Gaggenau VG 231 220 CN Gas Hob

Intended Use

Read these instructions carefully. Only then will you be able to operate your appliance safely and correctly. Retain the instruction manual and installation instructions for future use or for subsequent owners.

This appliance is only intended to be fully fitted in a kitchen. Observe the special installation instructions.

This appliance must be installed according to the installation instructions included.

Check the appliance for damage after unpacking it. Do not connect the appliance if it has been damaged in transport.

Only allow a licensed professional to connect the appliance. Damage caused by incorrect connection is not covered under warranty. Call the after-sales service if you want to convert your appliance to a different type of gas.

This appliance is intended for domestic use and the household environment only. This appliance must only be used to prepare food and drinks and must never be used as a heater. Do not leave the appliance unattended during operation. Only use the appliance indoors.

Do not install this appliance on boats or in vehicles.

This appliance is intended for use up to a maximum height of 4000 metres above sea level.

This appliance is not intended for operation with an external clock timer or a remote control.

Do not use covers. These can cause accidents, for example due to overheating, catching fire or materials shattering.

Only use safety devices or child protection grilles approved by Gaggenau. Unsuitable safety devices or child protection grilles may result in accidents.

This appliance may be used by children over the age of 8 years old and by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or by persons with a lack of experience or knowledge if they are supervised or are instructed by a person responsible for their safety how to use the appliance safely and have understood the associated hazards.

Children must not play with, on, or around the appliance. Children must not clean the appliance or carry out general maintenance unless they are at least 15 years old and are being supervised.

Keep children below the age of 8 years old at a safe distance from the appliance and power cable.

Close the safety valve on the gas supply line if the cooker will not be used for a prolonged period.

Important Safety Information

Warning – WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS!

Escaping gas may cause an explosion. If you smell gas or notice any faults in the gas installation:

• Immediately shut off the gas supply or close the gas cylinder valve.
• Immediately extinguish all naked flames and cigarettes.
• Do not use any light or appliance switches and do not pull any plugs out of sockets. Do not use any telephones or mobile phones within the building.
• Open windows and ventilate the room.
• Call the after-sales service or the gas supplier.

Warning – Risk of poisoning!

The use of a gas cooking appliance results in the production of heat, moisture and products of combustion in the room in which it is installed. Ensure that the kitchen is well ventilated especially when the appliance is in use.

• Prolonged intensive use of the appliance may require additional ventilation, for example the increasing of mechanical ventilation where present, additional ventilation to safely remove the products of combustion to outside (external) air whilst also providing room air changes with additional ventilation.
• Consult a professional before installation of the additional ventilation.

Warning – Risk of fire!

Hot oil and fat can ignite very quickly. Never leave hot fat or oil unattended. Never use water to put out burning oil or fat. Switch off the hotplate. Extinguish flames carefully using a lid, fire blanket or something similar.

The hotplates become very hot. Never place combustible items on the hob. Never place objects on the hob.

The appliance becomes very hot and flammable materials could catch fire. Never store or use flammable objects (e.g. spray cans, cleaning agents) under the appliance or in its immediate vicinity. Never place flammable items on or in the appliance.

When gas hotplates are in operation without any cookware placed on them, they can build up a lot of heat. The appliance and the extractor hood above it may become damaged or be set on fire. Grease residue in the filter of the extractor hood may ignite. Only operate the gas burners with cookware on them.

If the burner does not ignite after 15 seconds, switch off the control knob and open the door or window in the room. Wait at least 1 minute before igniting the burner again.

Warning – Risk of burns!

The appliance becomes hot during operation. Allow the appliance to cool down before cleaning.

The hotplates and surrounding area (particularly the hob surround, if fitted) become very hot. Never touch the hot surfaces. Keep children at a safe distance.

The accessible parts become very hot when in operation. Never touch hot parts. Keep children at a safe distance.

When the appliance cover is closed, heat will accumulate. Only close the appliance cover when the appliance has cooled down. Never switch the appliance on with the appliance cover closed. Do not rest food on the appliance cover or use it to keep food warm.

Empty cookware becomes extremely hot when set on a gas hotplate that is in operation. Never heat up empty cookware.

If the liquefied gas bottle is not upright, liquefied propane/butane can enter the appliance. Intense darting flames may therefore escape from the burners. Components may become damaged and start to leak over time so that gas escapes uncontrollably. Both can cause burns. Always use liquefied gas bottles in an upright position.

Warning – Risk of injury!

Incorrect repairs are dangerous. Repairs may only be carried out, and damaged power and gas lines replaced, by an after-sales engineer trained by Gaggenau. If the appliance is faulty, unplug the mains plug or switch off the fuse in the fuse box. Shut off the gas supply. Contact the after-sales service.

Faults or damage to the appliance are dangerous. Never switch on a faulty appliance. Unplug the appliance from the mains or switch off the circuit breaker in the fuse box. Shut off the gas supply. Contact the after-sales service.

Unsuitable pan sizes, damaged or incorrectly positioned pans can cause serious injury. Observe the instructions which accompany the cookware.

Warning – Risk of electric shock and serious injury!

The cable insulation on electrical appliances may melt when touching hot parts of the appliance. Never bring electrical appliance cables into contact with hot parts of the appliance.

Do not use any high-pressure cleaners or steam cleaners, which can result in an electric shock.

A defective appliance may cause electric shock. Never switch on a defective appliance. Unplug the appliance from the mains or switch off the circuit breaker in the fuse box. Contact the after-sales service.

Incorrect repairs are dangerous. Repairs may only be carried out by one of Gaggenau's trained after-sales engineers. If the appliance is faulty, unplug the mains plug or switch off the fuse in the fuse box. Contact the after-sales service.

Causes of Damage

Caution!

Risk of heat damage to adjacent appliances or kitchen units: If the appliance is in operation for an extended period, heat and moisture will be generated. Additional ventilation is required. Open the window or switch on an extractor hood that discharges the extracted air and moisture outside the building.

Risk of damage to the appliance due to the build-up of heat: Do not heat roasters, frying pans or grill stones using more than one burner at a time.

Malfunction: Always turn the control knob to the "Off" position when the appliance is not being used.

Environmental Protection

The sections below list a number of energy-saving tips and provide information on disposing of your appliance.

Saving energy

• Choose a burner of roughly the same size as your pan. Place the cookware in the middle.
• Use small saucepans for small quantities. Using a large saucepan with little in it consumes a lot of energy.
• Always place suitable lids on saucepans. Cooking without a lid consumes significantly more energy. Use a glass lid so that you can see into the pan without having to lift the lid.
• Cook with only a little water. This will save energy and preserve the vitamins and minerals in vegetables.
• Switch to a lower heat setting in good time. This will save energy.

Environmentally-friendly disposal

Dispose of packaging in an environmentally-friendly manner.

This appliance is labelled in accordance with European Directive 2012/19/EU concerning used electrical and electronic appliances (waste electrical and electronic equipment - WEEE). The guideline determines the framework for the return and recycling of used appliances as applicable throughout the EU.

Your New Appliance

Your new appliance and its accessories are described in this section.

Gas wok

Description of the gas wok burner. Power of natural gas wok burner: 5.2 kW.

Diagram showing a gas wok burner with numbered components: 1. Pan support, 2. Control knob, 3. Power level indicator (0-9), 4. Wok ring.

Accessories

As standard, your appliance comes with the following accessories:

• Pan support
• Wok ring

Additional small pan support: Only for use with pans which are no more than 14 cm in diameter.

Visual signals of the luminous disc

The control knob is encircled by an illuminated ring that indicates a number of statuses and functions.

Special Accessories

You can order the following special accessories from your specialist dealer:

• WP 400 001 Wok: Made from multi-layer material. Features a domed bottom and handle, dia.: 36 cm, capacity: 6 litres, height: 10 cm.

Note: If using the appliance cover (VD 200), turn the wok burner pan support over before closing the appliance cover once it has cooled down.

Individual Parts of the Wok Burner

Ensure that the individual parts of the wok burner are fitted in the correct position and are straight; otherwise, this may result in ignition problems or problems during operation. Fit the burner head such that the thermocouple is positioned in the corresponding recess on the burner head. The lug on the burner ring must engage in the corresponding recess on the burner head.

Note: If the burner parts are fitted at an angle, the appliance will not work.

Diagram showing individual parts of the wok burner with numbered components: 1. Burner cap, 2. Burner ring, 3. Burner head, 4. Thermocouple, 5. Ignition plug.

Operating the Appliance

Switching on

This appliance is equipped with a step valve. The markings on the control knob show you the output from power levels from 1 to 9. Your gas hob comes with ignition plugs for electrical ignition.

1. Place a suitable item of cookware on the pan support.
2. Push in the control knob for your chosen burner and turn it anticlockwise to the power level you require. The burner ignites automatically.
3. Turn the control knob to set the power level.

Caution! Damage to the appliance: Never try to turn the control knob directly from position 0 to position 1, or from position 1 directly to position 0. Doing this will damage the step valve.

Warning – Risk of deflagration! If the burner does not ignite after 15 seconds, switch off the control knob and open the door or window in the room. Wait at least 1 minute before igniting the burner again.

Illustration of the control knob with a dial showing power levels from 0 to 9.

Switching on manually

During a power cut you can ignite the burners manually.

1. Place a suitable pot or pan on the pot grid.
2. Press the corresponding control knob and turn it anticlockwise to the required setting. Keep the control knob pressed.
3. Use a gas lighter or a match to ignite the burner. Keep the control knob pressed for a few seconds after ignition.

Note: The indicator on the illuminated ring remains off.

Thermoelectric flame monitoring

For your safety, the hob is fitted with thermoelectric flame monitoring. This prevents the flow of gas if the burner accidentally goes out while it is in use (e.g. due to draughts).

If the burner accidentally goes out while it is in use, turn the control knob to the 0 position and wait at least one minute before you ignite the burner again.

Switching off

Turn the control knob clockwise to position 0.

Warning – Risk of burns! When the appliance cover is closed, heat will accumulate. Only close the appliance cover when the appliance has cooled down. Never switch the appliance on with the appliance cover closed. Do not rest food on the appliance cover or use it to keep food warm.

Residual heat indicator

The illuminated ring on the control knob will light up orange after switching off the hob, and it will remain lit until the appliance has cooled enough for it to be safe to touch. The light will get dimmer as the appliance cools down.

Table of Settings and Tips

Tips for cooking and roasting

The values given in the settings table must be looked upon as recommended values. The heat required depends not only on the type and condition of the food, but also the size and contents of the pot. Due to the high performance of the cooktop, fat and oil will heat up quickly. Never leave the cooktop unattended, fat can ignite, food can burn.

Tips for using a wok

Note: When you cook using a wok, place the wok ring onto the pan support over the wok burner. Make sure that the wok is stable on the wok ring when you are cooking. We recommend using woks with a domed base. You can order a high-quality wok as an optional accessory (WP 400 001). When cooking with the wok, use only cooking oil that is suitable for heating to high temperatures, such as groundnut oil. Cook the ingredients at a high heat, while stirring constantly. Do not cook them for too long. The vegetables should be al dente. For stirring the food and for taking it out of the pan, it is best to use a shallow ladle with a long handle made from a heat-resistant material.

Diagram illustrating a wok placed on a wok ring, which is positioned over a gas burner.

Information and Tips Regarding Cookware

The following information and tips have been provided to help you save energy and avoid damaging your cookware.

Suitable cooking vessels

Use the wok only on the wok ring.

Pans with a diameter of less than 160 mm or more than 300 mm should not be used. (*)

Maintain a distance of at least 50 mm between the item of cookware and flammable objects. Maintain a distance of at least 50 mm between the control knob or control panel and the pot or pan. The cookware must not touch the control panel or the control knob. The cookware must not protrude over the edge of the hob.

(*) For pans with a diameter less than 160 mm, use the additional pan support.

Precautions for use

• Use pots or pans which are the right size for each burner.
• Do not use small pots or pans on large burners. The flame should not touch the sides of the pot.
• Do not use damaged pots or pans, which do not sit evenly on the cooktop, they may tip over. Only use pots or pans with a thick, flat base.
• Do not cook without using a lid and make sure the lid is properly fitted. This wastes energy.
• Always centre the pot or pan over the burner, otherwise it could tip over.
• Do not place large pots on the burners near the control knobs. These may get damaged by the high temperatures.
• Place the pots or pans on the pan support, never directly on the burner. Make sure that the pan supports and burner caps are correctly positioned before using the appliance.
• Pots or pans should be placed on the cooktop carefully.
• Do not strike the cooktop and do not place excessive weight on it.
• Do not heat a cooking vessel (e.g. roaster, pan, grill stone) on more than one burner at the same time. The resulting heat accumulation will damage the appliance.

Cleaning and Maintenance

Warning – Risk of electric shock! Do not use any high-pressure cleaners or steam cleaners, which can result in an electric shock.

Warning – Risk of burns! The accessible parts become very hot when in operation. Never touch hot parts. Keep children at a safe distance.

Caution! Risk of surface damage: Do not use these cleaners: harsh or abrasive cleaning agents, oven cleaners, corrosive or aggressive cleaners, or those containing chlorine, cleaning agents with a high alcohol content, hard and scratchy sponges, brushes or scouring pads. If such an agent comes into contact with the appliance, wash it off immediately with water. Thoroughly wash out new sponge cloths before using them!

Cleaning the appliance

Clean the appliance after each use once it has cooled down. Remove liquids that have boiled over or spilled immediately and do not allow any food remnants to burn on.

To ensure good performance and safe use throughout their service life, keep the burners clean. Ensure that the openings and slots in the parts of the burner are free of dirt. Dry the burners thoroughly after cleaning. Only operate the appliance when the burners are dry. Damp burners can cause ignition problems and/or an unstable flame. During assembly, make sure that the burner parts (lugs) are in the correct position. All parts must be straight.

Burnt-on dirt

For hard-to-remove, burnt-on dirt, you can order a cleaning gel from our online shop, from your specialist retailer or via our after-sales service (item number 00311859). It is suitable for pan supports and the stainless steel recess. If necessary, let the dirt soak overnight. Follow the instructions on the cleaning product.

Caution! Damage to the surface: Do not use the cleaning gel on the burner parts, the control panel or the control knobs.

Burner discolouration

After extended use, the brass burner parts take on a darker colour as a result of the oxidation process that occurs naturally. The discolouration does not affect their serviceability.

Trouble shooting

Faults often have simple explanations. Please read the information in the table before calling the after-sales service.

After-sales Service

In the event of repairs please contact our after-sales service. We are committed to find the best solution also in order to avoid an unnecessary call-out.

Please quote the E number (product number) and the FD number (production number) of your appliance when contacting the after-sales service. The rating plate bearing these numbers can be found on the bottom of the appliance. For future reference you can note the data of your appliance and the telephone number of our after-sales service below.

E-Nr.: [Placeholder for E-Nr.] FD-Nr.: [Placeholder for FD-Nr.]

Please note that calling out an after-sales service technician is not free of charge, even within the warranty period, should the problem result from an operating error.

Warning – Risk of electric shock! Incorrect repairs are dangerous. Repairs may only be carried out by one of our trained after-sales engineers. If the appliance is faulty, unplug the mains plug or switch off the fuse in the fuse box. Contact the after-sales service.

Please find the contact data of all countries in the enclosed customer service list.

Trust the expertise of the manufacturer, and rest assured that the repair will be carried out by trained service technicians using original spare parts for your domestic appliance.

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