CG 492 1. Important Notes Page 3-4 For Your Safety Page 3 Operating for the First Time Page 3 About Use Page 4 2. Features Page 5 Features of the Appliance Page 5 Control Knobs Page 5 Burner Parts Page 5 3.
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The large stainless steel gas hob – a combination of performance and cooking enjoyment. • Generous cooking zones provide lots of space to work • Large performance range with five burners and precise output control • Maximum comfort and safety through electronic flame detection and automatic re-ignition Before operating your new appliance for the first time, please take your time to read through the...
1. Important Notes For Your Safety Operating for the First Time You must not operate the appliance if it is damaged. Remove the packaging from the appliance and dispose of it according to local regulations. Be When connecting electrical appliances in the careful to remove all accessories from the proximity of the appliance, make sure that packaging.
In the event of malfunctions, please inform your a door that opens outdoors or a window that specialist dealer or your nearest Gaggenau after- can be opened. sales service. Keep the ventilation openings at the back of the appliance free at all times.
2. Features Features of the Appliance 1 Pot grids (3 parts) 2 Large (Wok) burner 3 Large burner 4 Normal burner Control Knobs 5 Control knob for front left cooking zone 6 Control knob for rear left cooking zone 7 Control knob for centre cooking zone (wok) 8 Control knob for rear right cooking zone 9 Control knob for front right cooking zone Flame setting:...
3. Operating Principle The gas hob features two normal burners, two large burners and a Wok burner. The appliance features one-hand operation, flame detection and automatic re-ignition. The ignition is activated when the control knob is turned. Should the flame go out during operation, the appliance will automatically re-ignite the burner.
4. Operation Switching on Only light a burner if all burner parts are dry, and • Place a suitable pot or a pan on the corresponding assembled correctly. Otherwise, malfunctions may cooking position. occur or the appliance may switch off. •...
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Note: if the flame is set between inner burner high – outer burner low a pulsating noise might be heard. This depends on the type of gas used. This is not a fault. Choose a setting slightly higher or lower. Switching off Fully turn the control knob to the OFF position.
6. Tipps zum Kochgeschirr Pots with a diameter of less than 90 mm or more CG 492 Recommended Minimum than 280 mm / 320 mm for the large (WOK) pot diameter pot diameter burner should not be used. When using large pots,...
7. Wok Cookware Recommendations The Wok and Accessories Cooking in the Wok (not included in the scope of delivery) You can fry, steam, deep fry, stew and cook normally. – The round-bottom wok is the ideal wok for your Stir frying is the special cooking method for the gas cooker.
8. Cleaning and Care burner assembly normal burner / large burner burner assembly wok burner burner head cover burner ring burner head electrode burner base Note: The burners (burner head cover, burner ring Caution! Do not use high-pressure or steam jet and burner head) will change their colour during cleaning devices.
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• Lift the pot grids one by one with both hands (be careful not to scratch the base). • Remove the burner head cover, the burner ring and the burner head. • Important! Only clean the burner parts when cold! •...
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• Important! Only operate the appliance with all After prolonged operation, the burners (burner parts dry. Damp burner parts will cause head cover, burner ring and burner head) will become darker through natural oxidation. You malfunctions when igniting or unstable flames. can remove this discoloration as follows: Mix equal parts of white vinegar with a max.
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(Order and polish the whole cooktop after cleaning No. 310631) from your Gaggenau to get an even stainless steel surface. dealer. Never allow food stains or salt to remain Caution: no liquid should enter on stainless steel for any length of time.
17 to see, if you can rectify the problem yourself. If your appliance still does not work, please contact your dealer or your local Gaggenau customer service agency. Specify the appliance type (see rating plate). Repairs may only be carried out by authorised technicians, in order to guarantee the safety of the appliance.
• LP (propane) • LP (propane) gas: is the gas gas: is the gas tank empty? tank empty? Contact your Gaggenau after- Switch the appliance on again. Should the appliance still not work, sales service contact your Gaggenau after-sales service.
11. Technical Data / Nozzle Table Technical data (gas) Gas connection: R 1/2’’ union nut for R 1/2’’ bracket to DIN 1999, conical-cylindrical Burners: Normal burner Full burning 2.0 kW Technical data (electrical) Low burning 0.165 kW Large burner Rated consumption 15 W Full burning 4.0 kW...
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Nozzle table normal burner Countries AT BE CH CZ BE CH CZ DK AT CH DE DE DK ES FI ES FI FR GB FR GB GR HU GR HU IE IS IE IS IT LU NL IT LU NO PL PL PT RU SE PT RU Gas family...
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Nozzle table large burner Countries AT BE CH CZ BE CH CZ DK AT CH DE DE DK ES FI ES FI FR GB FR GB GR HU GR HU IE IS IE IS IT LU NL IT LU NO PL PL PT RU SE PT RU Gas family...
12. Nozzle Replacement Changing over to a different gas type Only authorised specialists are permitted to change over to a different gas type. The nozzles needed for the gas type to be set are available as a conversion kit. Please specify the appliance type and the required gas type.
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• Replace both low setting nozzles on the gas taps according to the new gas type and as detailed in the low setting nozzle table. Fully screw in the new low setting nozzles. Important: be careful not to damage the O-ring. •...
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Replacing the main burner nozzles of the normal burner and large burner • Detach the safety spring on the supply lines. Leave the electrode connected. Unscrew the inner main burners from the trough (Torx T20) and pull off the nozzle burner from both supply lines.
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Replacing the main burner nozzles of the outer main nozzle wok-burner • Unscrew the Wok burner from the trough (Torx T20). Loosen locking screw from the air regulation bush. Fully push in the air regulation bush. Detach the safety springs on the supply line. Leave the electrode connected.
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