Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions Automatic Quick Boil Function Fire Safety Switching On the Automatic Quick Boil Function 18 Burn Prevention Switching Off the Automatic Quick Boil Function 18 Child Safety Cleaning Safety Child Lock Cookware Safety Activating the Child Lock Proper Installation and Maintenance Operating the Cooktop Removable Twist Knob...
Important Safety Instructions Fire Safety WARNING – TO REDUCE THE RISK OF Read and save these instructions. INJURY TO PERSONS IN THE EVENT OF A GREASE FIRE, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING: Do not use aluminum foil or protective liners to line any part of an appliance, especially surface unit SMOTHER FLAMES with a close-fitting lid, drip bowls or oven bottom.
Important Safety Instructions Use high heat settings on the cooktop only when surface units of different size. Proper relationship necessary. To avoid bubbling and splattering, heat of cookware to heating element or burner will also oil slowly on no more than a low-medium setting. improve efficiency.
Important Safety Instructions Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance unless specifically recommended in this manual. Refer all servicing to a factory authorized service center. To avoid electrical shock hazard, before servicing the appliance, switch power off at the service panel and lock the panel to prevent the power from being switched on accidentally.
Operating for the First Time Causes of Damage Remove the packaging from the appliance and Pots and Pans dispose of it according to local regulations. Rough pan bases scratch the glass ceramic. Be careful to remove all accessories from the packaging.
Features of Your New Cooktop CE 491 is supplied with a stainless steel frame. CE 492 is suitable for flush mounting into stone worktops. The operation of both types is identical. Cooking Zones ø 5 " ø 5 " - 8 "...
Control Panel Display for • heat setting 1 - 9 • standby 0 • residual heat • cooking zone extension • memory-cooking Control panel for Twist pad with Control panel and • main switch magnetic twist knob timer display • memory cooking •...
You can therefore additional zone, to create an oval roasting zone easily mop up spills on the control panel. especially suitable for the Gaggenau cast roaster. Note : Always keep the control panels clean and dry. Moisture and dirt may impair function.
Operation Switching on and off Touch the l main switch symbol. A signal is sounded. The cooking zone displays show 0. Now the cooktop is ready for use. The cooktop switches off automatically if no further inputs are made within approximately 10 seconds. By touching the main switch symbol at any time the cooktop can be quickly switched off.
Main Switch with Memory Function The heating and timer settings remain stored for 5 seconds after the cooktop has been switched off. If you switch the cooktop on again within 5 seconds after having switched it off accidentally, the cooktop will operate using the previously stored settings.
Cooking Zone Extension Extension of the Dual Size Cooking Zone The size of the front left cooking zone can be altered. The cooktop must be switched on by the main switch. Select the cooking zone. To do this, slide the twist knob in the direction of the corresponding cooking zone symbol.
Both right cooking zones convert together with an additional zone, to create an oval roasting zone especially suitable for the Gaggenau cast roaster. When the extension is activated, both right cooking zones and the additional zone operate as one single cooking zone.
Timer WARNING – NEVER LEAVE THE COOKTOP UNATTENDED WHEN IN USE. BOILOVERS CAUSE SMOKING AND GREASY SPILL- OVERS MAY IGNITE. With the timer you can program an automatic switch-off time between 1 and 90 minutes in 1-minute-steps for a cooking zone (automatic switch-off).
Notes The automatic switch off (holiday safeguard) can also be activated while using the timer function. The timer function is no longer active after a power cut. You can use the timer independently from the cooking zones and without switch-off function. The timer can also be used when the cooktop is switched off.
Automatic Quick Boil Function All cooking zones feature an automatic quick boil function. When the automatic quick boil function is activated, the set cooking level is boosted for several minutes. This ensures that the continued cooking or simmering temperature of the food is reached faster.
Child Lock You can prevent the cooktop from being switched on unintentionally so that children cannot switch on the cooking zones. The child lock remains activated permanently. Note: The child lock could be activated or deactivated unintentionally when the appliance is cleaned using water or as a result of spillages or objects covering the main switch.
Additional Functions Switching off the Confirmation Tone A short buzz confirms that a control panel has been touched. This buzzer can be switched off Switch on the cooktop using the main switch. Set all cooking zones to heat setting 3. Switch off the cooking zones one after the other, beginning with the front right cooking zone.
Memory Cooking Operating Principle Memory cooking is useful if you require several different heat settings in order to prepare a dish which you cook particularly often. The conditions must always be the same, e.g. the same saucepan, the same quantity and the same initial temperature of the dish.
If you store a memory event for the roasting zone, Displaying the Memory first select either of the right cooking zones. You can call up the remaining heat settings and the Activate the roasting zone extension within respective cooking times while the memory program 30 seconds after selecting the cooking zone.
Cleaning and Care Do not clean the cooktop using high Cleaning the Stainless Steel Frame pressure cleaners or steam jets. (only CE 491) Caution, risk of burns! Before cleaning, Use a soft cloth and light soapy liquid or a wait until the residual heat display has commercially available stainless steel cleaner to gone out.
Even at Gaggenau dealer who will provide you with the the highest setting the heat switches on and off. address and telephone number of your nearest There may be a gentle buzzing as the cooking zones manufacturer’s authorized service agent or contact...
The main switch was touched continuously for more are not successful in correcting the fault with the than 5 seconds or there is an object on the main aid of the list below, then contact your Gaggenau switch. Wipe the control panel thoroughly or after-sales service.
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