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.
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.
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.
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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.
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 •...
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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.
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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. •...
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 ➤...
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.
Your appliance Appliance overview GK26ID, GK26IDF • 1 cooking zone ø 210 mm • 1 cooking zone ø 145 mm GK46ID, GK46IDC, GK46IDF, GK46IDU • 1 cooking zone ø 210 mm • 2 cooking zones ø 180 mm • 1 cooking zone ø 145 mm...
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4 Your appliance GK46IABD, GK46IABDC, GK46IABDF • 1 frying zone ø 180/280 mm • 1 cooking zone ø 210 mm • 1 cooking zone ø 180 mm • 1 cooking zone ø 145 mm GK46IMXDC, GK46IMXDF • 4 adjustable cooking zones...
4 Your appliance Operating and display elements Control panel The number, type and layout of the elements depend on the model and its features. Dials and displays Cooking zone indicator lights front/back Dials Power level display...
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.
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 •...
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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. •...
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. Selecting a cooking zone Set the dial to the required power level.
5 Operating the appliance Frying zone For optimal service life of the frying zone, ensure the diameter of the base of the pans used is at least 180 mm. The pans should, as far as possible, be centred on the frying zone. PowerPlus All the cooking zones are equipped with the PowerPlus booster.
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5 Operating the appliance Power management GK26ID, GK26IDF PowerPlus cannot be used with both cooking zones at the same time. If PowerPlus is activated with both cooking zones, then the power output is reduced for the cooking zone that was first selected. In the display, the power level set using the dial alternates with the new, reduced power level.
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5 Operating the appliance GK46ID, GK46IDC, GK46IDF, GK46IDU PowerPlus cannot be used at the same time with both cooking zones of a group (A or B). 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. In the display, the power level set using the dial alternates with the new, reduced power level.
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5 Operating the appliance GK46IMXDC, GK46IMXDF 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...
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5 Operating the appliance GK46IABD, GK46IABDC, GK46IABDF PowerPlus cannot be used at the same time with both cooking zones of a group (A or B). 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. In the display, the power level set using the dial alternates with the new, reduced power level.
5 Operating the appliance Childproof lock The childproof lock is to prevent the appliance from being accidentally switched on. Switching the childproof lock on Simultaneously turn both left dials anti-clockwise as far as they will go and ➤ hold for 3 seconds. –...
5 Operating the appliance Bridging function (only applies to GK46IMXDC, GK46IMXDF) 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 Simultaneously turn the dials for the desired cooking zones as far as they ➤...
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.
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. ➤...
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7 Trouble-shooting and error messages … flash alternately in the display Possible cause Solution • The automatic safety Switch the cooking zone back on again if ➤ shut-off was triggered. required. If a cooking zone has been running for longer without any settings being changed, the appliance switches the cooking zone off automat- ically, after how much time depends on the power level set.
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7 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.
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.