Instruction manual
VG 232 220 AU
VG 264 220 AU
Gas hob
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Table of contents
Instruction manual
Intended use 3
Important safety information 4
Causes of damage 6
Environmental protection 6
Saving energy 6
Environmentally-friendly disposal 6
Familiarising yourself with your appliance 7
Gas hob 7
Visual signals of the luminous disc 7
Individual parts of the burners 8
Operating the appliance 8
Switching on 9
Switching on manually 9
Thermoelectric flame monitoring 9
Switching off 9
Residual heat indicator 9
Table of settings and tips 10
Tips for cooking and roasting 10
Information and tips regarding cookware 11
Suitable cooking vessels 11
Precautions for use 11
Cleaning and maintenance 12
Cleaning the appliance 12
Burnt-on dirt 12
Trouble shooting 13
After-sales service 14
E number and FD number 14
Additional information on products, accessories,
replacement parts and services can be found at
www.gaggenau.com and in the online shop
www.gaggenau.com/zz/store
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m Intended use
Intended use
Read these instructions carefully. Only then
will you be able to operate your appliance
safely and correctly. Retain the instruction
manual and installation instructions for future
use or for subsequent owners.
This appliance is only intended to be fully fitted
in a kitchen. Observe the special installation
instructions.
This appliance must be installed according to
the installation instructions included.
Check the appliance for damage after
unpacking it. Do not connect the appliance if it
has been damaged in transport.
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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. Children should be
supervised to ensure that they do not play with
the appliance.
Close the safety valve on the gas supply line if
the cooker will not be used for a prolonged
period.
Only allow a licensed professional to connect
the appliance. Damage caused by incorrect
connection is not covered under warranty. Call
the after-sales service if you want to convert
your appliance to a different type of gas.
This appliance is intended for domestic use
and the household environment only. This
appliance must only be used to prepare food
and drinks and must never be used as a heater.
Do not leave the appliance unattended during
operation. Only use the appliance indoors.
Do not install this appliance on boats or in
vehicles.
This appliance is intended for use up to a
maximum height of 4000 metres above sea
level.
This appliance is not intended for operation
with an external clock timer or a remote control.
Do not use covers. These can cause accidents,
for example due to overheating, catching fire or
materials shattering.
Only use safety devices or child protection
grilles approved by ourselves. Unsuitable
safety devices or child protection grilles may
result in accidents.
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en Important safety information
m Important safety information
Important safety information
PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE
INSTALLING AND USING THIS COOKTOP.
This cooker is approved for use with Natural
and Propane gases. Leave instructions with the
owner.
DO NOT MODIFY THIS APPLIANCE.
DO NOT USE OR STORE FLAMMABLE
MATERIALS IN THE APPLIANCE STORAGE
DRAWER OR NEAR THE APPLIANCE.
DO NOT USE THIS APPLIANCE AS A SPACE
HEATER.
THIS APPLIANCE IS NOT TO BE INSTALLED
IN MARINE CRAFT OR CARAVANS.
Do not use this cooker in freezing conditions.
m Warning – WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL
GAS!
Escaping gas may cause an explosion.
If you smell gas or notice any faults in the
gas installation:
▯ Do not light any appliance.
▯ Do not touch any electrical switch; do not
use any phone in the building.
▯ Immediately call your gas supplier from a
neighbour's phone. Follow the gas
supplier's instructions.
▯ If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call
the fire department.
m Warning – Risk of asphyxiation!
The use of a gas cooker leads to a build-up of
heat, moisture and products of combustion in
the room where the appliance is installed.
Ensure that the installation room is well
ventilated. The natural ventilation openings
must be kept open or a mechanical ventilation
device must be provided (e.g. an extractor
hood). Intensive and persistent use of the
appliance may mean that it is necessary to have
additional ventilation (e.g. opening a window),
or more effective ventilation (e.g. operating the
existing mechanical ventilation device at a
higher setting).
m Warning – Risk of fire!
▯ Hot oil and fat can ignite very quickly. Never
Risk of fire!
▯ The hotplates become very hot. Never
Risk of fire!
▯ The appliance becomes very hot and
Risk of fire!
▯ When gas hotplates are in operation
leave hot fat or oil unattended. Never use
water to put out burning oil or fat. Switch
off the hotplate. Extinguish flames carefully
using a lid, fire blanket or something
similar.
place combustible items on the hob. Never
place objects on the hob.
flammable materials could catch fire. Never
store or use flammable objects (e.g. spray
cans, cleaning agents) under the appliance
or in its immediate vicinity. Never place
flammable items on or in the appliance.
without any cookware placed on them, they
can build up a lot of heat. The appliance
and the extractor hood above it may
become damaged or be set on fire. Grease
residue in the filter of the extractor hood
may ignite. Only operate the gas burners
with cookware on them.
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Important safety information
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Risk of deflagration!
▯ If the burner does not ignite after
15 seconds, switch off the control knob
and open the door or window in the room.
Wait at least 1 minute before igniting the
burner again.
m Warning – Risk of burns!
▯ The appliance becomes hot during
operation. Allow the appliance to cool
down before cleaning.
Risk of burns!
▯ The hotplates and surrounding area
(particularly the hob surround, if fitted)
become very hot. Never touch the hot
surfaces. Keep children at a safe distance.
Risk of burns!
▯ The accessible parts become very hot
when in operation. Never touch hot parts.
Keep children at a safe distance.
Risk of burns!
▯ When the appliance cover is closed, heat
will accumulate. Only close the appliance
cover when the appliance has cooled
down. Never switch the appliance on with
the appliance cover closed. Do not rest
food on the appliance cover or use it to
keep food warm.
Risk of burns!
▯ Empty cookware becomes extremely hot
when set on a gas hotplate that is in
operation. Never heat up empty cookware.
Risk of burns!
▯ If the liquefied gas bottle is not upright,
liquefied propane/butane can enter the
appliance. Intense darting flames may
therefore escape from the burners.
Components may become damaged and
start to leak over time so that gas escapes
uncontrollably. Both can cause burns.
Always use liquefied gas bottles in an
upright position.
m Warning – Risk of injury!
▯ Incorrect repairs are dangerous. Repairs
may only be carried out, and damaged
power and gas lines replaced, by an aftersales engineer trained by us. If the
appliance is faulty, unplug the mains plug
or switch off the fuse in the fuse box. Shut
off the gas supply. Contact the after-sales
service.
Risk of injury!
▯ Faults or damage to the appliance are
dangerous. Never switch on a faulty
appliance. Unplug the appliance from the
mains or switch off the circuit breaker in the
fuse box. Shut off the gas supply. Contact
the after-sales service.
Risk of injury!
▯ Unsuitable pan sizes, damaged or
incorrectly positioned pans can cause
serious injury. Observe the instructions
which accompany the cookware.
m Warning – Risk of electric shock and
serious injury!
▯ The cable insulation on electrical
appliances may melt when touching hot
parts of the appliance. Never bring
electrical appliance cables into contact
with hot parts of the appliance.
Risk of electric shock!
▯ Do not use any high-pressure cleaners or
steam cleaners, which can result in an
electric shock.
Risk of electric shock!
▯ A defective appliance may cause electric
shock. Never switch on a defective
appliance. Unplug the appliance from the
mains or switch off the circuit breaker in the
fuse box. Contact the after-sales service.
Risk of electric shock!
▯ Incorrect repairs are dangerous. Repairs
may only be carried out by one of our
trained after-sales engineers. If the
appliance is faulty, unplug the mains plug
or switch off the fuse in the fuse box.
Contact the after-sales service.
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en Causes of damage
Causes of damage
Causes of damage
Caution!
– Risk of heat damage to adjacent appliances or
kitchen units: If the appliance is in operation for
an extended period, heat and moisture will be
generated. Additional ventilation is required.Open
the window or switch on an extractor hood that
discharges the extracted air and moisture outside
the building.
– Risk of damage to the appliance due to the build-
up of heat: Do not heat roasters, frying pans or
grill stones using more than one burner at a time.
– Malfunction: Always turn the control knob to the
"Off" position when the appliance is not being
used.
Environmental protection
Environmental protection
The sections below list a number of energy-saving tips
and provide information on disposing of your appliance.
Saving energy
▯ Choose a burner of roughly the same size as your
pan. Place the cookware in the middle.
▯ Use small saucepans for small quantities. Using a
large saucepan with little in it consumes a lot of
energy.
▯ Always place suitable lids on saucepans. Cooking
without a lid consumes significantly more energy.
Use a glass lid so that you can see into the pan
without having to lift the lid.
▯ Cook with only a little water. This will save energy
and preserve the vitamins and minerals in
vegetables.
▯ Switch to a lower heat setting in good time. This will
save energy.
Environmentally-friendly disposal
Dispose of packaging in an environmentally-friendly
manner.
This appliance is labelled in accordance
with European Directive 2012/19/EU
concerning used electrical and electronic
appliances (waste electrical and electronic
equipment - WEEE). The guideline
determines the framework for the return and
recycling of used appliances as applicable
throughout the EU.
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Familiarising yourself with your
appliance
Familiarising yourself with your appliance
In this section, we will explain the components and
controls.
Gas hob
Familiarising yourself with your appliance
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( Power of high-output natural gas burner:
10.8 MJ/h (3.0 kW)
0 Pan support
8 Control knob:
0 = Burner switched off
Power level 1 = Lowest setting
Power level 9 = Highest setting
Á Direction of rotation to switch on
@ Power of standard-output natural gas burner:
6.8 MJ/h (1,9 kW)
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Visual signals of the luminous disc
The control knob is encircled by an illuminated ring that
indicates a number of statuses and functions.
Indicator/symbol Meaning
Û Off Appliance OFF
Ú Lit orange Appliance ON
Ú Slow flashing orange Appliance OFF
Residual heat indicator
ˆ Flashing orange Appliance fault
Call the after-sales service.
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en Operating the appliance
Individual parts of the burners
Ensure that the burner parts are fitted in the correct
position and are straight; otherwise, there may be
ignition problems or problems during operation. The
lugs must engage in the relevant recesses.
#
( Burner cap
0 Burner head
8 Ignition plug
@ Thermocouple element for flame monitoring
Operating the appliance
Operating the appliance
Notes
– Only use the accessories specified. Do not line the
stainless steel recess (e.g. with aluminium foil).
– Do not cover the ventilation openings on the back
of the control panel.
– The burner and ignition plug must be clean and dry.
– Only light the burners if the pan supports and all
burner parts are correctly fitted.
– To ignite a burner, firmly press the control knob
down as far as possible and hold it there, then turn
it to the required position.
– Once ignited, press and hold the control knob for
approx. 2 to 4 seconds to enable the heat sensor
that opens the gas flow to heat up first.
– If the flame does not ignite within 2 to 4 seconds,
turn the control knob anti-clockwise to the lowest
setting and, once ignited, turn it back to the highest
setting. It can often be quicker to ignite the burner
in the lowest setting because different gases have
different ignition characteristics.
– When one burner is ignited, an ignition spark will
also be generated at all the other burners.
– Do not touch the ignition plug while the gas
appliance is being lit.
– It is important to keep the appliance clean. If the
ignition plugs are dirty, this may cause ignition
problems. Clean the ignition plugs regularly with a
small, non-metallic brush. Take care to prevent the
ignition plugs from suffering any heavy knocks.
Abnormal operation
Flames are usually blue and sharply defined. If the
flames are yellowish or noisy or if the gas does not
ignite within the period specified under "switching on"
abnormal operation is indicated. Refer to chapter "Aftersales service" of this manual for service contact details.
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Operating the appliance
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Switching on
This appliance is equipped with a step valve. The
markings on the control knob show you the output from
power levels from 1 to 9.
Your gas hob comes with ignition plugs for electrical
ignition.
1 Place a suitable item of cookware on the pan
support.
2 Push in the control knob for your chosen burner
and turn it anticlockwise to the power level you
require.
The burner ignites automatically.
Turn the control knob to set the power level.
Caution!
Damage to the appliance
Never try to turn the control knob directly from position
0 to position 1, or from position 1 directly to position 0.
Doing this will damage the step valve.
m Warning – Risk of deflagration!
If the burner does not ignite after 15 seconds, switch off
the control knob and open the door or window in the
room. Wait at least 1 minute before igniting the burner
again.
Thermoelectric flame monitoring
For your safety, the hob is fitted with thermoelectric
flame monitoring. This prevents the flow of gas if the
burner accidentally goes out while it is in use (e.g. due
to draughts).
If the burner accidentally goes out while it is in use, turn
the control knob to the 0 position and wait at least one
minute before you ignite the burner again.
Switching off
Turn the control knob clockwise to position 0.
m Warning – Risk of burns!
When the appliance cover is closed, heat will
accumulate. Only close the appliance cover when the
appliance has cooled down. Never switch the appliance
on with the appliance cover closed. Do not rest food on
the appliance cover or use it to keep food warm.
Residual heat indicator
After switching off the appliance, the illuminated ring on
the control knob slowly flashes orange until the
appliance has cooled enough for it to be safe to touch.
Do not touch the appliance while the residual heat
indicator is flashing.
Switching on manually
During a power cut you can ignite the burners manually.
1 Place a suitable pot or pan on the pot grid.
2 Press the corresponding control knob and turn it
anticlockwise to the required setting. Keep the
control knob pressed.
3 Use a gas lighter or a match to ignite the burner.
Keep the control knob pressed for a few seconds
after ignition.
Note: The indicator on the illuminated ring remains off.
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en Table of settings and tips
Table of settings and tips
Table of settings and tips
Power level Cooking method Examples
9 Heating Water, clear soups
Blanching Vegetables
Deep-frying Chips, pastries
7 - 9 Searing Meat
Frying at high temperatures
6 - 8 Simmering with the
lid open
5 - 7 Baking Flour-based food
Frying at medium
temperatures
4 - 5 Frying at low tem-
peratures
Defrosting Frozen food
4 Poaching with the
lid open
Warming Vegetables, soups,
3 - 4 Braising Beef olives, joints
Stewing Vegetables
2 - 4 Simmering with the
lid on
1 Soaking Rice, rice pudding,
Meat, potatoes
Liquids, dough-based
foods
Poultry, fish
Fried sausages, onions,
egg dishes
Dumplings, boiled sausages
stews
Soups, vegetables
cereals
Tips for cooking and roasting
The values given in the settings table must be looked
upon as recommended values. The heat required
depends not only on the type and condition of the food,
but also the size and contents of the pot.
Due to the high performance of the cooktop, fat and oil
will heat up quickly. Never leave the cooktop
unattended, fat can ignite, food can burn.
Preferably use the rear cooking zones to prepare meals,
that need longer to cook.
Preferably use the high output burners for brief
cooking, deep fat frying and searing of large quantities.
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Information and tips regarding cookware
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Information and tips regarding
cookware
Informati on and tips regarding cookware
The following information and tips have been provided
to help you save energy and avoid damaging your
cookware.
Suitable cooking vessels
Burner Recommended
pan base
diameter
Standard-output
burner
High-output
burner
Pans with a diameter of less than 90 mm or more
than 200 mm (220 mm for the high-output burner)
should not be used.
140 - 200 mm 90 mm
180 - 220 mm 90 mm
Minimum pan
base diameter
Precautions for use
Use pots or pans which
are the right size for
each burner.
Do not use small pots or
pans on large burners.
The flame should not
touch the sides of the
pot.
Do not use damaged
pots or pans, which do
not sit evenly on the
cooktoop, they may tip
over.
Only use pots or pans
with a thick, flat base.
Do not cook without
using a lid and make
sure the lid is properly
fitted. This wastes
energy.
Maintain a distance of at least 50 mm between the item
of cookware and flammable objects. Maintain a distance
of at least 50 mm between the control knob or control
panel and the pot or pan. The cookware must not touch
the control panel or the control knob. The cookware
must not protrude over the edge of the hob.
Always centre the pot or
pan over the burner,
otherwise it could tip
over.
Do not place large pots
on the burners near the
control knobs. These
may get damaged by the
high temperatures.
Place the pots or pans
on the pan support,
never directly on the
burner.
Make sure that the pan
supports and burner
caps are correctly
positioned before using
the appliance.
Pots or pans should be
placed on the cooktop
carefully.
Do not strike the cooktop
and do not place
excessive weight on it.
Do not heat a cooking
vessel (e.g. roaster, pan,
grill stone) on more than
one burner at the same
time. The resulting heat
accumulation will
damage the appliance.
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en Cleaning and maintenance
Cleaning and maintenance
Cleaning and maintenance
m Warning – Risk of electric shock!
Do not use any high-pressure cleaners or steam
cleaners, which can result in an electric shock.
m Warning – Risk of burns!
The accessible parts become very hot when in
operation. Never touch hot parts. Keep children at a
safe distance.
Caution!
Risk of surface damage
Do not use these cleaners
– harsh or abrasive cleaning agents
– oven cleaners
– corrosive or aggressive cleaners, or those
containing chlorine
– cleaning agents with a high alcohol content
– hard and scratchy sponges, brushes or scouring
pads
If such an agent comes into contact with the appliance,
wash it off immediately with water.
Thoroughly wash out new sponge cloths before using
them!
Cleaning the appliance
Clean the appliance after each use once it has cooled
down. Remove liquids that have boiled over or spilled
immediately and do not allow any food remains to burn
on.
Dry the burners thoroughly after cleaning. Only operate
the appliance when the burners are dry. Damp burners
can cause ignition problems and/or an unstable flame.
During assembly, make sure that the burner parts (catch
tappets) are in the correct position. All parts must be
straight.
Appliance part/
surface
Stainless steel surfaces
Pan supports Carefully remove for cleaning. Soak in
Burner parts Clean using a soft, damp cloth and some
Control panel, control knobs
Recommended cleaning
Clean using a soft, damp cloth and some
washing-up liquid. Use a minimal amount
of water when cleaning to prevent water
from penetrating the appliance.
Soak burnt-on remains with a small
amount of soapy water; do not scour.
Remove heavy soiling or yellow discolouration caused by heat using our stainless steel cleaner (item no. 00311499).
the sink. Clean using a scrubbing brush
and washing-up liquid.
Clean the area around the rubber buffers carefully so that they do not become
detached.
Rinse with clean water and dry before
putting them back.
You can also clean the pan supports in
the dishwasher. This may cause the pan
support to become lighter in colour. This
does not affect its usability.
washing-up liquid. Dry with a soft cloth.
Make sure that the openings are not
blocked.
Make sure that no small parts are lost.
Do not clean in the dishwasher.
Clean using a soft, damp cloth and a little washing-up liquid; the cloth must not
be too wet. Dry with a soft cloth.
If acidic substances (e.g. vinegar,
ketchup, mustard, marinades, lemon
juice) are spilled on the control panel,
remove them immediately.
Caution!
Damage to the appliance
Do not detach the control knobs to clean
them.
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Burnt-on dirt
For hard-to-remove, burnt-on dirt, you can order a
cleaning gel from our online shop, from your specialist
retailer or via our after-sales service (item
number 00311859). It is suitable for pan supports and
the stainless steel recess. If necessary, let the dirt soak
overnight. Follow the instructions on the cleaning
product.
Caution!
Damage to the surface
Do not use the cleaning gel on the burner parts, the
control panel or the control knobs.
Trouble shooting
Trouble shooting
m Warning – Risk of electric shock!
Incorrect repairs are dangerous. Repairs may only be
carried out by one of our trained after-sales engineers.
If the appliance is faulty, unplug the mains plug or
switch off the fuse in the fuse box. Contact the aftersales service.
Fault Possible cause Solution
Malfunction of the
general electrical
system.
The electric ignition
does not work.
The burner flame is
not uniform.
The household fuse has tripped. Check the fuse box if the fuse has tripped.
There may be food or cleaning products
stuck between the ignition sparkers and
the burners.
The burners are wet. Dry the burner caps carefully.
The burner caps are not correctly
positioned.
Power cut Ignite the burner with a lighter or a match.
The burner components are not correctly
positioned.
The grooves on the burner are dirty. Clean the grooves on the burner.
Faults often have simple explanations. Please read the
information in the table before calling the after-sales
service.
The space between the ignition sparker
and the burner must be clean.
Check that the burner caps are correctly
positioned.
Ensure the components are correctly
positioned.
Trouble shooting
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The gas flow is not
normal or there is no
gas.
The kitchen smells of
gas.
The burner goes off
after ignition.
The gas supply is blocked via gas taps. Open all gas taps.
If the gas is supplied from a gas cylinder,
Change the gas cylinder.
check that this is not empty.
There may be a leak in the gas cylinder
Check that the coupling is sound.
coupling.
The control knob was not held down for
long enough.
Once the burner is on, hold the control
knob down a few seconds longer. Fully
press control knob.
The grooves on the burner are dirty. Clean the grooves on the burner.
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en After-sales service
After-sales service
After-sales service
Our after-sales service is there for you if your appliance
needs to be repaired. We will always find an appropriate
solution, also in order to avoid after-sales personnel
having to make unnecessary visits.
Servicing shall be carried out only by authorised
personnel. DO NOT MODIFY THIS APPLIANCE.
E number and FD number
When calling us, please quote the full product number
(E no.) and the production number (FD no.) so that we
can provide you with the correct advice. The rating plate
that features these numbers can be found on the
underside of the appliance.
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To save time, you can make a note of the numbers for
your appliance and the telephone number of the aftersales service in the space below in case you need them.
E no.
FD no.
After-sales service O
Please note that a visit from an after-sales service
engineer is not free of charge in the event that the
appliance has been misused, even during the warranty
period.
Please find the contact data of all countries in the
enclosed customer service list.
To book an engineer visit and product advice
GB 0344 892 8988
Calls charged at local or mobile rate.
IE 01450 2655
0.03 € per minute at peak.
Off peak 0.0088 € per minute.
AU 1300 368 339
NZ 09 477 0492
Trust the expertise of the manufacturer, and rest
assured that the repair will be carried out by trained
service technicians using original spare parts for your
domestic appliance.
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