Gaggenau VP 421-111 User Manual

Operating and Assembly Instructions

VP 421

Teppan Yaki

VP 421

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1. Important Notes Page 3-4

For your safety Page 3
Operating for the first time Page 4
About use Page 4

2. Features Page 5

Features Page 5
Special accessories Page 5
Operating principle Page 5

3. Operation Page 6-11

Switching on Page 6
Switching off Page 6
Residual heat display Page 6
Keeping warm setting Page 7
Holiday safeguard Page 7
Visual signals Page 8
Settings table Page 9-10
Practical tips Page 11

4. Cleaning and care Page 12

5. Maintenance Page 13

6. Installation Page 14-17

Technical data Page 14
Important notes on installation Page 14
Preparing the cabinet Page 15
Installing the control panel Page 16
Installing the appliance Page 17

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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 frying!

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For your safety

Do not operate the appliance if it is damaged.

The appliance must only be connected by an
authorised specialist, paying attention to the
relevant regulations of the power supply companies
and the regional construction regulations.
Observe the assembly instructions!

When connecting electrical appliances in the
proximity of the teppan yaki, make sure that
connecting cables do not come into contact with hot
cooking surfaces.

Only ever operate the appliance under supervision.
Observe caution with oils and fats. Overheated oils
and fats can easily cause fires.

Caution: the appliance heats up during operation.
Keep children away.

To avoid jeopardising the electrical safety of the
appliance, do not use high-pressure or steam jet
cleaning devices.

Do not store any substances that are sensitive to
high temperatures, or which pose a fire hazard
(e.g. cleaning agents or spray cans), in drawers or
cupboards under the appliance.

Isolate the appliance from the mains during every
maintenance operation. To do this, remove the
mains plug or switch off the corresponding fuse.

Repairs must be carried out by authorised
specialists, thus ensuring electrical safety.

As the user, you are responsible for maintenance
and proper use in the household. No warranty
claims can be lodged for any damage resulting
from failure to observe these instructions.

Note:

if you have fitted the appliance cover VD 400-000
(special accessory) on the appliance, it must not
be closed until the appliance has cooled down
completely. Do not operate the appliance with the
cover closed! Heat development may damage the
appliance and the cover. Do not use the appliance
cover as a surface for placing objects or for
keeping things warm.

Subject to technical change without notice.

1. Important Notes

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Operating for the first time

Remove the packaging from the appliance and
dispose of it according to local regulations. Be
careful to remove all accessories from the
packaging. Keep packaging elements and plastic
bags away from children.

This appliance is labelled in accordance
with the European Directive 2002/96/EG
concerning used electrical and electronic
appliances (waste electrical and

electronic equipment – WEEE). The
guideline determines the framework for the return
and recycling of used appliances as applicable.

Check the appliance for transport damage before
installing it.

The appliance must be installed and connected by
an authorised specialist before operation. Before
operating the appliance for the first time, make
sure that the mains connection is in proper working
order.

The serial number of the appliance can be found on
the quality control slip which is included with these
instructions. This quality control slip should be kept,
for guarantee reasons, together with your operating
and assembly instructions.

Read through these instructions attentively before
operating your appliance for the first time.

Thoroughly clean the appliance and accessories
before using them for the first time. Then heat up
the appliance to 240 °C for a few minutes. This will
eliminate any ‘newness’ smells and soiling.

About use

The appliance is intended solely for household use
and must not be put to any other uses.

Only use the appliance to prepare meals directly
on the frying surface – without pots or pans. Do not
use the appliance to heat up the room in which it is
installed.

Do not use the appliance to store items. Do not
place any objects made out of plastic or with a
plastic handle onto the hot frying surface.

The hard-chrome plated frying surface is tough and
smooth. However, the surface will show signs of use
after some time, just like a good cast iron pan. This
does not interfere with the use of the appliance.

Cutting directly on the frying surface is possible,
however, we do not recommend it. The blade of the
knife will become blunt. Do not cut with ceramic
knives on the frying surface. Use the included
spatulas to turn food.
Note: do not hit the frying surface with a pointed
knife or the spatula. This might leave marks on the
surface.

Switch off the appliance after use. Allow the
appliance to cool down and then clean. We
recommend you clean the teppan yaki after
every use.

Built-in overheating protection prevents overheating
of the appliance and of surrounding kitchen
furniture.

In the event of malfunction, first check your
household fuses. If the power supply is in proper
working order, but the appliance is still not
functioning, please inform your specialist dealer or
your nearest Gaggenau after-sales service.

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Features

Special accessories

Operating principle

1 Frying surface, hard-chrome plated

2 Control knob for selecting the frying zone:

both heating zones selected
only front heating zone selected
only rear heating zone selected

3 Temperature control knob

2 spatulas are included to turn the food.

You can order the following special accessory:

VV 400-000 Connecting trim
VZ 400-000 Connecting trim with timer
VD 400-000 Appliance cover

Teppan Yaki is an old Japanese tradition for frying
and roasting. Preparing the food is an experience,
the food is prepared – without pots or pans –
directly on the frying surface. Use the included
spatulas to turn the food and to remove food
residues.

The frying surface reaches its highest temperature
in the centre, the temperature is slightly lower at
the sides. You are advised to use the whole surface
area when cooking different foods which require
slightly different temperatures.
The sides are also suitable for keeping food warm
while you continue to cook the remaining foods in
the centre.

2. Features

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