Operating and Assembly Instructions CK 481-6..
CK 481-6.. Important safeguards 1. Important notes For your safety Operating for the first time About use 2. Features Features of the appliance Control panel Special accessories 3. Operating principles 4. Operation Switching on and off Residual heat display Memory function Energy saving tips Settings table 5. Additional functions Cooking zone extension front left Cooking zone extension rear Automatic quick-boil function Timer operation Overheating protection Holiday safeguard Child lock 6. Options menu 7.
Cooking with your new glass-ceramic cooktop will be even more fun than before. The appliance offers you the following advantages: – A generous cooking area. – Cooking zones for large pans and oval shaped roasters – the cooking zone size can be adjusted individually using the combination feature. – Easy operation through sensor pads.
Important safeguards 1. Read All Instructions. 2. To eliminate the risk of burns or fire by reaching over the heated surface units, cabinet storage space located above the surface units should be avoided. If cabinet storage is to be provided, the risk can be reduced by installing a range hood that projects horizontally a minimum of 5 inches (127 mm) beyond the bottom of cabinets. 3. Important instructions a) Ensure that this appliance is properly connected and grounded by a qualified electrician.
6. CAUTION: Do not store items of interest to children in cabinets above a range. Children climbing on the appliance to reach items could be seriously injured. 7. DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE UNITS OR AREAS NEAR UNITS – Surface units may be hot even though they are dark in color. Areas near surface units may become hot enough to cause burns. During and after use, do not touch or let clothing or other flammable materials contact heating elements or areas near units until they have had sufficient time to cool. 8.
1. Important notes For your safety You must not operate the appliance if it is damaged. The appliance must only be connected by an authorised specialist, paying attention to the relevant regulations of the power supply companies and the regional construction regulations.
Operating for the first time About use Remove the packaging from the appliance and dispose of it according to local regulations. Be careful to remove all accessories from the packaging. Keep packaging elements and plastic bags away from children. The appliance is intended solely for household use and must not be put to any other uses. Check the appliance for transport damage before installing it. The appliance must be installed and connected by an authorised specialist before operation.
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3. Operating principles Sensor pads The cooking range is operated by touch control sensors. Touch the required sensor pad in the shaded area as shown in the picture. You only need to touch the pad with your finger, no pressure is required. Every accepted input is confirmed by an audible signal. Always keep the control panel clean. Do not place hot cooking dishes on the control panel. When you touch more than one sensor pad simultaneously or if any object (e.g.
Additional features Cooking zone extension page 14-15 Overheating protection page 19 The front left cooking zone can be extended to a middle or large diameter. The electronics of the cooking range are equipped with an overheating protection. Both rear cooking zones convert, together with an additional zone, to an oval cooking zone especially suitable for roasters. Holiday safeguard page 19 Automatic quick-boil function page 16 The cooking range features an automatic quick-boil function.
4. Operation Switching the cooktop on and off Switching the cooktop on and off Touch the main switch symbol. An audible signal is sounded and a spot lights on the main switch symbol. All the cooking zone display show 0. The cooktop is now in operation. If no further inputs are made within approx. 20 seconds the cooktop automatically switches off. By touching the main switch symbol at any time the cooktop can be quickly switched off.
Changing the cooking level Changing the cooking level • Touch the required cooking zone in the control panel. The display of the cooking zone flashes. • Select the required cooking level using the UP/DOWN symbols. The display of the cooking zone shows the chosen level. Switching off a cooking zone Switching off a cooking zone • Touch the required cooking zone in the control panel. The display of the cooking zone flashes. • Touch the the UP/DOWN symbols simultaneously.
Memory function The cooking range stores all the set cooking levels and time values for 15 seconds after it has been switched off. You are therefore able to retrieve all the previous values should you switch it off accidentally. Proceed as follows: • Touch the main switch. The previous values flash on the display panel. • Should you wish to accept the stored values: tap the symbol timer within 5 seconds. You will hear a signal. The previous values are now accepted.
Settings table Cooking level Cooking method Examples 9 Boiling Searing Heating Boiling Blanching Water Meat Fat, liquids Soup, sauce Vegetables 8-6 Roasting Meat, fish, potatoes 7-6 Browning Roasting Baking Boiling in open pot Flour, onions Almonds, breadcrumbs Pancakes, egg dishes Liquids 6-5 Frying Reducing Bacon Stocks, sauces 5-4 Simmering Simmering in open pot Sweet sauces Dumplings, sausages, soup garnish, meat stock, poached eggs 4-3 Boiling with closed lid Steaming Stewing Braisin
5. Additional functions Cooking zone extension front left Activating extension, front left cooking zone The front left cooking zone can be extended to a middle or large diameter. In the options menu it is possible to choose the larger diameters as the standard cooking zone. Activating extension, front left cooking zone The cooktop must be switched on by the main switch. • Touch the front left cooking zone in the control panel. The zero on the display of the cooking zone flashes.
Cooking zone extension rear Activating extension, rear cooking zones Both rear cooking zones convert together with an additional zone, to create an oval cooking zone especially suitable for roasters. In the options menu it is possible to choose the oval cooking zone as the standard cooking zone. Both rear cooking zones and the additional zone operate as one single cooking zone. Each input for one cooking zone will include both cooking zones and the additional zone.
Automatic quick-boil function Switching on the 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. The length of the automatic quickboil function can be changed in the options menu. The appliance is pre-set to a standard of four minutes on delivery.
Timer operation Note: only ever operate the appliance under supervision. It is possible to program an automatic switch-off time for one or several of the cooking zones. Any value between 1 and 90 minutes can be entered on the timer. It is also possible to use the timer independently. The timer can also be used when the cooktop is switched off. Programming a switch-off time Programming a switch-off time • Set the cooking zone which you want to time to the required cooking level. • Touch the timer symbol.
Timer operation Changing or erasing a given time value • Touch the timer symbol. • You can now change the programmed time using the UP-/DOWN-symbols. Touch the UP-/DOWNsymbols simultaneously or touch the DOWNsymbol, until 00 shows on the display. The spot on the cooking zone display disappears. The timer program is now switched off. The cooking zone remains on the selected cooking level without timer operation.
Overheating protection The cooktop’s electronic circuitry features overheating protection. If the critical temperature is exceeded, the right front and back cooking zones are switched back to level 7 provided they are set to level 8 or 9. H and 7 alternately appear in the relevant cooking level display areas. When the temperature drops below the critial value, the letter H disappear from the display. The cooking zones remain on level 7 and can be turned up to level 8 or 9 again if required.
6. Options menu Using the options menu, the automatic quick-boil function, cooking zone extension and the child lock can be programmed to suit your individual needs. Use the symbols UP and DOWN to access the options menu and chose the required values. Use the symbol timer to store the required value. Use the symbol + to go through the options menu. Use the main switch symbol to exit the options menu at any time. Values which have not been confirmed will not be stored.
Options menu, setting the combination feature front left cooking zone Options menu, setting the combination feature front left cooking zone • P2 flashes on the timer display panel. The symbol for combination feature flashes on the display of the front left cooking zone. By repeatedly touching the cooking zone in the display panel you can choose four options: • the symbol for combination feature flashes: every time the cooking range is switched on the combination feature has to be activated if desired.
Options menu, setting the combination feature rear cooking zones Options menu, setting the combination feature rear cooking zones • P3 flashes on the timer display panel. The symbol for combination feature flashes on the display of the rear cooking zones. By repeatedly touching one of the rear cooking zones in the display panel you can choose three options: • the symbol for combination feature flashes: every time the cooking range is switched on the combination feature must be activated if desired.
Options menu, setting the child lock Options menu, setting the child lock • P4 flashes on the timer display panel. The symbol for child lock flashes on the display of the rear left cooking zone. The child lock cannot be switched on with this setting. • Touch the cooking zone rear left. A spot appears next to the child lock symbol. The child lock can be switched on with this setting if required. P4 flashes (requesting to store values). • Store the required option by touching the timer symbol.
7. Cleaning and care Note: to avoid jeopardising the electrical safety of the appliance, do not use high-pressure or steam jet cleaning devices – risk of short circuits! Caution, risk of burns! Before cleaning, please wait until the cooktop has cooled to handwarm. Please thoroughly clean the appliance before operating it for the first time and after every use. Immediately remove food remains and burnt-in residues with the blade scraper. The blade is very sharp.
8. Maintenance The appliance must be disconnected from the power supply during all repair work. If the appliance does not function correctly, check the fuses first. If the power supply is functioning correctly, but 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. Specify the appliance type (see rating plate).
9. Remedying slight malfunctions yourself Not every malfunction can be ascribed to a defect of your cooker. If your appliance should not function properly, search for the fault in the list below. If you are not successful in remedying the fault with the aid of the list below, then contact your Gaggenau after-sales service. Fault Possible cause Remedy The appliance cannot be switched on. No electricity. Objects lie on the control panel. Check the domestic fuse. Remove objects.
10. Installation Technical Data Total connected load: 8680 W Important notes on installation Pay attention to the "Important notes" on page 3 and 4. The appliance must only be connected by an authorised specialist, paying attention to the relevant regulations of the power supply companies and the regional construction regulations. The installation technician is responsible for the correct functioning of the appliance at the place of installation.
The minimum spaces that must be maintained between the appliance cooking surface and the horizontal surface above the cooking top shall be: 2 A 4 1 3 5 A = 30 inches (762 mm) minimum clearance between the top of the cooking surface and the bottom of an unprotected wood or metal cabinet; or A = 24 inches (600 mm) minimum when bottom of wood or metal cabinet is protected by no less than 1/ 4-inch-thick flame-retardant millboard covered with no less than No. 28 MSG sheet steel, 0.
Installation The appliance is installed in a base cabinet with a width of more than 900 mm (35 7/16´ ´ ). 1/8'' 1 31 /2'' (8 00) (3) 1 20 /2'' (520) 11/4'' (31) • Produce the recess for the cooktop in your worktop. Proceed as indicated on the installation sketch. Note: the cooktop must not be stuck onto the worktop with silicone. 1 13/16'' (46) 3/16'' 7 min.130) (min. 7/8'' (200) • Insert the cooktop with the control panel front right into the cut-out and align it.
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