Safety precautions Symbols used Cleaning and user mainten- ance shall not be undertaken Denotes important safety precau- tions. by children without supervi- Failure to observe said precautions sion. can result in injury or in damage to ▪ If an appliance is not the appliance or fittings! equipped with a mains cable Information and precautions that...
1 Safety precautions disconnect it from the mains ▪ Do not operate the appliance to avoid possible electric using an external time switch shock. or a separate remote control ▪ WARNING: The appliance system. and its accessible parts get ▪ When hot, the display must hot during use.
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1 Safety precautions ▪ The appliance corresponds to recog- ▪ In case of overheating, switch the hot- nized technology standards and the rel- plate off and allow it to cool down com- evant safety regulations. However, pletely. Do not put any dishes on it. Un- proper use of the appliance is essential der no circumstances use cold water to to avoid damage and accidents.
Cooking zone Display ON/OFF button Operating and display elements Display Hotplate display Buttons Status display / setting range Status display Buttons V-ZUG-Home * Pause cooking Demo mode Wipe protection Consumption indicator Timer 12:34 Clock User settings Timer Settings options * Depending on model...
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3 Appliance description Hotplate display The power levels selected and settings options appear in the hotplate display. The power level, colour and type of edge show the activity of the hotplate. Power level «0»: Hotplate switched off Orange: Selected in display Grey: Not selected in display;...
3 Appliance description Overview of power levels The power level selected appears in the setting range and in the corresponding hotplate display. The power levels can be set in half-steps. Power level Cooking method Melting, gentle warming Butter, chocolate, gelatine, sauces Swelling Rice...
3 Appliance description Cookware Suitable cookware Only cookware with a full magnetic base is suitable for use with the induction hob. This can be checked in the following ways: ▪ A magnet sticks anywhere on the base of the cookware. ▪...
4 Operating the appliance Operating the appliance Operating the display The different power levels, functions and settings options are selected by using various hand gestures. Touch ▸ Press the button gently. – The function is activated when you take your finger off the button.
4 Operating the appliance Using cookware on the hob ▸ If the appliance is switched off: First hold the button depressed until the displays appear. ▸ Place the cookware on the hob so that the base of cookware stands fully on the hob. –...
4 Operating the appliance If the old and new pan positions do not overlap: – the power output to the cookware is interrupted briefly. – the slider for changing the power level appears in the display. – all the settings from the old pan posi- tion are taken over.
4 Operating the appliance PowerPlus If PowerPlus is switched on, the hotplate selected works at extra high power for a max- imum of 15 minutes. The hotplate then reverts to the power level originally selected. PowerPlus can be used, for instance, to heat a large quantity of water quickly. Switching PowerPlus on ▸...
4 Operating the appliance Once the temperature has been reached, – the hotplate will continue to operate at this temperature. – an acoustic signal is emitted. Cancelling AutoPowerPlus ▸ Touch the button. ▸ Touch the button. – goes out in the hotplate display and AutoPowerPlus is cancelled.
4 Operating the appliance ▸ Select a hotplate in the display. ▸ Touch the button. ▸ Touch the button. – goes out in the hotplate display – the ProfessionalMode is switched off. – The hotplate reverts to the set power level. GourmetGuide GourmetGuide encompasses several functions that make preparing meals as easy as possible for you.
4 Operating the appliance ▸ Select a hotplate in the display. ▸ Touch the button. ▸ Touch the button. – A note on the function selected appears in the display. – The following appears in the display: «Press the button to cancel the function.» ▸...
4 Operating the appliance Switching the operating time off before time ▸ Select a hotplate in the display. ▸ Touch the button. ▸ Touch the button. – The countdown to the operating time remaining appears in the display. ▸ Touch the button.
4 Operating the appliance 4.14 Timer The timer functions like an egg timer. It can be used at any time and independently of all other functions. Setting and starting the timer ▸ Touch the button. – The hours, minutes and seconds counter appears in the display. ▸...
4 Operating the appliance 4.15 EcoManagement EcoManagement provides information on the energy consumption of the appliance. The information can be shown before, during and after cooking and promotes the sus- tainable use of energy. Consumption indicator when cooking The consumption indicator shows how much energy (kWh) the entire hob uses from the moment it is switched on to the moment it is switched off.
5 User settings User settings Overview of user settings ▪ Language ▪ Childproof lock ▪ Display ▪ V-ZUG-Home * ▪ Date ▪ Appliance information ▪ Clock ▪ EcoManagement ▪ Notifications ▪ Factory settings ▪ Signals and tones ▪ Service functions ▪...
5 User settings Date The date can be called up and changed. Clock Time The time can be displayed in the ▪ 12 h format European 24-hour or the US 12-hour ▪ 24 h format (factory setting) format (a.m./p.m.). Daylight saving time adjustment The switch between summer and winter ▪...
5 User settings ProfessionalMode The power level of an item of cookware ▪ : High power at the front / low power can be changed by moving it further for- at the back ward or further back on the hob. The ▪...
5.14 Service functions The service functions are only available for use by V-ZUG Service staff. Care and maintenance Clean the appliance only when it has completely cooled down. Risk of burns! Always clean the hob after use. This prevents food residue from burning on. Dried-on or burned-on food residue is harder to clean off.
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6 Care and maintenance Cleaning For good results, follow these cleaning instructions. ▸ To clean thoroughly, remove most of the soiling using a hob scraper or a special cleaning sponge for glass ceramic hobs. ▸ Add a few drops of a suitable cleaning fluid to the cold hob surface and rub over the surface using kitchen towel or a clean cloth.
7 Trouble-shooting Trouble-shooting You may be able to trouble-shoot the following malfunctions yourself. If not, note down the error message in full (message, F and E numbers) and call Customer Services. Error messages If U and F messages occur, any hotplates that are switched on will be switched off. Message Possible cause Solution...
7 Trouble-shooting Message Possible cause Solution «Exceeded maximum ▪ The set power level and ▸ Switch the «AutoPowerPlus» set- power» the set «AutoPowerPlus» tings option off (see page 14). settings option require more power than the con- nection type and/or the maximum values defined in the user settings allow.
8 Accessories Problem Possible cause Solution The heat in the cook- ▪ The cookware is posi- ▸ Slightly move the cookware on ware is not being dis- tioned unfavourably on the the hob. tributed sufficiently or hob. evenly enough. ▪ The cookware is not induc- ▸...
EcoStandby function. Power consumption can be reduced to a minimum provided the following condi- tions are met: ▪ The «V-ZUG-Home mode » user setting is selected. ▪ The timer is switched off. ▪ The fan is switched off.
10 Tips and tricks Tips and tricks 10.1 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. ▪ The base of cookware must be flat. ▪...
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Teppan Yaki plate........13, 28 Time Setting............ 22 Summer/Winter time ........ 22 Timer .............. 7, 19 Type............... 2 User settings............7 Using for the first time........7 Validity..............2 V-ZUG-Home............7 Warranty extensions ........35 Wipe protection ..........7, 18...
V‑ZUG service centre. Technical questions, accessories, warranty extensions V-ZUG is happy to help you with any general administrative or technical queries, to take your orders for accessories and spare parts and to inform you about our progressive service agreements.
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To switch appliance off ▸ Hold the button depressed until the following appears in the display: «Residual heat». – The appliance cools down. – The appliance switches itself off after it has cooled down. 1064524-R02 V-ZUG Ltd, Industriestrasse 66, CH-6302 Zug info@vzug.com, www.vzug.com...