User manual GAGGENAU VG 421

[. . . ] Do not clean the appliance with a steam cleaning apparatus or with water pressure - risk of shortcircuits!Isolate the appliance from the mains during every maintenance operation. To do this, remove the mains plug or switch off the corresponding household fuse. Repairs must be carried out by authorised specialists, thus ensuring electrical safety. [. . . ] Otherwise, parts of the extractor hood may become damaged by the extreme heat development or grease residues in the filter may ignite. Ensure an adequate supply of air when using an extractor hood operating in the extraction mode !In the event of malfunctions, please inform your specialist dealer or your nearest Gaggenau aftersales service. 4 2. Features Features of the Appliance 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 Appliance cover 2 Ventilation openings 3 Normal burner 2 kW 4 Large burner 4 kW 5 Pot grid 6 Control knob for front cooking zone 7 Control knob for rear cooking zone Control Knobs Flame setting: 0 OFF High setting of outer and inner flame ring Low setting of outer flame ring High setting of inner flame ring Outer flame ring off High setting of inner flame ring Burner Parts 1 Outer flame ring off Low setting of inner flame ring 1 2 3 4 Burner head cover Burner ring Burner head Electrode for automatic ignition, flame detection and flame control 2 3 4 You can order the following special accessory: VV 400-000 Connecting trim SV 402-090 Spindle extension up to 140 mm SV 402-205 Spindle extension up to 300 mm LS 330-000 Air baffle for installation next to VL 430/431 5 3. Operating Principle The appliance features one-hand operation, flame detection and automatic re-ignition. Should the flame go out during operation, the appliance will automatically re-ignite the burner. Off During a disturbance, the appliance will cut off the gas supply as a safety measure, to prevent unburned gas escaping. The total rated thermal load amounts to: 6 kW referred to Hs* (gross calorific value) 5. 4 kW referred to Hi (calorific value) The specified rated load is defined by installation of the fixed nozzles. The gas hob is converted to a different gas type by nozzle replacement (full and low-burning nozzles) (see nozzle table on page 14-15). High Low 6 4. Operation Only light a burner if all burner parts are dry, and assembled correctly. Switching on · Place a suitable pot or a pan on the corresponding cooking position. · Press down the control knob for the cooking position and turn it to the required position between the and symbols. · When using large pots or pans you should ignite the burner in the low position. · Every time the gas hob is switched on, the electronics run an auto test. · When being switched on, a short sound may be heard when the electronic of the gas hob opens the gas supply valve. The flame size can be set continuously between full and low by slowly turning the control knob. because of a draught), the appliance will automatically re-ignite the burner. burner is soiled by spilled over food or liquid), the gas supply is switched off automatically and a signal is sounded. After the appliance has cooled down sufficiently, check if all the burner parts have been assembled correctly. The electronics of the appliance switch the gas supply off. 7 5. Settings Table Cooking level High Cooking method Boiling Searing Heating Boiling Blanching Roasting Browning Roasting Baking Boiling in open pot Simmering in open pot Simmering Boiling with closed lid Steaming Stewing Braising Thawing Slow cooking Reheating Examples Water Meat Fat, liquids Soup, sauce Vegetables Meat, fish, potatoes Flour, onions Almonds, breadcrumbs Pancakes, egg dishes Liquids Dumplings, sausages, soup garnish, meat stock, poached eggs Sweet sauces Pasta, soup, sauces Vegetables, potatoes, fish Vegetables, fruit, fish Goulash, rolled beef steaks, roasts, vegetables Frozen foods Rice, pulses Soup, casserole, vegetables in a sauce From to From to Low Switch to the high setting in order to reach the required temperature quickly. The heat required depends not only on the type and condition of the food, but also the size and contents of the pot. Due to the high performance of the cooktop, fat and oil will heat up quickly. [. . . ] Caution: no liquid should enter the housing of the cooktop through the burner base. Control knob Wipe with a damp cloth. 11 8. Maintenance The appliance must be disconnected from the power and gas supply during all repair work. In the event of malfunctions, check whether the gas and electricity supplies are in proper working order. If the cooktop is being used when the power failure occurs, turn all of the burner control knobs to the OFF position. [. . . ]