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Operating instructions
GK46TIMS | GK46TIMXS | GK56TIMS
Induction 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
GK56TIMSC/O, GK56TIMSZ/O 31081
GK46TIMSC/O, GK46TIMSZ/O, GK46TIMSU/O 31086
GK46TIMXSC, GK46TIMXSZ 31087
Variations depending on the model are noted in the text.
© V-ZUG Ltd, CH-6301 Zug, 2017
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Contents
1 Safety precautions 5
1.1 Symbols used ........................................................................................................ 5
1.2 General safety precautions ................................................................................. 6
1.3 Appliance-specific safety precautions............................................................... 7
1.4 Instructions for use ............................................................................................... 7
2 Using for the first time 10
3 Your appliance 11
3.1 Appliance overview.............................................................................................11
3.2 Operating and display elements ......................................................................12
3.3 How induction hobs function ............................................................................13
3.4 Pan detection.......................................................................................................13
3.5 Flexible cooking ..................................................................................................13
3.6 Cookware .............................................................................................................14
3.7 OptiGlass..............................................................................................................15
4 Operating the appliance 16
4.1 Switching the appliance on and off.................................................................16
4.2 Selecting a cooking zone..................................................................................16
4.3 Switching a cooking zone off ...........................................................................16
4.4 Residual heat indicator ......................................................................................16
4.5 Overview of power levels...................................................................................17
4.6 Melting function ...................................................................................................17
4.7 Keep warm function............................................................................................18
4.8 Simmer function ..................................................................................................18
4.9 PowerPlus.............................................................................................................18
4.10 Bridging function.................................................................................................21
4.11 Automatic boost ..................................................................................................21
4.12 Operating time.....................................................................................................22
4.13 Timer......................................................................................................................24
4.14 Childproof lock ....................................................................................................25
4.15 Restore function ..................................................................................................26
4.16 Pause cooking.....................................................................................................26
4.17 Wipe protection ...................................................................................................26
5 User settings 27
5.1 Changing user settings......................................................................................28
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6 Care and maintenance 29
6.1 OptiGlass..............................................................................................................30
7 Trouble-shooting 31
8 Technical data 34
8.1 Product fiche........................................................................................................34
9 Disposal 36
Index 37
10 Service & Support 39
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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 has a crack running through the
thickness of the material, 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.
▪ Under no circumstances use a steam cleaner to clean the ap-
pliance.
▪ Do not place metal objects such as knives, forks, spoons, lids
or aluminium foil on the hob as they can get hot.
▪ After use, switch the hob off using the controls 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 example, a lid or a fire blanket.
▪ WARNING: Never store objects on the hob due to the risk of
fire.
▪ WARNING: The cooking process should always be super-
vised. Shorter cooking processes, in particular, must be supervised the entire time.
▪ Do not operate the appliance using an external time switch or
a separate remote control system.
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.
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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. Contact our 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, please ensure these operating instructions accompany the appliance, together with the installation instructions.
▪ The appliance corresponds to recognized technology standards and the rel-
evant safety regulations. However, proper use of the appliance is 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 cool down only slowly to room temperature. Please allow sufficient time
for the appliance to cool down before, for instance, cleaning it.
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.
Caution: Burns hazard
▪ 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 appliance.
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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 case of overheating, switch the hotplate 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 on to the appliance.
▪ Do not put hot cookware on the hob frame in order not to damage the silic-
one joints.
▪ Do not cut or prepare food on the surface and avoid impact with hard ob-
jects. Do not drag cookware across the surface.
▪ Take particular care that sugary foods or juices do not get onto the hot
cooking zones as it can damage them. If sugary foods or juices do get on
to the hot cooking zones clean away immediately (while still hot) with a
scraper.
▪ Pots with pure copper or aluminium bases should not be used for cooking
as they can 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 pans and cookware across the glass ceramic causes scratches.
This can be largely prevented by lifting pans and cookware up and then placing them down in position.
▪ The hob is designed to be used – signs of use, such as scratches or the
wear and tear from pans and cookware, are normal. The more intensively it
is used, the greater the signs of use; however, the appliance remains in perfect working order and therefore does not give a right of complaint. Safety is
guaranteed at all times.
▪ 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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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.
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The serial number is required for identifying the appliance. Only then
can customer services guarantee a faultless service.
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3.1 Appliance overview
GK46TIMSC/O, GK46TIMSU/O, GK46TIMSZ/O
▪ 4 adjustable cooking zones
GK46TIMXSC, GK46TIMXSZ
▪ 4 adjustable cooking zones
GK56TIMSC/O, GK56TIMSZ/O
▪ 4 adjustable cooking zones
▪ Central cooking zone ø 280mm
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1 4 9 107 1211
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3.2 Operating and display elements
Never rest objects on the operating elements! This can cause damage
to the appliance and unintended operating errors.
Buttons
Appliance ON/OFF Slider (for setting the power level)
PowerPlus Wipe protection ON/OFF
Pause cooking ON/OFF and
restore function
Timer / function as
minus button
Operating time / function as
plus button
Multi-function button
Displays
Cooking zone power level
1
Operating time activated
2
Bridging function activated
3
Activated operating time for the cooking zone
4
Melting power level activated
5
Keep warm power level activated
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Simmering power level activated
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Special function activated
8
Pause activated
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Timer activated
10
Operating time / timer
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Wipe protection activated
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Corresponding cooking zone for slider
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3.3 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.
3.4 Pan 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 detec-
tion time (10minutes) elapses,
– the cooking zone switches off.
– the display changes from to .
– the appliance switches off after 10seconds if no other cooking zone is in
use.
3.5 Flexible cooking
In flexible cooking, there are no marked cooking zones.
Pans with different diameters can be placed on any cooking zone. must,
however, be covered for pan detection.
For even frying, the pan must be centred on . The diameter of the
base of the pan should not be greater than the diameter of the cooking zone.
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3.6 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 may be operated above power level provided that the
bottom of the pan is completely covered with liquid.
– 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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3.7 OptiGlass
Applies to GK56TIMSCO, GK56TIMSZO, GK46TIMSCO, GK46TIMSZO,
GK46TIMSUO
Hobs with OptiGlass have an additional coating on the glass surface.
This coating makes the surface harder, tougher and more scratch resistant
than non-coated glass surfaces.
Under normal circumstances, significantly fewer scratches should occur on the glass surface during cooking. However, even a sharp grain
of sand or particle of grit, for example, under a pan can cause
scratches.
Illumination
▸ Halogen or LED light bulbs are recommended for illuminating hobs with the
OptiGlass coating.
The use of fluorescent tube lighting to illuminate hobs with the OptiGlass coating causes the glass surface to shimmer.
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4.1 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: Press the button.
4.2 Selecting a cooking zone
▸ Touch the slider of the required cooking zone or swipe it to set the
power level.
4.3 Switching a cooking zone off
▸ Touch power level on the slider.
– If no other entry is made and the other cooking zones are switched off,
the appliance switches off after 10seconds.
4.4 Residual heat indicator
After a cooking zone is switched off, remains illuminated as long as there is
a risk of burns.
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4.5 Overview of power levels
Power level Cooking method Use
Melting Butter, chocolate,
gelatine, sauces, approx. 40°C
Keep warm Keeps food warm, approx. 65°C
Simmering Water temperature stays below boiling
point, approx. 94°C
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Melting, gentle
warming
Swelling Rice
Continued cooking,
reducing, stewing,
steaming
Continued cooking,
braising
Gentle frying Rösti, omelettes, breaded fried foods,
Frying, deep frying Meat, chips
Flash frying Steak
Butter, chocolate, gelatine, sauces
Vegetables, potatoes, sauces,
Pasta, soup, braised meat
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fruit, fish
sausages
4.6 Melting function
With the melting function , butter, chocolate or honey, for instance, can be
gently melted at approx. 40 °C.
Switching the melting function on
▸ Touch the button 1×.
– The symbol illuminates.
Switching the melting function off
▸ Use the slider to set any power level or switch off via « ».
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4.7 Keep warm function
The keep warm function keeps cooked food warm at approx. 65 °C.
Switching the keep warm function on
▸ Touch the button 2×.
– The symbol illuminates.
– illuminates in the power level display.
Switching the keep warm function off
▸ Use the slider to set any power level or switch off via « ».
4.8 Simmer function
The precision of the simmer function depends on the cookware used.
Water can start to boil. If this is the case, we recommend the pan lid
be left off when using the simmer function.
For locations over 1,500 meters above sea level, it is generally recommended the pan lid be left off when using the simmer function.
With the simmer function , sausages, dumplings and stuffed pasta, for instance, can be cooked in hot water, just below boiling point.
Switching the simmer function on
▸ Touch the button 3×.
– The symbol illuminates.
Switching the simmer function off
▸ Use the slider to set any power level or switch off via « ».
4.9 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
▸ Touch on the slider.
– is illuminated in the display.
– After 10minutes, it automatically reverts to power level .
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A B
1
2 3
4
If the cookware is removed, PowerPlus is interrupted. PowerPlus continues as soon as the cookware is placed back on the cooking zone.
Ending PowerPlus before time
▸ Touch the desired power level on the slider.
Power management
GK46TIMSC/O, GK46TIMSU/O, GK46TIMSZ/O, GK46TIMXSC, GK46TIMXSZ
PowerPlus cannot be used with both cooking zones of a 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 first selected.
PowerPlus with cooking
Group A *
zone
1 2
1
2
PowerPlus with cooking
zone
3 4
3
4
*Maximum available power level with cooking zones
If the power level is increased above these levels, PowerPlus switches
off.
Group B *
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A B
1
2 3
4
5
GK56TIMSC/O, GK56TIMSZ/O
PowerPlus cannot be used with both cooking zones of a 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 first selected.
Cooking zone 5 can be operated with PowerPlus independently of groups
A
and B.
PowerPlus with cooking
Group A *
zone
1 2
1
2
PowerPlus with cooking
zone
3 4
3
4
*Maximum available power level with cooking zones
If the power level is increased above these levels, PowerPlus switches
off.
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4.10 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
▸ Touch both sliders at the same time.
– Illuminates next to the slider.
▸ Set the desired temperature.
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
▸ Touch both sliders at the same time.
– Both cooking zones revert to the previous settings.
– Each cooking zone can be regulated individually again.
4.11 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 heats 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.
Power level /
function
Automatic 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 8/9
0:40 1:15 2:00 3:00 4:15 7:15 2:00 3:15
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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.
4.12 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
▸ Select the required cooking zone.
▸ Touch the button.
– flashes in the display.
▸ Touch the slider for the required cooking zone.
– The symbol for the cooking zone selected illuminates.
– The indicator light for the cooking zone selected illuminates.
▸ Use the button to increase the operating time or use the button to
reduce the operating time.
– The first time the button is touched, illuminates in the display.
– The first time the button is touched, illuminates in the display.
The default value can be adjusted in the user settings.
Changing the operating time
▸ Touch the button.
– flashes in the display.
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▸ Touch the slider for 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.
To quickly change the operating time, press and hold the or
button.
If the setting is not changed, it will be automatically accepted after 5 seconds.
Alternatively, the setting can also be confirmed manually by touching the slider
for the corresponding cooking zone.
Switching the operating time function off before time
▸ Touch the button.
▸ Touch the slider for the required cooking zone.
▸ Touch the and buttons at the same time.
– flashes in the display.
– The cooking zone continues to run.
End of the operating time
When the operating time is up
– the relevant cooking zone switches off
– an acoustic signal is emitted
– and flash above the slider.
Touch the or button to switch off the acoustic signal and the display.
– If no buttons are pressed, the acoustic signal switches off automatic-
ally after 1 minute.
Several operating times
If operating times are set for several cooking zones,
– the shortest operating time is displayed.
– the corresponding cooking zone indicator light illuminates.
– the symbol illuminates with the set operating time for each cooking
zone.
To display another operating time:
▸ Touch the button.
▸ Touch the slider for the required cooking zone.
– The operating time is displayed and can be changed.
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4.13 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
▸ Switch the appliance on.
▸ Touch 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 touched, illuminates in the display.
▸ The first time the button is touched, illuminates in the display.
The standard value can be adjusted in the user settings.
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.
▸ Touch 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.
▸ Touch the button.
▸ Touch the and buttons at the same time.
– flashes in the display.
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4.14 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.
Switching the childproof lock off
▸ 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.
– A double acoustic signal is emitted.
– The childproof lock is now switched off.
– flashes in all the power level displays for 10seconds.
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4.15 Restore function
If the appliance has been inadvertently switched off with the button, the settings can be restored within 6seconds.
▸ Switch the appliance on.
– The indicator light for the button flashes.
▸ Touch the button.
4.16 Pause cooking
After pause cooking, the appliance can continue to be operated using the previous settings.
▸ Touch the button.
– 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.
▸ Touch the button again to resume cooking.
– The cooking zones resume operation using the previous settings.
4.17 Wipe protection
This function prevents the power level from being changed accidentally, for instance when wiping the control panel with a cloth.
▸ Touch the button.
– The indicator light for the button illuminates.
▸ Wipe protection is switched off by touching the button again or automat-
ically after 30seconds.
Press the button to switch the appliance off at any time.
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5 User settings
The following user settings can be set and stored individually:
User setting Setting value Factory setting
P0
P1
P2
P3
P4
P5
P6
Acoustic signal
Acoustic signal
operating time /
Operating time
Automatic boost 0 Automatic boost off 1
Default operating
time / imer d
Acoustic signal
when buttons are
Restore factory
loudness
at end of
timer
PowerPlus
uration
pressed
settings
0 Low 2
1 Medium
2 High
0 No acoustic signal 2
1 Automatically off after
10secs.
2 Automatically off after
1min.
0 Ends after 5 mins. 1
1 Ends after 10 mins.
2 Ends after 15 mins.
1 Automatic boost on
0 Default duration 0mins. 3
1–9 Adjustable in steps from
10–90mins.
0 Acoustic signal off 1
1 Acoustic signal on
0 Restore factory settings:
Hold the button
depressed for 2secs.
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5.1 Changing user settings
▸ With the appliance switched off, simultaneously hold the and but-
tons depressed for 3seconds.
– An acoustic signal is emitted.
▸ Touch both sliders left of display 3. For appliances with only one slider,
simply touch the available slider.
– An acoustic signal is emitted.
– The indexed user setting, e.g. , appears in display 3.
– The current user setting value is shown in display 2.
▸ Use the button to select the next highest and the button the next
lowest user setting.
▸ Touch the left or right side of the active slider 1 to select a higher or lower
setting value.
Saving entry
▸ Hold the button depressed for 2seconds.
– An acoustic signal is emitted.
– The «User settings» mode is ended.
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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6 Care and maintenance
Clean the appliance only when it has completely cooled down.
Risk of burns!
Always clean the hob after use. This prevents food residue 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. as they can damage it.
▸ 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 re-
mover, e.g. vinegar or lemon juice. Then wipe clean with a damp cloth.
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6 Care and maintenance
Cleaning
For good results, follow these cleaning instructions.
▸ To clean thoroughly, remove most of the soiling using a hob scraper or a
special cleaning sponge for glass ceramic hobs.
▸ Add a few drops of a suitable cleaning fluid to the cold hob surface and rub
over the surface using kitchen towel or a clean cloth.
▸ Wipe off with a wet cloth and then polish with a dry cloth or the soft side of
a suitable cleaning sponge.
6.1 OptiGlass
Unsuitable cleaning agents may attack and damage the coating.
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7 Trouble-shooting
What to do if …
… the appliance is not working and all the displays are dark?
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?
Possible cause Solution
▪ The childproof lock is
activated.
▸ 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.
▸ For operating the appliance with the
childproof lock activated, see «Operating
the appliance» section.
▸ Switch the childproof lock off.
... 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
control panel.
▪ Food boiled over onto the
control panel.
▸ Remove object or food that has boiled
over.
▸ The appliance can be used again as
normal.
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7 Trouble-shooting
... 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 /
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
function
Safety shut-off
2:00 8:30 6:30 5:30 4:30 3:30 3:00 2:30 2:00 1:30
after hrs.:mins.
... flashes in the display?
Possible cause Solution
▪ The excess temperature
protection of a cooking zone
was triggered.
▸ Allow the cooking zone to cool down.
▸ Continue cooking on a different cooking
zone.
▸ Check cookware.
... flashes in the display?
Possible cause Solution
▪ An interruption in the power
supply.
▸ Press any button to quit the error
message.
▸ The appliance can be used again as
normal.
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7 Trouble-shooting
… and are illuminated in the display?
Possible cause Solution
▪ An object (e.g. paper)
underneath the hob is
obstructing the air intake.
▸ Remove any objects in the drawer
underneath the hob.
▸ Touch any button to cancel the error.
▸ 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
appliance. 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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8 Technical data
8.1 Product fiche
In accordance with EU Regulation No. 66/2014
Model number GK 31081
Type designation GK GK56TIMSC/O, GK56TIMSZ/O
Number of cooking
zones
Heating technology Induction cooking zone
Dimensions of
cooking zone
Energy consumption per
cooking zone
Energy consumption of
the entire hob EC
Model number GK 31086
Type designation GK GK46TIMSC/O, GK46TIMSU/O,
Number of cooking
zones
Heating technology Induction cooking zone
Dimensions of
cooking zone
Energy consumption per
cooking zone
Energy consumption of
the entire hob EC
cm 18 × 20 18 × 20 ø 28 18 × 20 18 × 20
Wh/kg 185.5 187.8 184.5 184.1 192.6
Wh/kg 186.9
GK46TIMSZ/O
cm 18 × 20 18 × 20 18 × 20 18 × 20
Wh/kg 185.6 184.4 184.3 189.2
Wh/kg 185.9
5
4
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8 Technical data
Model number GK 31087
Type designation GK GK46TIMXSC, GK46TIMXSZ
Number of cooking
4
zones
Heating technology Induction cooking zone
Dimensions of
cm 18 × 20 18 × 20 18 × 20 18 × 20
cooking zone
Energy consumption per
Wh/kg 185.7 185.7 181.6 189.4
cooking zone
Energy consumption of
Wh/kg 185.6
the entire hob EC
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9 Disposal
9.1 Packaging
Never allow children to play with packaging material due to the danger
of injury or suffocation. Store the packaging material in a safe location
or dispose of it in an environmentally-friendly way.
9.2 Safety
Render the appliance unusable to prevent accidents caused by improper use
(e.g. through children playing):
▸ Disconnect the appliance from the mains. With a fixed appliance, this is to
be carried out by a qualified electrician. Then cut the mains cable off flush
with the appliance.
9.3 Disposal
▪ The «crossed‐out wheeled bin» symbol requires the separate collection
of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). Such equipment can
contain hazardous, environmentally harmful materials.
▪ These appliances are to be handed over to a designated collection point for
the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment and must not be disposed of with unsorted household waste. And in this way, you will be helping to protect resources and the environment.
▪ For more information, please contact the local authorities.
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Index
A
Appliance
Switching on and off..............................16
Appliance disposal ....................................... 36
Appliance overview ...................................... 11
Appliance-specific safety precautions ........ 7
Automatic boost ............................................ 21
Switching off before time...................... 22
Switching on ........................................... 22
B
Bridging function........................................... 21
Switching off ...........................................21
Switching on ........................................... 21
C
Care and maintenance ................................ 29
Childproof lock .............................................. 25
Operating the appliance with the
childproof lock activated ...................... 25
Switching off ...........................................25
Switching on ........................................... 25
Connection plate........................................... 10
Cooking zone ................................................ 16
Cookware ....................................................... 14
Coated cookware...................................14
Energy-efficient cooking ....................... 14
Noise during cooking............................ 14
Suitable cookware ................................. 14
D
Disposal.......................................................... 36
I
Instructions for use ......................................... 7
K
Keep warm function ..................................... 18
Switching off ...........................................18
Switching on ........................................... 18
M
Melting function............................................. 17
Switching off ...........................................17
Switching on ........................................... 17
Model number ................................................. 2
O
Operating and display elements................ 12
Buttons..................................................... 12
Displays ................................................... 12
Operating time............................................... 22
Changing .................................................22
Finished ................................................... 23
Setting ......................................................22
Several operating times........................ 23
Switching off before time...................... 23
OptiGlass........................................................ 15
Cleaning...................................................30
Illumination .............................................. 15
Overview of power levels ............................ 17
P
Pan detection................................................. 13
Pause cooking............................................... 26
Power levels................................................... 18
PowerPlus....................................................... 18
Ending before time ................................19
Switching on ........................................... 18
Product family.................................................. 2
Product fiche.................................................. 34
R
Residual heat indicator................................ 16
Restore function ............................................ 26
S
Safety precautions
General ...................................................... 6
Safety shut-off ................................................ 32
Serial number (FN) ....................................... 10
Service & Support......................................... 39
Simmer function ............................................ 18
Switching off ...........................................18
Switching on ........................................... 18
Symbols ............................................................ 5
T
Technical data ............................................... 34
Technical questions...................................... 39
Timer ............................................................... 24
Changing .................................................24
Ending before time ................................24
Setting ......................................................24
Trouble-shooting ........................................... 31
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Type................................................................... 2
U
User settings.................................................. 27
Changing .................................................28
Switching off before time...................... 28
Using for the first time.................................. 10
V
Validity............................................................... 2
W
Warranty extensions ..................................... 39
Where is the identification plate?............... 10
Wipe protection ............................................. 26
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10 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 information. Please read this information carefully.
Please register your V-ZUG appliance online immediately at www.vzug.com →Service
→Warranty 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
information can be found on the identification plate for your appliance.
My appliance information:
FN:
___________________
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.
Appliance
: _____________________
Your repair order
At www.vzug.com →Service→Service number you will find the telephone number of your
nearest V‑ZUG service centre.
Technical questions, accessories, warranty extensions
V-ZUG is happy to help you with any general administrative or technical queries, to take
your orders for accessories and spare parts and to inform you about our progressive ser-
vice agreements.
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Quick instructions
Please first read the safety precautions in the operating instructions!
Switching the appliance on
▸ Hold the button depressed for 1second.
To set a cooking zone
▸ Touch the slider for the required cooking zone or swipe it to set the
power level.
Or:
▸ Touch to heat a large quantity of water quickly.
To switch cooking zone off
▸ Touch on the slider.
To switch appliance off
Touch the button.
V-ZUG Ltd, Industriestrasse 66, CH-6301 Zug
info@vzug.com, www.vzug.com
1033882-R02
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