Operating and Assembly Instructions VC 421 VC 422 Glass Ceramic Electric Cooktop
VC 421 VC 422 1. Important Notes For your safety Operating for the first time About use 2. Features Features VC 421 Features VC 422 Special accessories Visual signals 3. Operation VC 421 Switching on and off Indicator light / Residual heat display Cooking zone extension Holiday safeguard 4. Operation VC 422 Switching on and off Indicator light / Residual heat display Cooking zone extension Holiday safeguard 5. Energy Saving Tips 6. Settings Table 7. Cleaning and Care 8. Maintenance 9.
VC 421 Congratulations on buying your new “Vario” appliance. Before switching your appliance on for the first time, we would like you to familiarize yourself with your new appliance. In this manual you will find important notes on safety and operation. These will serve to ensure your personal safety and the lasting value of your appliance. You will find notes on Page 4 that you ought to observe before operating the appliance for the first time.
1. Important Notes For your safety Do 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. Observe the assembly instructions! The appliance could be damaged if connected wrongly! When connecting electrical appliances in the proximity of the cooktop, make sure that connecting cables do not come into contact with hot cooking surfaces.
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.
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Visual signals Luminous disc Indicator behind the on the control knob cooker 6 Signification Cause / Remedy lights OFF light constantly cooking zone ON normal use slow flashing of indicator light (long OFF, short ON) residual heat display The appliance is too hot to be touched safely. fast flashing of a luminous disc holiday safeguard The appliance setting has not been changed for over 4 hours. Turn control knobs to 0 and then switch on again if required.
3. Operation VC 421 Switching on Switching on Press down the control knob for the corresponding cooking position and turn it left or right to the required position (1 -12). The luminous disc behind the control knob and the corresponding indicator light on the display panel light up, as long as the corresponding cooking zone is switched on. The cooking zones are electronically controlled during use, in order to maintain a constant heat, the cooking zone switches on and off intermittently.
Activating extension Cooking zone extension to oval roaster zone Both cooking zones convert together with an additional zone, to create an oval cooking zone especially suitable for roasters. When the extension is activated, both cooking zones and the additional zone operate as one single cooking zone. Activating extension Turn either of the two corresponding control knobs to the right to the extension symbol. An audible signal is sounded.
4. Operation VC 422 Switching on Switching on Press down the control knob for the corresponding cooking position and turn it left or right to the required position (1 -12). The luminous disc behind the control knob and the corresponding indicator light on the display panel light up, as long as the corresponding cooking zone is switched on. The cooking zones are electronically controlled during use, in order to maintain a constant heat, the cooking zone switches on and off intermittently.
Activating extension Cooking zone extension The front cooking zone can be extended to a large diameter The rear cooking zone can be converted to an oval cooking zone especially suitable for oval roasters. Activating extension Turn the corresponding control knob to the right to the extension symbol. An audible signal is sounded and the extension is activated. Now turn the control knob further right to the required position (1 -12). T wo spots appear on the indicator display while the cooking zone is on.
5. Energy Saving Tips Pots and saucepans should always be covered by a matching lid. The cooking time is shortened and the energy use reduced. Pay attention to the right size when choosing pots and pans. The diameters of pots and pans should correspond to that of the hotplate. When buying pots, pay attention to the fact that the manufacturer frequently specifies the top pot diameter, which is generally larger than the diameter of the base.
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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 hob has cooled to hand-warm. 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 always be disconnected from the mains when being repaired. If the appliance does not function correctly, check the household fuses first. If the power supply is functioning correctly, but your appliance still does not work, please contact your dealer or your local Gaggenau customer service agency. Specify the appliance type. The serial number and type of the appliance can be found on the quality control slip which is included with these instructions.
9. Installation Technical Data Total connected load: 4 400 W VC 421/422-110 220-240 V / 400 V 2N VC 421/422-510 240 V Important notes on installation This appliance can be combined with all Gaggenau Vario 400 Series appliances. There must be a gap of at least 40 mm at the side between the appliance and any walls or furnishings. This appliance may be installed in kitchen combinations made of wood or similar combustible materials without taking additional safety measures.
Preparing the cabinet VC 421 380 8 35 10 220 140 510 76 280 • As shown in the installation sketch, drill the Ø 35 mm holes to secure the control knobs in the cabinet front. 5 min. 3 490 0 min. 5 35 05 min.1 ,5 62 max.1 • If the cabinet front is thicker than 26 mm, the front must be routed from the back to max. 26 mm on an area of 80 x 310 mm. 60 90 360 765 1170 min. 5 1575 min. 5 80 x 310 VC 422 380 8 35 10 220 510 140 76 280 5 min. 3 490 0 min. 5 05 min.1 ,5 62 max.
Installing the control panel Note: only install control panel with appliance of the corresponding type. Before connecting the appliance, make sure the electricity is switched off at fuse point! • Before installation, remove all styrofoam packaging from the control knobs and peel off the protective film behind the luminous discs. • Open the lid of the connecting terminal on the control panel. Secure the mains connecting lead as shown in the connection diagram.
Installing the cooktop • Firmly plug the connecting cable in the cooktop and in the control panel (the plugs must lock into place). • Turn the clamping screws to the side. Insert the hob with the control panel on the front into the cut-out and align it. Note: do not stick the hob onto the worktop with silicone. • Turn the clamping screws under the countertop and tighten them evenly. Do not tighten the clamping screws too tightly, as a uniform sealing gap should be left all round.
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