VG 411 CA FOR 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...
FOR 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.
1. Important Information for Installation and Use 1. 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.
• Do not store items of interest to children Maintenance Manual carefully before using above the cooktop or at the back of it. If 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.
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• 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 •...
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.
In the event of malfunctions, contact your specialist Only use the burner after placing a pot or pan dealer or Gaggenau USA on (800) 828-9165. on it. Do not heat up any empty pots or pans; this may result in a build-up of heat. Use pots and pans with thicker bottoms because heat distribution is particularly improved in the low setting.
4. Features Features of the Appliance 1 Ventilation openings 2 Large (Wok) burner 17,000 BTU (5 kW) 3 Pot grid Control Knob Flame setting: High setting of outer and inner flame ring Low setting of outer flame ring High setting of inner flame ring Outer flame ring off High setting of inner flame ring Outer flame ring off...
5. Operating Principle 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. During a disturbance, the appliance will cut off the gas supply as a safety measure, to prevent unburned gas escaping.
6. Operation Switching on Only light the burner if all burner parts are dry, and • Place a suitable pot or a pan on the cooking assembled correctly. Otherwise, malfunctions may position. occur or the appliance may switch off. • Press down the control knob and turn it to the required position between the and symbols.
8. Cookware Recommendations Pots with a diameter of less than 160 mm (6 ´ ´ ) or VG 411 Recommended Minimum more than 320 mm (12 ´ ´ ) should not be used. pot diameter pot diameter When using large pots, pay attention to keeping to a minimum distance of 50 mm (2 ´...
9. 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.
10. Cleaning and Care The burner (burner head cover and burner ring) burner assembly wok burner will change the color during operation and become darker. This change in color will not influence the use-value. burner head Please thoroughly clean the appliance before cover operating it for the first time and after every use.
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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 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.
• 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.
13. 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: Full burning 17,000 BTU (5 kW) Low burning 1,000 BTU (0.3 kW) Technical data (electrical) Rated consumption 15 W Voltage AC 120 V...
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Nozzle table 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 17,000 BTU (5 kW) 17,000 BTU (5 kW) Nozzle table wok burner Nozzle, full burn, outer 1.55 110 A Nozzle, low burn, outer...
14. Installation Instructions Important Notes Please observe the general safety notes and the The appliance may be installed in kitchen important information in chapter 1. combinations made of wood or similar combustible materials without taking additional measures. The installing technician is responsible for The rear wall must consist of non-combustible perfect functioning of the appliance at its installa- material.
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 pot stand and the bottom of exhaust hood D minimum 1...
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.
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.
Preparing the Cabinet • Cut out the recess for one or several Vario appliances in your worktop. Proceed as indicated on the installation sketch. The installation sketch contains the measurements of the space required for the trim between the appliances. Several appliances can also be installed in individual recesses, as long as a minimum clearance of 50 mm (2 ´...
• Turn the clamping screws to the side. Insert the hob with the Gaggenau logo on the front into the cut-out and align it. Note: do not stick the hob onto the worktop with silicone.
Installing the Spindle The numbers correspond to the diagram on the opposite page. Spindle extensions (SV 401-090 / SV 401-205) are available should the appliance be installed in a worktop which is non-standard depth. Loosen the nuts of the spindle cover and remove cover.
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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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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