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 familiarize 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 instructio ns went to p ress. The right to make
technical modifications for the purpose of the further development of the
appliance is reserved.
Validity
The model number is made up of the first digits on the identification plate.
These operating instructions are valid for:
TypeModel no.
GK26ID/F94A, 31012
GK46ID/F95A, 31021
GK46IABD/F96A, 31022
GK46IMXDC/F31003
Deviations depending on the model are noted in the text.
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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1.2General safety precautions
• Read the operating instructions before using
the appliance for the first time!
• This appliance is not intended for use by
persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or
lack of experience and/or knowledge, unless
they are supervised or have been given
instruction concerning use of the appliance by
a person responsible for their safety.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the appliance.
• If the mains cable of this appliance is
damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer or its Customer Services or a
similarly qualified person in order to avoid
hazard.
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1.3Appliance-specific safety precautions
• WARNING: If the surface is cracked, switch
the appliance off and disconnect it from the
mains to avoid possible electric shock.
• WARNING: The appliance and its accessible
parts get hot during use. Be careful not to
touch the heating elements. Children under 8
years of age must be kept away unless
constantly supervised.
• These appliances 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 have been given supervision or
instruction concerning the safe use of the
appliance and understand the hazards
involved. Children are not to play with the
appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance
should not be undertaken by children without
supervision.
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• Never use a steam cleaner.
• Do not place metal objects such as knives,
forks, spoons, lids and aluminium foil on the
hob as they can get hot.
• After use, switch the cooking zone off using
the controls and/or control devices and do
not rely on the pan detector.
• WARNING: It can be dangerous to leave the
hob unattended when cooking with fat or oil,
as this can lead to fires. NEVER attempt to
extinguish a fire with water. Instead, switch the
appliance off and then carefully smother the
flames with, for instance, a lid or a fire blanket.
• WARNING: Never store objects on the top of
the hob because of fire hazard.
• Do not operate the appliance using an
external time switch or a separate remote
control system.
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1.4Instructions for use
Before using for the first time
• The appliance must be installed and connected to the mains 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
liability is assumed for any damage caused by improper or incorrect use.
• 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 similarly qualified persons. 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. If necessary, please contact our Customer
Services.
• Use original spare parts only.
• Retain these operating instructions for future reference. If you sell or pass
the appliance on to a third party, please ensure these operating instructions accompany the appliance, together with the instructions on installation.
• The appliance corresponds to recognised technology standards and the
relevant safety regulations. However, proper use of the appliance is
essential to avoid damage and accidents. Please observe the precautions
given in these operating instructions.
• The heated surface will remain hot for some time after it is switched off and
will cool down only slowly to room temperature. Please allow sufficient time
for the appliance to cool down before, for instance, cleaning it.
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Note on use
• Tests have shown that under normal circumstances there is no risk to
cardiac 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.
Caution: Risk of burns and fire!
• 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 and keep all doors and windows closed.
Caution: Risk of injury!
• Keep animals away from the appliance.
Caution: Risk to life!
• Packaging materials, e.g. plastic and polystyrene, can be dangerous for
children. Danger of suffocation! Keep packaging materials away from
children.
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How to avoid damaging the appliance
• In case of overheating, switch the cooking zone off and allow it to cool
down completely. Do not put any dishes on it. Under no circumstances use
cold water to cool it down quickly.
• Do not climb onto the appliance.
• Do not put hot cookware on the hob frame in order not to damage the
silicon joints.
• Do not cut or prepare food on the surface and avoid impact with hard
objects. Do not drag cookware across the surface.
• Take particular care that sugary foods or juices do not get onto the hot
cooking zones as they can damage the surface. If sugary foods or juices
do get onto the hot cooking zones clean away immediately (while still hot)
with a scraper.
• Do not leave the appliance unattended when in use.
• Pans with an aluminium base may not be used.
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2Disposal
Packaging
Danger of suffocation! Packaging materials (e.g. plastic,
polystyrene) can be dangerous for children. Keep packaging
materials away from children.
All packaging material is marked and should be collected for
recycling and disposed of in an environmentally friendly way.
Disconnection
➤ Pull the plug out of the mains socket or have the appliance disconnected
from the mains supply by an electrician. Then cut off the mains cable.
➤ Disable the appliance after disconnecting it.
Appliance disposal
• 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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3Using for the first time
• The appliance must be installed and connected to the mains supply in
accordance with the separate installation instructions. Have a qualified
fitter/electrician carry out the necessary work.
• A cooking zone can give off an unpleasant smell during the first few hours
of use. This is normal for brand new appliances. Ensure that the room is
well ventilated.
3.1Where is the identification plate?
The identification plate and the connection plate are located on the underside
of the hob element.
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1 Identification plate with serial number (FN)
2 Connection plate
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.
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4Your appliance
4.1Appliance overview
GK26ID, GK26IDF
• 1 cooking zone ø 210 mm
• 1 cooking zone ø 145 mm
GK46ID, GK46IDC, GK46IDF, GK46IDU
• 1 cooking zone ø 210 mm
• 2 cooking zones ø 180 mm
• 1 cooking zone ø 145 mm
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GK46IABD, GK46IABDC, GK46IABDF
• 1 frying zone ø 180/280 mm
• 1 cooking zone ø 210 mm
• 1 cooking zone ø 180 mm
• 1 cooking zone ø 145 mm
GK46IMXDC, GK46IMXDF
• 4 adjustable cooking zones
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4.2Operating and display elements
Control panel
The number, type and layout of the elements depend on the model and its
features.
1
2
Dials and displays
1Cooking zone indicator lights
front/back
2Dials
3Power level display
3
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4.3How 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 magnetic base.
4.4Surface cooking
(only applies to GK46IMXDC und GK46IMXDF)
In surface cooking, there are no marked cooking zones.
The pans can be placed freely on the hob, the symbol must, however, be
covered for pan detection.
If a large pan covers both circles , both heating zones can be
switched on together with the bridging function.
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4.5Pan detection
Each cooking zone is equipped with pan detection. This detects suitable
induction compatible cookware with a magnetic base.
• If the cookware is removed during operation or if unsuitable cookware is
used,
– the power level selected flashes alternately with .
• If no suitable cookware is placed on the cooking zone before the pan
detection time (10 minutes) elapses,
– the cooking zone switches off
– the display changes from to
– the appliance switches off after 10 seconds if no other cooking zone is
in use.
4.6Cookware
Suitable cookware
Only cookware with a magnetic base is suitable for use with the induction
hob.
This can be tested in the following 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.
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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 9.
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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5Operating the appliance
The individual cooking zones are all operated in the same way. When the
appliance is switched off, all the displays are dark (stand-by mode), except
for the residual heat indicator should any cooking zone still be hot.
5.1Selecting a cooking zone
➤ Set the dial to the required power level.
– The power level selected illuminates in the display.
5.2Overview of power levels
Power levelCooking methodUse
1
2
3SwellingRice
4
5
6Simmering, braisingPasta, soup, braised meat
7Gentle frying
8Frying, deep fryingMeat, chips
9Flash fryingSteak
PFast heating Boiling water
Simmering, reducing, stewingVegetables, potatoes, sauces, fruit, fish
Melting,
gentle warming
Butter, chocolate, gelatine, sauces
Rösti (hash browns), omelettes, breaded food,
sausages
5.3Switching a cooking zone off
➤ Set the dial for the required cooking zone to power level 0.
5.4Residual heat indicator
After the cooking zone is switched off, remains illuminated in the display
as long as a burn hazard exists.
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5.5Frying zone
For optimal service life of the frying zone, ensure the diameter of the base of
the pans used is at least 180 mm. The pans should, as far as possible, be
centred on the frying zone.
5.6PowerPlus
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 10 minutes. PowerPlus can be used, for instance, to heat a large
quantity of water quickly.
Switching PowerPlus on
➤ Turn the dial for the required cooking zone as far as it will go and hold for
3 seconds.
– illuminates in the display.
– After 10 minutes 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.
Switching PowerPlus off before time
➤ Set the dial to the required power level.
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Power management
GK26ID, GK26IDF
2
1
PowerPlus cannot be used with both cooking zones at the same time. If
PowerPlus is activated with both cooking zones, then the power output is
reduced for the cooking zone that was first selected. In the display, the power
level set using the dial alternates with the new, reduced power level.
PowerPlus with
cooking zone
1
2
If the power level is increased above these levels, PowerPlus switches
off.
Maximum available power level with
cooking zone
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5 Operating the appliance
GK46ID, GK46IDC, GK46IDF, GK46IDU
A
2
1
B
3
4
PowerPlus cannot be used at the same time with both cooking zones of a
group (A or B). 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.
In the display, the power level set using the dial alternates with the new,
reduced power level.
PowerPlus
with cooking
zone
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Group A *
1234
PowerPlus
with cooking
zone
Group B *
* Maximum available power level with cooking zones
If the power level is increased above these levels, PowerPlus switches
off.
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GK46IMXDC, GK46IMXDF
5 Operating the appliance
A
2
1
B
3
4
PowerPlus cannot be used with both cooking zones of any group (A or B) 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 selected first.
PowerPlus with
cooking zone
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Group A *PowerPlus with
cooking zone
1234
Group B *
* Maximum available power level with cooking zones
If the power level is increased above these levels, PowerPlus switches
off.
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GK46IABD, GK46IABDC, GK46IABDF
A
2
1
B
3
4
PowerPlus cannot be used at the same time with both cooking zones of a
group (A or B). 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.
In the display, the power level set using the dial alternates with the new,
reduced power level.
PowerPlus with
cooking zone
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Group A *PowerPlus with
cooking zone
1234
Group B *
* Maximum available power level with cooking zones
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If the power level is increased above these levels, PowerPlus switches
off.
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5.7Childproof lock
The childproof lock is to prevent the appliance from being accidentally
switched on.
Switching the childproof lock on
➤ Simultaneously turn both left dials anti-clockwise as far as they will go and
hold for 3 seconds.
– illuminates in all the power level displays for 10 seconds.
Switching the childproof lock off
➤ Simultaneously turn both left dials anti-clockwise as far as they will go and
hold for 3 seconds.
– flashes in all the power level displays for 10 seconds.
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5 Operating the appliance
5.8Bridging function
(only applies to GK46IMXDC, GK46IMXDF)
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
➤ Simultaneously turn the dials for the desired cooking zones as far as they
will go and hold for 3 seconds.
– appears in the display for the rear cooking zones.
– The power level appears in the display for the front cooking zone.
– An acoustic signal is emitted.
Operation with the bridging function switched on
The power level can only be adjusted using the dial for the front cooking zone.
Switching the bridging function off
➤ Set the dial for the front cooking zone to .
– Both displays go out.
– An acoustic signal is emitted.
Both cooking zones can be regulated separately again.
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In order to be able to use the rear cooking zone again, the dial must
first be turned back to the power level.
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6Care and maintenance
To avoid risk of burns, allow the appliance to cool down before
cleaning.
6.1Cleaning
Always clean the hob after use. This prevents food residues from burning on.
Dried-on or burned-on food residue is harder to clean off.
Use of improper cleaning techniques can result in damage to the markings
or surface.
Avoid cleaning the surface of the glass ceramic hob with abrasive
cleaning agents, scouring pads, wire wool, etc. which can damage the
surface.
➤ Use only a soft cloth or sponge with water and a suitable detergent for
cleaning everyday soiling. Always follow the detergent manufacturer's
instructions for use. Using a detergent with a protective additive is
recommended.
➤ Remove stubborn soiling, e.g. boiled-over milk, while still warm using a
glass ceramic hob scraper.
Always follow the scraper manufacturer's instructions for use.
➤ Foods with a high sugar content, e.g. marmalade, that boil over should be
removed while still hot using a glass ceramic hob scraper. The surface of
the glass ceramic hob could otherwise become damaged.
➤ Remove melted plastic while still warm using a glass ceramic hob scraper.
The surface of the glass ceramic hob could otherwise become damaged.
➤ Remove limescale stains when cool with a small amount of limescale
remover (e.g. vinegar, lemon juice, descaler). Then wipe clean with a damp
cloth.
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7Trouble-shooting and error messages
7.1What to do if …
… the appliance is not working and the displays are not illuminated
Possible causeSolution
• 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 causeSolution
• Cookware is not suitable
for use with induction
hobs.
• The cookware is too small
for the cooking zone
selected.
➤ Change the fuse.
➤ Reset the circuit breaker.
➤ Call Customer Services.
➤ Check the power supply.
➤ Use suitable magnetic cookware. See
Cookware section.
➤ Ensure the cookware corresponds to the
size of the cooking zone.
… illuminates in the displays
Possible causeSolution
• The childproof lock is
activated.
➤ For operating the appliance with the child-
proof lock activated, see the section on
Operating the appliance.
➤ Switch the childproof lock off.
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… and flash alternately in the display
Possible causeSolution
• 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 level123456789
Safety shut-off after
hrs:mins
8:30 6:30 5:30 4:30 3:30 3:00 2:30 2:00 1:30
… flashes in the display
Possible causeSolution
• The excess temperature
protection of a cooking
zone was triggered.
➤ Allow the cooking zone to cool down.
➤ Resume cooking on a different cooking
zone.
➤ Check the cookware.
… flashes in the display
Possible causeSolution
• An interruption in the
power supply.
➤ The appliance can be used again as
normal.
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… or and a number illuminate in the display
Possible causeSolution
• Internal error occurred.➤ Note down the error number.
Trouble-shooting and error messages section will help you to carry
out small repairs yourself, saving you the time and trouble of calling
out a service technician and the cost that goes along with it.
Whether you contact us about a malfunction or an order, please always state
the serial number (FN) and the model type of your appliance. Enter these
details below and also on the service sticker which comes with the appliance.
Stick it in a conspicuous place or in your telephone or address book.
FN
You will also find the same details on the certificate of guarantee, the original
sales invoice and the identification plate of the appliance.
The identification plate and the connection plate are located on the underside
of the hob element.