V-ZUG GK16TIWF Operating Instructions Manual

V-ZUG GK16TIWF Operating Instructions Manual

Glass ceramic hob, induction wok

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Glass ceramic hob
Induction wok
Operating instructions

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  • Page 1 V-ZUG Ltd Glass ceramic hob Induction wok Operating instructions...
  • Page 2 The model number corresponds to the first three digits on the identification plate. These operating instructions apply to the model: Type Model no. GK16TIWF Variations depending on the model are noted in the text. © V-ZUG Ltd, CH-6301 Zug, 2007...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety precautions Before using for the first time ..... . . Correct use ........Children in the home .
  • Page 4 … Contents Disposal Notes Index Repair service Quick instructions...
  • Page 5: Safety Precautions

    Safety precautions The appliance corresponds to recognised technology standards and the relevant 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. In accordance with the requirements of IEC 60335-1: This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless supervised or unless they have been given instruction...
  • Page 6: Correct Use

    … Safety precautions Correct use The appliance is designed for use in the home for preparing food. No lia- bility is assumed for any damage caused by improper or incorrect use. The appliance is not to be used as a room heater. Any repairs, modifications or manipulations to the appliance, especially any electrically live parts, should only be carried out by the manufacturer, its Customer Ser-vices or similarly qualified persons.
  • Page 7: Note On Use

    … Safety precautions Note on use 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. If the appliance is visibly damaged, do not use it. Contact our Customer Services.
  • Page 8 … Safety precautions Important warning for persons with a cardiac pacemaker, a hearing aid or a metallic implant Induction hobs produce a high frequency magnetic field around the cook- ing zones. Standing near the cooking zones can under unfavourable cir- cumstances have an adverse effect on or affect the working of the pace- maker, hearing aid or metallic implant.
  • Page 9 … Safety precautions How to avoid damaging the appliance The surface is resistant to heat (up to 650 °C) and fluctuations in tem- perature. It is also shock and scratch resistant to a certain degree. Nevertheless, please observe the following precautions in order to avoid damaging the appliance.
  • Page 10: Your Appliance

    Your appliance Appliance description Powerplus Electronic energy regulator with 9 power levels Automatic safety shut-off Pause cooking Childproof lock Acoustic signal Pan detection Construction One ø 300 mm wok cooking zone Original wok pan with lid, rack and wok stand...
  • Page 11: Operating And Display Elements

    … Your appliance Operating and display elements Touch buttons Appliance ON / OFF Pause cooking ON / OFF Increase power Reduce power Powerplus Displays Cooking zone power level Pause cooking...
  • Page 12: How Induction Hobs Function

    … Your appliance How induction hobs function Induction hobs have a quick reaction time, allow precision cooking, are pow- erful, economical and safe. They work in a very different way to conventional hobs or solid 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.
  • Page 13: User Settings

    User settings Childproof lock The childproof lock is to prevent the appliance being accidentally switched Switching the childproof lock on Ensure the cooking zone is switched off. Press the touch button to switch the appliance on. – flashes in the power level display. Hold the touch button depressed and at the same time depress the touch button for about 1½...
  • Page 14: Acoustic Signal

    … User settings Switching the childproof lock off Ensure the cooking zone is switched off. Press the touch button to switch the appliance on. Depress the touch buttons simultaneously for about 1½ seconds. – A double acoustic signal is emitted. –...
  • Page 15: Operating The Appliance

    Operating the appliance When the appliance is switched off, all the displays are dark (stand-by mode), except for the residual heat indicator should the cooking zone still be hot. Switching the cooking zone on Press the touch button to switch the appliance on. –...
  • Page 16 … Operating the appliance Power level Due to the high power output of induction hobs, cookware is heated very quickly. To avoid burning food, a slightly different approach is therefore re- quired when selecting the power level than with conventional cooking systems.
  • Page 17: Pan Detection

    … Operating the appliance Pause cooking With this function, the cooking zone can be switched off temporarily for a max- imum of 10 minutes. Cooking can be resumed with the selected settings. Press the touch button. – The indicator light for the touch button flashes.
  • Page 18: Powerplus

    … Operating the appliance Powerplus The cooking zone is equipped with the Powerplus booster. When Pow- erplus is switched on, the cooking zone works at extra high power for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, it automatically reverts to power level Switching on Press the touch button.
  • Page 19: Original Wok Pan

    … Operating the appliance Original wok pan Only use the original wok pan supplied. Other pans can cause mal- function of or damage to the appliance. The original wok pan was especially designed for this appliance. It is made of a special material with particular inductive heat transfer properties. As a result, the original wok pan and the food being prepared in it cannot overheat, providing additional safety both in terms of operating the appliance and fire prevention.
  • Page 20: Safety Features

    Safety features Automatic safety shut-off The appliance is equipped with an automatic safety shut-off, whereby, de- pending on the power level being used, the cooking zone switches off auto- matically after a certain period of time. Safety shut-off activated in Power level hours 1–2...
  • Page 21: Excess Temperature Protection

    … Safety features Excess temperature protection Do not put any hot cookware on the control panel. The control panel is equipped with an excess temperature sensor. If the sen- sor is activated, the cooking zone switches off automatically. – flashes in the display. The cooking zones cannot be used again until the control panel has cooled down.
  • Page 22: Control Panel Monitoring

    … Safety features Control panel monitoring If a touch button is touched for longer than 5 seconds (e. g. because an ob- ject is standing on it or because food has boiled over on to it), the cooking zone switches off automatically. –...
  • Page 23: Care And Maintenance

    Care and maintenance Allow the appliance to cool down before cleaning. Cleaning During and after cleaning, ensure no cooking zone has inadvertent- ly been left on. Remove any soiling as quickly as possible. Dried-up or burned-on food resi- due is harder to clean off. Clean the surface with a soft cloth or sponge, water and a suitable deter- gent and conditioner.
  • Page 24: Cleaning The Original Wok Pan

    … Care and maintenance Remove limescale stains (yellow discolouration) with a small amount of limescale remover (e.g. vinegar, lemon juice, descaler). For stronger stains, allow the solution to work longer. Wipe clean with a clean, damp cloth. Use of improper cleaning techniques can result in damage to the markings or surface.
  • Page 25: Trouble-Shooting

    Trouble-shooting What to do if … … flash alternately in the display Possible cause Solution The automatic safety Switch the cooking zone back on again shut-off has been when required. triggered. … flashes in the display Possible cause Solution The excess temperature Check the cookware and the food being protection has been trig- cooked are OK.
  • Page 26 … Trouble-shooting … a continuous acoustic signal is emitted and the appliance switches off Possible cause Solution Object (e. g. pans, keys) Remove the object and then operate the ap- on the control panel. pliance as usual. Food has boiled over on Remove any food spillages and then oper- to the control panel.
  • Page 27 … Trouble-shooting … appears in the display Possible cause Solution The cooking zone is Note down the error number. defective. Call Customer Services. Press the touch button to cancel the er- ror message. … appears in the display Possible cause Solution Cookware is not suitable Only use the original wok pan.
  • Page 28: Technical Data

    Technical data Electrical connection Voltage: 230 V~ 50 Hz Fuse: 16 A Connected load GK16TIWF 3000 W Dimensions (H × W × D) GK16TIWF 127.5 × 384 × 480 mm...
  • Page 29: Disposal

    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-...
  • Page 30: Notes

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  • Page 33: Index

    Index Accessories Operating element....... 11 Ordering ........35 Operating the appliance..... 15 Acoustic signal ......14 Operation ........15 Appliance Orders..........35 Switching off ......36 Original wok pan ......19 Switching on ......36 Appliance description ....10 Automatic safety shut-off .... 20 Packaging ........
  • Page 34 … Index Technical data ......28 User settings ........ 13 Touch buttons ......11 Using for the first time....5 Trouble-shooting ......25 Wok pan........19...
  • Page 35: Repair Service

    Open fitted unit underneath. – The identification plate is located behind the front panel. If the appliance is not working properly, contact your nearest V-ZUG Ltd serv- ice centre using freephone 0800 850 850 and stand in close proximity to the appliance.
  • Page 36: Quick Instructions

    To switch appliance off Press the touch button. V-ZUG Ltd Industriestrasse 66, 6301 Zug Tel. +41 (0)41 767 67 67, Fax +41 (0)41 767 61 61 vzug@vzug.ch, www.vzug.ch Service Centre: Tel. 0800 850 850...

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