Gaggenau VR230614 User Manual

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USE AND CARE MANUAL GUIDE D'UTILISATION ET D'ENTRETIEN MANUAL DE USO Y CUIDADO

VR 230 614

Electric grill Gril électrique Grill eléctrico

Table of Contents 3

Table de Matières 12

Contenido 22

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 4

Fire Safety 4 Cooking Safety 4 Burn Prevention 5 Child Safety 5 Cleaning Safety 5 Cookware Safety 5 Proper Installation and Maintenance 6 Causes of damage 6

Your new device 7

Electric grill 7 Accessories 7 Special accessories 7

Operation 8

Before first use 8 Turning on 8 Turning off 8 Overheating protection 8 Use with griddle plate (special accessory) 8

Settings table 9

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

Tips and tricks 10

Care and cleaning 10

Cleaning appliance 10 Do not use these cleaning agents 11

Customer Service 11

Product info

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INS TRUCTIONS

WARNING: 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.

Fire Safety

Do not allow aluminum foil, plastic, paper or cloth to come in contact with a hot 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.

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.

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: 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 carbon monoxide poisoning and 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 and may cause carbon monoxide poisoning. Aluminum foil linings may also trap heat, causing a fire hazard.

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

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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).

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.

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.

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.

Cleaning Safety

Do not clean the appliance while it is still hot. Some cleaners produce noxious fumes when applied to a hot surface. Wet clothesand 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.

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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.

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.

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.

Causes of damage

CAUTION: Damage to device through

inappropriate accessories:

Only use the designated original accessories. Don't use grill trays or aluminum foil. This damages the grill shelf.

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.

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Here you will get to know your new device and obtain information about accessories.

Electric grill

Accessories

As standard, your device comes with the following accessories:

Tongs

Special accessories

You can order the following accessories from your specialist dealer:

AM 060 000 Griddle plate

Lava stones

Cleaning brush

LV 030 000 Lava stones (replaceable)

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

WARNING: Risk of burns:

Only close the appliance cover once the appliance has cooled down. Never turn on the appliance with the appliance cover closed. Don't set down food on appliance cover or use it for keeping food warm.

Overheating protection

In the event of overheating, the appliance automatically turns off the grill heating elements in order to protect the countertop and cabinets. After the appliance has sufficiently cooled down, turn it back on.

Before first use

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

Thoroughly clean the appliance and accessories.

1 2 Remove lava stones from the plastic film and

place them in the lava stone trough.

3 Fold both grill heating elements down. The grill

heating elements must lie flat.

4 Put on the grill shelf and heat up the grill to level

9 for a few minutes. This eliminates potential contaminants and smells of newness.

Turning on

Turn the control knobs to position 9. The indicator light goes on. Preheat the grill for 4 - 5 minutes.

After preheating, set the grill as desired and put on the food.

Note: The two grill heating elements can be regulated

separately. This allows you to grill food with different temperature requirements at the same time.

Use with griddle plate (special accessory)

The griddle plate is not included. You can obtain the griddle plate from your specialist dealer (order number AM 060 000).

The griddle plate is especially good for preparing food that is liquidy or cut small, vegetables, desserts and egg dishes.

Note: When using the griddle plate, leave the lava

stone trough and lava stones in the grill.

Here's how to grill with the griddle plate:

Remove grill shelf.

1 2 Carefully place griddle plate on the grill. 3 Turn both control knobs to level 9. Preheat the

grill for 5 - 6 minutes.

4 Switch back to the desired level after preheating.

Lightly brush the griddle plate with oil and put on the food.

Turning off

Turn the control knobs to position 0. The indicator light goes out.

WARNING: Risk of burns:

The grill remains hot for a long time after turning it off. Don't touch the grill for 30 - 45 minutes after turning it off.

Settings table

Food Grill setting Grilling time Notes

meat and poultry

beefsteak, medium, 2 - 3 cm 8 2 - 3 min. per side The steak is medium when meat juice appears on

the surface. veal chop, 2 cm 7 6 min. per side shish kebabs, 100 g each 6 - 7 15 - 20 min. Turn several times. lambchop, pink, 2 cm 7 6 min. per side pork neck steak, 2 cm 7 6 - 8 min. per side bratwurst, 50 - 100 g 6 - 7 10 - 20 min. Turn several times. hamburger, 1 cm 6 - 7 12 - 15 min. turkey steak, 2 cm 6 - 7 12 - 15 min. chicken wings, 100 g each 6 - 7 15 - 20 min. Turn several times.

fish and seafood

king prawns 7 5 - 12 min. Use prawns with shells, raw or pre-cooked lobster, pre-cooked 8 7 - 15 min. salmon steak, 3 cm 6 10 - 15 min. tuna steak, 3 cm 6 - 7 7 - 10 min. fish filet, 2 cm 6 6 - 8 min. e.g. herring or halibut trout, whole, 200 g 7 12 - 15 min. Coat trout with oil so that the skin doesn't stick to

the grill shelf.

side dishes

vegetables 5 - 6 5 - 10 min. e.g. zucchini and eggplant in slices, bell pepper

in quarters mushroom heads 6 4 - 6 min. fruit (e.g. peach or pear halves) 5 5 - 10 min. per side

Fry with the griddle plate (AM 060 000 – special accessory)

pancakes 7 1 - 2 min. per side sautéed mushrooms, 500 g 9 5 - 7 min. scrambled egg 6 - 7 5 - 6 min. fried potatoes, 700 g 7 - 8 10 - 12 min. ground meat, 600 g 8 - 9 8 - 12 min. pan-fried vegetables, 600 g 7 6 - 8 min. coarsely diced, e.g. bell pepper, onions, carrots,

zucchini

Preheat the grill for 4 - 5 minutes to level 9. When using the griddle plate, (AM 060 000) the preheating time is 5 - 6 minutes.

The values in the settings table should only be regarded as guidelines, since more or less heat may be required depending on the type and condition of the food.

Tips and tricks

Care and cleaning

▯ Always preheat the grill. The intense heat helps a

crust form quickly, preventing meat juice from escaping.

▯ Prior to grilling, you can coat the food with heat-

resistant oil (e.g. peanut oil) or marinade it. This improves the taste. Make sure not to use too much oil / marinade, since otherwise it may inflame and generate thick smoke.

▯ Don't salt meat prior to grilling. Otherwise soluble

nutrients and meat juice may be lost.

▯ Lay the food on the grill. Don't use aluminum foil

or grill trays.

▯ Only turn the meat once it can be easily removed

from the grill. If the meat sticks to the grill, this destroys fibers and causes meat juice to escape.

▯ Don't pierce the meat while grilling, since

otherwise meat juice can come out.

▯ Cured meat such as ham or smoked pork chops

are not suitable for grilling. Bonds may form that are harmful to one's health.

▯ Make several cuts along the bone and in the fat

layer of cutlets so that they don't curve while grilling.

▯ Try to remove layers of fat after rather than prior

to grilling, because otherwise the meat loses juice and flavor.

▯ For especially crispy and brown poultry, coat it

with butter, salt water or orange juice around when you're almost done grilling.

▯ After grilling, fruit can be seasoned to taste with

honey, maple syrup or lemon juice.

▯ Vegetables with longer cooking times (e.g. corn

on the cob) can be precooked prior to grilling.

▯ First grill fish fillet on the skin side. Coat skin with

oil so that the it doesn't stick to the grill shelf.

▯ Serve the grilled food hot. Don't keep it warm or it

will become too tough.

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

WARNING: Risk of burns:

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

WARNING: Risk of electrical shock:

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

Cleaning appliance

Clean the appliance after each use, once it has cooled down. This prevents residue from burning on. After being burnt on several times, residue is difficult to eliminate.

Don't scratch off burnt-on residue. Instead, soak it in water with dishwashing liquid.

Remove the grill shelf and pivot the heating element upward. Take out the lava stone trough with the lava stones.

Appliance part / surface

Grill grid Eliminate coarse residue with the

Stainless steel stovetop

Recommended cleaning

cleaning brush. Soak the grill grid in the sink. Clean with the cleaning brush and dishwashing liquid and dry thoroughly.

Brush stubborn grime with our grill cleaner gel (order number 463582) and leave on for at least 2 hours— overnight for heavy grime. Then rinse thoroughly and dry. Observe information on packaging of cleaner.

Don't wash in the dishwasher!

Apply dishwashing liquid with a soft, damp cloth; dry off with a soft cloth. Let stubborn grime soak.

For heavy grime, use our stainless steel cleaner (order number 464524) or the grill cleaner gel (order number

463582). After cleaning, treat with our stainless

steel care product (order number

461555).

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