Gaggenau VR230620 User Manual
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Use and care manual 2
Notice d’utilisation 17
Manual de instrucciones 32
VR 230 620
Electric grill
Gril électrique
Grill eléctrico
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Table of Contents
Use and care manual
9 Safety Definitions 2
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3
Fire Safety 3
Cooking Safety 4
Burn Prevention 5
Child Safety 5
Cleaning Safety 6
Proper Installation and Maintenance 6
Proposition 65 Warning 7
Causes of damage 8
Environmental protection 8
Energy saving tips 8
Getting to know your appliance 9
Electric grill 9
Display on the illuminated ring 9
Accessories 9
Special accessories 9
9 Safety Definitions
Safety Definitions
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.
Before using the appliance for the first time 10
Cleaning the appliance 10
Preparing the grill 10
Heating the grill 10
Operating the appliance 11
Turning on 11
Turning off 11
Residual heat display 11
Overheating protection 11
Safety shut-off 11
Table of settings and tips 12
Tips for cooking and roasting 12
Cleaning and maintenance 13
Cleaning the appliance 13
Faults – What to Do? 15
Customer Service 16
Note: This alerts you to important information and/or
tips.
Additional information on products, accessories,
replacement parts and services can be found at
www.gaggenau.com and in the online shop
www.gaggenau.com/zz/store
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9 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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9 WARNING
9 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 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.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A
GREASE FIRE:
1. 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.
2. Always turn hood ON when
cooking at high heat or when
flambéing food (i.e. Crepes
Suzette, Cherries Jubilee,
Peppercorn Beef Flambé).
3. Clean ventilating fans frequently.
Grease should not be allowed to
accumulate on fan or filter.
4. 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.
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.
Have an appropriate fire extinguisher available, nearby, highly visible and easily accessible near the appliance.
Smother flames from food fires other than grease fires with baking soda. Never use water on cooking fires.
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9 WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY
TO PERSONS IN THE EVENT OF A
GREASE FIRE, OBSERVE THE
FOLLOWING:
1. 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.
2. NEVER PICK UP A FLAMING PAN
– You may be burned.
3. DO NOT USE WATER, including
wet dishcloths or towels – a
violent steam explosion will result.
4. 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
9 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.
9 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.
9 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.
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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. Build-up 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 flambéing food (i.e. Crêpes Suzette, Cherries Jubilee, Peppercorn Beef Flambé).
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 loosefitting clothing or hanging garments, such
as ties, scarves, jewelry, or dangling
sleeves.
9 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 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.
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9 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 clothes and sponges can cause burns from steam.
Do not use steam cleaners to clean the appliance.
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.
9 WARNING
Failure to operate knobs properly
may result in personal injury and
damage to the appliance.
Do not soak removable heating elements Heating elements should never be
immersed in water.
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 Statement of Limited Product Warranty. If you have any questions, contact the manufacturer.
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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9 CAUTION
Malfunction
Always set control knobs to the zero
position when the appliance is not in
operation.
Proposition 65 Warning:
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en-us Causes of damage
Causes of damage
Causes of damage
NOTICE
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.
Environmental protection
Environmental protection
In this section, you can find information about saving
energy and disposing of the appliance.
Energy saving tips
▯ Stop the heating appliance when it reaches the
required temperature.
▯ If you are preparing small amounts of food, use the
option to switch on the front or the rear grill element
only.
▯ Switch to a lower grill setting in good time.
▯ Select the appropriate ongoing grill setting. You will
waste energy if you select an ongoing grill setting that
is too high.
▯ Use the residual heat of the grill. For longer cooking
times, switch the appliance off 5–10 minutes before
the end of the cooking time.
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Getting to know your appliance
Getting to know your appliance
Electric grill
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( Wire rack and frame
0 Control knob for the rear grill element:
Grill settings 1-9
g Connecting the grill elements
8 Control knob for the front grill element
Grill settings 1-9
g Connecting the grill elements
@ Lava stones
H Lava stone container
P Grease drip tray
X Grill element
Display on the illuminated ring
The control knob is encircled by an illuminated ring that indicates a number of statuses and functions.
Display Meaning
Û Off Appliance OFF
Ú Lit orange Appliance ON
Ú Lit white but gradually
changing to orange
Ú Slowly flashing orange Appliance OFF residual
ˆ Flashing orange and
white alternately
Appliance ON heat-up
indicator
heat indicator
Safety shut-off, power
failure
Accessories
As standard, your device comes with the following accessories:
Lava stones
Cleaning brush
Special accessories
You can order the following accessories from your specialist dealer:
LV 030 000 Lava stones (replacement)
Use the accessories only as indicated. The manufacturer
assumes no liability for incorrect usage of the
accessories.
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en-us Before using the appliance for the first time
Before using the appliance for the first time
Before using the appliance for the fi rst ti me
In this section, you can find out what you must do before using your appliance to prepare food for the first time. Read the safety information before you start.
Cleaning the appliance
Before using the appliance and accessory parts for the first time, clean them thoroughly with lukewarm soapy water.
Preparing the grill
1. Insert the grease drip tray.
2. Correctly insert the lava stone tray. The recesses in
the lava stone tray correspond to the recesses in the
base of the appliance.
5. Put the wire rack in place. Position the wire rack so
that the feet of the wire rack fit into the recesses in
the lava stone tray. Ensure that the wire rack is lying
flat.
6. Put the frame in place. Ensure that the frame is lying
flat and that the distance between the frame and the
wire rack is the same all round.
3. Remove the lava stones from the film and place them
in the lava stone tray.
4. Fold both grill elements downwards. The grill
elements must lie flat.
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9 WARNING
Risk of burns!
The appliance parts become hot during operation.
Only operate the grill when the frame and wire rack
inserted correctly.
Heating the grill
Heat the grill for a few minutes at grill setting 9. This will get rid of the new-appliance smell and any contamination.
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Operating the appliance
Operating the appliance
Turning on
The frame is cooler than the wire rack during operation. Only use the surface of the wire rack for grilling.
The two grill elements can be controlled separately. This
means that you can grill foods that require different
temperatures at the same time. If required, you can
connect the two grill elements together and set the same
grill setting at the same time for both of them.
Push in the other control knob and turn it to the required grill setting. The illuminated ring lights up white. If you do not want to cook over the entire grill zone, switch on the front or rear grill element only.
Turning off
Turn the control knobs to position 0. The indicator light goes out.
9 WARNING
Risk of burns!
The appliance will remain hot for a long time even
after you switch it off. Do not touch the appliance
while the residual heat indicator is flashing.
9 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.
The illuminated ring dims from white to orange while the appliance is heating up. An audible signal sounds when the set temperature has been reached. The preheating phase at grill setting 9 takes approximately 10 minutes.
Connecting the grill elements Push in any control knob and turn it to the ª symbol. Push in the other control knob and turn it to the required grill setting. Both grill elements are now at this grill setting.
Residual heat display
After switching off the appliance, the illuminated ring on the control knob slowly flashes orange until the appliance has cooled enough for it to be safe to touch. Do not touch the appliance while the residual heat indicator is flashing.
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.
Safety shut-off
For your protection, the appliance is equipped with a
safety shut-off. Any kind of heating will be switched off
after 4 hours if the appliance controls are not used
during this time. The heating element will also remain off
after a power failure. The illuminated ring on the control
knob flashes orange and white alternately.
Turn the control knob to 0. You will now be able to start the appliance again as usual.
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en-us Table of settings and tips
Table of settings and tips
Table of settings and ti ps
Food Grill setting Grilling time Comments
Meat and poultry
Beef steak, medium,
¾"–1¼" (2–3 cm)
Veal cutlet, ¾" (2 cm) 7 6 mins each side Kebab skewers,
3½ oz (100 g) each
Lamb cutlet, rare, ¾" (2 cm) 7 6 mins each side
Pork neck steak, ¾" (2 cm) 7 6–8 mins each side
Grilled sausage,
1½–3½ oz (50–100 g) Hamburger, ½" (1 cm) 6– 7 12–15 mins Turkey steaks, ¾" (2 cm) 6– 7 12–15 mins Chicken wings,
3½ oz (100 g) each
Fish and seafood
King prawns 7 5–12 mins Use shell-on prawns, raw or cooked. Lobster, precooked 8 7–15 mins Salmon steak, 1¼" (3 cm) 6 10–15 mins Tuna steak, 1¼" (3 cm) 6– 7 7–10 mins Fish fillet, ¾" (2 cm) 6 6–8 mins e.g. herring or halibut Trout, whole, 7 oz (200 g) 7 12–15 mins Coat the trout with oil to prevent the skin stick-
Side dishes
Vegetables 5 10–15 mins e.g. sliced zucchini and aubergine, quartered
Mushroom caps 6 4–6 mins
Fruit
(e.g. peach or pear halves) Keeping warm 1 –2 Ensure that the wire rack is not too hot to keep
8 3–4 mins each side The steak is medium when meat juice can be
seen on the surface.
6– 7 15–20 mins Turn several times.
6– 7 10–20 mins Turn several times.
6– 7 15–20 mins Turn several times.
ing to the wire rack.
peppers
5 5–10 mins each
side
food warm.
Tips for cooking and roasting
▯ The values given in the table of settings are only a
guide; you may need more or less heat depending on
the type and state of the food.
▯ Heat the appliance to the required temperature. The
illuminated ring lights up white. The illuminated ring
dims from white to orange while the appliance is
heating up. An audible signal sounds when the set
temperature has been reached.
▯ Always preheat the grill. The intense heat radiation
enables a crust to form quickly and prevents meat
juice from escaping.
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▯ Before grilling, you can coat or marinate the food in
heat-resistant oil (e.g. peanut oil). This improves the
flavor. Take care not to use too much oil/marinade,
otherwise this could cause flames to form or generate
lots of smoke.
▯ Do not salt the meat before grilling. Otherwise soluble
nutrients and meat juice may escape.
▯ Place the food to be grilled directly on the wire rack.
Do not use aluminum foil or grill trays.
▯ Only turn the items on the grill over when they lift off
the wire rack easily. If meat sticks to the grill, the
fibres are destroyed and meat juice escapes.
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▯ Do not pierce the meat while grilling it, otherwise
meat juice may escape.
▯ Cured meat such as ham and smoked pork chops are
not suitable for grilling. This can produce a compound
that is harmful to health.
▯ Score chops on the bones and in fatty layers several
times so that they do not curl up.
▯ Remove fatty layers after grilling rather than before,
otherwise the meat loses juice and flavor.
▯ Poultry will turn out particularly crispy and brown if
you baste it towards the end of the grilling time with
butter, salted water or orange juice.
▯ Fruit can be seasoned to taste after grilling with
honey, maple syrup or lemon juice.
▯ You can parboil vegetables that take a long time to
cook (e.g. corn on the cob) before placing them on the
grill.
▯ Grill fillets of fish on the skin side first. Coat the skin
with oil to prevent it sticking to the wire rack.
▯ Serve grilled food hot. If you keep it warm it will go
tough.
Cleaning and maintenance
Cleaning and maintenance
9 WARNING
Risk of burns!
The appliance grows hot during operation. Let
appliance cool down prior to cleaning.
9 WARNING
Risk of electrical shock!
Moisture entering the appliance can cause an
electrical shock. Don't use a high-pressure cleaner
or steam cleaner.
NOTICE
Surface damage
Do not use these cleaning agents
▯ Caustic or corrosive cleaners
▯ Oven cleaners
▯ Cleaners that are caustic, contain chlorine or are
aggressive
▯ Cleaners containing large proportions of alcohol
▯ Hard, scratchy dish-washing sponges, brushes or
scourers
If such an agent comes into contact with the appliance,
wipe it off immediately with water.
Thoroughly wash out new sponge cloths before using
them.
Cleaning the appliance
Clean the appliance after each use once it has cooled down. This will prevent residues from being burnt on. Residues that have been burnt-on several times can be difficult to remove.
Do not scrape burnt-on residues. Instead, leave them to soak in water and washing-up liquid.
Remove the wire rack and fold the heating elements upwards. Remove the lava stone tray and the lava stones.
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en-us Cleaning and maintenance
Appliance part/ surface
Wire rack and
frame
Stainless steel
tray
Lava stone tray Remove the lava stones. Clean the
Lava stones Replace the lava stones when they
Grease drip
tray
Control panel Soapy water – the cloth must not be
Control knobs The soapy cloth must not be too wet.
Recommended cleaning
Remove heavy soling with the cleaning
brush. Soak the wire rack in the sink.
Clean using the cleaning brush and
washing-up liquid and dry thoroughly.
For heavy soiling, use our grill cleaning gel (article number 00311761).
You can also clean the wire rack and
the frame in the dishwasher. This may
cause the wire rack and the frame to
become lighter in colour. This does
not affect its usability.
Apply washing-up liquid with a soft,
damp cloth; dry with a soft cloth.
Leave stubborn dirt to soak.
For heavy soiling, use our stainless
steel cleaner (article no. 00311499) or
grill cleaning gel (article no.
00311761).
lava stone tray in a sink of water and
washing-up liquid using a scrubbing
brush; dry with a soft cloth. Leave
stubborn dirt to soak or remove it
using our grill cleaning gel
(article no. 00311761).
have turned black. This means that the
lava stones are saturated with fat,
which may generate a lot of smoke or
ignite during operation.
You can obtain compatible lava stones
from your specialist dealer
(article no. LV 030 000).
Clean in the dishwasher.
too wet. Dry with a soft cloth.
If acidic substances (e.g. vinegar,
ketchup, mustard, marinades) are
spilled on the control panel, remove
them immediately.
Dry with a soft cloth.
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9 CAUTION
Damage to the appliance
Do not detach the control knobs
to clean them.
Faults – What to Do?
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Faults – What to Do?
9 WARNING
Risk of electric shock!
Incorrect repairs are dangerous. Repairs may only
be carried out by an authorized servicer. If the
appliance is not functioning properly, unplug the
power cord or switch off the fuse in the fuse box.
Contact Customer Support.
Disruption Possible cause Solution
The appliance does not work The plug is not plugged in Connect the appliance to the mains
Faulty fuse Check in the fuse box to make sure that the
Power failure Check whether other kitchen appliances are
The appliance does not heat up and
the illuminated ring is lit white
The appliance does not heat up and
the illuminated ring is lit white
The appliance switches itself off
while in use; the illuminated ring
flashes orange and white alternately
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Demo mode is activated Deactivate demo mode:
Overheating protection The appliance itself switches off the grill heat-
Safety switch off:
The controls on the appliance
have not been used for a long
time
The appliance remains off after a
power failure
Faults often have simple explanations. Please read the notes in the table before calling customer service.
fuse for the appliance is in working order
working
1. Turn all the control knobs to 0. Unplug the
appliance from the mains for 30 seconds
(switch off the household fuse or the circuit breaker in the fuse box).
2. Reconnect the appliance. Turn any of the
control knobs one position anti-clockwise
within 3 minutes. All the illuminated rings
light up white.
3. Turn the control knob three positions
clockwise.
4. Turn the control knob back to 0. Two audi-
ble signals confirm that demo mode has
been deactivated.
ing element in order to protect the appliance
and the fitted unit. Once the appliance is cool
enough, it will switch the grill heating element
on again. It can take up to 45 minutes to cool
down.
Turn the control knob to 0, then switch it back
on (if you wish to continue using the appliance)
Turn the control knob to 0, then switch it back
on (if you wish to continue using the appliance)
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