Operating instructions GK11TIFK Induction hob
Thank you for choosing to buy one of our products. Your appliance is made to high standards and is easy to use. Nevertheless, please take the time to read these operating instructions in order to familiarise yourself with the appliance and get the best use out of it. Please follow the safety precautions. Modifications Text, diagrams and data correspond to the technical standard of the appliance at the time these operating instructions went to press.
Contents 1 Safety precautions 4 5.4 Display .................................................................... 21 1.1 Symbols used......................................................... 4 5.5 Date ......................................................................... 22 1.2 General safety precautions.................................. 4 5.6 Clock ....................................................................... 22 1.3 Appliance-specific safety precautions ............... 4 5.
1 Safety precautions 1.1 Symbols used Denotes important safety precautions. Failure to observe said precautions can result in injury or in damage to the appliance or fittings! Information and precautions that should be observed. Information on disposal Information about the operating instructions ▸ Indicates step-by-step instructions. – Describes how the appliance reacts to the steps taken. ▪ Indicates a list. 1.
1 Safety precautions ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ disconnect it from the mains to avoid possible electric shock. WARNING: The appliance and its accessible parts get hot during use. Be careful not to touch the heating elements. Under no circumstances use a steam cleaner to clean the appliance. Do not place metal objects such as knives, forks, spoons, lids or aluminium foil on the hob as they can get hot. After use, switch the hob off using the controls and do not rely on the pan detector.
1 Safety precautions ▪ The appliance corresponds to recognized technology standards and the relevant safety regulations. However, proper use of the appliance is essential to avoid damage and accidents. Please therefore follow the precautions given in these operating instructions. ▪ The heated surface will remain hot for some time after it is switched off and will cool down only slowly to room temperature. Please allow sufficient time for the appliance to cool down before, for instance, cleaning it.
2 Using for the first time The appliance must be installed and connected to the electricity supply in accordance with the separate installation instructions. Have a qualified fitter/electrician carry out the necessary work. During the first few hours of use, the appliance can give off an unpleasant smell. This is normal for brand new appliances. Ensure that the room is well ventilated. 3 Appliance description 3.
3 Appliance description Hotplate display The power levels selected and settings options appear in the hotplate display. The power level, colour and type of edge show the activity of the hotplate.
3 Appliance description 3.3 Overview of power levels The power level selected appears in the setting range and in the corresponding hotplate display. The power levels can be set in half-steps.
4 Operating the appliance 3.7 Cookware Suitable cookware Only cookware with a full magnetic base is suitable for use with the induction hob. This can be checked in the following ways: ▪ A magnet sticks anywhere on the base of the cookware. ▪ The cookware can be selected in the display and be repositioned or moved on the hob without the «Cookware not induction-compatible» message appearing. Do not heat any unsuitable cookware using aids such as metal rings and the like. This can damage the hob.
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4 Operating the appliance 4.4 MemoryFunction If the cookware is moved or lifted, the settings from the old hotplate are saved and automatically taken over for the new hotplate. Saving settings The hotplate display is shown when the cookware is being moved or lifted. If the cookware is not placed back on the hotplate within a set period of time, all the settings are cleared. The time period can be changed in “MemoryFunction” (see page 22) under “Assistance functions” in the user settings.
4 Operating the appliance 4.5 Teppan Yaki function The PowerPlus , AutoPowerPlus and ProfessionalMode are not available when the Teppan Yaki plate is being used. A maximum of two Teppan Yaki plates can be used on the hob. ▸ Place the Teppan Yaki plate to the left or right of the display, flush with the hob. – The hob detects the Teppan Yaki plate and divides the underlying surface into two hotplates.
4 Operating the appliance 4.6 PowerPlus If PowerPlus is switched on, the hotplate selected works at extra high power for a maximum of 15 minutes. The hotplate then reverts to the power level originally selected. PowerPlus can be used, for instance, to heat a large quantity of water quickly. Switching PowerPlus on ▸ Select a hotplate in the display. – The slider appears in the display. ▸ Touch or slide your finger along the slider to select a power level between «1» and «9».
4 Operating the appliance As soon as boiling point is reached or after a maximum of 15 minutes – an acoustic signal is emitted. – the hotplate reverts to the power level originally selected. If AutoPowerPlus was switched on at power level «0», after boiling point is reached the hotplate reverts to power level «5». Cancelling AutoPowerPlus ▸ Touch the button. ▸ Touch the button. – goes out in the hotplate display and AutoPowerPlus is cancelled. – The hotplate reverts to the set power level.
4 Operating the appliance Switching the ProfessionalMode off ▸ Select a hotplate in the display. – The slider appears in the display. ▸ Change the power level in the display. – goes out in the hotplate display – the ProfessionalMode – The hotplate reverts to the set power level. Or: ▸ Select a hotplate in the display. ▸ Touch the button. ▸ Touch the button. – goes out in the hotplate display – the ProfessionalMode – The hotplate reverts to the set power level. 4.9 is switched off. is switched off.
4 Operating the appliance Cancelling a function ▸ Select a hotplate in the display. – The function selected appears in the slider. ▸ Touch or slide your finger along the slider to select «Off». – The function selected goes out in the hotplate display. – The function selected is cancelled. Or: ▸ Select a hotplate in the display. ▸ Touch the button. ▸ Touch the button. – A note on the function selected appears in the display. – The following appears in the display: «Press the button to cancel the function.
4 Operating the appliance End of the operating time When the set operating time is up: – the hotplate is switched off. – an acoustic signal is emitted. – 0h 00 flashes in the hotplate display. Switching the operating time off before time ▸ Select a hotplate in the display. ▸ Touch the button. ▸ Touch the button. – The countdown to the operating time remaining appears in the display. ▸ Touch the button. – The hours, minutes and seconds counter appears in the display.
4 Operating the appliance 4.13 Wipe protection This function locks the display to enable the hob to be cleaned. The power output to the hotplates is not interrupted. Switching wipe protection on ▸ Touch the button. – Wipe protection is switched on for 20 seconds. If wipe protection is not switched off within 20 seconds, it turns off automatically. Switching wipe protection off before time ▸ Hold depressed for 3 seconds to switch wipe protection off before time. – Wipe protection is switched off.
4 Operating the appliance – The timer is switched off. 4.15 EcoManagement EcoManagement provides information on the energy consumption of the appliance. The information can be shown before, during and after cooking and promotes the sustainable use of energy. Consumption indicator when cooking The consumption indicator shows how much energy (kWh) the entire hob uses from the moment it is switched on to the moment it is switched off.
5 User settings 5 User settings 5.1 Overview of user settings ▪ Language ▪ Childproof lock ▪ Display ▪ V-ZUG-Home * ▪ Date ▪ Appliance information ▪ Clock ▪ EcoManagement ▪ Notifications ▪ Factory settings ▪ Signals and tones ▪ Service functions ▪ Assistance functions * Depending on model 5.2 Adjusting user settings ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ If the appliance is switched off: First touch . Touch the button. Swipe or touch it to select the desired user setting. Make the desired setting.
5 User settings 5.5 Date The date can be called up and changed. 5.6 Clock Time The time can be displayed in the European 24-hour or the US 12-hour format (a.m./p.m.). ▪ 12 h format ▪ 24 h format (factory setting) Daylight saving time adjustment The switch between summer and winter time happens automatically when this function is turned on. 5.7 Notifications Messages and notes can be switched off or suppressed so that they do not appear while operating the appliance. 5.
5 User settings ProfessionalMode The power level of an item of cookware can be changed by moving it further forward or further back on the hob. The highest power corresponds to power level «9», the lowest power to power level «1». : High power at the front / low power at the back ▪ : Low power at the front / high power at the back (factory setting) ▪ Maximum power consumption The (maximum) electric power consumption of the hob can be limited to a desired value.
5 User settings Factory settings Settings that have been changed can be restored to V-ZUG-Home factory settings. 5.12 Appliance information The model, article number, serial number (FN) and service contact information can be found under «Info». Information about the hardware and software can be found under «HW» and «SW» respectively. «Lib1» and «Lib2» are software libraries. 5.
6 Care and maintenance 6 Care and maintenance Clean the appliance only when it has completely cooled down. Risk of burns! Always clean the hob after use. This prevents food residue from burning on. Dried-on or burned-on food residue is harder to clean off. Use of improper cleaning techniques can result in damage to the markings or surface. Avoid cleaning the surface of the glass ceramic hob with abrasive cleaning agents, scouring pads, wire wool, etc. as it can damage them.
7 Trouble-shooting Only use the cleaning agents and methods recommended on our «Homepage». 7 Trouble-shooting You may be able to trouble-shoot the following malfunctions yourself. If not, note down the error message in full (message, F and E numbers) and call Customer Services. 7.1 Error messages If U and F messages occur, any hotplates that are switched on will be switched off.
7 Trouble-shooting Message Possible cause Solution «Exceeded maximum ▪ The set power level and ▸ Switch the «AutoPowerPlus» setpower» the set «AutoPowerPlus» tings option off (see page 14). settings option require more power than the connection type and/or the maximum values defined in the user settings allow.
8 Accessories Problem Possible cause Solution The heat in the cook- ▪ The cookware is posi▸ Slightly move the cookware on ware is not being distioned unfavourably on the the hob. tributed sufficiently or hob. evenly enough. ▪ The cookware is not induc- ▸ Use undamaged, induction-comtion-compatible or is dampatible cookware (see page 10). aged. The MemoryFunction ▪ The time period set in the ▸ Set a value of at least 5 is not working.
9 Technical data 9 Technical data 9.1 Product fiche In accordance with EU Regulation No. 66/2014 Model number GK 31062 Type designation GK GK11TIFKZ/GK11TIFKZS Number of cooking zones 1 Heating technology Dimensions of cooking zone Induction cooking zone cm 45 × 80 Energy consumption per cooking zone Wh/kg 190.7 Energy consumption of the entire hob EC Wh/kg 190.7 9.
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11 Disposal 11 Disposal 11.1 Packaging Never allow children to play with packaging material due to the danger of injury or suffocation. Store the packaging material in a safe location or dispose of it in an environmentally-friendly way. 11.2 Safety Render the appliance unusable to prevent accidents caused by improper use (e.g. through children playing): ▸ Disconnect the appliance from the mains. With a fixed appliance, this is to be carried out by a qualified electrician.
12 Index A G Accessories ...................................................... 28 Acoustic signals ............................................... 22 Alarm tones....................................................... 22 Appliance disposal .......................................... 31 Appliance-specific safety precautions ........................................................................ 4 Assistance functions ....................................... 22 AutoPowerPlus ...............................
12 Index Q Queries .............................................................. 35 Quick instructions ............................................ 36 R Reducing .............................................................. 9 Reheating .......................................................... 16 Resume cooking................................................. 9 S Safety precautions General ............................................................. 4 Service & Support..............................
13 34 Notes
14 Service & Support The «Trouble-shooting» section gives you valuable tips on how to deal with minor malfunctions yourself, saving you the time and trouble of calling out a service technician and any cost that goes along with it. Information on the V-ZUG warranty can be found at www.vzug.com →Service →Warranty information. Please read this information carefully. Please register your V-ZUG appliance immediately: ▪ online at www.vzug.
Quick instructions Please first read the safety precautions in the operating instructions! To switch appliance on ▸ Hold the button depressed until the displays appear. Using cookware on the hob ▸ Place the cookware on the hob so that the base of cookware stands fully on the hob. – The hotplate detected appears in the display. ▸ Touch the hotplate shown in the display. – The slider appears in the display. ▸ Touch or slide your finger along the slider to select the desired power level.
