Gaggenau VG 231 AU User Manual

VG 231 AU


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 / Table			Page 12
7.	Practical tips		Page 13-14
7.1		The wok and accessories		Page 13
7.2		Cooking in the wok		Page 13
7.3		Recipes		Page 14
8.	Assembly instructions		Page 15-20
8.1		Important notes		Page 15
8.2		Gas connection / electrical connection		Page 16
8.3		Nozzle replacement	Page 17-19
8.4		Installing the appliance		Page 20

FOR YOUR SAFETY

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.

Warnings

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-heat- resistant 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

Preface

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Cooking with your new gas hob 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 hob 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.

1. Important notes

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. Make sure that the burner parts are correctly fitted.

The appliance must only be operated with a wok, a pot or a pan on a ring.

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.

Do not clean the appliance with a steam cleaning apparatus or with water pressure - risk of shortcircuits!

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.

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").

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.

Ventilation openings must be kept unobstructed. Prolonged use of the appliance 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 10 m3 and must possess a door that opens outdoors or a window that can be opened.

Do not operate the burner without a pot or a pan or a wok placed on it. 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 better the size of pots and pans is adapted to the burner size, the better the heat of the gas flame will be exploited and the more costs will be saved.

It is not permitted to use grilling stones because the resulting build-up of heat may damage the appliance.

Switch the burners to the low setting whenever you remove pots or pans briefly, thus saving gas and reducing pollution.

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. The thermal sensor must be heated for 5-8 seconds before the knob can be released.

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 100 mm or more than 320 mm should not be used. When using larger pots, pay attention to keeping to a minimum distance of 100 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".

2. Structure and operating principle

2.1 Structure

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1 Spark plug for automatic ignition

2 Wok burner 0.9 - 18 MJ (0.28 - 5 kW)

3 Thermal sensor for flame monitor

4 Pot support

5 Control knob for the cooking position

6 Burner cover

7 Burner ring

8 Burner head recess

9 Burner head

2.2 Special accessories

You can order the following special accessories:

–VV 200-000: connecting trim

–VD 201-010: appliance cover

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