V-ZUG GK46TIAS Operating Instructions Manual

V-ZUG GK46TIAS Operating Instructions Manual

Glass ceramic hob

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Glass ceramic hob
Slider Induction
Operating instructions

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  • Page 1 V-ZUG Ltd Glass ceramic hob Slider Induction Operating instructions...
  • Page 2 The model number corresponds to the first three digits on the identification plate. These operating instructions apply to the models: Type Model no. GK46TIAS/C/U/F GK46TIPS/C/F Deviations depending on the model are noted in the text. © V-ZUG Ltd, CH-6301 Zug, 2009...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety precautions Before using for the first time ..... . . Correct use ........Children in the home .
  • Page 4 … Contents Care and maintenance Cleaning ........30 Trouble-shooting What to do if …...
  • 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 there- fore 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 liability 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 Services 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 Caution: Burns/Fire hazard! Do not leave the appliance unattended when in use. Ensure objects made of metal or with metallic parts, e.g. cutlery, aluminium foil, wrapping paper, do not come into contact with the surface of the appliance.
  • Page 9 … Safety precautions Do not place hot cookware on the frame. Do not prepare (peel, cut etc.) fruit and vegetables on the surface. Fine dirt particles and hard objects can damage the surface of the appliance. Do not use the appliance as a storage area. In particular, do not deposit any inflammable materials, cardboard or plastic packaging on the surface.
  • Page 10: Your Appliance

    Your appliance Appliance description Powerplus Automatic boost Control panel with separate touch control and display element for each cooking zone Electronic energy regulator with 9 power levels Keep warm setting Operating time Timer Automatic safety shut-off Pause cooking Childproof lock Acoustic signal Pan detection Restore function...
  • Page 11: Construction

    … Your appliance Construction GK46TIAS, GK46TIASC, GK46TIASU, GK46TIASF 2 cooking zones ø 180 mm 1 cooking zone ø 210 mm 1 cooking zone ø 145 mm GK46TIPS, GK46TIPSC, GK46TIPSF 2 cooking zones ø 180 mm 1 cooking zone ø 210 mm...
  • Page 12: Operating And Display Elements

    … Your appliance Operating and display elements Touch buttons Appliance ON / OFF Slider (setting the power levels) Powerplus Pause cooking ON / OFF and Restore function Operating time / Timer Wipe protection Displays Cooking zone power level Operating time Operating time assignment Operating time / Timer Pause activated / Possibility for restoring stored functions...
  • Page 13: How Induction Hobs Function

    … Your appliance How induction hobs function Induction hobs have a quick reaction time, allow precision cooking, are powerful, 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 14: Use

    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 cooking zone on Hold the touch button pressed for ca.
  • Page 15 … Use Power level Due to the high energy output of induction hobs, cookware is heated very quickly. To avoid burning food, a slightly different approach is therefore required when selecting the power level than with conventional cooking systems. The following table serves as a guide only. It is recommended that the power level be increased or reduced depending on the quantities being cooked.
  • Page 16 … Use Restore function If the appliance has been inadvertently switched off, the settings can be restored within 6 seconds. Hold the touch button pressed for ca. 1 second. – The indicator light flashes at touch button Press the touch button. Pause cooking With this function, the power level of all the cooking zones can be temporarily reduced to...
  • Page 17: Childproof Lock

    … Use Childproof lock The childproof lock is to prevent the appliance being accidentally switched Switching the childproof lock on Ensure all cooking zones are switched off. Hold the touch button pressed for ca. 1 second. – flashes in the power level displays. Hold the touch button pressed and press the touch buttons.
  • Page 18: Pan Detection

    … Use Pan detection Each cooking zone is equipped with pan detection. In order to be able to switch the cooking zone on, suitable magnetic cookware has to be on the cooking zone. If the cookware is removed whilst the appliance is operating, or if an unsuitable cookware is used, the power level flashes alternately with Pan detection runs 10 minutes.
  • Page 19: Powerplus

    … Use Powerplus All the cooking zones are equipped with the Powerplus booster. When Powerplus is switched on, the cooking zone selected works at extra high pow- er for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes it automatically switches back to power level .
  • Page 20 … Use Switching on Press the touch button. – appears in the display. – After 10 minutes, it automatically reverts to power level Removing the cookware interrupts Powerplus. As soon as the cook- ware is returned to the cooking zone, Powerplus is resumed. Switching off before time Touch any position on the slider.
  • Page 21: Operating Time

    … Use Operating time Do not leave the hob unattended during the operating time. Risk of boiling over, burning and igniting! With the operating time function, the cooking zone switches off automatically after a set time (between1 and 99 minutes). This function can be used simul- taneously with all cooking zones.
  • Page 22 … Use Several operating times Where several times are set: – the shortest time is shown in the display; – the indicator light of the relevant cooking zone lights up. To display another time: Press the touch button. Touch the slider of the cooking zone. –...
  • Page 23: Timer

    … Use Timer The timer functions like an egg timer (1–99 minutes). It can be used at any time and independently of all other functions. Press the touch button 2×. – lights up in the display. Within 5 seconds, set a time on any slider. If position is touched for longer than 1 second, the period is extended at an increasing rate.
  • Page 24: Automatic Boost

    … Use Automatic boost Do not leave the appliance unattended when the automatic boost function is on. Smaller amounts of food or liquid can get hot very quickly! All the cooking zones are equipped with an automatic boost function. With this function, a cooking zone works at full power for a certain length of time (see table).
  • Page 25: Cookware

    … Use Cookware The base of the cookware should have no sharp rims or edges. Only use cast iron cookware if it has a smooth enamelled base. Cookware for induction hobs are marked by the manufacturer with one of the following symbols. INDUCTION As a general rule, if a magnet sticks to the bottom of the cookware then it is suitable for use with an induction hob.
  • Page 26: User Settings

    User settings Accessing With the induction hob switched off, hold touch button pressed and touch 3 slider fields from left to right within 1 second. – Every touching is acknowledged by an acoustic signal. A double acoustic signal sounds in the case of an erroneous entry. –...
  • Page 27: Setting Options

    … User settings Setting options Program Factory Setting Function Description step setting range No acoustic signal Acoustic signal volume 1–8 Adjustable in steps No acoustic signal Acoustic signal Ends automatically after 10 s or at end of after touching any key ON period / Timer Ends automatically after 1 min or after touching any key...
  • Page 28: Safety Features

    Safety features Automatic safety shut-off The appliance is equipped with an automatic safety shut-off, whereby, depending on the power level being used, the cooking zones switch off automatically after a certain period of time. Power level Keep warm Safety shut-off activated 8½...
  • Page 29: Control Panel Monitoring

    … Safety features Cooking zones Each cooking zone is equipped with an excess temperature sensor. If the sensor is activated, the following measures are implemented automatically: Powerplus, if running, ends. – The display changes from If this is insufficient, the cooking zone switches off. –...
  • Page 30: 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 31 … 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 32: 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 Solutions The excess temperature Check the cookware and the food being protection has been cooked.
  • Page 33 … Trouble-shooting … 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. in the home is defective. The fuse or circuit breaker Call Customer Services.
  • Page 34 … Trouble-shooting … and a number are shown in the display from right to left Possible cause Solution Various situations can Note down the error number. lead to an «Er» error Call Customer Services. message. … appears in the display Possible cause Solution The cooking zone is...
  • Page 35: Technical Data

    Electrical connection and connected load See rating plate Open fitted unit underneath. – The identification plate is located behind the front panel. Dimensions (H × W × D) GK46TIAS 55 × 774 × 514 GK46TIASC 55 × 774 × 514 GK46TIASF 55 ×...
  • Page 36: 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,...
  • Page 37: Index

    Index Appliance Keep warm setting ...... 14 Switching off ..... 15, 40 Switching on ......40 Appliance description ....10 Maintenance ......... 30 Automatic boost ......24 Model no......... 2 Automatic safety shut-off .... 28 Operating elements..... 12 Care ..........30 Operating time ......
  • Page 38 … Index Safety ..........36 Use..........14 Safety features ......28 User settings ........ 26 Safety precautions Accessing......... 26 Before using for the first time . 5 Entering values......26 Children in the home ....6 Exiting ........26 Correct use......... 6 Navigation ........
  • Page 39: Repair Service

    Repair service The 'Trouble-shooting' section will help you to carry out small repairs yourself, saving you the time and trouble of calling out a service engineer 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 40: Quick Instructions

    Press the touch button to heat a large amount of water quickly. To switch the cooking zone off Touch power level 0 on slider. To switch appliance off Press the touch button. V-ZUG Ltd Industriestrasse 66, CH-6301 Zug vzug@vzug.ch, www.vzug.com J002.352-1...

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