Safety en Table of contents The appliance can only be used safely if it is correctly installed according to the safety in- structions. The installer is responsible for en- INFORMATION FOR USE suring that the appliance works perfectly at its Safety .............. 3 installation location.
en Safety 1.4 Safe use WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! Improper repairs are dangerous. WARNING ‒ Risk of fire! ▶ Repairs to the appliance should only be Leaving fat or oil cooking on an unattended carried out by trained specialist staff. hob can be dangerous and may lead to fires. ▶...
Avoiding material damage en An appliance with a cracked or broken sur- WARNING ‒ Risk of suffocation! face can cause cuts. Children may put packaging material over ▶ Do not use the appliance if it has a cracked their heads or wrap themselves up in it and or broken surface.
en Environmental protection and saving energy Environmental protection and saving energy 3 Environmental protection and saving energy 3.1 Disposing of packaging Lift lids as infrequently as possible. ¡ When you lift the lid, a lot of energy escapes. The packaging materials are environmentally compat- ible and can be recycled.
Disposal en Disposal 5 Disposal 5.1 Disposing of old appliance Valuable raw materials can be reused by recycling. Dispose of the appliance in an environmentally ▶ friendly manner. Information about current disposal methods are available from your specialist dealer or local author- ity.
en Familiarising yourself with your appliance Familiarising yourself with your appliance 6 Familiarising yourself with your appliance frying, energy savings as well as greater ease of clean- 6.1 Cooking with induction ing and care. It also offers improved heat control as the In comparison to conventional hobs, induction techno- heat is generated directly in the cookware.
More information on care and cleaning. → Page 14 7.3 Cookware You can find a list of recommended cookware on the official website www.gaggenau.com. Further information on suitable cookware. → Page 6 Basic operation 8 Basic operation 8.1 Switching on the hob Notes ¡...
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en Flex Zone ¡ To brown the food, fry it in small portions, one after ¡ You can find recommendations for energy-efficient the other. cooking under ¡ Some items of cookware may reach high temperat- → "Saving energy", Page 6 ures while the food is cooking. You should therefore use oven gloves.
Booster for pots en Changing the power level 9.2 Cookware positions for two independent cooking zones Use the control knob that is not turned to ▶ change the power level. This is where you can find an overview of the position- ing of the cookware. Adding new cookware You can use the front and rear cooking zones with two Set down the new cookware.
The cooking zones that have tomer service, specialist retailers or our online shop this function are identified by the roasting sensor func- www.gaggenau.com. tion symbol. Note: You can also use other cookware. Depending on the composition of the cookware, the achieved temper- ature may differ from the selected temperature level.
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Frying sensor function en Fried eggs Dried instant meals to which 5-10 water is added, e.g. pasta Scrambled eggs dishes Shredded pancakes 10-15 Croutons 6-10 French toast Almonds/walnuts/pine nuts 3-15 Potatoes Turn frequently. Fried potatoes, boiled in their 6-12 Cooking time per serving. Fry one portion after the skin other.
en Automatic switch-off Once the frying temperature has been reached, add 11.6 Switching off Frying Sensor the oil and then the food to the pan. Turn the control knob that you used to select the ▶ Turn the food so that it does not burn. temperature to 0.
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FAQs en ¡ Lemon and vinegar are not suitable for cleaning and Clean the connection strip with warm soapy water ▶ may create dull patches. and a soft cloth. FAQs 14 FAQs This is where you can find an overview of the frequently asked questions regarding use, noises, cookware and clean- ing.
en Troubleshooting 14.3 Cleaning Question Answer How can I clean the hob? ¡ You can achieve the best results by using special glass-ceramic cleaning products. Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaning products, dishwater deter- gent (concentrated) or scouring pads. You can find more information about this under → "Cleaning and servicing", Page 14.
Customer Service en Fault Cause and troubleshooting The illuminated ring The operating voltage is incorrect. The operating voltage is outside of the normal operating on the control knob range. flashes orange rap- Inform your electricity supplier. ▶ idly. The appliance has not been connected in accordance with the circuit diagram. Ensure that the appliance has been connected in accordance with the circuit diagram.
en Installation instructions 17.1 Scope of delivery WARNING ‒ Risk of injury! Components inside the appliance may have sharp After unpacking all parts, check for any damage in edges. transit and completeness of the delivery. Wear protective gloves. ▶ WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! Improper repairs are dangerous. Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out ▶...
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Installation instructions en Installation above a drawer To ensure good ventilation, the distance between the oven and the hob must be at least 5 mm. The worktop must be at least 20 mm thick. Notes In order to guarantee good ventilation, the clearance ¡...
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en Installation instructions When making the unit cut-out, allow extra space for Ensure that the thickness of the worktop corres- the connecting strip between the appliances. ponds to the required minimum thickness. Observe the installation instructions for the con- ‒ nection strip. If required, install the appliances in individual cut- outs.
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Installation instructions en Mark the unit cut-out in accordance with the installa- Observe the clearance between the intermediate tion diagram. floor and the worktop. Creating ventilation openings Requirement: The appliance requires sufficient ventila- tion from below to function correctly. Make a unit cut-out in the upper area on the rear of the unit.
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en Installation instructions When installing in a cooking island, ensure that the 17.13 Removing the appliance appliance is well ventilated. WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! 17.10 Installing the appliance When disconnecting the appliance from the power sup- ply, the terminals may cause reverse voltage. The electrical connection must only be carried out WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! ▶...
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BSH Hausgeräte GmbH Carl-Wery-Straße 34 81739 München, GERMANY www.gaggenau.com Valid within Great Britain: Imported to Great Britain by BSH Home Appliances Ltd. Grand Union House Old Wolverton Road Wolverton, Milton Keynes MK12 5PT United Kingdom...
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