Gaggenau VK 230 714 User Manual

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VK 230 714

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Table of Contents

Use and care manual

Signal Words for Safety and Best Use 4

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 5

Fire Safety 5 Cooking Safety 5 Burn Prevention 6 Child Safety 6 Cleaning Safety 7 Cookware Safety 7 Proper Installation and Maintenance 7 State of California Proposition 65 Warnings 7

Protecting the environment 8

Tips for saving energy 8

Your new appliance 9

Steamer 9 Symbols on the panel and display 9 Accessories 10 Special accessories 10 Operating principle 10

Operation 11

Before first use 11 Boiling point calibration 11 Inserting hand grip 11 Turning on 11 Turning off 12 Electronic timer 12 Child lock 12 Overheating protection 13 Safety shut-off 13 Draining cooking liquid 13

Meat/poultry/sausages 18 Side dishes: pastas and dumplings 19 Side dishes: rice 19 Side dishes: cereals 20 Side dishes: pulses (dried) 20 Desserts 21 Other 21

Care and cleaning 22

Cleaning appliance 22 Do not use these cleaning agents 22

Troubleshooting 23

Customer service 24

Tables and tips 14

Steaming 14 Cooking 14 Poaching 14 Blanching 14 Regenerating (warming up) 15 Keeping warm 15 Extracting juice (soft fruits) 15 Boiling down 15 Preparing yoghourt 16 Raising dough 16 Disinfecting 16 Vegetables 17 Fish 18

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

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

Smother flames from food fires other than grease fires with baking soda. Never use water on cooking fires.

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.

This appliance is not intended for operation with an external time switch or external remote control.

Fire Safety

Do not allow aluminum foil, plastic, paper or cloth to come in contact with a hot surface element, burner or grate. Do not allow pans to boil dry.

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.

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.

Cooking Safety

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.

Have an appropriate fire extinguisher available, nearby, highly visible and easily accessible near the appliance.

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

NEVER cover any slots, holes or passages in the oven bottom or cover an entire rack with materials such as aluminum foil. Doing so blocks air flow through the oven. Aluminum foil linings may also trap heat, causing a fire hazard.

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WARNING

Risk of scalding

When draining water without a fixed drain connection: First let appliance cool down. To collect the water, place an appropriate container with sufficient capacity under the appliance.

WARNING

Risk of burns

Only remove the cooking vessel with the provided hand grip. The hand grip must engage securely on the cooking container. The hand grip is not appropriate for turning over the cooking insert to empty the contents.

WARNING

Risk of burns

Heat builds up when the appliance cover is closed. Let appliance cool down prior to closing the cover. Never switch on the appliance with the cover closed. Do not use the appliance cover to keep food warm or as a surface for placing objects on it.

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

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.

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.

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).

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.

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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.

Do not soak removable heating elements - Heating elements should never be immersed in water.

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 (only certain types of glass, heatproof glass, ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed utensils are suitable).

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.

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.

WARNING

Risk of electric shock

The cable insulation of electrical appliances can melt on hot parts of the appliance. Never let connecting cables of electrical appliances come into contact with hot parts of the appliance.

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.

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.

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.

Protecting the environment

Unpack the appliance and dispose of the packaging in line with environmental requirements.

Tips for saving energy

Pay attention to the following tips on energy-saving cooking:

▯ Only preheat the steamer for as long as is

necessary to reach the required temperature.

▯ If possible, always fit the glass cover. Steam and

energy losses are avoided by a well-sealing cover.

▯ Exploit the possibility of cooking different foods

with two cooking inserts at the same time.

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Symbols on the panel and display

Steam cooking level

Heating up

[

Open water drain valve / water drain valve open

Overheating protection

Accessories

Operating principle

As standard, your device comes with the following accessories:

Cooking insert, perforated

Cooking insert, unperforated

Glass cover

Hand grip

Residuary filter

Special accessories

You can order the following accessories from your specialist dealer:

AG 050 000 Drain installation set with lockable

check valve, outlet fitting (DN 40) and connecting sleeve (½" to 1½")

AG 060 000 Drain installation set, allows the

draining of cooking fluid into an appropriate container.

FK 023 000 Pasta basket

You can use the steamer to steam, boil, poach and blanch.

Steaming is cooking in hot water vapor. The temperature range is around 210°F The water vapor transfers the heat. Suitable foods include vegetables, potatoes and fish.

The steam surrounds the food and prevents it from losing its nutrients. The food maintains its form, color and typical flavor. Food isn't browned in the steamer.

The appliance offers you the option of nonpressurized steaming inside of one or two cooking inserts. With the perforated cooking inserts, the steam can reach the food from all sides. This ensures that even large quantities are evenly cooked.

You can set the temperature of the cooking liquid between 100 - 200°F, in 10°F increments. Precise setting of the water temperature allows you to melt couverture chocolate, poach meat or cook noodles.

GE 020 010 Cooking insert, unperforated

GE 020 020 Cooking insert, perforated

VD 201 014 Appliance cover made of stainless steel

VD 201 034 Appliance cover made of aluminum

VV 200 014 Connection strip made of stainless

steel, for combining with other Vario appliances

VV 200 034 Connection strip made of aluminum, for

combining with other Vario appliances

Use the accessories only as indicated. The manufacturer assumes no liability for incorrect usage of the accessories.

Operation

Before first use

Bear in mind the following instructions before steaming for the first time:

1 Thoroughly clean the appliance and accessories. 2 When setting it up, a boiling point calibration

must be carried out. Note: Steaming without first conducting the

boiling point calibration can cause the appliance to malfunction. It is possible that too much or too little steam is produced.

3 After the boiling point calibration, fill the cooking

basin with water up to the overflow edge and run the appliance at steam cooking level for 30 minutes to eliminate potential smells of newness. Drain the water and thoroughly dry the cooking basin.

Inserting hand grip

9 WARNING

Risk of burns

The cooking insert becomes very hot. Only remove the cooking insert with the provided hand grip. The hand grip must engage securely on the cooking insert. The hand grip is not appropriate for turning over the cooking insert to empty its contents.

1 Press the hand grip into the slot on the cooking

insert.

2 Fold the hand grip back. Lift up cooking insert

with hand grip.

Boiling point calibration

The boiling point is dependent upon air pressure. Since air pressure drops with increasing elevation, the boiling point drops as well.

Before steaming with the steamer for the first time, you have to conduct a boiling point calibration. The steamer then adapts to the air pressure of the installation site.

Conducting the boiling point calibration 1 Fill cooking basin with cold water up to minimum

mark. Put on glass cover.

2 Turn temperature control knob to 200°F position. 3 Within 5 seconds: Turn the same temperature

control knob back and forth two times between the ¥ and 200°F positions. Then turn the temperature control knob to the ¥ position.

Turning on

Fill the cooking basin with cold water or another cooking liquid (fill with 1 - 4 liters, see cooking table). The cooking basin must not be filled with oil. The cooking basin must be filled at least to the minimum mark and at most to the overflow edge.

Turn the temperature control knob to the desired position. The set temperature is indicated on the display. The [ symbol lights up on the display as long as the appliance is heating up.

The [ symbol blights during the boiling point calibration. As soon as the [ symbol stops blinking, the boiling point calibration is finished. It normally

takes between 3 and 7 minutes.

Note: Extra steam may be produced during the boiling point calibration.

You can set the temperature from 100 - 200°F. For steaming, set the appliance for steam cooking level

¥.

Note: Make sure that the glass cover is on well during operation and that the steam outlet isn't covered up.

Turning off

Child lock

Turn the temperature control knob to position 0. The light on the display goes out.

Electronic timer

You can set the timer for 1 to 90 minutes. The steamer is turned off by the automatic shut-off after the set time.

You can use the timer even when the appliance is shut off, without the shut-off function.

Setting timer 1 Set the desired temperature or the steam cooking

level.

2 Turn timer control knob to

desired time.

@ or A, to set the

Turning on child lock 1 Turn temperature control knob right to any

temperature.

2 Turn timer control knob left to the minus position

and hold it at this position.

3 Turn temperature control knob back to 0 position. 4 Turn timer control knob back to 0 position.

The © symbol lights up on the display and goes out after a short time. The child lock is activated. You can now turn the control knob to any position without the appliance heating up.

If the control knob is turned while the child lock is activated, the © symbol appears on the display and goes out after a short time.

Turning off child lock 1 Turn timer control knob left to the minus position

and hold it at this position.

2 Turn temperature control knob right to any

temperature. 3 Turn timer control knob back to 0 position. The child lock is deactivated.

3 The set time is counted down on the display. You

can adjust the set time while the timer is running.

4 Once the time is up, the appliance turns off and a

signal sounds. Briefly turn a control knob to turn off the signal.

Notes

‒ If you turn off the appliance earlier, the timer

keeps going without the shut-off function.

‒ If you first set the timer and then the temperature,

the timer runs without the automatic shut-off feature.

Overheating protection

In the event of overheating, the appliance automatically turns off the heating element in order to protect the countertop and cabinets. The © appears on the display. Turn off the appliance and let it completely cool down.

Potential causes of overheating:

▯ Appliance was turned on empty (without liquid in

the cooking basin).

▯ The cooking basin was filled with very hot water. ▯ Appliance was cooking on empty or fluid dropped

below minimum mark.

▯ Appliance was run for too long at steam cooking

level without lid.

▯ Cooking basin is heavily calcified.

Draining cooking liquid

9 WARNING

Risk of scalding

When draining water without a fixed drain connection: First let appliance cool down. To collect the water, place an appropriate container with sufficient capacity under the appliance.

Note: If you do not have a fixed drain connection, you must install the AG 060 000 drain installation set and put a temperature-resistant vessel of appropriate size (at least 10 l or about 20 pints) under the drain valve.

Opening the drain valve 1 Turn the temperature control knob to the left to

the ¤ position. 2 Turn the short-term timer control knob to the left

to the ¤ position and hold it in this position.

Safety shut-off

For your protection, the appliance has a safety shut-off feature. Every heating operation is switched off after 4 hours if the appliance is not operated during this time. If a temperature below 160°F (70°C) is set, heating is switched off after 8 hours. Flashing dashes appear on the display.

Turn the temperature control knob to 0. You can then operate the appliance in the way to which you are accustomed.

A signal sounds. ¤ flashes in the display after a few seconds. The drain valve is opened. ¤ lights up permanently in the display when the drain valve is

open.

Closing the drain valve 1 Turn the temperature control knob to the right to

the 0 position. 2 A signal sounds. ¤ flashes in the display after a

few seconds. The drain valve is closed. ¤ goes

off as soon as the drain valve is closed.

Notes

‒ ¤ flashes in the display if the drain valve is not

completely open or closed. ‒ Always leave the residue strainer on the drain

opening. This ensures that food leftovers will not

block the drain valve.

Tables and tips

Notes

‒ Always preheat the appliance. ‒ Always fit the glass cover. Steam and energy

losses are avoided by a well-sealing cover.

‒ The specified cooking times are for your

orientation. Actual cooking time is influenced by the quality and temperature of the food, its weight and its thickness.

Steaming

▯ Fill the appliance with 1 quart (1 liter) of water

and preheat it to the steam cooking setting.

▯ Place the cooking insert containing the food in

the basin and close the glass cover.

▯ When you use the perforated cooking insert, the

steam is able to reach the food on all sides. This ensures even cooking even of large quantities. The unperforated cooking insert prevents soiling of the cooking basin and is used to soak foods.

▯ The steamer can be fitted with both cooking

inserts at the same time. The perforated insert must be placed under the unperforated insert.

‒ Use the residue strainer when adding spices,

herbs or vegetables to the water. This will ensure

that the drain does not become blocked. Remove

residues from the basin after steaming. ‒ Clean the appliance particularly thoroughly if you

have used salt, bouillon, stock or broth. Residues

of additives can cause corrosion.

▯ Depending on the cooking times of meals, the

cooking inserts can be inserted at the same time

or in succession.

▯ When two cooking inserts are used at the same

time, the cooking time is prolonged by about

10 minutes.

▯ Steaming extracts nutrients from foodstuffs to a

lesser extent than cooking in boiling water.

Vitamins, minerals and also shape, color and

intrinsic taste are preserved better. Do not spice

foods until after steaming.

▯ Aroma steaming: you can flavor the water with

herbs, spices and wine.

Cooking

▯ Fill the appliance with 4 quarts (4 liters) of water

and preheat it to the steam cooking setting.

▯ Use the pasta basket (special accessory

FK 023 000) to prepare pasta.

Poaching

▯ Fill the appliance with about 4 quarts (4 liters) of

liquid and set a temperature between 160 °F and 200 °F (75 and 95°C).

Blanching

Blanching in steam (vegetables):

▯ Fill the appliance with 1 quart (1 liter) of water

and preheat it to the steam cooking setting.

▯ Place the perforated cooking insert containing

the vegetables in the basin and close the glass cover. Blanche a maximum of 500 g vegetables in one go.

▯ You are advised to fit the glass cover. ▯ You can flavor or salt the water, but then you

should clean the appliance particularly thoroughly

afterwards. Salt residues can produce corrosion.

▯ Instead of water, you can use vegetable bouillon,

fish stock or meat broth. You can also flavor the

cooking liquid with herbs, spices or wine.

▯ Always fit the glass cover.

▯ Steam for 4 - 5 minutes and then chill the

vegetables immediately in icy water.

Blanching in boiling water (vegetables or meat):

▯ Fill the appliance with 4 quarts (4 liters) of water

and preheat it to the steam cooking setting.

▯ Place the vegetables or meat in water and allow

them to boil.

▯ Remove the food. Chill vegetables in icy water.

First rinse meat hot, and then cold.

Regenerating (warming up)

▯ Use the pasta basket (accessory FK 023 000) for

easy insertion and removal of food.

▯ You can salt the water, but then you should clean

the appliance particularly thoroughly afterwards.

Salt residues can produce corrosion.

▯ Fill the appliance with 1 quart (1 liter) of water

and preheat it to the steam cooking setting.

Food Water

quantity

Plated meal with meat 1 quart

(1 liter)

Pastas, starch-based side dishes (500 g/1 lb)

Vegetables (500 g/1 lb) 1 quart

1 quart (1 liter)

(1 liter)

Cooking insert

Unperforated 200°F

Setting Cooking

(95°C)

Keeping warm

▯ Fill the appliance with 1 quart (1 liter) of water

and preheat it to the steam cooking setting.

▯ Put the unperforated cooking insert with the hot

food into the appliance, switch back to the 170 180°F (80 - 85°C) position and close the glass cover.

▯ Place the unperforated cooking insert with the

prepared meal in the basis and switch back to

200°F (95°C).

▯ The glass cover must be fitted.

Notes

time

12 - 15 min.

10 - 12 min. Lightly butter the cooking insert base

10 - 12 min.

▯ If you wish to use two cooking inserts at the same

time, first put the perforated insert into the

appliance and then the unperforated insert over

it.

▯ The glass cover must be fitted.

Extracting juice (soft fruits)

▯ Fill the appliance with 1 quart (1 liter) of water

and preheat it to the steam cooking setting.

▯ Place the unperforated cooking insert in the

basin first and then the perforated cooking insert with the berries and close the glass cover.

Boiling down

▯ Fill the appliance with 1 quart (1 liter) of water

and preheat it to the steam cooking setting.

▯ Boil down foodstuffs directly after shopping or

harvesting. Prolonged storage reduces vitamin content and leads easily to fermentation.

▯ Use only fruit and vegetables that are in a perfect

state.

▯ Meat is not suitable for boiling down in the

steamer.

▯ You should leave the fruit in the appliance until no

more juice appears (about 120 minutes).

▯ You can then squeeze the berries dry in a

dishtowel to preserved the last remainders of

juice.

▯ Check and thoroughly clean preserving jars,

rubber rings, clamps and springs.

▯ Disinfect the rinsed jars before boiling down in

the steam (see Section entitled "Disinfecting").

▯ Place jars in the perforated cooking insert in such

a way that they do not touch each other.

▯ Open the glass cover after the cooking time has

ended and remove the jars once they have cooled

down fully.

Food Water

quantity

Fruit and vegetables (except beans and peas in sealed preserving jars (3/4 to 1 quart/0.75 - 1l each)

Beans or peas in sealed preserving jars (3/4 to 1 quart/

0.75 - 1l each)

1 quart (1 liter)

Preparing yoghourt

Cooking insert

Perforated Steaming 35 - 40 min.

Perforated Steaming 120 min.

Setting Cooking

time

Notes

▯ Heat up pasteurized milk to 190° F (90°C) on the

cook-top to avoid disturbing the yoghourt cultures. Important! Allow the milk to then cool to 100° F (40°C) in a water bath to avoid destroying the yoghourt cultures.

▯ Ultra heat treated milk (UH milk) need not be

heated.

▯ Add semisolid natural yoghourt with declared

yoghourt cultures to the milk (at least 10 g yoghourt for every 100 ml of milk). Thoroughly stir in the yoghourt with an eggbeater.

▯ In the case of yoghourt ferment, pay attention to

the notes included in the packaging.

▯ Pour the milk into rinsed yoghourt jars and close

the lids.

▯ Note: You can additionally disinfect the rinsed

yoghourt jars in your steamer for 20 minutes at the steam cooking level before pouring in the

Raising dough

milk. Make sure that the jars have cooled down

before filling them.

▯ Fill the appliance with 1 quart (1 liter) of water.

Place the perforated cooking insert containing

the vegetables in the appliance and close the

glass cover. Heat up the appliance to 120° F

(55°C) for at least 5 minutes. Place the jars in the

appliance swiftly and close the appliance cover.

▯ The yoghourt should mature for 6 - 8 hours at

120° F (55°C). The appliance switches off

automatically after 8 hours (safety shut-off). Turn

the rotary knob to 0. You can then switch on the

appliance normally whenever required.

▯ After preparing it, place the yoghourt in the

fridge.

▯ Tip: You can stir fruit preserve or canned fruits

into the milk or you can place it on the bases of

the yoghourt jars or you can aromatize the milk

(e.g. with instant coffee or chocolate powder).

▯ Fill the appliance with 1 quart (1 liter) of water

and preheat it at 110°F (45°C).

▯ Place the unperforated cooking vessel with the

dough/dough mixture in the appliance.

▯ If the dough/dough mixture mixture is to rise in a

bowl, a small raising basket or a baking dish, use the perforated insert to place the vessel

Disinfecting

▯ Fill the appliance with 1 quart (1 liter) of water

and preheat it to the steam cooking setting.

▯ Place the perforated cooking vessel containing

the objects you want to disinfect (e.g. jelly, preserving or yoghurt jar or baby bottles) in the basin and close the glass cover.

▯ You must thoroughly rinse the items before

disinfecting them.

containing the dough/dough mixture inside it.

Make sure that the glass cover can close fully.

▯ The glass cover must be fitted. ▯ Allow the dough/dough mixture to rise at 110°F

(45°C) until its volume has clearly increased

(about 30 min.).

▯ Steam for 20 minutes. ▯ If you wish to use two cooking inserts at the same

time, first put the perforated insert into the

appliance and then the unperforated insert over it

and steam for 10 minutes longer.

Vegetables

▯ Do not spice vegetables until after cooking them.

When steaming, the natural taste of vegetables is preserved better than when cooking them and they do not require as much spicing.

Food Water

quantity

Artichokes, large (400 500 g or 0.9 - 1 lb each)

Leaf spinach (250 g or 0.6 lb)

Cauliflower 1 quart

Beans, green 1 quart

Broccoli 1 quart

Broccoli and carrots (1 kg or 2 lb each)

Fennel 1 quart

Vegetable terrine (1.2 kg or 2 lb 10 oz)

Carrots 1 quart

Potatoes 1 quart

Kohlrabi 1 quart

Leek 1 quart

Chard 1 quart

Pak choi (150 - 250 g or 5 - 9 oz each)

Jacket potatoes, small (about 50 g or 2 oz each)

Jacket potatoes, medium (about 70 g or 2.5 oz each)

Jacket potatoes, large (about 100 g or 3.5 oz each)

Brussels sprouts 1 quart

Asparagus, white 1 quart

Asparagus, green 1 quart

Tomatoes skinning 1 quart

Sugar snaps 1 quart

1 quart (1 liter)

(1 liter)

(1 liter) 1 quart

(1 liter)

(1 liter) 1 quart

(1 liter)

(1 liter) 1 quart

(1 liter)

Cooking insert

Perforated Steaming 40 - 50 Min.

Perforated Steaming 4 min.

Perforated Steaming 15 - 20 min. In florets

Perforated Steaming 20 - 25 min.

Perforated Steaming 10 - 15 min. In florets

Perforated Steaming 20 - 25 min. In florets/in slices

Perforated Steaming 8 - 12 min. In strips

Perforated Steaming 50 - 60 min. In an oblong terrine shape

Perforated Steaming 10 - 15 min. In slices

Perforated Steaming 20 - 25 min. Quartered

Perforated Steaming 15 - 25 min In slices

Perforated Steaming 5 - 10 min. In slices

Perforated Steaming 12 - 15 min. First cook the stalks for 8 - 10 min., then

Perforated Steaming 5 - 7 min. Halved longitudinally

Perforated Steaming 25 - 30 min.

Perforated Steaming 30 - 40 min.

Perforated Steaming 40 - 45 min.

Perforated Steaming 18 - 22 min.

Perforated Steaming 18 - 25 min.

Perforated Steaming 10 - 15 min.

Perforated Steaming 3 - 4 min. Cut crosswise before steaming. Chill

Perforated Steaming 10 - 15 min.

Setting Cooking

▯ Unless otherwise specified, cooking times refer

to 1 kg (2 lb) of vegetables.

Notes

time

add leaves and cook for 5 min. more

with icy water after steaming.

Fish

▯ You can either steam fish fillets or you can cook

them in their stock in the unperforated cooking insert. In comparison with steaming, preparing them in their stock takes about 2 - 5 minutes more, depending on the quantity and initial temperature of the stock.

▯ Preferably use the perforated cooking insert for

steaming. You can grease it lightly if fish should stick to it too easily.

▯ Do not salt steamed fish until after cooking it. In

this way, less water is extracted from the fish.

Food Water

quantity

Fillet of fish with loose meat (1 - 2 cm/0.4 - 0.8 in thick)

Fillet of fish with firm meat (2 - 3 cm/0.8 - 1 in thick)

Whole gilthead (600 g/1 lb) in stock

Whole trout (2 trout of 200 g/0.4 lb each) in stock

Fish terrine (1.2 kg/3 lb) 1 quart

Mussels in white wine (1 kg/

2.2 lb)

Fillet of monkfish (3 cm/1 in) in stock

Rolled sole fillets (80 150 g/0.2 - 0.3 lb each)

Scallops (12) 1 quart

1 quart (1 liter)

(1 liter) 1 quart

(1 liter)

1 quart (1 liter)

(1 liter)

Cooking insert

Perforated Steaming 3 - 6 min. e.g. cod, halibut, turbot, shark catfish,

Perforated Steaming 10 - 15 min. e.g. salmon, redfish, pollock, tilapia, sea

Unperforated Steaming 25 - 30 min. 1/2 quart (500 ml) of lukewarm stock,

Unperforated Steaming 10 - 15 min. 1/2 quart (500 ml) of lukewarm stock,

Perforated Steaming 40 - 45 min. in an oblong terrine

Unperforated Steaming 8 - 12 min. 1/2 quart (500 ml) of white wine

Unperforated Steaming 12 - 15 min. 1/2 quart (500 ml) of lukewarm stock,

Perforated Steaming 12 - 15 min. Roll in one slice of smoked salmon as

Perforated Steaming 4 min.

Setting Cooking

▯ In the case of fillets with skin: place the fish with

its skin side pointing upwards to preserve its

structure and aroma.

▯ You can enhance the stock with wine, fish stock,

vegetables, herbs and spices.

9 WARNING

Risk of poisoning

Prepare only closed mussels that are in a perfect condition. Never eat mussels that are not open after cooking.

Notes

time

zander (pike perch)

bass

e.g. fish stock with vegetable stripes

Prepare only closed mussels that are in a perfect condition. The mussels are ready as soon as they open.

e.g. fish stock with vegetables, ginger, fennel seeds and coriander

well.

Meat/poultry/sausages

Food Water

quantity

Meatballs (20 - 30 g/0.7 - 1.1 oz each)

Chicken breast, stuffed (250 - 300g/9 - 10 oz each)

Veal terrine (1.2 kg/2 1/2 lb) 1 quart

1 quart (1 liter)

(1 liter)

Cooking insert

Perforated Steaming 6 - 8 min. Made of ground beef. Lightly butter the

Unperforated Steaming 25 - 30 min. Roast gently to taste before or after

Perforated Steaming 60 - 75 min.

Setting Cooking

time

Notes

cooking insert base.

steam cooking. Use the resulting stock as the basis for gravy.

Food Water

quantity

turkey breast roulade, stuffed (250 - 300 g/9 - 10 oz each)

Heating up (boiled) sausage 4 quarts

1 quart (1 liter)

(4 liters)

Cooking insert

Unperforated Steaming 20 - 30 min. Roast gently to taste before or after

None 160 - 190°F

Side dishes: pastas and dumplings

Setting Cooking

time

10 - 20 min. e.g. Bavarian veal sausage ('Weiss-

(75 - 90°C)

Notes

steam cooking. Use the resulting stock as the basis for gravy.

wurst') or 'Lyoner' pork sausage

Food Water

quantity

Pasta, dry product (500 g; / 18 oz)

Pasta, fresh, cooled, unfilled (500 g/18 oz)

Pasta, fresh, cooled, filled (500 g/18 oz)

Gnocchi, fresh 1 quart

Potato dumplings (80 g/2.8 oz each)

Bread dumplings (80 g; 2.8 oz each)

4 quarts (4 liters)

0.91 gallons (4 liters)

4 quarts (4 liters)

(1 liter) 1 quart

(1 liter)

Cooking insert

Pasta basket Steaming 5 - 11 min.

Pasta basket Steaming 3 - 4 min.

Pasta basket Steaming 8 - 10 min.

Perforated Steaming 6 - 8 min. Lightly butter the cooking insert base

Perforated Steaming 15 - 18 min. Lightly butter the cooking insert base

Perforated Steaming 12 - 15 min. Lightly butter the cooking insert base

Side dishes: rice

▯ Place the specified ratio of rice and cooking

liquid in the unperforated cooking insert. Example: 1 : 1.5 = per 100 g (3.5 oz) of rice for every 150 ml (about 0.3 pint) of liquid.

Setting Cooking

time

▯ Water, bouillon or broth is suitable as cooking

liquid. You can also add salt, spices, vegetables,

lemon juice, wine, etc.

▯ Always pay attention to the manufacturer's data

on the package for details of the required liquid

volume and cooking time

Notes

Food Water

quantity

Basmati rice (1 : 2) 1 quart

(1 liter)

Fragrant rice (1 : 2) 1 quart

(1 liter)

Chinese rice (1 : 2) 1 quart

(1 liter)

Jasmine rice (1 : 2) 1 quart

(1 liter)

Long grain rice (1 : 2) 1 quart

(1 liter)

Medium grain rice or round grain rice (1 : 2)

Brown rice (1 : 1.5) 1 quart

Parboiled rice (1 : 1,5) 1 quart

1 quart (1 liter)

(1 liter)

Cooking insert

Unperforated Steaming 15 - 18 min.

Unperforated Steaming 15 - 18 min. Rice from the north-east of China

Unperforated Steaming 15 - 18 min.

Unperforated Steaming 20 - 25 min. e.g. Patna, Carolina

Unperforated Steaming 15 - 18 min. e.g. Arborio (Avorio), Carnaroli, Bomba,

Unperforated Steaming 40 - 50 min. Cooking time can vary considerably

Unperforated Steaming 10 - 15 min.

Setting Cooking

time

Notes

Padano

depending on rice type

Food Water

quantity

Red rice (Camargue) (1 : 2) 1 quart

(1 liter)

Wild rice (1 : 3) 1 quart

(1 liter)

Side dishes: cereals

Cooking insert

Unperforated Steaming 30 - 35 min.

Unperforated Steaming 20 - 25 min.

Setting Cooking

time

Notes

▯ Place the specified ratio of cereals and cooking

liquid in the unperforated cooking insert. Example: 1 : 1.5 = per 100 g (3.5 oz) of cereals for every 150 ml (0.3 pint) of liquid.

Food Water

quantity

Bulgur, fine (1 : 2) 1 quart

(1 liter)

Bulgur, coarse (1 : 2) 1 quart

(1 liter)

Couscous, medium (semolina) (1 : 2)

Millet (1 : 2,5) 1 quart

Polenta (1 : 4) 1 quart

Quinoa (1 : 2) 1 quart

1 quart (1 liter)

(1 liter)

Cooking insert

Unperforated Steaming 12 - 15 min.

Unperforated Steaming 17 - 20 min.

Unperforated Steaming 5 - 7 min.

Unperforated Steaming 25 - 35 min.

Unperforated Steaming 10 - 15 min.

Unperforated Steaming 17 - 20 min.

Setting Cooking

▯ Water, bouillon or broth is suitable as cooking

liquid. You can also add salt, spices, vegetables,

lemon juice, wine, etc.

▯ Always pay attention to the manufacturer's data

on the package for details of the required liquid

volume and cooking time.

Notes

time

Side dishes: pulses (dried)

▯ Place the specified ratio of pulses and cooking

liquid in the unperforated cooking insert. Example: 1 : 2 = 200 ml (about 0.4 pint) of liquid for every 100 g (about 3.5 oz) of pulses. The pulses must be covered completely with cooking liquid.

Food Water

quantity

Broad beans (1:1) 1 quart

(1 liter)

Kidney beans (1:1) 1 quart

(1 liter)

Kidney beans (1:1) 1 quart

(1 liter)

Common beans (1:1) 1 quart

(1 liter)

Red lentils (1:2) 1 quart

(1 liter)

Cooking insert

Unperforated Steaming 50 - 60 min. Beans, pre-soaked for 12 hours

Unperforated Steaming 75 - 90 min. Beans, pre-soaked for 12 hours

Unperforated Steaming 45 - 60 min. Beans, pre-soaked for 12 hours

Unperforated Steaming 10 - 12 min.

▯ Please note that some data refers to pre-soaked

pulses. Pulses that have not been soaked

beforehand need a much longer time to cook.

▯ Water, bouillon or broth is suitable as cooking

liquid. You can also add salt, spices, vegetables,

lemon juice, wine, etc.

Setting Cooking

time

20 min.

Notes

for salad for puree

Food Water

quantity

Tellerlinsen (German lentils) (1:2)

Green lentils (1:2) 1 quart

Beluga lentils (1:2) 1 quart

Peas, green or yellow, peeled, whole or halved (1:2)

Chickpeas (1:1) 1 quart

1 quart (1 liter)

(1 liter)

(1 liter) 1 quart

(1 liter)

Desserts

Cooking insert

Unperforated Steaming 35 - 45 min.

Unperforated Steaming 25 - 30 min.

Unperforated Steaming 20 - 25 min.

Unperforated Steaming 60 - 90 min.

Unperforated Steaming 60 - 75 min. Chickpeas pre-soaked for 12 hours

Setting Cooking

time

Notes

Food Water

quantity

Crème brûlée/flan/crème caramel (120 g/4 oz)

Yeast dumplings (100 g/

3.5 oz)

Compote 1 quart

Rice pudding (250 g/9 oz) of rice + 625 ml/1.3 pint of milk)

1 quart (1 liter)

(1 liter)

1 quart (1 liter)

Other

Food Water

quantity

Royale (1 quart/1 liter) 1 quart

(1 liter)

Semolina dumplings (20 g/3.5 oz)

Eggs, size M (6 eggs) 1 quart

Mulled wine (at least 1 quart/1 liter)

1 quart (1 liter)

(1 liter)

Cooking insert

Perforated 200° F

Unperforated Steaming 20 - 25 min. Allow yeast dumplings to rise for 30 min.

Unperforated Steaming 10 - 20 min. e.g. apples, pears, rhubarb

Un perforated

Cooking insert

Unperforated 200°F

Perforated, unperforated

Perforated Steaming 7.5 min.

Setting Cooking

time

35 - 40 min. Preheat the appliance to the steaming

(95°C)

Steaming 35 - 40 min. Sweeten to taste with fruit, sugar or cin-

Setting Cooking

time

35 - 40 min. Preheat the appliance to the steaming

(95°C) Steaming Sweet or salty as a dessert or a soup

10 min. 14 min.

160 - 170°F (75 - 80°C)

120 min.

Notes

level

before steaming them (see Section entitled "Raising").

Add sugar, vanilla sugar, cinnamon or lemon juice to taste. No need to add water.

namon.

Notes

level

ingredient. Lightly butter the cooking insert base.

Soft Medium Hard

Care and cleaning

In this chapter you will find tips and information on optimal care and cleaning of your appliance.

9 WARNING

Risk of burns

The appliance grows hot during operation. Let appliance cool down prior to cleaning.

9 WARNING

Risk of electrical shock

Don't use a high-pressure cleaner or steam cleaner.

Cleaning appliance

▯ Empty the cooking basin after each use and clean

it with dishwashing liquid and a soft dishwashing brush. Don't treat the cooking basin with

stainless steel care products, since they normally aren't food-safe.

▯ Grime, salt or lime deposits can cause corrosion

damage.

▯ Clean the cooking inserts and the residuary filter

in the dishwasher or with mild soapy water. Only clean the hand grip for the cooking inserts by hand.

▯ Dry the chamber thoroughly with a dishtowel. The

glass cover shouldn't be put on as long as the cooking basin is still damp.

▯ If a white deposit forms in the cooking basin due

to very hard water: Wipe out cooking basin with a mixture of vinegar and water or a food-safe decalcifier. Rinse out afterwards with clear water.

▯ After drying, polish the cooking basin with a soft

cloth and a drop of cooking oil.

After cleaning and drying, you can store the cleaned cooking inserts and the grip in the cooking basin. The glass cover must be turned over so that the appliance cover (special accessory) lies correctly on the surface.

Appliance part / surface

Cooking basin Clean with a soft dishwashing brush

Cooking vessel Dishwasher Glass cover Dishwasher Hand grip Clean with warm water and dishwash-

Control panel Clean with a soft, damp cloth and a bit

Control knob Clean with a soft, damp cloth and a bit

Recommended cleaning

and dishwashing liquid and dry thoroughly with a soft dishtowel.

ing liquid.

of dishwashing liquid; the cloth must not become too wet. Dry off with a soft cloth.

In order to maintain the control panel, you can obtain suitable care oil (order number 311135) from your specialist dealer or from our online shop. Apply the care oil evenly to the control panel using a soft dishtowel.

of dishwashing liquid; the cloth must not become too wet.

9 CAUTION

Damage to appliance

Do not remove control knob for cleaning.

Do not use these cleaning agents

▯ Caustic or corrosive cleaners ▯ Don't allow acidic cleaners (e.g. vinegar, citric

acid, etc.) to get on the frame or panel

▯ Cleaners containing chlorine or large proportions

of alcohol

▯ Baking oven spray ▯ Hard, scratchy dish-washing sponges, brushes or

scourers

▯ Thoroughly wash out new sponge cloths before

using them.

Note: After a few hours of operation, the heating contours begin to show on the bottom of the basin. This has no negative effect on the functionality or quality of the appliance.

Troubleshooting

You can often easily eliminate problems that may occur on your own. Before calling customer service, take into account the following information.

Malfunction Possible cause Solution

doesn't heat up. Appliance turns off. Hyphens are

blinking on the display. Display indicates error message

(e.g. F01, F02, etc.).

doesn't heat up.

¤ blinks on the display.

The child lock is activated. Turn off child lock.

Safety lock Turn off appliance. Then you can turn it on

again as usual.

Electronic malfunction Call Gaggenau customer service.

Overheating protection: No fluid in cooking basin.

Overheating protection: Appliance was run for too long at steam cooking level ¥ without glass cover.

Overheating protection: The cooking basin was filled with very hot water.

Overheating protection: Cooking basin is heavily calcified. The outline of the heating element begins to show on the bottom of the cooking basin as a white residue.

If the © symbol lights up after turning the appliance back on, although the appliance is completely cooled down, notify the Gaggenau customer service.

Drain valve is not properly opened or closed.

Turn off appliance. Fill with cold water at least to the minimum mark. Let appliance completely cool down.

Turn off appliance and let it completely cool down. At steam cooking level, put on glass cover.

Turn off appliance and let it completely cool down. Fill cooking basin with cold water.

Turn off appliance and let it completely cool down. Wipe out cooking basin with a mixture of vinegar and water or a food-safe decalcifier. Rinse out afterwards with clear water.

Close the drain valve. If it is blocked by residues open the drain valve again. Then remove the residues with a suitable tool (e.g. handle of a wooden spoon).

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