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Operating and Assembly Instructions
VP 421
Teppan Yaki
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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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Switching on
Press down the left control knob and select the
desired frying zone. You can select the whole
frying zone, or only the front or rear part.
Press down the right control knob and turn it left
or right to the required temperature between
120 - 240 °C.
The luminous disc behind the right control knob
flashes until the appliance heats up. When the
correct temperature has been reached, the
luminous disc lights constantly. Always preheat
the appliance.
After heating up, coat the frying surface with a little
oil or fat with the spatula or a heat-resistant brush
(e.g. a silicone brush). Put the food directly –
without pots or pans – on the frying surface. Use
the included spatulas to turn the food.
Note: do not hit the frying surface with the spatula.
This might leave marks on the surface.
Switching off
Fully turn the right control knob to the OFF position.
Residual heat display
After switching the right control knob to the OFF
position, the luminous disc behind the control knob
will flash until the appliance has cooled down
sufficiently to be touched safely.
3. Operation
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Caution!
Frying produces very high temperatures. Keep
children away!
Never switch on the appliance with the cover
closed (special accessory).
Caution! The appliance must not be touched until
the residual heat display has gone off! Risk of
burns!
Do not close the cover (special accessory) until
the appliance has cooled down completely!
Switching on
Switching off
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Keeping warm setting
Turn the right control knob to the keeping warm
setting. Use the left control knob to select the
desired heating zone. You can select the whole
frying zone, or only the front or rear part.
The keeping warm setting enables you to keep food
warm after frying.
Holiday safeguard
(Automatic switch-off)
The appliance is set to automatically switch off
4 hours after the last operation. The luminous disc
behind the right control knob flashes. Turn the right
control knob to 0. Now the appliance can be
switched on again as normal.
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Keeping warm setting
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Visual signals
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Luminous disc Luminous disc Signification Cause / Remedy
behind the left behind the right
control knob control knob
lights OFF appliance is
switched OFF
lights constantly appliance is ON normal use
slow flashing appliance is ON, normal use
heating up
slow flashing residual heat The appliance is too hot to be touched
display safely.
fast flashing holiday safeguard The appliance setting has not been
changed for over 4 hours. Turn right
control knob to 0 and then switch
on again if required.
fast flashing power cut After a power cut, the appliance stays
switched off for safety reasons.
Turn control knob to 0 and then switch
on again if required.
fast flashing of faulty installation Connecting cable between the
both control appliance and the control panel
knobs alternately is not plugged in. Check that cable
is plugged in firmly.
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Settings table
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Temperature Time Quantity Remarks
Meat / Poultry
Rump steak 240 °C 3–6 min. each side 4 steaks (ca. 800 g) The steak is medium,
when meat juices appear.
For longer frying times
(well-done) reduce the
heat setting to 230 °C after
searing.
Roast neck of pork 240 °C 5–6 min. each side 4 steaks (ca. 800 g) For longer frying times
reduce the heat setting to
230 °C after searing.
Veal cutlet 190–200 °C 12–14 min. 4 cutlets (ca. 600 g)
Swiss sautéed veal / 240 °C 7–8 min. 600–700 g Keep the pieces of meat
stir fry apart.
Minced beef 240 °C 10–12 min. 600–700 g
Sausage 190–210 °C 10–30 min. 6 sausages (ca. 600 g) Prick sausages to avoid
(depending on size) bursting the skin.
Lamb cutlet 210–220°C 10–15 min. 6–8 cutlets (ca. 700 g) To avoid the cutlet curving,
make several slashes on
the fat layer and bone.
Turkey steak 210–220 °C 13–15 min. 4 steaks (ca. 600 g)
Chicken breast stir fry 200–210°C 10–12 min.
Fish
Tuna steak 180–230 °C 15–25 min. 1 steak (ca. 1000 g) Sear at 230 °C from both
sides for about 2 min., then
continue frying at 180 °C.
Jack salmon fillet 140–160 °C 10–12 min. 4 fillets (ca. 400 g)
Fish fillet in breadcrumbs 170–190 °C 10–15 min. 4 fillets (ca. 400 g)
(e. g. haddock)
King prawns 170–190 °C 3–7 min. ca. 400 g
Always preheat the appliance. The values specified here are guide values, which may differ depending on the condition and
size of the food.
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Temperature Time Quantity Remarks
Vegetables
Carrots, peppers, 170–190 °C 5–10 min. 500–700 g sliced or in batons
courgettes
Aubergine 200–220°C 10–15 min. 500 g sliced
Onion rings, leek rings 170–190 °C 10–14 min. 500 g
Mushrooms 240 °C 10–12 min. 500 g
Egg dishes / sweet dishes
Fried egg, 180–190 °C 3–5 min. 4–6 eggs
scrambled egg
Crêpe 190–200 °C 2–3 min. 2–6 crêpe
Sliced fruit 160–180 °C 4–7 min. 300–400 g e. g. apple, mango,
pineapple
Banana in coconut 170–190°C 4–6 min. 4 halves (ca. 300 g)
Other / side dishes
Potatoes (sliced) 200–210 °C 15–17 min. 800 g from boiled potatoes
Croûtons 180–190 °C 5–10 min. 100 g
Rice noodles 200–230 °C 4–5 min. 200 g
Basmati rice 180–200 °C 5–7 min. 400 g
Tofu 210–230 °C 4–6 Min. 400 g Marinate the tofu before
frying, e. g. with soy sauce
and spices.
Always preheat the appliance. The values specified here are guide values, which may differ depending on the condition and
size of the food.
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Practical tips
When the heating up indicator stops flashing,
place the food on the appliance. This also applies
when raising the temperature to fry a second item
which requires a higher setting.
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 and frying times.
When selecting the food consider that thinner food
can be fried at a higher temperature and therefore
needs a shorter frying time.
Press the pieces of meat flat onto the frying surface
using the spatula.
Keep the pieces of meat apart so that they do not
draw any liquid.
Only turn the meat, when it comes away from the
surface easily, in order to protect the structure of
the meat. Damaging the structure can cause juices
to escape and results in the meat drying out.
Avoid pricking or cutting meat before or during
frying, in order to retain meat juices.
Do not salt the food before frying, to prevent liquid
and soluble nutrients from escaping.
Use oil and fat that is suitable for frying, for
example plant oil or lard. Olive oil or margarine
should only be used up to a maximum temperature
of 160 °C.
When using only one heating zone, select the
higher temperature from the settings table.
Alternatively, select a temperature about 10 °C
higher than when using both heating zones. In this
case, use approximately half the amount of food.
Clean the frying surface in between use with the
spatula. Pour a little oil or fat onto the frying surface
to ease cleaning.
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Cleaning the frying area (hard chrome plated)
Remove food remnants with the spatula. Then pour
250 ml warm soapy liquid onto the frying surface
and allow to soak (max. 5 minutes). Soak up the
water with a sponge, then use a foam / plastic
sponge to clean the frying surface. Always wipe in
the direction of the brushed metal (horizontally),
otherwise scouring marks might show on the frying
surface.
Note: do not use the scouring sponge to clean the
stainless-steel frame, this will leave scratch marks.
Do not use metal pot cleaners, steel wool, wire
brush or similar.
Some food can leave white marks after cleaning
the appliance. You can remove these marks using
lemon juice.
Cleaning the stainless-steel frame
The frame of the appliance should be cleaned
using a soft, damp cloth and light soapy liquid or a
commercially available stainless steel cleaner. Do
not use any abrasive and caustic cleaning agents.
Cleaning the control knobs
Wipe with a damp cloth. Cloth should not be too
wet, as moisture could penetrate behind the control
knob.
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4. Cleaning and care
Note: to avoid jeopardising the electrical safety of
the appliance, do not use high-pressure or steam
jet cleaning devices – risk of short circuits!
Caution, risk of burns! Before cleaning,
please wait until the appliance has cooled to
hand-warm.
Cleaning the appliance after every use avoids
residues burning in. After residues have burned in
several times, they become difficult to remove.
Do not use scouring agents, abrasives or chemically aggressive cleaners (for example oven cleaner, cleaner containig chloride, nitro polishing
agents)!
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If the appliance does not function correctly, check
the household fuses first.
If the power supply is functioning correctly, but your
appliance still does not work, please contact your
dealer or your local Gaggenau customer service
agency. Specify the appliance type. The serial
number and type of the appliance can be found on
the quality control slip which is included with these
instructions.
Repairs may only be carried out by authorised
electricians, in order to guarantee the safety of the
appliance.
Unauthorised tampering with the appliance
will invalidate any warranty claims.
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5. Maintenance
The appliance must always be disconnected from
the mains when being repaired.
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Technical data
Total connected load:
220-240 V / 2 300 W
Important notes on installation
This appliance can be combined with all Gaggenau
Vario 400 Series appliances.
This appliance may be installed in kitchen
combinations made of wood or similar combustible
materials without taking additional safety measures.
The built-in furniture and worktop where the
appliance is installed must be heat resistant up to
temperatures of 200° F/90° C.
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.
The mains connecting cable must at least
correspond to type H 05 VV-F (3 x 1.5 mm
2
). Pay
attention to the data on the rating plate. The
appliance must be properly grounded.
When connecting electrical appliances in the
proximity of cooking surfaces, make sure that
connecting cables do not come into contact with hot
cooking surfaces.
The installation technician is responsible for the
correct functioning of the appliance at the place of
installation. He must instruct the user on how to
disconnect the appliance from electricity in an
emergency.
After unpacking, check the appliance for any
transportation damage and report this immediately
to the transportation company.
Protection against accidental contact from below
must be provided by an intermediate shelf that
can only be removed with a tool. The distance
from the top of the work surface to the top of the
intermediate shelf must be at least 150 mm.
There must be a gap of at least 40 mm at the side
between the appliance and any walls or furnishings.
If all poles of the appliances cannot be isolated
from the mains by removing an accessible plug, an
isolating device with a contact gap of at least 3 mm
must be installed (e.g. domestic fuse).
No warranty claims can be lodged for any
damage resulting from failure to observe these
instructions. Pay attention to the “Important
notes" on page 3 and 4.
Subject to technical change without notice.
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6. Installation
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Preparing the cabinet
• Cut out the recess for the hob in your worktop.
Proceed as indicated on the installation sketch.
The installation sketch contains the measurements
of the space required for the trim between the
appliances. Several appliances can also be
installed in individual recesses, as long as a
minimum clearance of 50 mm is kept to between
the appliances.
• As shown in the installation sketch, drill the
Ø35mm holes to secure the control knobs in the
cabinet front.
• If the cabinet front is thicker than 26 mm, the front
must be routed from the back to max. 26 mm on
an area of 80 x 310 mm.
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Installing the control panel
• Before installation, remove all styrofoam
packaging from the control knobs and peel off
the protective film behind the luminous discs.
• Open the lid of the connecting terminal on the
control panel. Secure the mains connecting lead
as shown in the connection diagram. Secure the
connecting lead with the pull relief. The mains
connecting cable must at least correspond to the
type H 05 VV-F (3 x 1.5 mm
2
). Close the lid of the
connecting terminal.
• Hold the support plate from the rear against the
cabinet front, insert control knobs into the holes,
secure from the rear with the nuts. Take care to
install control knobs in the correct order: left
control knob for selecting the frying zone, right
control knob for selecting the temperature.
• Secure the control panel with the included nuts
onto the support plate.
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Note:
only install control panel with appliance of the
corresponding type.
Before connecting the appliance, make sure
the electricity is switched off at fuse point!
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Installing the appliance
• Firmly plug the connecting cable in the appliance
and in the control panel (the plugs must lock into
place).
• Turn the clamping screws to the side. Insert the
appliance with the control panel on the front into
the cut-out and align it.
Note: do not stick the appliance onto the worktop
with silicone.
• Turn the clamping screws under the countertop
and tighten them evenly. Do not tighten the
clamping screws too tightly, as a uniform sealing
gap should be left all round.
• Connect the appliance to the electricity. Test that
it functions correctly. If the appliance does not
switch on, check the connecting cable between
the appliance and the control panel is firmly
plugged in.
• Connect the appliance to the electricity. Test that
it functions correctly. If the luminous discs behind
both control knobs blink alternately, check the
connecting cable between the appliance and the
control panel is firmly plugged in.
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