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Operating instructions
Induction MaxiFlex
Glass ceramic hob
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Thank you for choosing to buy one of our products. Your appliance is made to
high standards and is easy to use. Nevertheless, please take the time to read
these operating instructions in order to familiarise yourself with the appliance
and get the best use out of it.
Please follow the safety precautions.
Modifications
Text, diagrams and data correspond to the technical standard of the appliance
at the time these operating instructions went to press. The right to make technical modifications for the purpose of the further development of the appliance
is reserved.
Validity
The product family (model number) corresponds to the first alphanumerics on
the identification plate. These operating instructions apply to:
Type Product family
GK46TIMS/C/U/F 88A, 31014
GK46TIMXSC/F 31002
GK56TIMS/C/F 89A, 31020
Variations depending on the model are noted in the text.
© V-ZUG Ltd, CH-6301 Zug, 2016
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Contents
1 Safety precautions 5
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
2 Disposal 11
3 Using for the first time 12
4 Your appliance 13
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5
4.6
5 Operating the appliance 19
5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4
5.5
5.6
5.7
5.8
5.9
5.10
5.11
5.12
5.13
5.14
5.15
5.16
5.17
Symbols used .............................................................................................5
General safety precautions ...................................................................... 6
Appliance-specific safety precautions....................................................7
Instructions for use .................................................................................... 8
Appliance overview................................................................................. 13
Operating and display elements .......................................................... 14
How induction hobs function ................................................................ 16
Flexible cooking....................................................................................... 16
Pan detection ........................................................................................... 17
Cookware.................................................................................................. 18
Switching the appliance on and off ..................................................... 19
Selecting a cooking zone ...................................................................... 19
Overview of power levels....................................................................... 20
Switching a cooking zone off................................................................ 21
Residual heat indicator .......................................................................... 21
Keep warm setting .................................................................................. 21
Melting function ....................................................................................... 21
Simmer function....................................................................................... 22
PowerPlus ................................................................................................. 22
Bridging function ..................................................................................... 25
Automatic boost ...................................................................................... 26
Operating time ......................................................................................... 27
Timer.......................................................................................................... 29
Childproof lock ........................................................................................ 30
Restore function ...................................................................................... 31
Pause cooking ......................................................................................... 31
Wipe protection........................................................................................ 32
6 User settings 33
6.1
Changing user settings .......................................................................... 34
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6.2
Cancelling user settings......................................................................... 34
7 Care and maintenance 35
8 Trouble-shooting 36
9 Technical data 39
9.1
Product fiche ............................................................................................ 39
10 Index 40
11 Notes 42
12 Service & Support 43
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1 Safety precautions
1.1 Symbols used
Denotes important safety precautions.
Failure to observe said precautions can result in injury or in damage to the appliance or fittings!
Information and precautions that should be observed.
Information on disposal
Information about the operating instructions
▸ Indicates step-by-step instructions.
– Describes how the appliance reacts to the steps taken.
▪ Indicates a list.
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1.2 General safety precautions
▪ Read the operating instructions before using the appliance for
the first time!
▪ This appliance can be used by children aged 8 and above
and by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and/or knowledge, provided
they are supervised or have been instructed on the safe use
of the appliance and have understood the hazards involved.
Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user
maintenance shall not be undertaken by children without supervision.
▪ If an appliance is not equipped with a mains cable and a plug
or other means for disconnecting from the mains with a contact opening on each pole complying with the conditions of
overvoltage category III for full isolation, an isolating device
must be incorporated into the permanently installed electrical
installation in accordance with the installation regulations.
▪ If the mains cable of this appliance is damaged, it must be re-
placed by the manufacturer or its Customer Services or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid hazard.
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1.3 Appliance-specific safety precautions
▪ WARNING: If the surface is cracked or there is damage to the
material thickness, the appliance must be switched off and
disconnected from the electricity supply in order to avoid a
possible electric shock.
▪ WARNING: During use, the appliance and its exposed parts
become hot. Please be careful to avoid the exposed parts of
the heating elements.
▪ Never use a steam cleaner.
▪ Objects made of metal, e.g. knives, forks, spoons, covers or
aluminium foil, should not be put on the hob as they can become hot.
▪ After use, switch the hob off using the controls and do not
rely on the pan detector.
▪ WARNING: Leaving fat or oil unattended on the hob can be
dangerous and can lead to fires. NEVER try to extinguish a
fire with water. Instead, switch the appliance off and then carefully cover the flames with an object such as a cover or a fire
blanket.
▪ WARNING: Never leave objects on the hob as they pose a fire
hazard.
▪ The appliance must not be operated with an external time
switch or a separate remote control system.
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1 Safety precautions
1.4 Instructions for use
Before using for the first time
▪ The appliance must be installed and connected to the electricity supply in
accordance with the separate installation instructions. Have a qualified fitter/
electrician carry out the necessary work.
Correct use
▪ The appliance is designed for use in the home for preparing food. No liabil-
ity is assumed for any damage caused by improper use or incorrect handling.
▪ Any repairs, modifications or manipulations to the appliance, especially any
electrically live parts, may only be carried out by the manufacturer, its Customer Services or a similarly qualified person. Repairs if carried out incorrectly may cause serious injury, damage to the appliance and fittings, as
well as affect the functioning of the appliance. If the appliance is not working properly or in case of a repair order, follow the instructions given in the
repair service section. Please contact Customer Services if necessary.
▪ Use original spare parts only.
▪ Retain these operating instructions for future reference. If you sell the appli-
ance or pass it on to a third party, include these operating instructions as
well as the installation instructions.
▪ The appliance corresponds to recognised technology standards and the rel-
evant safety regulations. Proper use of the appliance is, however, essential
to avoid damage and accidents. Please therefore follow the precautions
given in these operating instructions.
▪ The heated surface will remain hot for some time after it is switched off and
will only cool down slowly to room temperature. Leave a sufficient amount of
time before you carry out work such as cleaning the appliance.
Note on use
▪ Tests have shown that under normal circumstances there is no risk to car-
diac pacemaker users. If, as the user of a cardiac pacemaker (or a hearing
aid or another type of implant), you would like to be reassured that using
the appliance does not pose a risk, you are advised to consult a competent
medical authority.
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Caution: Risk of burns!
▪ Overheated fat and oil can easily catch fire. Never attempt to extinguish
burning oil or fat with water. Danger of explosion! Smother the flames with a
fire blanket. Keep doors and windows closed.
Caution: Risk of injury!
▪ Keep pets away from the device.
Caution: Risk to life!
▪ Packaging materials, e.g. plastic film and polystyrene, can be dangerous for
children. Danger of suffocation! Keep packaging material away from children.
How to avoid damaging the appliance
▪ In the case of thermal failure, switch the solid plate off and allow to cool
down completely. Do not put any dishes on it. Do not cool with cold water
under any circumstances.
▪ Do not climb onto the appliance.
▪ To avoid damaging the silicon grouting, do not put hot cookware on the
frame.
▪ Do not cut or prepare food on the surface or drop hard objects onto it. Do
not drag cookware across the surface.
▪ Make sure than no sugary foods or juices end up on the hot cooking zones.
This can damage the surface. If sugary foods or juices do end up on the
hot cooking zones, remove these immediately with a glass ceramic hob
scraper (while the hob is still hot).
▪ Do not leave the appliance unattended during operation.
▪ Pots with pure copper or aluminium bases should not be used for cooking
as they leave behind traces that can be difficult to clean. If the traces are
not removed immediately after cooking with a suitable cleaning agent, they
can be permanently burned on and therefore permanently ruin the visual appearance of the appliance.
▪ Sliding pots and cookware across the glass ceramic causes scratches. You
can largely avoid these by lifting pots and cookware when putting them into
place.
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▪ The hob is an item for daily use: signs of usage such as scratches or visible
material abrasion from pots or cookware are normal. Intensive use leads to
more distinctive signs of usage. In such cases, the appliance continues to
function perfectly and a complaint is not justified. Safety is always guaranteed.
▪ There is no such thing as completely scratch-proof glass; scratches can
even develop on sapphire glass, which is used in watches. The glass
ceramic used is of the best quality available on the market.
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2 Disposal
Packaging
▪ All packaging materials (cardboard, plastic film (PE) and polystyrene (EPS))
are marked and should, if possible, be collected for recycling and disposed
of in an environmentally friendly way.
Disconnection
▪ Disconnect the appliance from the mains. With a fixed appliance, this is to
be carried out by a qualified electrician!
Safety
▪ Disable the appliance to prevent accidents caused by improper use, espe-
cially through children playing.
▪ Pull the plug out of the mains socket or have the appliance disconnected
from the mains by an electrician. Then cut the mains cable off flush with the
appliance.
Disposal
▪ The old appliance should not be discarded as worthless rubbish. If dis-
posed of correctly, the raw materials can be recovered for recycling.
▪ The symbol on the identification plate warns that the appliance may not
be disposed of in normal household waste.
▪ The appliance must be disposed of in accordance with local regulations on
waste disposal. For more information on the handling, disposal and recycling of the product, please contact the local authorities, the local recycling
facilities for household waste or the retailer from whom you purchased the
appliance.
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3 Using for the first time
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The appliance must be installed and connected to the electricity
supply in accordance with the separate installation instructions.
Have a qualified fitter/electrician carry out the necessary work.
During the first few hours of use, a cooking zone can give off an unpleasant smell. This is normal for brand new appliances. Ensure that
the room is well ventilated.
Where is the identification plate?
The identification plate and the connection plate are located on the underside
of the hob.
Identification plate with serial number (FN)
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Connection plate
2
A second identification plate is supplied and should be affixed in the fitted unit
underneath the hob.
Note down the serial number (FN) of your appliance on the back page of
these operating instructions.
The serial number is required for identifying the appliance. Only then
can customer services guarantee a faultless service.
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4 Your appliance
4.1 Appliance overview
GK46TIMS, GK46TIMSC, GK46TIMSF, GK46TIMSU, GK46TIMXSC,
GK46TIMXSF
▪ 4 adjustable cooking zones
GK56TIMS, GK56TIMSC, GK56TIMSF
▪ 4 adjustable cooking zones
▪ 1 cooking zone ø 280mm
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4 Your appliance
4.2 Operating and display elements
GK46TI …
GK56TI …
Buttons
Appliance ON/OFF
Slider (for setting the power levels)
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PowerPlus
Pause cooking ON/OFF and restore function
Operating time
Function as + button in operating time / timer mode
Timer
Function as - button in operating time / timer mode
Wipe protection ON/OFF
Bridging switch
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1 43 5 6 7
8910
2
1 43 5 6 7
8910
2
GK46TI …
GK56TI …
Displays
Melting function activated
1
Cooking zone power level
2
Operating time activated
3
Cooking zone indicator lights for the operating time
4
Bridging function activated
5
Operating time / timer
6
Timer activated
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Wipe protection activated
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Pause activated / possibility for restoring saved settings
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Corresponding cooking zone for slider
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4.3 How induction hobs function
Induction hobs work very differently from conventional hobs or hot plates. The
induction coils under the glass ceramic plate produce a rapidly changing magnetic field which directly heats up the magnetic base of the cookware.
The glass ceramic plate is only warmed by the hot cookware. Removing the
cookware from the cooking zone immediately interrupts the supply of energy.
Induction hobs are:
▪ quick reacting
▪ finely adjustable
▪ powerful
▪ energy-efficient
▪ safe.
Induction hobs can only be used with cookware with a complete/full
magnetic base.
4.4 Flexible cooking
For flexible cooking, there are no marked cooking zones.
Pots of different sizes can be placed on every zone. However, for pan detection, must be covered.
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If both circles are covered by a large pot, both heating areas can be
operated together with the bridge function.
For even frying, the pan must be centred on .
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4 Your appliance
4.5 Pan detection
Every cooking zone is equipped with pan detection. This recognises cookware
with a magnetisable base that is suitable for use with induction hobs.
▪ If the cookware is removed during operation or unsuitable cookware is
used,
– the selected power level flashes alternately with .
▪ If there is no cookware placed on the cooking zone during the pan detec-
tion time of 10minutes:
– The cooking zone switches off automatically.
– The display changes from to .
– The appliance switches off after 10seconds if no other cooking zone is
switched on.
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4.6 Cookware
Suitable cookware
Only cookware with a full magnetic base is suitable for use with the induction
hob.
This can be checked in the follow ways:
▪ A magnet sticks anywhere on the base of the cookware.
▪ On the hob, the power level set illuminates and does not alternate with
the power level.
Do not heat any unsuitable cookware using aids such as metal rings
and the like. This can damage the hob.
Energy-efficient cooking
For maximum energy efficiency and even heat distribution note the following:
▪ The base of the cookware must be clean, dry and smooth.
▪ Centre the cookware in the middle of the cooking zone.
▪ Use a well-fitting lid.
▪ Match the diameter of the cookware to the quantity of food to be cooked.
Coated cookware
▪ Coated cookware when empty may never be heated at a higher power level
than .
– The coating may otherwise become overheated and damaged.
▪ For frying, do not use a higher power level than .
Never use PowerPlus with coated frying pans.
Noise during cooking
Cookware can make noise during cooking. This does not indicate any malfunction, nor does it affect the functioning of the appliance in any way.
Noise depends on the cookware used. If the noise causes considerable disturbance, it can help to change the cookware.
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5 Operating the appliance
5.1 Switching the appliance on and off
All the appliances are operated in the same way.
▸ To switch the appliance on: Depress the button for 1second.
– flashes in all the power level displays.
– If no other entry is made, the appliance switches off again after about
10seconds for safety reasons.
▸ To switch the appliance off: Touch the button.
5.2 Selecting a cooking zone
▸ Touch the slider of the required cooking zone or swipe it to set the
power level.
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5.3 Overview of power levels
Power level Cooking method Use
Melting Melting butter, chocolate or honey at
around 40 °C
L
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
P
Keeping warm Sauces, keeps food ready for serving
at around 65 °C
Melting, gentle
warming
Swelling Rice
Continued cooking,
reducing, stewing
Continued cooking,
braising
Gentle frying Rösti (hash browns), omelettes,
Frying, deep frying Meat, chips
Flash frying Steak
Fast heating Boiling water
Butter, chocolate, gelatine, sauces
Vegetables, potatoes, sauces, fruit,
fish
Pasta, soup, braised meat
breaded fried foods, sausages
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5.4 Switching a cooking zone off
▸ Touch power level «0» on the slider.
– If no other entry is made and the other cooking zones are switched off,
the appliance switches off after 10seconds.
5.5 Residual heat indicator
After a cooking zone is switched off, remains illuminated as long as there is
a risk of burns.
5.6 Keep warm setting
The keep warm setting keeps ready-cooked foods warm at approx. 65°C. It
can be found between power levels and .
5.7 Melting function
With the melting function, butter, chocolate or honey, for instance, can be
gently melted at 40°C.
Switching the melting function on
▸ Hold power level on the slider depressed for 2seconds.
– The symbol illuminates.
– The power level goes out.
Switching the melting function off
▸ Use the slider to set any power level.
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5.8 Simmer function
With the simmer function, sausages, dumplings and stuffed pasta, for instance,
can be cooked below boiling point at about 94°C.
Switching the simmer function on
▸ Press the level on the slider for 4seconds.
– Three cross pieces are illuminated in the power level display.
Switching the simmer function off
▸ Set any power level using the slider.
In locations higher than 1500m above sea level, we recommend using the simmer function without the pan lid.
5.9 PowerPlus
All the cooking zones are equipped with the PowerPlus booster.
When PowerPlus is switched on, the cooking zone selected works at extra
high power for 10minutes. PowerPlus can be used, for instance, to heat a
large quantity of water quickly.
Switching PowerPlus on
▸ Press on the slider.
– illuminates in the display.
– After 10minutes it automatically switches back to power level .
Removing the cookware interrupts PowerPlus. PowerPlus is resumed
as soon as the cookware is returned to the cooking zone.
Ending PowerPlus off before time
▸ Press the desired power level on the slider.
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A
B
1
2
3
4
Power management
GK46TIMS, GK46TIMSC, GK46TIMSF, GK46TIMSU, GK46TIMXSC, GK46TIMXSF
PowerPlus cannot be used with both cooking zones of a group (AorB) at the
same time. If PowerPlus is activated with both cooking zones of a group, then
the power output is reduced for the cooking zone that was first selected.
PowerPlus with
cooking zone
1 3
2 4
*Maximum available power level with cooking zones
If the power level is increased above these levels, PowerPlus switches
off.
Group A * PowerPlus with
cooking zone
1 2 3 4
Group B *
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A
B
1
2
3
4
5
GK56TIMS, GK56TIMSC, GK56TIMSF
PowerPlus cannot be used with both cooking zones of a group (AandB) at
the same time. If PowerPlus is activated with both cooking zones of a group,
then the power output is reduced for the cooking zone that was first selected.
Cooking zone 5 can be operated with PowerPlus independently of groups A
and B.
PowerPlus with
cooking zone
1 3
2 4
*Maximum available power level with cooking zones
If the power level is increased above these levels, PowerPlus switches
off.
Group A * PowerPlus with
cooking zone
1 2 3 4
Group B *
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5.10 Bridging function
The bridging function allows two individual cooking zones lying one behind the
other to be switched on together and to be adjusted together.
Switching the bridging function on
▸ Press the button for the required side.
– The indicator light for the button illuminates.
If, when the bridging function is switched on, a cooking zone is
already running, the power level and operating time of this cooking
zone will be taken over for both zones. If both cooking zones are
already running, the operating times are cleared and flashes in the
power level displays.
Switching the bridging function off
▸ Press the button.
– Both cooking zones revert to the previous settings.
– Each cooking zone can be adjusted individually again.
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5.11 Automatic boost
Do not leave the hob unattended when using the automatic boost.
Risk of boiling over, burning on and igniting!
All the cooking zones are equipped with a selectable automatic boost. With
this function, a cooking zone works at power level for a certain length of
time (see table). Then it automatically switches back to the power level set.
The automatic boost function must be activated anew each time a cooking zone is switched on.
Automatic boost is switched off when the appliance is delivered from
the factory. If required the user setting P3 must be changed from 0 to
1, see the «User settings» section.
Power level
Boost in mins.:secs.
If during the automatic boost a higher power level is selected, the duration will change automatically.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
0:40 1:15 2:00 3.00 4:15 7:15 2:00 3:15
Switching the automatic boost on
▸ Hold the desired power level on the slider depressed for 3seconds.
– and the power level illuminate alternately in the display when the
automatic boost is activated.
– When the automatic boost is over, the heat output is reduced again to
the power level selected.
Switching the automatic boost off before time
▸ Use the slider to set a lower power level.
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5.12 Operating time
Do not leave the hob unattended during use. Risk of boiling over,
burning on and igniting!
With the operating time function, a Cooking zone switches off automatically
after a set time 1 min.–1 h 59 min..
Setting the operating time
▸ Set the required cooking zone.
▸ Press the button.
– flashes in the display.
▸ Touch the slider of the required cooking zone.
– The symbol illuminates.
▸ Increase the operating time using the button or reduce the operating
time using the button.
– The illuminated point of the cooking zone indicator light is illuminated.
– When you press the button for the first time, is illuminated in the
display.
– When you press the button for the first time, is illuminated in
the display.
You can quickly change the operating time by holding down the
or buttons.
Changing the operating time
▸ Press the button.
– flashes in the display.
▸ Touch the slider of the required cooking zone.
– The remaining operating time for the cooking zone selected is dis-
played.
– The indicator light for the cooking zone illuminates.
▸ Use the or button to change the operating time.
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Switching the operating time function off before time
▸ Press the button.
▸ Touch the slider of the required cooking zone.
▸ Press the and buttons at the same time.
– flashes in the display.
– The cooking zone continues to run.
End of the operating time
After the operating time has ended:
– The assigned cooking zone switches off.
– An acoustic signal is emitted.
– and power level flash.
▸ Switch off the acoustic signal and display by pressing the and but-
tons.
Several operating times
If operating times are set for several cooking zones,
– the shortest operating time illuminates in the display
– the corresponding cooking zone indicator light illuminates
– the symbol illuminates with the set operating time for each cooking
zone.
To display another operating time:
▸ Press the button.
▸ Touch the slider of the required cooking zone.
– The operating time is displayed and can be changed.
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5.13 Timer
The timer functions like an egg timer (1 min.–9 h 59 min.).
It can be used at any time and independently of all other functions.
Setting the timer
▸ Switching the appliance on
▸ Press the button.
– The symbol illuminates.
– flashes in the display.
▸ Use the button to increase the duration of the timer or use the but-
ton to reduce the duration of the timer.
– The first time the button is pressed, illuminates in the display.
– The first time the button is pressed, illuminates in the display.
To quickly change the duration of the timer, press and hold the or
button.
Changing the timer
If no cooking zone is in use, first switch the appliance on.
▸ Press the button.
– The time left on the timer flashes.
▸ Use the or button to change the duration of the timer.
Switching the timer off before time
If no cooking zone is in use, first switch the appliance on.
▸ Press the button.
▸ Press the and buttons at the same time.
– flashes in the display.
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5.14 Childproof lock
The childproof lock is to prevent the appliance from being accidentally
switched on.
Switching the childproof lock on
▸ Switch the appliance on.
Ensure all cooking zones are switched off.
▸ Touch the and buttons at the same time.
– An acoustic signal is emitted.
▸ Touch the button again.
– An acoustic signal is emitted.
– The childproof lock is now switched on.
– illuminates in all the power level displays for 10seconds.
Operating the appliance with the childproof lock activated
▸ Switch the appliance on.
▸ Touch the and buttons at the same time.
– An acoustic signal is emitted.
– The childproof lock is overridden. The appliance can now be used as
normal.
The childproof lock is automatically reactivated 1minute after switching off the
hob.
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Switching the childproof lock off
▸ Switch on the appliance.
No cooking zone must be in operation.
▸ Touch the and buttons at the same time.
– An acoustic signal is emitted.
▸ Press the button again.
– A double acoustic signal is emitted.
– On all power level displays, flashes for 10seconds.
– The childproof lock is now switched off.
5.15 Restore function
If the appliance was switched off accidentally with the button, the settings
can be restored within 6seconds.
▸ Switch on the appliance.
– The illuminated point for the button flashes.
▸ Press the button.
5.16 Pause cooking
Thereafter, the appliance can continue to be operated using the previous settings.
▸ Press the button.
– The indicator light for the button illuminates.
– The power level of the cooking zone switched on changes to .
– The operating time is interrupted.
– The timer continues to run.
– All buttons except , and are inactive.
If the pause cooking function is not turned off within 10minutes, the
appliance switches off completely.
▸ Press the button again to resume cooking.
– The cooking zones resume operation using the previous settings.
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5.17 Wipe protection
This function prevents the power level from being changed accidentally, for instance when wiping the control panel with a cloth.
▸ Press the button.
– The indicator light for the button illuminates.
▸ Wipe protection is switched off by pressing the button again or automat-
ically after 30seconds.
Press the button to switch the appliance off at any time.
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6 User settings
The following user settings can be individually set and saved:
User setting Setting value Factory set-
ting
P0
P1
P2
P3
P4
P5*
P6
Loudness of
acoustic signal
Acoustic signal at
end of operating
Operating time
Automatic boost 0 Automatic boost off 0
Default time
Acoustic signal
when button is
Restore factory
time / timer
PowerPlus
operating
time / timer
pressed
settings
0 Low 2
1 Medium
2 High
0 No acoustic signal 2
1 Automatically off after
10seconds
2 Automatically off after
1minute
0 Ends after 5minutes 1
1 Ends after 10minutes
2 Ends after 15minutes
1 Automatic boost on
0 Default time 0 minutes 3
1–9 Adjustable in steps from
10–90 minutes
0 Acoustic signal off 1
1 Acoustic signal on
0 Restoring factory settings:
Hold the button
depressed for 2seconds.
* When the operating time or timer is up or when error messages appear, an
acoustic signal is emitted at the level of loudness set in P0.
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6.1 Changing user settings
▸ When the hob is switched off, hold down the and buttons at the same
time for 3seconds.
– An acoustic signal is emitted.
▸ Press both left sliders at the same time.
– An acoustic signal is emitted.
– The user setting is shown in display 3, e.g. .
– The current default value of the user setting is shown in display 2.
▸ The button is used to select the next highest user setting and the but-
ton to select the next lowest.
▸ Press or swipe slider 1 to select a higher or lower default value.
▸ Saving entries: Hold button down for 2 seconds.
– An acoustic signal is emitted.
– The "User settings" mode is ended.
6.2 Cancelling user settings
▸ Press the button.
– Any changes made to the default values are not saved.
– The «User settings» mode is ended.
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7 Care and maintenance
Preferably, do not clean the appliance until it is cold.
Burns hazard!
Clean the hob after every use in order to prevent food residues from burning
on. Cleaning dried-on and burnt-on dirt requires more effort.
If the appliance is not cleaned correctly, the appearance and surface could be
damaged.
Do not clean the glass ceramic surface with scouring cleaning agents,
all purpose scouring pads, steel wool, etc. This can damage the surface.
▸ For cleaning everyday dirt, just use a soft cloth or sponge with water and a
suitable cleaning agent. Please follow the manufacturer's advice with regard
to cleaning agents. We recommend using protective cleaning agents.
▸ Remove encrusted dirt, e.g. from milk that has boiled over, with a glass
ceramic hob scraper while the hob is still warm. Please follow the manufacturer's advice with regard to the scraper.
▸ Remove sugary foods, such as marmalade, which have boiled over with a
glass ceramic hob scraper while the hob is still warm. Otherwise, this could
damage the glass ceramic surface.
▸ Remove melted plastic with a glass ceramic hob scraper while the hob is
still warm. Otherwise, this could damage the glass ceramic surface.
▸ Remove limescale stains using a small amount of lime-dissolving solution,
e.g. vinegar or lemon juice, when the hob has cooled down. Then clean
again with a damp cloth.
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What to do if …
… the appliance is not working and the displays are not illuminated?
Possible cause Solution
▪ The fuse or circuit breaker for
electrical installations in the
home is defective.
▪ The fuse or circuit breaker
keeps blowing.
▪ An interruption in the power
supply.
… flashes alternately with the power level in the display?
Possible cause Solution
▪ Cookware is not suitable for
use with induction hobs.
▪ Cookware is too small for the
cooking zone selected.
... illuminates in the displays?
▸ Change the fuse.
▸ Reset the circuit breaker.
▸ Call Customer Services.
▸ Check the power supply.
▸ Use suitable magnetic cookware. See
«Cookware» section.
▸ Ensure cookware corresponds to the
size of the cooking zone.
Possible cause Solution
▪ The childproof lock is activ-
ated.
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▸ For operating the appliance with the
childproof lock activated, see «Operating
the appliance» section.
▸ Switch the childproof lock off.
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... A continuous acoustic signal is emitted, flashes in a display and the appliance switches off?
Possible cause Solution
▪ A button or a slider was
touched for longer than
10seconds.
▪ Object (e.g. pan, dish) on the
▸ Remove object or food that has boiled
over.
▸ The appliance can be used again as nor-
mal.
control panel.
▪ Food boiled over onto the
control panel.
... and flash alternately in the display?
Possible cause Solution
▪ The automatic safety shut-off
was triggered.
▸ Switch the cooking zone back on
again if required.
If a cooking zone has been running for longer without any settings being changed, the appliance switches the cooking zone off automatically, after how much time depends on the power level set.
Power level
Safety shut-off after hrs.:mins.
2:00 2:00 8:30 6:30 5:30 4:30
Power level
Safety shut-off after hrs.:mins.
... flashes in the display?
Possible cause Solution
▪ The excess temperature pro-
tection of a cooking zone
was triggered.
▸ Allow the cooking zone to cool down.
▸ Continue cooking on a different cooking
zone.
▸ Check cookware.
L 1 2 3 4
5 6 7 8 9
3:30 3:00 2:30 2:00 1:30
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... flashes in the display?
Possible cause Solution
▪ An interruption in the power
supply.
▸ Press any button to quit the error mes-
sage.
▸ The appliance can be used again as nor-
mal.
… and are illuminated in the display?
Possible cause Solution
▪ An object , e.g. paper, un-
derneath the hob is affecting the air intake.
▸ Remove any objects in the drawer under-
neath the hob.
▸ Press any button to cancel the error mes-
sage.
▸ After 10 minutes the appliance can be used
again as normal.
▪ Ventilation is defective.
▸ Note down the error number.
▸ Note down the serial number (FN) of the ap-
pliance. See the identification plate for this.
▸ Call Customer Services.
… or and a number illuminate in the display?
Possible cause Solution
▪ Internal error occurred.
▸ Note down the error number.
▸ Note down the serial number (FN) of the
appliance. See the identification plate for
this.
▸ Call Customer Services.
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9 Technical data
9.1 Product fiche
In accordance with EU Regulation No. 66/2014
Model number GK 88A, 31014, 31002
Type designation GK GK46TIMS/C/U/F, GK46TIMXSC/F
Number of cooking zones 4
Heating technology Induction cooking zone
Cooking zone dimensions cm 18 × 20 18 × 20 18 × 20 18 × 20
Energy consumption per
cooking zone
Energy consumption of
entire hob EC
Model number GK 89A, 31020
Type designation GK GK56TIMS/C/F
Number of cooking zones 5
Heating technology Induction cooking zone
Cooking zone dimensions cm 18 ×2018 ×20Ø 28 18 ×2018 ×
Energy consumption per
cooking zone
Energy consumption of
entire hob EC
Wh/kg 177.5 183.6 180.1 210.2
Wh/kg 187.9
20
Wh/kg 196.2 192.8 208.5 187.4 185.5
Wh/kg 194.1
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10 Index
A
Appliance
Switching on and off......................... 19
Appliance-specific safety precautions
................................................................. 7
Automatic boost....................................... 26
Switching off before time ................. 26
Switching on....................................... 26
B
Bridging function...................................... 25
Switching off....................................... 25
Switching on....................................... 25
C
Care and maintenance ........................... 35
Childproof lock ......................................... 30
Operating appliance with childproof
lock activated .............................. 30
Switching off....................................... 31
Switching on....................................... 30
Connection plate...................................... 12
Cooking zone ........................................... 19
Cookware .................................................. 18
Coated cookware .............................. 18
Energy-efficient cooking................... 18
Noise during cooking ....................... 18
Suitable cookware............................. 18
Model number ............................................. 2
N
Notes.......................................................... 42
O
Operating and display elements........... 14
Buttons ................................................14
Displays............................................... 15
Operating time.......................................... 27
Changing ............................................ 27
Elapsed ............................................... 28
Setting ................................................. 27
Several operating times ...................28
Switching off before time ................. 28
Overview of power levels ....................... 20
P
Packaging ................................................. 11
Pan detection............................................ 17
Pause cooking.......................................... 31
Power levels.............................................. 22
Power management ................................ 23
PowerPlus.................................................. 22
Ending before time............................ 22
Switching on....................................... 22
Product family.............................................. 2
Product fiche............................................. 39
D
Disconnection........................................... 11
Disposal..................................................... 11
E
Extended warranty ................................... 43
I
Instructions for use ..................................... 8
M
Melting function........................................ 21
Switching off....................................... 21
Switching on....................................... 21
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R
Residual heat indicator........................... 21
Restore function....................................... 31
S
Safety ......................................................... 11
Safety precautions
General...................................................6
Safety shut-off ........................................... 37
Serial number (FN) .................................. 12
Service & Support.................................... 43
Simmer function ....................................... 22
Switching off....................................... 22
Switching on....................................... 22
Symbols ........................................................ 5
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T
Technical enquiries.................................. 43
Timer .......................................................... 29
Changing ............................................ 29
Ending before time............................ 29
Setting ................................................. 29
Trouble-shooting ...................................... 36
Type............................................................... 2
U
User settings............................................. 33
Changing ............................................ 34
Switching off before time ................. 34
Using for the first time............................. 12
V
Validity........................................................... 2
W
Where is the identification plate?.......... 12
Wipe protection ........................................ 32
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12 Service & Support
The «Troubleshooting» chapter provides valuable information for dealing with
minor operating faults. This saves you the time, effort and potential cost of having
to call out a service technician.
Information on the V-ZUG warranty can be found at www.vzug.com →Service →Warranty in-
formation. Please read this information carefully.
Please register your V-ZUG appliance online immediately at www.vzug.com→Service→War-
ranty registration. This will allow you to take advantage of the best possible support in the
event of an fault in the appliance during the warranty period. You will require the serial
number (FN) and appliance designation to complete the registration process. This informa-
tion can be found on the identification plate for your appliance.
My appliance information:
FN: ___________________ Appliance: _____________________
Always have this appliance information to hand when you contact V-ZUG. Thank you.
The identification plate and connection plate are located on the underside of the hob.
Requesting repairs
You can find the telephone number for your nearest V-ZUG service centre at
www.vzug.com→Service→Service hotline.
Technical enquiries, accessories, extended warranty
V-ZUG is happy to help with your general administrative and technical enquiries, orders for
accessories and spare parts, or information relating to advanced service agreements.
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Quick instructions
Please first read the safety precautions in the operating instructions!
To switch appliance on
▸ Hold the button depressed for 1second.
To select cooking zone
▸ Press the slider for the desired cooking zone or slide your finger along it to set
the power level.
Alternatively
▸ Press to heat a large amount of water quickly.
To switch cooking zone off
▸ Press on the slider.
To switch appliance off
▸ Press the button.
V-ZUG Ltd
Industriestrasse 66, P.O. Box 59, CH-6301 Zug
info@vzug.com, www.vzug.com
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