Gaggenau VG295214AU User Manual
Gaggenau Instruction manual
VG 295 AU
Gas cooktop
Table of contents
Instruction manual
Safety information 3
General notes 3
Safety during operation 3
Safety during cleaning 3
Safety during maintenance and repairs 4
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS 4
Your new appliance 4
Gas cooktop 4
Control knob 5
Special accessories 5
Burner assembly 5
Operating principle 6
Operation 6
Switching on 6
Operation indicator 7
Electronic flame detection and automatic re-ignition 7
Switching off 7
Settings table and tips 7
Tips for cooking and roasting 7
Cooking in the wok 7
Additional information on products, accessories,
replacement parts and services can be found at
www.gaggenau.com
Cookware recommendations 8
Suitable cooking vessels 8
Precautions for use 8
Care and cleaning 8
Cleaning 8
Cleaning the electrode 9
Burnt-in residues 9
Burner discolouration 10
Do not use these cleaners 10
Trouble shooting 10
After-sales service 11
Packaging and old appliances 11
Environmental protection 11
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m 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.
General notes
Check the appliance after unpacking it. Do not
connect the appliance if it has been damaged during
transport.
This appliance is intended for use in the private
household and the home environment only. Use the
appliance only for preparing food, not for heating
rooms.
Adults and children must not operate the appliance
without supervision, if they are physically or mentally
incapable of doing so, or if they lack the knowledge
and experience required to operate the appliance
correctly and safely. Do not let children play with the
appliance or the packaging material.
This appliance is not intended for operation with an
external timer or an external remote control.
The manufacturer accepts no responsibility for
damage which arises as a result of disregarding the
instruction manual.
Do not spray aerosols in the vicinity of this appliance
while it is in operation.
Where this appliance is installed in a marine craft or
in a caravan, for safety reasons it shall not be used as
a space heater.
Unsuitable for use in a marine craft, caravan or mobile
home, unless each burner is fitted with a flame guard.
Risk of burns! Empty cookware becomes extremely hot if placed on gas burners when they are in operation. If touched, hot cookware could cause burns. Under no circumstances heat empty cookware.
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.
Risk of fire! Flammable materials may catch fire from an open gas flame or from heat. Do not store or use flammable materials (e.g. spray cans, cleaning agents) underneath or in the immediate vicinity of the hob. Under no circumstances place flammable objects on the hob.
Risk of injury! Unsuitable pan sizes, damaged or incorrectly positioned pans can cause serious injury. Observe the instructions which accompany the cookware.
Risk of short circuit! The cable insulation of electrical appliances can melt. Under no cirumstances place the mains cable on the burners when they are still hot.
Caution! Heat damage to adjacent appliances or kitchen units: Heat and moisture are produced if the
appliance is operated over a prolonged period.
Additional ventilation is required. Open windows and
switch on an extraction hood which conducts into the
open air.
Caution! Heat damage to the extractor hood: Always switch on the extractor hood while the gas cooktop is in use. When using several cooking positions select a higher fan level on the extractor hood. Make sure there is a sufficient ventilation of the room.
Caution! Appliance damage caused by heat accumulation: Do not heat roasting dishes, pans or
grill stones on more than one burner at the same time.
Caution! Malfunction: Always turn control knobs to the off position when the appliance is not in operation.
Do not modify this appliance.
Safety during operation
Risk of burns! The appliance becomes hot during
operation. Keep children away from the appliance.
Risk of fire! Overheated food can cause fires. Only operate the appliance when its use can be supervised.
Risk of fire! Gas burners operated without cookware in position produce a great amount of heat. The appliance or an extractor hood fitted above it may be damaged or set on fire. Only operate gas burners with cookware in position.
Safety during cleaning
Risk of burns! The appliance becomes hot during
operation. Allow the appliance to cool down before
cleaning.
Risk of electric shock! Do not use high pressure washers or steam cleaners to clean the appliance.
Caution! Damage to the appliance: Do not pull off the control knobs to clean them.
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Safety during maintenance and repairs
For conversion to another type of gas, please call the
after-sales service.
Risk of injury! In the event of a malfunction or if the appliance is damaged, unscrew the fuses (or switch off the circuit breakers). Shut off the gas supply. Contact the after-sales service.
Risk of injury! Considerable injuries may be caused by faulty repairs. Repairs to the appliance must only be carried out by a trained technician. If a repair is required, please call the after-sales service.
Risk of injury! A damaged electricity cable or gas hose must be replaced as soon as possible by the manufacturer, sales subsidiary, after-sales service or a trained technician.
Your new appliance
Your new appliance and its accessories are described
in this section.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
▯ 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.
Installation and service must be performed by an
authorised person.
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