Gaggenau KG 291 CA Operation And Installation Manual

Gaggenau KG 291 CA Operation And Installation Manual

Gas cooktop

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Operation, Maintenance and Installation Manual
KG 291 CA
Gas Cooktop

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  • Page 1 Operation, Maintenance and Installation Manual KG 291 CA Gas Cooktop...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    KG 291 CA YOUR SAFETY Page 2 1. Important Information for Installation and Use Page 3 2. General Safety Instructions Page 4-5 3. Important Notes Page 6-7 For Your Safety Page 6 Operating for the First Time Page 6 To Use...
  • Page 3: For Your Safety

    YOUR SAFETY WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or death. Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
  • Page 4: Important Information For Installation And Use

    1. Important Information for Installation and Use Do not allow the flame to extend beyond the Only for Installation in USA: edge of the cooking utensil. This instruction is This installation must conform with local codes or, in based on safety considerations. absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas 2.
  • Page 5: General Safety Instructions

    • Do not store items of interest to children Maintenance Manual carefully before using above the cooktop or at the back of it. your new GAGGENAU Cooktop. As the user, you children should climb onto the appliance to reach are responsible for maintenance and proper use in these items, they could be seriously injured.
  • Page 6 • Never leave the cooktop unattended. • For proper lighting and performance of the Boil-overs cause smoking and greasy spills that burners, keep the ports clean. It is necessary to may ignite. clean these when there is a boil over or when the burner does not light even though the electronic •...
  • Page 7: Important Notes

    3. 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 proxi- careful to remove all accessories from the mity of the appliance, make sure that connecting packaging.
  • Page 8: To Use

    In the event of malfunctions, contact your specialist It is not permitted to use roasting pans, frying pans dealer or Gaggenau USA on (800) 828-9165. or grill stones heated simultaneously by several burners because the resulting heat build-up may...
  • Page 9: Features

    4. Features Features of the Appliance Pot grids (3 parts, the left and right part are identical) 2 Large (Wok) burner 17,000 BTU (5 kW) 3 Large burner 14,000 BTU (4 kW) 4 Normal burner 6,500 BTU (2 kW) Ventilation openings Control Knob 6 Symbol for corresponding cooking position 7 Indicator light...
  • Page 10: Operating Principle

    5. 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.
  • Page 11: Operation

    6. Operation Only light a burner if all burner parts are dry, and assembled correctly. Otherwise, malfunctions may occur or the appliance may switch off. Switching on • Place a suitable pot or a pan on the corresponding cooking position. •...
  • Page 12 appliance has cooled down sufficiently, check this burner to see if all the burner parts have been assembled correctly. Check if the burner or the electrode has been soiled (see trouble shooting guide on page 19). Note: if a malfunction occurs on one burner, you can continue using the remaining burners, however, you must turn all control knobs to the off-position...
  • Page 13: Burner Settings Chart

    7. Burner Settings Chart Cooking Cooking method Examples level High Boiling Water Searing Meat Heating Fat, liquids Boiling Soup, sauce Blanching Vegetables Roasting Meat, fish, potatoes From Browning Flour, onions Roasting Almonds, breadcrumbs Baking Pancakes, egg dishes Boiling in open pot Liquids Simmering in open pot Dumplings, sausages, soup garnish,...
  • Page 14: Cookware Recommendations

    8. Cookware Recommendations Pots with a diameter of less than 90 mm (3 ´ ´ ) KG 291 Recommended Minimum more than 280 mm (11 ´ ´ ) / 320 mm (12 ´ ´ ) for pot diameter pot diameter the large (WOK) burner should not be used.
  • Page 15: Wok Cookware Recommendations

    9. Wok Cookware Recommendations Wok and Accessories Cooking in the (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 cooktop.
  • Page 16: Cleaning And Care

    10. Cleaning and Care burner assembly normal burner / large burner burner assembly wok burner burner head cover burner ring burner head electrode burner base Keep the ventilation openings on the rear of the Note: to avoid jeopardising the electrical safety of appliance clean.
  • Page 17 Do not use scouring agents, abrasives or chemically • Soak burnt-in remainders in a little water and aggressive cleaners (for example oven cleaner)! detergent. This loosens even the most stubborn of Do not use any nitro polishing agents for cleaning! soiling.
  • Page 18 (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.
  • Page 19: Maintenance

    19 to see, if you can rectify the problem yourself. If your appliance still does not work, please contact your Gaggenau dealer who will provide you with the address and telephone number of your nearest manufacturer’s authorized service agent or contact Gaggenau USA on (800) 828-9165.
  • Page 20: Trouble Shooting

    (propane) gas • LP (propane) gas: is the tank? gas tank empty? • LP (propane) gas: is the gas tank empty? Switch the appliance on again. Should the appliance still not work, contact your Gaggenau after-sales service.
  • Page 21: Technical Data / Settings Table

    Technical Data / Settings Table Technical data (gas) Technical data (electrical) Burners: Normal burner Rated consumption 15 W Full burning 7,000 BTU (2 kW) Voltage AC 120 V Low burning 700 BTU (0.175 kW) Large burner Frequency 60 Hz Full burning 13,500 BTU (4 kW) Low burning 700 BTU (0.175 kW)
  • Page 22 Countries US CA US CA Gas family Natural gas LPG/Prop. Pressure 6” W .C. (1.5 kPa) 10” W .C. (2.5 kPa) Total output (5 burners) 58,000 BTU (17 kW) 58,000 BTU (17 kW) Nozzle table large burner Nozzle, full burn, outer 1.50 1.05 Nozzle, low burn, outer...
  • Page 23: Installation Instructions

    14. Installation Instructions Important Notes The minimum distances as described on page 23 must be observed. Please observe the general safety notes and the important information in chapter 1 and 2. The hob conforms to appliance class 3 and must be installed in the countertop as shown in the The appliance must be installed and connected by installation sketch.
  • Page 24: Cabinet Requirements

    Cabinet Requirements The minimum spaces that must be maintained when installing the gas cooktop shall be: A minimum 12 ´ ´ (300 mm) B minimum 12 ´ ´ (300 mm) C minimum 30 ´ ´ (762 mm) clearance between the top of the cooking surface and the bottom of exhaust hood D minimum 1...
  • Page 25: Electrical Connection

    Electrical Connection Electrical connection (AC 110-127 V) is established by means of a connecting cable with a grounding contact plug connected to a grounded socket, which must also be accessible after installation of the gas hob. If, after installation of the gas hob, not all poles can be isolated from the power by removing the plug, an isolating device with a contact gap of at least 3 mm must be permanently installed.
  • Page 26: Gas Connection

    Gas Connection Before connecting the appliance, please check whether the local connection conditions such as gas type and gas pressure match the appliance settings. Make sure the gas supply is turned off at the manual shut-off valve before connecting the appliance.
  • Page 27: Nozzle Replacement

    Nozzle Replacement Changing over to a different gas type Only authorised servicers 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.
  • Page 28 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 burners from the trough (Torx T20) and pull off the inner main nozzle burner from both supply lines.
  • Page 29 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.
  • Page 30: Installing The Appliance

    Installing the Appliance The appliance is installed in a base cabinet with a width of more than 36 ´ ´ (914 mm). Do not install the appliance above a drawer. • Produce the recess for the cooktop in your countertop. Proceed as indicated on the installation sketch.
  • Page 31 GAGGENAU HAUSGERÄTE GMBH 5551 McFADDEN AVENUE CARL-WERY-STR. 34 · 81739 MÜNCHEN HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA 92649 GERMANY Y (800) 828-9165 · FAX (714) 901-0979 (0 89) 45 90 - 03 FAX (0 89) 45 90 - 23 47 www.gaggenau-usa.com...

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