Gaggenau VL431707, VL430707 User Manual

Operating and assembly instructions

VL 430/431-707

Cooktop ventilator

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Safety notes Page 3

1. Important notes Page 4-5

For your safety Page 4
Operating for the first time Page 5
Maintenance Page 5

2. Features Page 6

Features Page 6
Special accessories Page 6

3. Operation Page 7

4. Cleaning and care Page 8

5. Assembly instructions Page 9-12

Important notes on installation Page 9
Installing the appliance Page 10-11
Electrical connection Page 12

VL 430-707
VL 431-707

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Preface

Congratulations on buying your new

“Vario” appliance.

Before switching your appliance on for the first

time, we would like you to familiarize yourself
with your new appliance. In this manual you will
find important notes on safety and operation.
These will serve to ensure your personal safety
and the lasting value of your appliance.

You will find notes on Page 4 that you ought to
observe before operating the appliance for the
first time.

The chapters entitled “Features" and “Operation"
tell you all about what your appliance can do and
how you operate it.

The chapter entitled “Cleaning and Care" gives
tips on how to keep your appliance looking good.

And now we wish you lots of fun with your

new hob ventilator.

VL 431-707

VL 430-707

WARNING - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE,

ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS,
OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:

a.) Use this unit only in the manner intended by the

manufacturer. If you have questions, contact
the manufacturer.

b.) Before servicing or cleaning unit, switch power

off at service panel and lock the service
disconnecting means to prevent power from
being switched on accidentally. When the
service disconnecting means cannot be locked,
securely fasten a prominent warning device,
such as a tag, to the service panel.

CAUTION:

FOR GENERAL VENTILATION USE ONLY. DO NOT

USE TO EXHAUST HAZARDOUS OR EXPLOSIVE
MATERIALS AND VAPORS.

WARNING - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A

RANGE TOP 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 cooking flaming foods.

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.

WARNING - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY

TO PERSONS IN THE EVENT OF A RANGE
TOP 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 dishcloth or

towels - a violent steam explosion will result.

d.) Use an extinguisher ONLY if:

1. You know you have Class ABC extinguisher,
and you already know how to operate it.

2. The fire is small and contained in the area
where it started.

3. The fire department is being called.

4. You can fight the fire with your back to an exit.

Safety notes

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