Gaggenau VI414610 User Manual

Gaggenau
Use and care manual Notice d’utilisation Manual de instrucciones

VI 414 610

Induction wok Wok à induction Wok de inducción
Table of Contents
Use and care manual

Signal Words for Safety and Best Use 3

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 4
Fire Safety 4 Cooking Safety 4 Burn Prevention 5 Child Safety 5 Cleaning Safety 5 Cookware Safety 6 Proper Installation and Maintenance 6 Electromagnetic interference 7 Cooling fan 7 State of California Proposition 65 Warnings 7
Causes of damage 8
Environmental protection 8
Tips for saving energy 8
Cooking by induction 9
Advantages of induction cooking 9 Proper cookware 9
Safety lock 14
Overheating protection 15
Wok tips 15
The wok and accessory 15 Cooking with the wok 15
Cleaning and Maintenance 16
Daily Cleaning 16 Cleaning guidelines 16 Cleaning charts 17 Maintenance 17
Troubleshooting 18
Normal operating noises of the cooktop 19
Customer service 19
Your new appliance 10
The induction cooktop 10 The control panel 10 Touch keys 10 The control knob 10 Residual heat display 11 Cooking zone 11
Special accessories 11
Setting the cooktop 12
Setting heat level 12 Turning off appliance 12 Settings table 12
Booster function 13
Timer 13
Setting duration 13 After countdown of set time 14 Correcting duration 14 Canceling countdown 14
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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Signal Words for Safety and Best Use

9 WARNING

This indicates that death or serious injuries may occur as a result of non-observance of this warning.
9 CAUTION
This indicates that minor or moderate injuries may occur as a result of non-observance of this warning.

NOTICE: This indicates that damage to the appliance or property may occur as a result of non-compliance with this advisory.

Note: This alerts you to important information and/or tips.

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WARNING

When properly cared for, your new appliance has been designed to be safe and reliable. Read all instructions carefully before use. These precautions will reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, and injury to persons. When using kitchen appliances, basic safety precautions must be followed, including those in the following pages.
Examine the appliance after unpacking it. In the event of transport damage, do not plug it in.

Fire Safety

Do not allow pans to boil dry. Do not allow aluminum foil, plastic, paper or cloth to come in contact with a hot surface element, burner or grate. Improper installation of these protective liners may result in a risk of electric shock, or fire.
If the cooktop is near a window, forced air vent or fan, be certain that flammable materials such as window coverings do not blow over or near the burners or elements. They could catch on fire.
Always have a working smoke detector near the kitchen.
Never leave the cooktop unattended when in use. Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers may ignite.
Have an appropriate fire extinguisher available, nearby, highly visible and easily accessible near the appliance.
Smother flames from food fires other than grease fires with baking soda. Never use water on cooking fires.
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY TO PERSONS IN THE EVENT OF A GREASE FIRE, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING: a) SMOTHER FLAMES with a close-fitting lid,
cookie sheet, or metal tray, then turn off the burner. BE CAREFUL TO PREVENT BURNS. If the flames do not go out immediately, EVACUATE AND CALL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.
b) NEVER PICK UP A FLAMING PAN – You may be
burned.
c) DO NOT USE WATER, including wet dishcloths
or towels – a violent steam explosion will result.
d) Use an extinguisher ONLY if:
You know you have a Class ABC extinguisher,
and you already know how to operate it.
The fire is small and contained in the area
where it started.
The fire department is being called. You can fight the fire with your back to an exit.
Whenever possible, do not operate the ventilation system during a cooktop fire. However, do not reach through fire to turn it off.
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A GREASE FIRE: a) Never leave surface units unattended at high
settings. Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite. Heat oils slowly on low or medium settings.
b) Always turn hood ON when cooking at high heat
or when flambeing food (i.e. Crepes Suzette, Cherries Jubilee, Peppercorn Beef Flambé).
c) Clean ventilating fans frequently. Grease should
not be allowed to accumulate on fan or filter.
d) Use proper pan size. Always use cookware
appropriate for the size of the surface element.
In the event that personal clothing or hair catches fire, drop and roll immediately to extinguish flames.
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Cooking Safety

WARNING
Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual. NEVER use this appliance as a space heater to heat or warm the room. Doing so may result in overheating the appliance. Never use the appliance for storage.
WARNING
Risk of burns
Only close the appliance cover once the appliance has cooled down. Never turn on the appliance with the appliance cover closed. Don't set down food on appliance cover or use it for keeping food warm.
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Burn Prevention

DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE UNITS OR AREAS NEAR UNITS - Surface units may be hot even though they are dark in color. Areas near surface units may become hot enough to cause burns. During and after use, do not touch, or let clothing, potholders, or other flammable materials contact surface units or areas near units until they have had sufficient time to cool. Among these areas are the cooktop and areas facing the cooktop.
Do not heat or warm unopened food containers. Build­up of pressure may cause the container to burst and cause injury.
Always use dry potholders. Moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do not let potholder touch hot heating elements. Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth.
Always turn hood ON when cooking at high heat or when flambeing food (i.e. Crêpes Suzette, Cherries Jubilee, Peppercorn Beef Flambe).
Use high heat settings on the cooktop only when necessary. To avoid bubbling and splattering, heat oil slowly on no more than a low-medium setting. Hot oil is capable of causing extreme burns and injury.
Never move a pan of hot oil, especially a deep fat fryer. Wait until it is cool.
Secure all loose garments, etc. before beginning. Tie long hair so that it does not hang loose, and do not wear loose fitting clothing or hanging garments, such as ties, scarves, jewelry, or dangling sleeves.
WARNING
Risk of burns
After each use, turn off the cooking zone using the control knob. Don't wait until the cooking zone automatically shuts off because there are no cooking vessels on it anymore.

Child Safety

When children become old enough to use the appliance, it is the legal responsibility of the parents or legal guardians to ensure that they are instructed in safe practices by qualified persons.
Do not allow anyone to climb, stand, lean, sit, or hang on any part of an appliance, especially a door, warming drawer, or storage drawer. This can damage the appliance, and the unit may tip over, potentially causing severe injury.
Do not allow children to use this appliance unless closely supervised by an adult. Children and pets should not be left alone or unattended in the area where the appliance is in use. They should never be allowed to play in its vicinity, whether or not the appliance is in use.
CAUTION
Items of interest to children should not be stored in an appliance, in cabinets above an appliance or on the backsplash. Children climbing on an appliance to reach items could be seriously injured.
WARNING
Risk of burns
If the appliance cover (VD) is fitted: do not close the appliance cover until the appliance has cooled down completely. Do not operate the appliance with the cover closed. Do not use the appliance cover for placing objects or for keeping things warm.
WARNING
Risk of burns
Metallic objects become hot very quickly on the cooktop. Never set down metallic objects, such as knives, forks, spoons and lids on the cooktop.

Cleaning Safety

Do not clean the appliance while it is still hot. Some cleaners produce noxious fumes when applied to a hot surface. Wet clothes and sponges can cause burns from steam.
Do not use steam cleaners to clean the appliance.
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Cookware Safety

Hold the handle of the pan when stirring or turning food. This helps prevent spills and movement of the pan.
Use Proper Pan Size. The use of undersized cookware will expose a portion of the heating element or burner to direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing. Select cookware having flat bottoms large enough to cover the surface heating unit. This appliance is equipped with one or more surface units of different size. Proper relationship of cookware to heating element or burner will also improve efficiency.
Cookware not approved for use with ceramic cooktops may break with sudden temperature changes. Use only pans that are appropriate for ceramic cooktops.
Always position handles of utensils inward so they do not extend over adjacent work areas, burners, or the edge of the cooktop. This reduces the risk of fires, spills and burns.
WARNING
RISK of injury
Inappropriate woks may cause accidents. Use only the wok provided by the manufacturer as a special accessory.
WARNING
RISK of injury
When cooking with a bain-marie, the cooktop and cooking vessel may crack due to overheating. The cooking vessel in the bain-marie must not come in direct contact with the bottom of the pot filled with water. Use only heat-resistant cookware.
WARNING
Danger of injury
Cookware may jump upward due to fluid trapped between the cookware bottom and cooking zone. Always keep cooking zone and cookware bottom dry.

Proper Installation and Maintenance

Have the installer show you the location of the circuit breaker or fuse. Mark it for easy reference.
This appliance must be properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician. Connect only to properly grounded outlet. Refer to Installation Instructions for details.
This appliance is intended for normal family household use only. It is not approved for outdoor use. See the Warranty. If you have any questions, contact the manufacturer.
Do not store or use corrosive chemicals, vapors, flammables or nonfood products in or near this appliance. It is specifically designed for use when heating or cooking food. The use of corrosive chemicals in heating or cleaning will damage the appliance and could result in injury.
Make sure reflector pans or drip bowls are in place ­Absence of these bowls or pans during cooking may subject wiring or components underneath to damage.
WARNING
Failure to operate knobs properly may result in personal injury and damage to the appliance.
Do not operate this appliance if it is not working properly, or if it has been damaged. Contact an authorized servicer.
Do not cook on a broken cooktop. Cleaning solutions and spillovers may create a risk of electric shock.
Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance unless specifically recommended in this manual. Refer all servicing to a factory authorized service center.
To avoid electrical shock hazard, before servicing the appliance, switch power off at the service panel and lock the panel to prevent the power from being switched on accidentally.
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Electromagnetic interference

WARNING
This induction cooktop generates and uses ISM frequency energy that heats cookware by using an electromagnetic field. It has been tested and complies with Part 18 of the FCC Rules for ISM equipment. This induction cooktop meets the FCC requirements to minimize interference with other devices in residential installation. Induction cooktops may cause interference with television or radio reception. If interference occurs, the user should try to correctthe interference by: Relocating the receiving antenna of the radio or
television.
Increasing the distance between the cooktop and
the receiver.
Connecting the receiver into an outlet different
than the receiver.
It is the user’s responsibility to correct any interference.

State of California Proposition 65 Warnings

WARNING
This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
CAUTION
Persons with a pacemaker or similar medical device should exercise caution when standing near an induction cooktop while it is in use. Consult your doctor or the manufacturer of the pacemaker or similar medical device for additional information about its effects with electromagnetic fields from an induction cooktop.

Cooling fan

The cooktop is equipped with a cooling fan on its underside. Should the cooktop lie above a drawer, there must be no objects or paper in it. They may be sucked in and compromise the cooling of the appliance or damage the fan.
There must be a minimum distance of ¾" (20mm) between the content of the drawer and the fan input.
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Causes of damage

Environmental protection

Scratches on glass ceramic surface: Cookware
with rough bottoms will scratch the glass ceramic surface.
Salt, sugar and sand: Salt, sugar or grains of sand
will scratch the glass ceramic surface. Never use the cooktop as a working surface or for setting things down.
Overheated cookware: Avoid heating pots or pans
that are empty.
Hot cookware: Never set down hot pans and pots
on the control panel or frame. This may cause damage.
Hard and sharp objects: Hard or sharp objects
falling on the cooktop may damage it.
Boiled-over food: Sugar and products containing
sugar may damage the cooktop. Immediately eliminate spills of these products with a glass scraper.
Foils and plastics: Aluminum foil and plastic will
melt on the hot cooking zones. Stove protective film isn't suitable for your cooktop.
Unsuitable cleaning agent: Shimmering metallic
discolorations on the glass ceramic surface result from the use of inappropriate cleaning agents and abrasion from cookware.
Tips for saving energy
Use pots and pans with flat bottoms. Uneven
bottoms increase energy consumption.
For small amounts, use a small pot. A large pot
that isn't very full requires a lot of energy.
Always cover pots with a lid that fits. When
cooking without a lid, you need four times more energy.
Cook with little water. This saves energy. The
vitamins and minerals in vegetables are preserved.
Switch promptly back to a lower setting for
cooking.
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Cooking by induction

Advantages of induction cooking
Induction cooking represents a radical change from the traditional method of heating; the heat is generated directly in the pan. It therefore offers a number of advantages:
Greater speed in cooking and frying; as the pan is
heated directly.
Energy is saved. Greater convenience in care and cleaning. Foods
that have spilled on the cooktop surface do not burn as quickly.
Heat and safety control; the cooktop supplies or
cuts off power immediately when the controls are set. The induction cooktop stops supplying heat if the pan is removed without turning off the power first.
When using large cookware on a smaller ferromagnetic element, only the ferromag­netic element heats up, so heat might not be uniformly distributed.
Cookware with aluminum on the base reduce the ferro­magnetic zone, so less heat may be supplied or problems with detection might occur.
For good cooking results, the diameter of the cookware's ferromagnetic area should match the size of the element. If cookware is not detected on an element, try it on the next smaller element.
Unsuitable pans
Never use pans made of:
thin normal steel
Proper cookware
Ferromagnetic pans
Only ferromagnetic pans are suitable for induction cooking, these can be made from:
enamelled steel cast iron special stainless steel utensils for induction
cooking
Check that the bases of your pans are attracted by a magnet to find out if they are suitable.
Other suitable cookware for induction
There are other types of cookware with a base not entirely ferromagnetic that are made for induction cooking use.
glass clay copper aluminum
No cooking vessel on the cooking position position or unsuitable size of cooking vessel
The cooking position indicator flashes for 90 seconds if no cooking vessel is placed on the selected cooking position, if the cooking vessel consists of an unsuitable material or does not have the right size. The cooking position switches off automatically if a cooking vessel is not detected. The cooktop indicator continues to light up continuously and the illuminated ring behind the control knob flashes.
Empty pans or pans with a thin base
Do not heat up empty pans, or use pans with a thin base. The cooktop is equipped with an internal safety system. However, an empty pan may heat up so quickly that the "automatic switch off" function may not have time to react and the pan may reach very high temperatures. The pan base could melt and damage the cooktop glass. In this case, do not touch the pan and switch the cooktop off. If the cooktop fails to work after it has cooled down, please contact the technical service.
Pan detection
Each element has a minimum limit for detecting pans, which varies depending on the material of the pan you are using. You should therefore use the element that best matches the diameter of your pan.
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The induction cooktop
The control panel
Touch keys
When you touch a symbol, the respective function is activated.
Notes
The settings remain unchanged if you touch
several areas at the same time. This allows you to wipe up spilled food in the settings area.
If several touch keys are used at the same time, a
signal sounds. Eliminate any spilled food or objects from the control panel.
The control knob
Notifications
Ø Cooking zone display
Continuously lit up: Cooking zone is on and emitting heat
Blinking: No no cooking vessel detected.
Ž Booster function
Continuously lit up: Booster function active. Blinking: Booster function unavailable.
‹‹ Timer and error display
Timer touch keys
Š Activate/confirm timer @ Increase duration A Decrease duration
You can choose between 12 heat levels and the booster function.
1lowest heat level 12 highest heat level Ž Booster function
The control knob has a light ring with various display options:
Light ring is lit up continuously
Light ring blinks slowly
Light ring blinks rap­idly
The cooking zone is on and emitting heat.
Residual heat display active.
There is a malfunction. Check the error display on the control panel.
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Residual heat display
The residual heat display indicates that a cooking zone is still hot.
Don't touch the cooking zone as long as the light ring around the control knob is still blinking, even if the cooking zone is already turned off.

Special accessories

You can order the following accessories from your specialist retailer:
WP 400 001 Wok pan
WZ 400 001 Wok ring
Cooking zone
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Dual-ring cooking zone
The outer ring element of the cooking zone is acti­vated automatically when appropriately large cook­ware is placed on it.
VA 450 400 Appliance extension 15” (38 cm)
VA 420 000 Connection strip for combination with
other Vario appliances in the 400 series for flush installation
VA 420 001 Connection strip for combination with
other Vario appliances in the 400 series for flush installation with appliance cover/compensation strip
VA 420 010 Connection strip for combination with
other Vario appliances in the 400 series for surface-mounted installation
VA 420 011 Connection strip for combination with
other Vario appliances in the 400 series for surface-mounted installation with appliance cover/compensation strip
VA 440 010 Stainless steel appliance cover
Use the accessories only as indicated. The manufacturer assumes no liability for incorrect usage of the accessories.
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Setting the cooktop

In this chapter you will learn how to adjust the cooking zones. In the setting chart you will find heat levels and cooking times for various dishes.
Setting heat level
1 Push in control knob and turn to the desired heat
level (1-12 and booster function). The cooktop display on the cooking zone blinks.
2 Place appropriate cookware on top within 90
seconds. If no pot is detected, the cooking zone is automatically turned off again. To reactivate the cooking zone, turn the control knob to 0 and reset the heat level.
3 When the cooking zone is heating up, the
cooktop display and the light ring behind the control knob are lit up continuously.
Note: The outer ring element is turned on automatically when a large pot is placed on it.
Turning off appliance
To turn off the stovetop, turn the control knob to the 0 position
The residual heat display in the control knob ring blinks slowly until the cooking zone has cooled down.
Settings table
The following table provides some examples. Cooking times may vary depending on the type of food, its weight and quality. Deviations are therefore possible.
Cooking power Type of cooking Examples
12 Pre-heating Water
Frying Meat Heating Oils, Liquids
Boiling Soups, Sauces 12-11 Blanching Vegetables 10-7 Roasting Meat, Potatoes 8-6 Roasting Fish 8-7 Frying Dishes made from flour, Dishes made from eggs
Cooking uncovered Liquids 7-6 Browning Flour, Onions
Toasting Almonds, Breadcrumbs
Frying Bacon
Reducing Stock, Sauces 6-5 Slow cooking, uncovered Potato balls, Vegetable soup, Meat soup, Poached eggs 5-4 Slow cooking, uncovered Sausages heated in water 6-5 Steaming Vegetables, Potatoes, Fish
Light frying Vegetables, Fruit, Fish
Roasting Meat roll, Roast, Vegetables 4-3 Roasting Goulash 5-4 Cooking covered Soups, Sauces 4-3 Defrosting Deep-frozen products
Note: During cooking, stews or liquid meals such as soups, sauces or drinks can heat up too quickly unnoticed and overflow or spatter. For this reason we recommend that you stir continuously, gradually heating the food at a suitable power level.
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Cooking power Type of cooking Examples
4-3 Absorbing water Rice, Dried beans
Setting Dishes made from eggs 2-1 Heating/Keeping warm Soups, Stew, Vegetables in a sauce
Melting Butter, Chocolate

Booster function

This function will heat large amounts of water faster than at heat level increases the maximum output of the cooking zone.
Turning on: Push in the control knob and turn it to
position Ž . The Ž symbol appears on the cooking zone display. An acoustic signal indicates that the booster function has been activated.
Turning off: Turn control knob to any other heat level.
The Ž symbol goes out on the cooking zone display.
12. The boost function temporarily

Timer

Use the built-in timer like a kitchen timer. You can set the duration for up to 90 minutes.
Note: The timer doesn't serve to automatically turn off the cooking zone.
Setting duration
The timer is controlled using the touch keys on the cooktop. Each tap of a touch key is confirmed by an acoustic signal.
The timer is ready for use once at least one cooking zone is active.
1 To activate the Š touch key, turn on at least one
cooking zone.
2 Tap the Š touch key. Notification ‹‹, and touch
keys A and @ are activated.
Note: Under certain circumstances, the booster function turns off automatically to protect the cooktop's electronic components from overheating. The Ž symbol on the cooking zone display blinks for 2 seconds and then disappears. The booster function doesn't turn on automatically when it becomes available again. To turn it on manually, first set the control knob to any other heat level and then select the booster function again
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3 Set the desired duration by briefly touching the
sensor keys A or @.
Tip:
Touch and hold the touch keys A or @ to increase or decrease the set duration more rapidly.
Note: If after 15 seconds nothing is inputted, the timer will automatically turn off.
4 To confirm and start the timer, touch the Š touch
key. If confirmation is not received within 15 seconds, the countdown starts automatically. A signal sounds and the duration begins to count down on the display.
The timer continues to run even after turning off the cooking zone until the set time has expired.

Safety lock

For your protection, the appliance has a safety shut-off feature. Depending on the set power level, heating is switched off after a certain time if nothing is operated during this time.
Power level Switching off after
1 to 6 4 hours 7 3 hours 8 and 9 2 hours 10 to 12 and booster
function
An audible signal indicates when the duration has elapsed. The cooktop indicator continues to light up continuously. The illuminated ring behind the activated control knob flashes fast.
Turn the control knob to 0. You can then operate the appliance in the way to which you are accustomed.
1 hour
After countdown of set time
An acoustic signal indicates that the countdown of the set duration is complete. The display blinks slowly. Tap the Š touch key. The display goes out and the acoustic signal ceases.
The acoustic signal ceases automatically after three minutes. The ‹‹ and Š notification continue to blink until the Š touch key is touched or a control knob is operated.
Correcting duration
1 Tap the Š touch key and re-adjust the duration. 2 Tap the Š touch key again to start the countdown
with the modified time.
Canceling countdown
Tap Š touch key, change duration to ‹‹ and confirm.
Tip:
If you touch and hold the Š touch key, the remaining time is deleted and
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‹‹ is displayed.

Overheating protection

Wok tips

In the event of overheating, the appliance automatically regulates the output of the cooktop to protect the electronic components.
Slight overheating: The appliance reduces the heat
level. Once the cooking zone has cooled down sufficiently, the selected heat level is automatically reactivated. A acoustic signal indicates that all heat levels are available again.
Severe overheating: The cooking zone is turned off
automatically. An acoustic signal sounds. Error message or ”… appears on the timer display. The light ring behind the control knob is blinks rapidly.
Remove the cookware from the cooking zone. If the error message goes out and a signal
sounds, the cooking zone has cooled down sufficiently.
Set control knob to 0. Then set the desired heat
level as usual.
The wok and accessory
(not included)
You can obtain the wok and fitting wok ring from your Gaggenau retailer. The wok has a semispherical bottom and can only be used in conjunction with the wok ring. Care should be taken that the wok's round bottom is lying securely on the wok ring while cooking.
Always center the wok ring on the cooking zone.
Don't heat up the wok while it's empty.
Note: Use the wok only on induction cooktops for induction woks. The wok ring must not be used on a standard ceramic cooktop. The wok ring isn't dishwasher-safe.
Use a chan (rounded spatula) or wooden spatula with a long handle.
To take out the food, use a ladle. Fried foods can best be removed from grease and large chunks from a sauce using a slotted spoon.
For steaming you can use bamboo baskets.
Cooking with the wok
You can fry, steam, deep-fry, braise and cook "normally".
The special cooking method with the wok is stir-frying. The finely-chopped ingredients are cooked as briefly as possible over high heat, while stirring continuously. In the large, round pan, everything can be stirred and flipped faster and more easily than in an ordinary frying pan. The stirring prevents the ingredients from burning. Excess oil collects in the middle. In an instant, delicious roasting liquids are formed, the pores in the meat close and the meat turns nice and juicy. Vegetables remain crispy, while aromas are preserved, as well as healthy vitamins.
Note: Cooking with a wok is faster than with conventional pans. Therefore, all the ingredients should already be prepared when you start cooking. The order of ingredients is also important: You should first put the ingredients with the longest cooking time (vegetables with tough fibers, such as carrots) into the wok, while delicate ingredients (such as mushrooms and sprouts) are added at the end.
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Proceed as follows:
Swirl oil around in the wok so that it is evenly
coated. We recommend using peanut oil or soybean oil.
Cut the ingredients into evenly-sized but not too
small pieces so that they don't burn too fast.
Heat the oil until just below the smoking point,
and only then begin stir-frying.
With larger amounts, work in portions, otherwise
not everything will be evenly exposed to the hot wok bottom.
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The wok and wok ring will get very hot when cooking. Keep children away. Only remove the wok ring once the residual heat display on the control knob has gone out.

Cleaning and Maintenance

Daily Cleaning
Note: Recommended cleaners indicate a type of
cleaner and do not constitute an endorsement of a specific brand.
Glass ceramic cooktop
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Do not use any kind of cleaner on the glass while the surface is hot, use only the razor blade scraper. The resulting fumes can be hazardous to your health. Heating the cleaner can chemically attack and damage the surface.
Clean the surface when it is completely cool with the following exception: remove dry sugar, sugar syrup, tomato products and milk immediately with the razor blade scraper (see special care chart).
Wipe off spatters with a clean, damp sponge or a paper towel. Rinse and dry. Use white vinegar if smudge remains; rinse.
Apply a small amount of the glass ceramic cooktop cleaner. When dry, buff surface with a clean paper towel or cloth.
Stainless steel side trim
Use a cleaning pad for this piece. For moderate or heavy soil, use a powder cleaner such as BonAmi® or SoftScrub® (without bleach).
Wipe using a damp sponge or cloth, rinse and dry.
Control knob
Wipe with warm soapy cloth, rinse and dry.
Cleaning guidelines
When using a cleaner, use only a small amount; apply to a clean paper towel or cloth. Wipe on the surface and buff with a clean dry towel.
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For best results, use cleaners such as glass ceramic cooktop cleaner, BonAmi®, Soft Scrub® (without bleach), and white vinegar.
Avoid these cleaners
Glass cleaners which contain ammonia or
chlorine bleach. These ingredients may damage or permanently stain the cooktop.
Caustic cleaners - cleaners such as Easy Off®
may stain the cooktop surface.
Abrasive cleaners. Metal scouring pads and scrub sponges such as
Scotch Brite® can scratch and/or leave metal marks.
Soap-filled scouring pads such as SOS® can
scratch the surface.
Powdery cleaners containing chlorine bleach can
permanently stain the cooktop.
Flammable cleaners such as lighter fluid or WD-
40.
Cleaning charts
Type of Soil Possible Solution
Dry sugar, sugar syrup, milk or tomato spills. Melted plastic film or foil. All these items REQUIRE IMMEDIATE REMOVAL. Fail- ure to remove these imme- diatly can permanently damage the surface.
Burned-on food soil, dark streaks, and specks
Greasy spatters Use a soapy sponge or cloth
Remove these types of spills while the surface is hot using the razor blade scraper. Use a new, sharp razor in the scraper. Remove pan and turn off the element. Wearing an oven mitt, hold scraper at 30° angle, using care not to gouge or scratch the glass. Push soil off the heated area. After the surface has cooled, remove the residue and apply the glass ceramic cooktop cleaner.
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Risk of injury
The blade is extremely sharp. Risk of cuts. Pro­tect the blade when not in use. Replace the blade immediately when any imperfections are found. Follow manu­facturer’s instructions.
Soften by laying a damp paper towel or sponge on top of soil for 30 minutes. Use a plastic scrubber and glass ceramic cooktop cleaner or use the razor blade scraper. Rinse and dry.
to remove grease; rinse thor­oughly and dry. Apply glass ceramic cooktop cleaner.
Type of Soil Possible Solution
Metal marks: Iridescent stain
Hard water spots:
Hot cooking liquids dripped on surface
Surface scratches:
Small scratches are com- mon and do not affect cooking. They become smoother and less notice- able with daily use of the glass ceramic cooktop cleaner.
Pans with aluminum, copper or stainless steel bases may leave marks. Treat immediately after surface has cooled with glass ceramic cooktop cleaner. If this does not remove the marks, try a mild abrasive (Bon Ami®, Soft Scrub® without bleach) with a damp paper towel. Rinse and reapply glass ceramic cooktop cleaner. Failure to remove metal marks before the next heating makes removal very difficult.
Minerals in some water can be transferred onto the surface and cause stains. Use undi­luted white vinegar, rinse and dry. Recondition with glass ceramic cooktop cleaner. Remove boilovers and stains before using the cooktop again.
Apply glass ceramic cooktop cleaner before using to remove sand-like grains and grit such as salt and season­ing. Scratches can be reduced by using pans with bases that are smooth, clean, and dry before use. Use rec­ommended glass ceramic cooktop cleaner daily.
NOTICE: Avoid contact with surface by jewelry, wrist watches and metallic utenstis. These can scratch the surface. Do not stack kitchen utensils or dishware on the appliance.
Maintenance
This appliance requires no maintenance other than daily cleaning. For best results, apply cooktop cleaning cream daily.
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Troubleshooting

When a malfunction occurs, it is often caused by something small. Please take into account the following notes and tips before calling customer service.
In some cases an error message appears on the display of the timer. Also specify the error code, if applicable, in the customer service case. The following table lists possible causes and potential solutions.
Repairs
9 CAUTION
Repairs should only be done by a trained servicer. Improper repair of your appliance may result in risk of severe physical injury or death.
Malfunction Solution
The cooktop is not working. Check the circuit breaker or fuse for the circuit the appliance is connected to. Check if
the lights are working in any of the rooms to check for a power outage. The appliance is connected incorrectly. Make sure that the connecting cable is correctly
fitted to the control console.
The cooking zone display blinks and turns off.
The cooking zone has turned off. Light ring around the control knob is blinking rapidly.
The cooking zone has turned off. After a power failure, the appliance remains off for over 25 seconds for safety reasons.
The ring behind the control knob is blinking.
“§ and numbers/ š and numbers/ ¡ and numbers
”‹/”Š The device has an internal malfunction.
”… The control panel is too hot and the cooking zone has turned off.
—‚ The supply voltage is wrong. Contact your power company. —ƒ/—„ The cooktop is too hot and the cooking zone has turned off.
The pan detection detects no cookware. Check whether the cookware is magnetic (use magnet).
Check whether the cookware has a sufficiently large diameter. The cooking zone control knob hasn't been moved for a long time. The safety lock has
been activated. Turn control knob to 0. Turn cooking zone back on as usual. The appliance is too hot. Read error message on the control panel.
Turn control knob to 0. Turn cooking zone back on as usual. The appliance is too hot and a cooking zone has turned off.
Remove the pot from the cooking zone. Turn the control knob to 0 and let the appliance cool down. If the ring is still blinking after turning it on again, turn off cooking zone and allow it to continue to cool.
The electronic system is malfunctioning. Disconnect power by turning off the circuit breaker or disconnecting the fuse for the cir-
cuit the appliance is connected to. Wait a few seconds and then turn the appliance back on. If the notification appears again, disconnect appliance from power by turning off the circuit breaker or disconnecting the fuse for the circuit the appliance is connected to. Call customer service.
Disconnect appliance from power via house fuse or the circuit breaker in the fuse box. Wait a few seconds and then turn the appliance back on. If the notification appears again, disconnect appliance from power via house fuse. Call customer service.
Remove the pot from the cooking zone. Turn all control knobs to 0. ”… goes out once the appliance has cooled down sufficiently. Then set a new heat level if desired. If the malfunction persists, call customer service.
Remove the pot from the cooking zone. Turn all control knobs to 0. The error message goes out once the cooktop has cooled down sufficiently. Then set a new heat level if desired. If the malfunction persists, call customer service.
* Don't place hot cookware on the touch keys of the timer.
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