Cleaning the appliance10
Cleaning the electrode11
Burnt-on dirt11
Burner discolouration11
Trouble shooting12
After-sales service13
: 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 Important safety information
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 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 intended for use up to a
maximum height of 2000 metres above sea level.
This appliance is not intended for operation with
an external clock timer or a remote control.
Do not use inappropriate child safety shields or
hob guards. These can cause accidents.
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, on, or around 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.
Close the safety valve on the gas supply line if
the cooker will not be used for a prolonged
period.
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:
▯Immediately shut off the gas supply or close
the gas cylinder valve.
▯Immediately extinguish all naked flames and
cigarettes.
▯Do not use any light or appliance switches
and do not pull any plugs out of sockets. Do
not use any telephones or mobile phones
within the building.
▯Open windows and ventilate the room.
▯Call the aftersales service or the gas
supplier.
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).
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 hotplates become very hot. Never place
combustible items on the hob. Never place
objects on the hob.
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!
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▯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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
Environmental protection
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.
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.
Your new appliance
Your new appliance and its accessories are described in
this section.
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Control knob
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.
Special accessories
Burner assembly
Always assemble the burner parts correctly and evenly
to avoid faults during ignition or during use. The
catching pins must fit in the corresponding grooves.
Normal burner / high output burner assembly
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AA 414 010Ventilation molding for operation next to
downdraft ventilation VL 414
SV 402 090Spindle extension up to 140 mm
SV 402 205Spindle extension up to 300 mm
VA 420 000Connection strip for combination with
other Vario 400 appliances for flush
installation
VA 420 001Connection strip for combination with
other Vario 400 appliances for flush
installation with appliance cover/
extension
VA 420 010Connection strip for combination with
other Vario 400 appliances for surface
installation
VA 420 011Connection strip for combination with
other Vario 400 appliances for surface
installation with appliance cover/
extension
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Operation
Electronic flame monitoring and
automatic re-ignition
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 the pan support 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 underneath the pan
support.
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.
For your safety, the hob is fitted with electronic flame
monitoring. If the flame goes out while the hob is in use
(e.g. due to a draught), the appliance automatically reignites the burner.
If re-ignition is unsuccessful (e.g. dirt on the burner
caused by liquid or food boiling over), the appliance
switches off the gas supply after 10 seconds and an
audible signal sounds.
Turn the control knob to 0. Wait until the appliance is
cool enough and then check whether all the burner
parts are in the correct position. Check whether the
burner and/or the electrode is dirty (see
"Troubleshooting").
Please note the following if you ignite the appliance
from cold at full flame:
Depending on the type of gas and gas pressure, it is
possible that the electrode will ignite and then switch
off even though there is a flame. Turn the control knob
to 0 and then to the small flame position. Wait 30-60
seconds until the burner has heated up. You can now
use your appliance as normal.
Switching on
Your cooktop features automatic fast ignition.
1Place a suitable pot or pan on the corresponding
cooking position.
2Push in the corresponding 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.
‒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.
‒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.
‒The cooktop cannot be used during a power failure.
Switching off
Fully turn the control knob to the OFF position. The
electronics of the appliance switches the gas supply off.
m 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.
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 all control knobs to 0. You can then operate the
appliance in the way to which you are accustomed.
The following tips can help you save energy and avoid
damage to your cookware.
Suitable cooking vessels
BurnerPot base, recom-
mended diameter
Standard burner200 - 240 mm90 mm
High output burner240 - 280 mm90 mm
Pots with a diameter of less than 90 mm or more than
280 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
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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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.
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.
Care and cleaning
In this chapter you will find tips on how to maintain and
clean your cooktop correctly.
m Risk of electric shock!
Do not use any high-pressure cleaners or steam
cleaners, which can result in an electric shock.
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!
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 each use once it has cooled
down. Remove spilt liquids immediately and do not allow
any food remains to burn on.
Make sure that the ventilation openings under the pan
support are always clean. The ventilation openings must
not be covered.
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.
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Appliance part/
surface
Stainless-steel
surfaces
Pan supportsCarefully remove them for cleaning.
Burner parts
(brass)
Control knobThe soapy cloth must not be too wet. Dry
Recommended cleaning
Use soapy water and dry with a soft
cloth. Only use a minimal amount of
water when cleaning so that no water
enters 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 cleaning agent (item no.
00311499).
Soak in the sink. Clean using a scrubbing brush and detergent.
Clean the area around the rubber buffers carefully so that they do not become
detached.
Rinse with clean water before leaving to
dry.
Do not clean them in the dishwasher.
Use soapy water and dry with a soft
cloth. Make sure that the openings are
not blocked.
Take care that no small parts are lost.
Do not clean them in the dishwasher.
with a soft cloth.
Burnt-on dirt
For hard-to-remove, burnt-on dirt, you can order a gel
grill cleaner from your specialist retailer or our aftersales service (item number 00311761). It is suitable for
pan supports and the stainless-steel recess. If
necessary, let the dirt soak overnight. Follow the
instructions on the cleaning agent.
Caution!
Do not use the gel grill cleaner on the burner parts.
Burner discolouration
After extended use, the brass burner parts take on a
darker colour as a result of the oxidation process that
occurs naturally. The discolouration does not affect
their serviceability.
Cleaning the electrode
Soiled electrodes may cause malfunctions when igniting
or flame monitor disturbance.
If necessary clean with the included brush. Be careful
when cleaning electrodes, they are fragile, do not twist
or damage. Do not switch on the cooktop while
cleaning.
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Trouble shooting
Malfunctions often have simple explanations. Please
read the following notes before calling the after-sales
service.
MalfunctionCauseSolution
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 failureTurn 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 overheatingTurn 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 defectNotify 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.
Please find the contact data of all countries in the
enclosed customer service list.
To book an engineer visit and product advice
GB0344 892 8988
Calls charged at local or mobile rate.
IE01450 2655
0.03 € per minute at peak. Off peak 0.0088 €
per minute.
AU1300 368 339
NZ09 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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Índice
Instrucciones de uso
Indicaciones de seguridad importantes15
Causas de daños17
Protección del medio ambiente18
Eliminación de residuos respetuosa con el medio
ambiente18
Consejos para ahorrar energía18
Su nuevo aparato18
Placa de cocción a gas18
Maneta de mando19
Accesorios especiales19
Estructura del quemador19
Ajustar la placa de cocción20
Conectar20
Control electrónico de la llama y reignición
automática20
Apagar20
Desconexión de seguridad20
Tabla de ajuste y consejos21
Consejos para cocinar y asar21
Advertencias de uso21
Recipientes de cocción apropiados21
Indicaciones de uso21
Cuidado y limpieza22
Limpiar el aparato23
Limpieza del electrodo23
Suciedad quemada23
Decoloración de los quemadores23
¿Anomalías - como reaccionar?24
Servicio de atención al cliente25
: Encontrará más información sobre productos,
accesorios, piezas de repuesto y servicios en internet:
www.gaggenau.com y también en la tienda online:
www.gaggenau-eshop.com
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m Indicaciones de seguridad importantes
Leer con atención las siguientes instrucciones.
Solo así se puede manejar el aparato de forma
correcta y segura. Conservar las instrucciones
de uso y montaje para utilizarlas más adelante o
para posibles futuros compradores.
Este aparato tiene que ser instalado según las
instrucciones de montaje incluidas.
Comprobar el aparato al sacarlo de su
embalaje. El aparato no debe conectarse en
caso de haber sufrido daños durante el
transporte.
La conexión del aparato debe realizarse
exclusivamente por un técnico especialista
autorizado. Los daños provocados por una
conexión incorrecta no están cubiertos por la
garantía. Para cambiar a otro tipo de gas, avisar
al Servicio Técnico.
Este aparato ha sido diseñado para uso
doméstico. Utilizar el aparato únicamente para
preparar alimentos y bebidas, nunca como
calefactor. Vigilarlo mientras está funcionando.
Utilizarlo exclusivamente en espacios interiores.
Este aparato está previsto para ser utilizado a
una altura máxima de 2.000 metros sobre el
nivel del mar.
Este aparato no está previsto para el
funcionamiento con un reloj temporizador
externo o un mando a distancia.
No use dispositivos de protección o
protecciones para niños inapropiados. Pueden
provocar accidentes.
Este aparato puede ser utilizado por niños a
partir de 8 años y por personas con limitaciones
físicas, sensoriales o psíquicas, o que carezcan
de experiencia y conocimientos, siempre y
cuando sea bajo la supervisión de una persona
responsable de su seguridad o que le haya
instruido en el uso correcto del aparato siendo
consciente de los daños que se pudieran
ocasionar.
Cerrar la válvula de seguridad situada en el
conducto de alimentación de gas cuando no se
vaya a utilizar el aparato durante un tiempo
prolongado.
¡COMPORTAMIENTO EN CASO
PERCIBIR OLOR A GAS!
Un escape de gas puede provocar una
explosión.
Si se detecta olor a gas o una avería en la
instalación de gas:
▯Cortar inmediatamente la alimentación de
gas o cerrar la válvula de la bombona de
gas.
▯Apagar inmediatamente los fuegos abiertos
y cigarrillos.
▯No volver a accionar el interruptor de la luz o
del aparato, no desenchufar ningún aparato.
No usar el teléfono fijo o el móvil en la casa.
▯Abrir la ventana y ventilar a fondo la
habitación.
▯Llamar al Servicio de Asistencia Técnica o a
la compañía de abastecimiento de gas.
¡Peligro de asfixia!
El uso de una cocina de gas da lugar a la
formación de calor, humedad y productos de
combustión en la habitación donde se
encuentre instalada. Asegurar una buena
ventilación en la habitación. Es preciso
mantener siempre abiertas las aberturas
naturales de ventilación o instalar un dispositivo
mecánico de ventilación (p. ej. una campana
extractora). Un uso intenso y prolongado del
aparato puede hacer necesaria una ventilación
adicional (p. ej. abrir una ventana) o una
ventilación más efectiva (p. ej. funcionamiento
del dispositivo mecánico de ventilación a un
nivel de potencia superior).
No dejar que los niños jueguen con el aparato.
La limpieza y el mantenimiento rutinario no
deben encomendarse a los niños a menos que
sean mayores de 8 años y lo hagan bajo
supervisión.
Mantener los niños menores de 8 años alejados
del aparato y del cable de conexión.
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