Specifications Sheet

VG 491 211CA
Stainless steel
Width 36" (90 cm)
Natural gas. For conversion to LP gas,
LP kit (part #423414) must be ordered.
Installation accessories
In combination of several Vario
cooktops, connecting strips must be
used. Choose respective VA 420 strip
from one of the below, depending on
type of installation.
VA 420 010
Connection strip for surface-mount
installation without appliance cover.
VA 420 011
Connection strip for surface-mount
installation with appliance cover.
VA 420 000
Connection strip for flush installation
without appliance cover.
VA 420 001
Connection strip for flush installation
with appliance cover.
VA 450 900
36" stainless steel adjustment strip.
Necessary accessory in a combination
of 15" Vario(s) with at least one
appliance cover to compensate for the
appliance depth.
Optional accessories
WP 400 001
Wok pan made of multiple-layer
material with round bottom and handle
ø 14 ³⁄₁₆" height 3 ¹⁵⁄₁₆".
Vario 400 series gas cooktop
VG 491
– Five multi-ring burners with up to
59,700 BTU
– Full electronic power regulation on
12 levels.
– Full electronic gas valves for
precise and reproducible power
regulation.
– Automatic fast ignition, electronic
flame monitoring with automatic
re-ignition.
– Simmer function for cooking on a
very low output level
– Solid smooth-surface cast-iron pan
supports
– Solid stainless steel control knobs
– Precision-crafted ⅛-inch stainless
steel frame
– For surface-mount installation with
a visible edge or for flush
installation
– Can be perfectly combined with
other Vario 400 series products
Cooking zones
1 three-ring wok burner (300 W –
5,500 W) 1,000 – 18,800 BTU,
suitable for pots up to max. ø 12 ⅝".
2 two-ring high output burners
(175 W – 4,000 W) 570 – 13,600
BTU, suitable for pots up to max.
ø 11". 2 two-ring standard burners
(175 W – 2,000 W) 570 – 6,800 BTU,
suitable for pots up to max. ø 11".
Operation
Control knobs with illuminated
ring, cooking zone and output level
markings.
One-handed operation.
Full electronic control in 12 output
levels for exact power level regulation
plus simmer function.
Automatic fast ignition.
Features
Simmer function (570 BTU).
Three-part cast-iron pan support with
flat, continuous pot surface.
Brass burner rings.
Equipped for natural gas. For
conversion to LP gas, LP kit (part
#423414) must be ordered.
Safety
Electronic flame monitoring with
automatic re-ignition.
Residual heat indication.
Automatic quick ignition.
Safety shut-off.
Planning notes
Depending on the type of installation —
surface-/ or flush-mounted, with or
without cover — the specific location of
the control knob positions may vary.
When using the appliance cover
VA 440 for an adjacent Vario 400
series cooktop and adjustment strip
VA 450, additional space for cut-out
depth needs to be considered.
In a combination of Vario cooktops
with at least one appliance cover, the
adjustment strip VA 450 is required.
In a combination of several Vario 400
series cooktops a connection strip
must be used.
Depending on the type of installation —
surface-/ or flush-mounted, with or
without cover — the respective VA 420
connecting strip must be used.
For flush installation the edge height
in the cut-out needs to be at least ½"
and for surface-mount ⅜". Ensure a
continuous cut surface of 90°.
The weight capacity and stability,
especially in case of thin counter tops,
must be supported using suitable
substructures. Take the appliance
weight and additional loads into
account.
Flush installation is possible in
countertops made of stone, synthetics
or solid wood. Heat resistance and
watertight sealing of the edges must
be observed. For other materials,
please consult with your countertop
manufacturer.
The groove must be continuous and
even, so that uniform placing of the
appliance on the gasket is ensured.
Do not use discontinuous lining.
The joint width may vary due to size
tolerances of the combinations and of
the countertop cut-out.
If installing several Vario products in
individual cut-outs allow for a minimum
distance of 2" between the cooktops.
Control knobs to be integrated in the
base cabinet at drawer level.
Panel thickness ⅝" – 1".
The adjacent drawing “Installation of
the control knob” must be observed, if
the panel is more than 1" thick. There
must be a recess at the rear for proper
electronic knob installation.
Plan for an electrical connection (the
appliance is not operable without
power supply).
Air intake from above.
No intermediate shelf required.
The rear panel must consist of a non-
flammable material. Wall trims must be
resistant to heat.
A minimum lateral clearance of at
least 12" from adjacent heat-sensitive
furniture or contact surfaces must be
observed or thermal insulation fitted.
Installation in a 36" wide lower cabinet
is required.
The combination with VL 414
downdraft is not recommended. Due
to the distance to the center burner
sufficient air extraction cannot be
guaranteed.
Minimum distance between gas
cooktop(s) and ventilation hood must
be 30".
Appliance can be snapped into the
countertop from above.
Please read additional planning notes
on pages 84 – 89.
Rating
Total rating: 59,700 BTU (17.5 kW).
Total Amps: 2 A.
120 V / 60 Hz
Connecting cable 55" with plug.