Gaggenau VG491210CA Handbuch
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Operation
The markings on the control knobs show you the
power from a full to a small flame. The power is can be
adjusted continuously.
power from a full to a small flame. The power is can be
adjusted continuously.
Notes
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Only light cooking positions when the pan
support and all burner parts are correctly
positioned.
support and all burner parts are correctly
positioned.
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The burner and electrode must be clean and dry.
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Only use the specified accessories. Do not line
stainless steel cooktop (e.g. with aluminum foil).
stainless steel cooktop (e.g. with aluminum foil).
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Do not cover up the gas cooktop's ventilation
openings under the pan support.
openings under the pan support.
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CAUTION
Heat damage to the range hood
Turn on a range hood when the gas cooktop is
in operation. An appropriately high-output range
hood must be selected for using multiple
cooking zones. Provide for sufficient air supply.
Turn on a range hood when the gas cooktop is
in operation. An appropriately high-output range
hood must be selected for using multiple
cooking zones. Provide for sufficient air supply.
Turning on
Your gas cooktop has automatic fast ignition.
1
Place an appropriate cooking vessel on the
required burner.
required burner.
2
Push in the appropriate control knob and turn it
left to the desired position. The burner ignites
automatically.
left to the desired position. The burner ignites
automatically.
By slowly turning the control knob, the flame size can
be steplessly adjusted between full and low flame.
be steplessly adjusted between full and low flame.
Notes
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If you have large pots standing on the cooking
positions, you should ignite with a small flame.
positions, you should ignite with a small flame.
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The electronic system opens the supply of gas
when you switch on the gas cooktop and this
produces a brief noise. This is normal.
when you switch on the gas cooktop and this
produces a brief noise. This is normal.
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The electronic system runs a self-test every time
the gas cooktop is switched on. The electrode
ignites the burner after a few seconds.
the gas cooktop is switched on. The electrode
ignites the burner after a few seconds.
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The appliance is not operable during a power
outage.
outage.
Electronic flame monitoring and
automatic re-ignition
automatic re-ignition
For your safety, the cooktop is equipped with an
electronic flame monitoring system. The appliance re-
ignites the burner automatically if the flame goes out
during operation (e.g. through a draft of air).
electronic flame monitoring system. The appliance re-
ignites the burner automatically if the flame goes out
during operation (e.g. through a draft of air).
If re-ignition is unsuccessful (e.g. the burner has been
soiled by overboiling), the appliance turns off the
supply of gas and an audible signal sounds.
soiled by overboiling), the appliance turns off the
supply of gas and an audible signal sounds.
Turn the control knob to the 0 position. Wait until the
appliance has cooled down sufficiently and then
check whether all burner parts are correctly fitted.
Check whether the burner or the electrode is soiled
(see "Troubleshooting").
appliance has cooled down sufficiently and then
check whether all burner parts are correctly fitted.
Check whether the burner or the electrode is soiled
(see "Troubleshooting").
Note the following when igniting the cold appliance to
a full flame:
a full flame:
Depending on the type of gas and gas pressure, it is
possible that the electrode ignites and then switches
off again although a flame is present. Turn the control
knob to the 0 position and then to the low flame. After
igniting, wait for 30 - 60 seconds until the burner has
warmed up. You can now use your appliance in the
manner to which you are accustomed.
possible that the electrode ignites and then switches
off again although a flame is present. Turn the control
knob to the 0 position and then to the low flame. After
igniting, wait for 30 - 60 seconds until the burner has
warmed up. You can now use your appliance in the
manner to which you are accustomed.
Turning off
Turn the desired control knob right, as far as it will go,
to position 0.
to position 0.
If all control knobs are turned to 0, the appliance
electronics close the gas supply.
electronics close the gas supply.
Safety lock
For your protection, the appliance has a safety shut-off
feature. The appliance switches off after six hours if it
is not operated during this time.
feature. The appliance switches off after six hours if it
is not operated during this time.
Even after a power outage, the appliance stays
switched off. A prolonged audible signal is sounded.
switched off. A prolonged audible signal is sounded.
Turn all control knobs to 0. You can then operate the
appliance in the way to which you are accustomed.
appliance in the way to which you are accustomed.