V-ZUG GK16TIWSF Operating Instructions Manual

V-ZUG GK16TIWSF 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 is made up of the first digits on the identification plate. These operating instructions are valid for: Type Model no. GK16TIWSF 87A, 31010 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 ........29 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: Precautions On Use

    1 Safety precautions Precautions on 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 GK16TIWSF • One ø 300 mm wok cooking zone • Original wok pan with lid, rack and wok stand...
  • Page 15: Operating And Display Elements

    4 Your appliance Operating and display elements Touch buttons Appliance ON/OFF Slider (for setting the power level) PowerPlus Pause cooking ON/OFF and restore function Operating time Timer Wipe protection ON/OFF Displays 1 Melting function activated 2 Cooking zone power level 3 Operating time activated 4 Operating time/timer 5 Timer activated...
  • Page 16: 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 17: Pan Detection

    4 Your appliance Pan detection The cooking zone is equipped with pan detection. In order to be able to switch the cooking zone on, the original wok pan has to be on the cooking zone. • If the original wok pan is removed during operation, –...
  • Page 18 4 Your appliance Noise during cooking Cookware can make noise during cooking. This does not indicate any malfunction, nor does it affect the functioning of the appliance in any way.
  • Page 19: 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 appliance on and off Switch the appliance on: Press and hold the touch button for about ➤...
  • Page 20: Switching A Cooking Zone Off

    5 Operating the appliance Switching a cooking zone off Press on the slider. ➤ – If no other entry is made, the appliance switches off 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 21: 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 22: Operating Time

    5 Operating the appliance 5.10 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 a cooking zone ➤...
  • Page 23 5 Operating the appliance End of the operating time When the operating time is up – the cooking zone switches off – an acoustic signal is emitted – and the power level flash. Press any touch button to switch off the acoustic signal and the displays. ➤...
  • Page 24: Timer

    5 Operating the appliance 5.11 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 25: Childproof Lock

    5 Operating the appliance 5.12 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 the cooking zone is switched off. Press the touch buttons at the same time. ➤...
  • Page 26: Restore Function

    5 Operating the appliance 5.13 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 27: Wipe Protection

    5 Operating the appliance 5.15 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 28: User Settings

    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 29: Changing User Settings

    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 the slider. ➤ – An acoustic signal is emitted. – The user setting, e.g. , appears in display 3.
  • Page 30: Care And Maintenance

    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 31: Cleaning The Original Wok Pan

    7 Care and maintenance Cleaning the original wok pan Clean with a dish cloth or non-abrasive pad, water and a suitable detergent. ➤ Avoid cleaning the surface with abrasive cleaning agents, scouring pads, wire wool etc. which can damage the surface. Soak the original wok pan in water for a while in order to remove stubborn ➤...
  • Page 32: Trouble-Shooting And Error Messages

    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 33 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 34 8 Trouble-shooting and error messages … flashes in the display Possible cause Solution • Excess temperature Allow the cooking zone to cool down. ➤ protection was triggered. Check cookware. ➤ … flashes in the display Possible cause Solution • An interruption in the Press any touch button to cancel the error ➤...
  • Page 35 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 36: Notes

    Notes...
  • Page 37: Index

    Index Appliance Noise during cooking ..18 Switching off ... . . 19, 40 Note on use....10 Switching on .
  • Page 38 10 Index User settings ....28 Wipe protection....27 Using for the first time .
  • Page 39: Repair Service

    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 40 ➤ 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 J87A.360-1...

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