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Gaggenau
Instruction manual
VG 414 210 AU
Gas wok
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Table of contents
Instruction manual
Safety information 3
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS 4
Causes of damage 4
Environmental protection 5
Environmental protection 5
Tips for saving energy 5
Your new appliance 6
Gas Wok 6
Control knob 6
Special accessories 6
Burner assembly 7
Operation 7
Switching on 7
Electronic flame detection and automatic
re-ignition 8
Switching off 8
Safety shut-off 8
Settings table and tips 8
Tips for cooking and roasting 8
Cooking in the wok 8
Cookware recommendations 9
Suitable cooking vessels 9
Precautions for use 9
Care and cleaning 10
Cleaning the appliance 10
Cleaning the electrode 10
Burnt-in residues 11
Discolouration of burners 11
Trouble shooting 12
After-sales service 13
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
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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.
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.
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.
This appliance is not intended for operation with an external clock timer or a remote control.
This appliance may be used by children over
the age of 8 years old and by persons with
reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities or by persons with a lack of
experience or knowledge if they are
supervised or are instructed by a person
responsible for their safety how to use the
appliance safely and have understood the
associated hazards.
Children must not play with the appliance. Children must not clean the appliance or carry out general maintenance unless they are at least 8 years old and are being supervised.
Keep children below the age of 8 years old at a safe distance from the appliance and power cable.
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).
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.
Do not modify this appliance.
Close the safety valve on the gas supply line if
the cooker will not be used for a prolonged
period.
Risk of fire!
▯ Hot oil and fat can ignite very quickly.
Never 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.
Risk of fire!
▯ The appliance becomes very hot and
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.
Risk of fire!
▯ When gas hotplates are in operation
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.
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
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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.
Risk of scalding!
▯ The accessible parts become hot during
operation. Never touch the hot parts. Keep
children at a safe distance.
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.
electrical appliance cables into contact
with hot parts of the appliance.
Risk of electric shock!
▯ Penetrating moisture may cause an electric
shock. Do not use any high-pressure
cleaners or steam cleaners.
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.
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.
Causes of damage
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.
– Appliance damage caused by heat accumulation:
Do not heat roasting dishes, pans or grill stones
on more than one burner at the same time.
– Malfunction: Always turn control knobs to the
OFF position when the appliance is not in
operation.
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.
Risk of electric shock!
▯ The cable insulation on electrical
appliances may melt when touching hot
parts of the appliance. Never bring
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Environmental protection
Unpack the appliance and dispose of the packaging in
an environmentally-responsible manner.
Environmental protection
This appliance is labelled in accordance with
the European Directive 2012/19/EU
concerning used electrical and electronic
appliances (WEEE – waste electrical and
electronic equipment). The guideline
determines the framework for the return and
recycling of used appliances as applicable.
Tips for saving energy
▯ Use pots or pans which are the right size for each
burner.
▯ Always centre the pot or pan over the burner.
▯ Do not cook without using a lid and make sure the
lid is properly fitted.
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Your new appliance
Your new appliance and its accessories are described
in this section.
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Control knob
The markings show the setting between high and low
heat. The flame setting is infinitely variable between
high and low.
Special accessories
You can order the following special accessories from
your specialist dealer:
AA 414 010 Ventilation molding for operation next
to downdraft ventilation VL 414
VA 420 000 Connection strip for combination with
other Vario 400 appliances for flush
installation
VA 420 001 Connection strip for combination with
other Vario 400 appliances for flush
installation with appliance cover/
extension
VA 420 010 Connection strip for combination with
other Vario 400 appliances for surface
installation
VA 420 011 Connection strip for combination with
other Vario 400 appliances for surface
installation with appliance cover/
extension
VA 440 010 Stainless steel appliance cover
VA 450 400 Appliance extension, 38 cm
Only use the accessories as specified. The
manufacturer accepts no liability if these accessories
are used incorrectly.
WP 400 001 Multi-layer material wok pan, with
curved base and handle, Ø 36 cm,
6 litres volume, 10 cm high.
SV 401 090 Spindle extension up to 140 mm
SV 401 205 Spindle extension up to 300 mm
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Burner assembly
Always assemble the burner parts correctly and evenly
to avoid faults during ignition or during use. When
assembling the burner parts, make sure that the
burner head is placed on the base in such a way that
the electrode is positioned in the opening on the
burner head. The catching pin on the burner ring must
fit in the corresponding groove on the burner head.
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Operation
The markings show the position of the corresponding
burner and the setting between high and low heat. The
flame setting is infinitely variable between high and
low heat.
Notes
‒ Only light a burner if all pan supports and burner
parts are properly assembled.
‒ Make sure the burners and electrodes are clean
and dry.
‒ Only use the recommended accessories. Do not
cover the stainless steel cooktop base (e.g. with
aluminium foil).
‒ Do not cover the air inlet at the back of the
cooktop.
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
"After-sales service" of this manual for service contact
details.
HOHFWURGH
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.
Switching on
Your cooktop features automatic fast ignition.
1 Place a suitable pot or pan on the pan support.
2 Press down the control knob and turn it
anticlockwise to the required position. The burner
lights automatically.
The flame size can be set continuously between high
and low by slowly turning the control knob.
Notes
‒ When using large pots or pans you should ignite
the burner in the low position.
‒ Every time the gas hob is switched on, the
electronics run an auto test. The electrode fires
and the burner ignites after a few seconds.
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‒ When being switched on, a short sound may be
heard when the electronics of the gas hob open
the gas supply valve. This is normal.
‒ The cooktop cannot be used during a power
failure.
Settings table and tips
Cooking level Cooking
method
Examples
Electronic flame detection and automatic re-ignition
For your safety the cooktop features electronic flame
monitoring. Should the flame go out during operation
(e.g. because of a draught), the appliance will
automatically re-ignite the burner.
Should the re-ignition be unsuccessful (e.g. burner is
soiled by spilled over food or liquid), the gas supply is
switched off and a signal is sounded.
The flashing indicator lights will go out except for the
affected burner. This indicator will continue to flash
for a few seconds.
Turn the control knob to the OFF position. After the
appliance has cooled down sufficiently, check this
burner to see if all the burner parts have been
assembled correctly. Check if the burner or the
electrode has been soiled (see trouble shooting
guide).
Please note when switching on the cold appliance
on the HIGH setting:
Depending on the gas type and pressure, it is
possible that the electrode continues to fire, although
there is a flame visible, and then switches off. Turn the
control knob to the OFF position and then to the LOW
setting. Leave to warm up for 30 to 60 seconds after
ignition. Then you can continue to use your appliance
as usual.
Switching off
Fully turn the control knob to the OFF position. The
electronics of the appliance switches the gas supply
off.
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High heat ‘
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Low heat ’
Boiling Water
Searing Meat
Heating Fat, liquids
Boiling Soup, sauce
Blanching Vegetables
Roasting Meat, fish, potatoes
Baking Pancakes, egg dishes
Simmering in
open pot
Simmering Sweet sauces,
Boiling with
closed lid
Steaming Vegetables, fish
Stewing Vegetables, fruit, fish
Braising Goulash, roasts, vege-
Thawing Frozen foods
Slow cooking Rice, pulses
Reheating Soup, casserole, veg-
Dumplings, sausages,
beef for making soup
sauces
Soup, potatoes
tables
etables in a sauce
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.
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.
Safety shut-off
For your protection, the appliance has a safety shut-off
feature. The appliance switches off after six hours if it
is not operated during this time.
Even after a power outage, the appliance stays
switched off. A prolonged audible signal is sounded.
Turn the control knob to 0. You can then operate the
appliance in the way to which you are accustomed.
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Cooking in the wok
We recommend using a round-bottom wok. You can
order a high-quality wok pan as a special accessory
(WP 400 001).
Only use oil that is suitable for frying at high
temperatures, for example peanut oil.
Fry the food quickly on a high heat while stirring
continuosly. Vegetables should stay crispy.
Use a heat resistant, flat ladle with a long handle to
stir the food and take it out of the wok pan.
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Cookware recommendations
The following tips can help you save energy and avoid
damage to your cookware.
Pots or pans should be
placed on the cooktop
carefully.
Do not strike the cooktop
and do not place excessive
weight on it.
Suitable cooking vessels
Burner Pot base, recom-
mended diameter
Wok burner 240 - 320 mm 160 mm
Pots with a diameter of less than 160 mm or more
than 320 mm should not be used. When using large
pots, pay attention that the pot does not protrude over
the edge of the appliance.
Pot base, minimum 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 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.
Do not cook without using
a lid and make sure the lid
is properly fitted. This
wastes energy.
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.
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Care and cleaning
In this chapter you will find tips on how to maintain
and clean your cooktop correctly.
m Risk of electric shock!
Penetrating moisture may cause an electric shock. Do
not use any high-pressure cleaners or steam cleaners.
m 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!
Part/surface Recommended cleaning method
Stainless steel
surfaces
Pan support Carefully take off pan support for clean-
Burner parts
(brass)
Control knobs Clean with soapy water – the cloth
Clean with soapy water – dry with a soft
cloth. Do not use too much water to
avoid water entering the appliance.
Soak burnt-in remainders in a little water
and detergent. Do not scrape away.
To remove stubborn residues or yellowish discolouration because of the heat,
you can order a stainless-steel cleaner
(order number 311413).
ing. Soak in soapy water. Clean with a
brush and some detergent.
Be careful when cleaning around the
rubber rests to ensure they do not come
loose.
Rinse with clear water. Carefully dry pan
support before assembly.
Do not clean in a dishwasher!
Clean with soapy water – dry with a soft
cloth. Port openings of the burner ring
must be kept free.
Be careful not to loose the small parts.
Do not clean in a dishwasher!
should not be too wet. Dry with a soft
cloth.
Caution! Be careful when removing or fitting the pan support in order to avoid scratching the cooktop. Lift the pan supports with both hands.
Cleaning the appliance
Clean the appliance after every use once it has cooled
down. Remove spills immediately. Burnt in residues
may be difficult to remove.
Keep the air inlets underneath the pan support clean.
Do not cover the air inlets.
Make sure the burner parts are dry before assembly.
Only operate the appliance with all parts dry. Damp
burner parts will cause malfunctions when igniting or
unstable flames.
When assembling the burner parts, make sure they
are properly positioned (catching pin). Make sure all
burner parts lie evenly flat.
Cleaning the electrode
A soiled elctrode will cause malfunctions when
igniting or during flame monitoring.
If necessary clean the electrode with the enclosed
brush. To avoid damage clean the electrodes carefully,
do not twist or damage the electrodes. Do not switch
on the gas cooker while cleaning the elctrode.
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Burnt-in residues
To remove stubborn, burnt-in residues you can order
the grill cleaning gel (order number 463582) from your
specialist retailer or from our after-sales service. You
can use it to clean the pan supports, the burner parts
and the stainless steel cooktop base. If necessary
apply the gel and leave overnight. Please observe the
manufacturer’s instructions.
Discolouration of burners
After long use, the brass burner parts turn darker due
to natural oxidation. The color change doesn't affect
use. Proceed as follows to eliminate this
discoloration:
1 Prepare a solution of equal amounts of white
vinegar with a maximum of 8% acid (typical
household vinegar) and warm water.
2 Immerse the burner parts in the solution for a
maximum of 10 minutes. Remove stubborn stains
with a cloth or sponge.
3 Then rinse the burner parts thoroughly with clear
water and dry them well prior to next use.
Caution! Too strongly concentrated solution or too long of contact with vinegar will damage the surface of burner parts!
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Trouble shooting
Malfunctions often have simple explanations. Please
read the following notes before calling the after-sales
service.
Malfunction Cause Solution
Burner does not ignite when
switched on.
Burner does not ignite when
switched on. Audible signal
sounds.
No power supply. Turn all control knobs to 0. Check in the fuse box
Fault on the burner or the gas supply.
m 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.
whether the fuse has blown.
Turn all control knobs to 0.
Check:
▯ Burner parts fitted correctly?
▯ Gas shut-off valve open?
▯ Burners dry and clean?
▯ Air in the line after first connection or a change
of gas cylinder (liquid gas)?
▯ Gas cylinder empty (liquid gas)?
Burner goes off during operation.
Audible signal sounds.
Fault on the burner or the gas supply.
Turn all control knobs to 0. Wait until the appliance
has cooled down.
Check:
▯ Burner parts fitted correctly?
▯ Electrode soiled (food remainders) or moist?
▯ Burner soiled by spillovers?
▯ Strong draught (e.g. open window directly
behind the gas stovetop)?
▯ Gas cylinder empty (liquid gas)?
Burner goes off during operation.
Audible signal continues to
sound although all control knobs
have been turned to 0.
Burner goes off during operation. Power failure Turn all control knobs to 0. Check the power supply.
Turn the control knob to 0. The
appliance tries to reignite and an
audible signal sounds.
Burners go off during operation.
An audible signal sounds.
There is a smell of gas in the
kitchen.
The corners of the appliance
curve upwards slightly during
operation.
Protection against overheating Turn all control knobs to 0. Wait until the appliance
has cooled down and the audible signal goes off.
The burners do not reignite automatically after a
power failure.
Technical defect Notify Gaggenau customer service.
Safety shut-off: appliance has not
been operated in the past six hours.
Potential leak on connection of gas
cylinder.
The heat causes the cooktop's
metal to expand.
Turn the control knob to 0 and then switch on again,
if necessary.
Check gas cylinder connection for leaks.
This is normal. No curving is visible after cooling
down.
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After-sales service
In the event of repairs please contact our after-sales
sevice. We are committed fo find the best solution
also in order to avoid an unnecessary call-out.
Please quote the E number (product number) and the
FD number (production number) of your appliance
when contacting the after-sales service. The rating
plate bearing these numbers can be found on the
bottom of the appliance. For future reference you can
note the data of your appliance and the telephone
number of our after-sales service below.
E-Nr. FD-Nr.
After-sales service
Please note that calling out an after-sales service
technician is not free of charge, even within the
warranty period, should the problem result from an
operating error.
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m 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.
Please find the contact data of all countries in the
enclosed customer service list.
To book an engineer visit and product advice
GB 0844 89289988
Calls from a BT landline will be charged at up to
3 pence per minute. A call set-up fee of up to
6 pence may apply.
IE 01450 2655
0.03 € per minute at peak. Off peak 0.0088 €
per minute.
AU 1300 727 421
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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Gaggenau Hausgeräte GmbH
Carl-Wery-Straße 34
D-81739 München
www.gaggenau.com
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