNING
This product contains chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
Have the installer show you the location of the circuit
breaker or fuse. Mark it for easy reference.
This appliance must be properly installed and
grounded by a qualified technician. Connect only to
properly grounded outlet. Refer to Installation
Instructions for details.
This appliance is intended for normal family
household use only. It is not approved for outdoor
use. See the Warranty. If you have any questions,
contact the manufacturer.
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Causes of Damage
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Scratches on the ceramic
Rough pot and pan bases scratch the ceramic.
Food spills
Sugar or food containing sugar can damage the
ceramic. Remove spills immediately with a glass
scraper.
Salt, sugar or sand
Salt, sugar or sand scratch the ceramic. Do not use
the cooktop as a work surface or storage space.
Overheated pots or pans
Avoid cooking on the cooktop with an empty pan.
Hard and pointed objects
Damage can occur if hard or pointed objects fall on
the cooktop.
Your new appliance
Here you will get to know your new appliance and
obtain information about accessories. The instructions
apply to different cooktops.
Electric cooktop
Foil and plastic
Aluminium foil and plastic containers melt on heated
hotplates. Oven protective foil is not suitable for your
cooktop.
Unsuitable cleaning agents
Iridiscent discoloration on the ceramic can be caused
by unsuitable cleaning agents or the bases of certain
pots or pans.
Special accessories
You can order the following accessories from your
specialist dealer:
VD 201 014 Appliance cover made of stainless steel
VD 201 034 Appliance cover made of aluminum
(only for VE 230)
(only for VE 230)
VV 200 014 Connection strip made of stainless
VV 200 034 Connection strip made of aluminum, for
Use the accessories only as indicated. The
manufacturer assumes no liability for incorrect usage
of the accessories.
steel, for combining with other Vario
appliances
combining with other Vario appliances
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Operation
Settings table
The markings next to the knobs show you the position
of the particular cooking zone and the heat levels.
Turning on
Turn the appropriate knob left or right to the desired
heat level. The warning light lights up as soon as the
cooking zone is turned on.
Notes
‒ For cooking zones with an enlargement function,
you can only turn the knob to the left to turn them
on.
‒ The stove control unit turns the activated cooking
zones on and off. This is normal. The cooking
zones always heat at full power and are turned on
and off for longer or shor ter intervals, depending
on the heat level they are set for.
‒ Even on the highest cooking level the heating
elements will be switched on and off. This is
normal.
Turning off
Turn the appropriate knob to the 0 position. The
residual heat display lights up as long as the cooking
zone is too hot to be safely touched.
Note: For cooking zones with an enlargement function, you cannot turn the knob directly to the left to 0 position.
Enlargement function
Only for cooking zones that have an enlargement
function:
increased using the enlargement function.
To activate the enlargement function, turn the know to
the left past heat level 9 to the enlargement position
and then back to the desired heat level.
To turn it off, turn the knob to the 0 position. When
turning it back on, the enlargement function is off and
must be turned back on if required.
Note: : The knob cannot be turned directly to the left
to 0 position from the enlargement position.
The size of the cooking zone can be
Settings
range
9 Parboiling Water
8 - 6 Frying Meat, fist, potatoes
7 - 5 Browning Flour, onions
6 - 5 Rendering Bacon
5 - 4 Whipping Creams, sauces
5 - 3 Simmering covered
3 - 1 Soaking Rice, beans, lentils, peas
Switch to the highest heat level in order to reach the
desired temperature quickly. Then always switch back
to the desired heat level.
The setting ranges are the same for all cooking zones.
The values of the settings table only serve as
guidelines, since the type and condition of the dish,
as well as the size and contents of the pot may require
more or less heat.
Cooking method Examples
Browning Meat
Heating up Fat, fluids
Bringing to a boil Soups, sauces
Blanching Vegetables
Roasting Almonds, breadcrumbs
Baking Pastries, egg dishes
Simmering in an
uncovered pot
Reducing Stock, sauces
Poaching in an
uncovered pot
with lid
Steaming Vegetables, potatoes, fish
Stewing Vegetables, fruit, fish
Braising Goulash, roulades, roasts,
Thawing Frozen foods
Warming up, keeping warm
Melting Butter, chocolate
Letting set Egg dishes
Fluids
Dumplings, boiled sausages, soup vegetables,
soup meat, poached eggs
Pasta, soups, sauces
vegetables
Soups, stews, vegetables
in sauce
Residual heat display
For your safety, the cooktop is equipped with an
individual residual heat display. It lights up as a red
dot for each cooking zone.
If he residual heat display is lit up, the cooking zone is
too hot to be safely touched.
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Care and cleaning
Do not use these cleaning agents
▯ Caustic or corrosive cleaners
In this chapter you will find tips and information on
optimal care and cleaning of your appliance.
Cleaning the appliance
Clean the appliance after each use once it has cooled
down. Eliminate spilled liquids immediately and don't
allow any food residue to burn on.
Appliance parts /
surfaces
Glass ceramic surface
Control panel Clean using a soft, damp cloth and
Rotating knob Clean using a soft, damp cloth and
Recommended cleaning
Apply glass ceramic cleaner with a
soft, damp cloth and rub it; then completely wipe it off using a damp dishtowel. Rub it dry with a soft dishtowel
and polish it afterwards.
You can obtain suitable glass ceramic
cleaner (order number 311298) from
your specialist dealer or from our
online shop.
Immediately eliminate burnt-in residue
with the glass scraper (order number
087670). Position the glass scraper flat
for cleaning.
some dish-washing soap; the cloth
must not get too wet. Dry it afterwards
with a soft towel.
Immediately eliminate acidic foods
from the control panel (e.g. vinegar,
ketchup, mustard, marinades).
In order to maintain the control panel,
you can obtain suitable care oil (order
number 311135) from your specialist
dealer or from our online shop. Apply
the care oil evenly to the control panel
using a soft dishtowel.
Do not use the glass scraper or glass
ceramic cleaner on the control panel.
some dish-washing soap; the cloth
must not get too wet.
▯ Acidic cleaners (e.g. vinegar, citric acid, etc.)
▯ Cleaners containing chlorine or large proportions
of alcohol
▯ Baking oven spray
▯ Hard, scratchy dish-washing sponges, brushes or
scourers
▯ Thoroughly wash out new sponge cloths before
using them.
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Customer service
If your appliance needs repairs, our customer service
is there for you. We work hard to help solve problems
quickly and without unnecessary service calls, getting
your appliance back up and running correctly in the
least amount of time possible.
When you call, please indicate the product number
(E-Nr.) and serial number (FD-Nr.) so that we can
support you in a qualified manner. You will find the
type plate with these numbers on the bottom of the
appliance. To avoid having to search for a long time
when you need it, you can enter your appliance data
and the customer support telephone number here.
E-Nr. FD-Nr.
Customer Service O
Please read the use and care instructions provided
with your appliance. Failure to do so may result in an
error in using the appliance. This could result in a
service call that instead of fixing a mechanical issue is
only needed for customer education. Such calls are
not covered by the appliance warranty.
9 WARNING
Risk of electric shock
Incorrect repairs are dangerous. Repairs may
only be carried out by one of our trained aftersales engineers. If the appliance is faulty,
unplug the mains plug or switch off the fuse in
the fuse box. Contact the after-sales service.
Please find the contact data of all countries in the
enclosed customer service list.
To book an engineer visit and product advice
USA
CANADA 800 828 9165
You can rely on the manufacturer’s expertise. Rest
assured that the repair will be handled by trained
service technicians who have the original replacement
parts for your appliance.
877 442 4436
toll-free
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