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Model no. Type Model no. WS55162 WS60162 WS60312 34001 34004 34007 WS55162c WS60162c WS60312c WS55220 WS60220 34002 34005 WS55220c WS60220c WS60144 WS60283 34003 34006 WS60144c WS60283c Variations depending on the model are noted in the text. V-ZUG Ltd, CH-6301 Zug, 2012...
Safety information Never place hot saucepans or frying pans straight from the hob on to the heating plate. This can damage the heating plate. Before using for the first time • The appliance must be installed and connected up to the power supply in accordance with the separate Installation Instructions.
1 Safety information Children in the home • Packaging material e.g. plastic and polystyrene can be dangerous for children. Danger of suffocation! Please keep packaging material away from children. • The appliance is designed for use by adults who are familiar with these operating instructions.
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1 Safety information Caution: Risk of burns! • The heating plate in the appliance getss very hot. Risk of burns! Do not touch it. Keep children away! Always use a heat-resistant cloth or gloves to remove the tableware. • The heating plate will remain hot for some time after it is switched off and will cool down only slowly to room temperature.
Your appliance Description The warming drawer can be used for low temperature cooking, keeping food warm and preheating tableware. Fan and heating To switch on, turn dial to ➤ Pilot lamp – flashes when the appliance is switched on. – illuminates when drawer is closed. Dial 0 °C 40 °C...
Preheating tableware The maximum drawer load is 25 kg. Damage to the appliance from overloading can occur if this load weight is exceeded. Loading examples Appliance Basic place Full place settings and Plates height settings serving dishes A , B , C 12 of each item A , B , C A 40 items...
3 Preheating tableware Loading tableware Drinking vessels become very hot at setting level 80 °C or Danger of burns! Do not exceed setting level 60 °C for warming drinking vessels such as espresso cups. Place dishes in the drawer and distribute over the entire surface. ➤...
Keeping food hot Never place hot saucepans or frying pans straight from the hob on to the heating plate. This can damage the heating plate. To avoid spillage, do not overfill plates, dishes, cups, etc. Cover food with a heat-resistant lid or aluminium foil. We recommend that food is not kept hot for longer than one hour.
Uses The table lists various uses for the warming drawer. Set the dial to the required level. ➤ Preheat the tableware according to the table below. ➤ Level Food/dishes Remarks Delicate deep-frozen food Defrost e.g. cream cakes, butter, sausages, cheese 40 °C Leaving proof dough to Cover, possibly in a flat dish...
5 Uses Low temperature cooking Low temperature cooking is a method for cooking high-quality cuts of meat to the point of being pink or just done. The meat remains tender and succulent. Cooking times for the low temperature method are longer than those for conventional cooking.
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5 Uses Searing and completion times All tender pieces of beef, pork, veal and lamb are suitable for low temperature cooking. Searing and cooking times depend on the thickness and weight of the meat. The searing times refer to the sealing of the meat in hot fat in a pan on the hob.
Care and maintenance The drawer must be kept closed when carrying out cleaning. The dial must be set to Off (0°C). Do not use high pressure water or steam cleaning equipment. Do not use abrasive, caustic cleaning agents or stainless steel cleaner.
Trouble-shooting This section lists faults that can be solved simply by following the instructions given. If another fault is displayed or the fault cannot be remedied, please call Customer Services. What to do if … … dishes or food remain cold Possible cause Solution •...
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7 Trouble-shooting … the pilot lamp flashes with the drawer closed Possible cause Solution • The drawer is not closed Close the drawer. ➤ properly. …the pilot lamp flashes rapidly with the drawer closed Possible cause Solution • Appliance malfunction. Call out the Customer Services technician.
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 power supply. With a fixed appliance, this is to be carried out by a qualified electrician! Safety •...
➤ – The identification plate is on the left next to the dial. If the appliance is not working properly, contact your nearest V-ZUG Ltd Service Centre using freephone 0800 850 850 and stand in close proximity to the appliance.