Gaggenau VI481110 Instruction manual
Gaggenau
Instruction manual
VI 481
Induction cooktop
VI 481
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Table of contents
Instruction manual
Safety precautions 4
Elements that may damage the appliance 5
Protecting the environment 6
Environmentally-friendly disposal 6
Energy-saving advice 6
Induction cooking 6
Advantages of induction cooking 6
Cookware 6
Your new appliance 8
The induction cooktop 8
The control panel 8
Touch keys 8
Control knob 8
Residual heat indicator 9
Cooking positions 9
Special accessories 9
Setting the cooktop 9
Setting the power level 9
Switching off the appliance 9
Adjustment table 10
Booster function 11
Short-term timer 11
Setting the duration 11
After expiry of the duration 12
Correcting the duration 12
Ending prematurely 12
Safety shut-off 12
Overheating protection 13
Care and cleaning 13
Hob 13
Hob frame 13
Troubleshooting 14
Normal noise while the appliance is working 15
After-sales service 15
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 precautions
Please read this manual carefully. Please keep the instruction and installation manual as well as the appliance certificate in a safe place for later use or for subsequent owners.
Check the appliance after removing it from the
packaging. If it has suffered any damage in
transport, do not connect the appliance,
contact the Technical Assistance Service and
provide written notification of the damage
caused, otherwise you will lose your right to
any type of compensation.
This appliance must be installed according to the installation instructions included.
This appliance is intended for domestic use only. The appliance must only be used for the preparation of food and drink. The appliance must be supervised during operation. Only use this appliance indoors.
Do not use covers. These can cause accidents, due to overheating, catching fire or materials shattering, for example.
Do not use inappropriate child safety shields or hob guards. These can cause accidents.
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.
We advise that you exercise caution using or
standing near an induction hob while it is in
operation, if you wear a pacemaker or a similar
medical device. Consult your doctor or the
device manufacturer concenring its conformity
or any possible incompatibilities,
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 gets hot. Do not keep
combustible objects or aerosol cans in
drawers directly underneath the hob.
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 hotplate heats up but the display does
not work. Switch off the circuit breaker in
the fuse box. Contact the after-sales
service.
Risk of burns!
▯ Metal objects on the hob quickly become
very hot. Never place metal objects (such
as knives, forks, spoons and lids) on the
hob.
Risk of burns!!
▯ Always switch the hob off using the
controls after each use. Do not wait until
the hob turns off automatically after the
pan is removed.
Risk of electric shock!
▯ Incorrect repairs are dangerous. Repairs
may only be carried out and damaged
power cables replaced by one of our
trained after-sales technicians. If the
appliance is defective, unplug the
appliance from the mains or switch off the
circuit breaker in the fuse box. Contact the
after-sales service.
Risk of electric shock!
▯ Penetrating moisture may cause an electric
shock. Do not use any high-pressure
cleaners or steam cleaners.
Risk of electric shock!
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▯ A defective appliance may cause electric
shock. Never switch on a defective
appliance. Unplug the appliance from the
mains or switch off the circuit breaker in
the fuse box. Contact the after-sales
service.
Risk of electric shock!
▯ Cracks or fractures in the glass ceramic
may cause electric shocks. Switch off the
circuit breaker in the fuse box. Contact the
after-sales service.
Malfunction risk!
The hob is equipped with a fan in the lower section. If there is a drawer under the hob it should not be used to store small objects or paper, since they could damage the fan or interfere with the cooling if they are sucked into it.
There should be a minimum of 2 cm between the contents of the drawer and fan intake.
Risk of injury!
▯ When cooking in a bain marie, the hob and
cooking container could shatter due to
overheating. The cooking container in the
bain marie must not directly touch the
bottom of the water-filled pot. Only use
heat-resistant cookware.
Risk of injury!
▯ Saucepans may suddenly jump due to
liquid between the pan base and the
hotplate. Always keep the hotplate and
saucepan bases dry.
Elements that may damage the appliance
Caution!
– Rough pan bases may scratch the hob.
– Avoid leaving empty pots and pans on the
hotplate. Doing so may cause damage.
– Do not place hot pans on the control panel, the
indicator area, or the hob frame. Doing so may
cause damage.
– Hard or pointed objects dropped on the hob may
damage it.
– Aluminium foil and plastic containers will melt if
placed on the hotplate while it is hot. The use of
laminated sheeting is not recommended on the
hob.
Overview
The following table presents the most common
damage caused:
Damage Cause Solution
Stains Food spillage Immediately remove spilt food using a glass scraper.
Inappropriate cleaning products Only use cleaning products specifically produced for glass-ceramic
hobs.
Scratches Salt, sugar and sand Do not use the hob as a tray or work surface.
Pans with rough bottoms may
scratch the hob
Fading Inappropriate cleaning products Only use cleaning products specifically produced for glass-ceramic
Contact with pans Lift pots and pans before moving them around.
Chips Sugar, substances with a high
sugar content
Check pans.
hobs.
Immediately remove spilt food using a glass scraper.
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