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V-ZUG MaxiFlex GK46TIMS Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 V-ZUG Ltd Glass ceramic hob Induction MaxiFlex Operating instructions...
  • Page 2 The model number corresponds to the first digits on the identification plate. These operating instructions are valid for: Type Model no. GK46TIMS/C/U/F 88A, 31014 GK46TIMXSC/F 31002 GK56TIMS/C/F 89A, 31020 Deviations depending on the model are noted in the text. © V-ZUG Ltd, CH-6301 Zug, 2012...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1 Safety precautions 1.1 Symbols used ..........5 1.2 General safety precautions .
  • Page 4 6 User settings 6.1 Changing user settings ........37 6.2 Cancelling user settings .

  • Page 5: Safety Precautions

    Safety precautions 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.

  • Page 6: General Safety Precautions

    1 Safety precautions General 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.

  • Page 7: Appliance-Specific Safety Precautions

    1 Safety precautions Appliance-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.
  • Page 8 1 Safety precautions • 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.

  • Page 9: Instructions For Use

    1 Safety precautions Instructions 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 •...
  • Page 10 1 Safety precautions 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.
  • Page 11 1 Safety precautions 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. •...

  • Page 12: Disposal

    Disposal 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 ➤...

  • Page 13: Using For The First Time

    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. • A cooking zone can give off an unpleasant smell during the first few hours of use.

  • Page 14: Your Appliance

    Your appliance Appliance overview GK46TIMS, GK46TIMSC, GK46TIMSF, GK46TIMSU, GK46TIMXSC, GK46TIMXSF • 4 adjustable cooking zones GK56TIMS, GK56TIMSC, GK56TIMSF • 4 adjustable cooking zones • 1 cooking zone ø 280 mm...

  • Page 15: Operating And Display Elements

    4 Your appliance Operating and display elements GK46TI… Touch buttons Appliance ON/OFF Slider (for setting the power level) PowerPlus Pause cooking ON/OFF and restore function Operating time Functions as touch button in operating time/timer mode Timer Functions as touch button in operating time/timer mode Wipe protection ON/OFF Bridging switch...
  • Page 16 4 Your appliance Displays 1 Melting function activated 2 Cooking zone power level 3 Operating time activated 4 Cooking zone indicator light for the operating time 5 Bridging function activated 6 Operating time/timer 7 Timer activated 8 Wipe protection activated 9 Pause activated/possibility for restoring saved settings 10 Cooking zone slider indicator...

  • Page 17: Operating And Display Elements

    4 Your appliance Operating and display elements GK56TI… Touch buttons Appliance ON/OFF Slider (for setting the power level) PowerPlus Pause cooking ON/OFF and restore function Operating time Functions as touch button in operating time/timer mode Timer Functions as touch button in operating time/timer mode Wipe protection ON/OFF Bridging switch...
  • Page 18 4 Your appliance Displays 1 Melting function activated 2 Cooking zone power level 3 Operating time activated 4 Cooking zone indicator light for the operating time 5 Bridging function activated 6 Operating time/timer 7 Timer activated 8 Wipe protection activated 9 Pause activated/possibility for restoring saved settings 10 Cooking zone slider indicator...

  • Page 19: How Induction Hobs Function

    4 Your appliance 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.

  • Page 20: Pan Detection

    4 Your appliance 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 •...
  • Page 21 4 Your appliance 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. •...

  • Page 22: Operating The Appliance

    Operating 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. Switching the appliance on and off Switch the appliance on: Press and hold the touch button for about...

  • Page 23: Switching A Cooking Zone Off

    5 Operating the appliance Switching a cooking zone off Press on the slider. ➤ – If no other entry is made and none of the other cooking zones are in use, the appliance switches off automatically after 10 seconds. Residual heat indicator After the cooking zone is switched off, remains illuminated in the display as long as a burn hazard exists.

  • Page 24: Simmer Function

    5 Operating the appliance Simmer function With the simmer function, sausages, dumplings and stuffed pasta, for instance, can be cooked below boiling point at about 90°C. Switching the simmer function on Hold power level on the slider depressed for 4 seconds. ➤...
  • Page 25 5 Operating the appliance Power management GK46TIMS, GK46TIMSC, GK46TIMSF, GK46TIMSU 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 Group A * PowerPlus with...
  • Page 26 5 Operating the appliance Power management GK56TIMS, GK56TIMSC, GK56TIMSF 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. Cooking zone 5 can be operated with PowerPlus independently of groups A and B.

  • Page 27: Bridging Function

    5 Operating the appliance 5.10 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 Press the touch button for the required side. ➤...

  • Page 28: Automatic Boost

    5 Operating the appliance 5.11 Automatic boost Do not leave the hob unattended while 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 works at power level 9 for a certain length of time (see table).

  • Page 29: Operating Time

    5 Operating the appliance 5.12 Operating time Do not leave food on the hob unattended during use. Risk of boiling over, burning on and igniting! With the operating time function, the cooking zone switches off automatically after a set time (1 min. – 1 hr 59 mins.) Setting the operating time Select the required cooking zone.
  • Page 30 5 Operating the appliance Changing the operating time Press the touch button. ➤ – flashes in the display. Press the slider for the required cooking zone. ➤ – The remaining operating time for the cooking zone selected is displayed. – The indicator light for the cooking zone illuminates. Change the operating time using the touch button.
  • Page 31 5 Operating the appliance End of the operating time When the operating time is up – the relevant cooking zone switches off – an acoustic signal is emitted – and the power level flash. Press the touch button to switch off the acoustic signal and the ➤...

  • Page 32: Timer

    5 Operating the appliance 5.13 Timer The timer functions like an egg timer (1 min. – 9 hr 59 mins.). It can be used at any time and independently of all other functions. Setting the timer Switch the appliance on. ➤...

  • Page 33: Childproof Lock

    5 Operating the appliance 5.14 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. Press the touch buttons at the same time. ➤...

  • Page 34: Restore Function

    5 Operating the appliance 5.15 Restore function If the appliance has been inadvertently switched off, the settings can be restored within 6 seconds. Switch the appliance on. ➤ – The indicator light at the touch button flashes. Press the touch button. ➤...

  • Page 35: Wipe Protection

    5 Operating the appliance 5.17 Wipe protection This function prevents inadvertently changing the power level, e.g. when wiping the control panel with a cloth. Press the touch button. ➤ – The indicator light for the touch button illuminates. Wipe protection is switched off by pressing the touch button again or ➤...
  • Page 36 User settings The following user settings can be set and stored individually. User setting Setting value Factory setting Loudness of acoustic Medium signal Loud No acoustic signal Acoustic signal at end Automatically off after 10 seconds of operating time/timer Automatically off after 1 minute Ends after 5 minutes Operating time Ends after 10 minutes...
  • Page 37 6 User settings Changing user settings With the hob switched off, simultaneously hold the touch ➤ buttons depressed for 3 seconds. – An acoustic signal is emitted. Press both left sliders at the same time. ➤ – An acoustic signal is emitted. –...
  • Page 38 Care and maintenance To avoid risk of burns, allow the appliance to cool down before cleaning. Cleaning 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.
  • Page 39 Trouble-shooting and error messages What to do if … … the appliance is not working and the displays are not illuminated Possible cause Solution • The fuse or circuit breaker Change the fuse. ➤ for electrical installations Reset the circuit breaker. ➤...
  • Page 40 8 Trouble-shooting and error messages … a continuous acoustic signal is emitted, flashes in a display and the appliance switches off Possible cause Solution • A touch button or slider Remove object or food that has boiled over. ➤ was touched for longer The appliance can be used again as ➤...
  • Page 41 8 Trouble-shooting and error messages … flashes in the display Possible cause Solution • The excess temperature Allow the cooking zone to cool down. ➤ protection of a cooking Resume cooking on a different cooking ➤ zone was triggered. zone. Check the cookware.
  • Page 42 8 Trouble-shooting and error messages … 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.
  • Page 43 Notes...
  • Page 44 9 Notes...
  • Page 45 Index Appliance Maintenance ....38 Switching off ... . . 22, 48 Malfunction ....47 Switching on .
  • Page 46 10 Index Timer ..... . . 32 Validity ..... . . 2 Touch buttons .
  • Page 47 Repair service 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.
  • Page 48 ➤ Alternatively Press to heat a large quantity of water quickly. ➤ To switch cooking zone off Press on the slider. ➤ To switch appliance off Press the touch button. ➤ V-ZUG Ltd Industriestrasse 66, CH-6301 Zug vzug@vzug.ch, www.vzug.com J88A.360-2...

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