Operating instructions CookTopInduction V4000 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 familiarize 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 6.1 Changing user settings ....................................... 19 Symbols used......................................................... 4 7 Care and maintenance General safety precautions.................................. 4 7.1 Cleaning agent ...................................................... 21 1.3 Appliance-specific safety precautions ............... 4 8 Trouble-shooting 1.4 Instructions for use................................................ 5 8.1 Error messages...........
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 ▪ 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 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. Note on use ▪ Tests have shown that under normal circumstances there is no risk to cardiac pacemaker users.
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. All traces of adhesive must be removed before the appliance is used for the first time. During the first few hours of use, a cooking zone can give off an unpleasant smell. This is normal for brand new appliances. Ensure that the room is well ventilated. 3 Your appliance 3.
3 Your appliance 3.2 Operating and display elements Never rest objects on the operating elements! This can cause damage to the appliance and unintended operating errors.
3 Your appliance 3.4 Pan detection Each cooking zone is equipped with pan detection. This detects suitable induction compatible cookware with a magnetic base. ▪ If cookware is placed on a cooking zone before it is turned on, illuminates in the corresponding display. ▪ If the cookware is removed during operation or if unsuitable cookware is used, – the power level selected flashes alternately with .
3 Your appliance Key: Heat distribution Steel Reaction speed Aluminium Noise level Enamel Care Good Weight Satisfactory Unfavourable General notes on cookware ▸ As far as possible ensure that the diameter of the base of the cookware is the same size as the upper diameter of the cookware. ▸ We advise against the use of cookware with a pressed base as this type of cookware does not work with all induction hobs. ▸ Some induction hobs have the melt, keep warm and simmer functions.
4 Operation Noise during cooking Cookware can make noise during cooking. This does not indicate any malfunction, nor does it affect the functioning of the appliance in any way. Noise depends on the cookware used. If the noise causes considerable disturbance, it can help to change the cookware. 3.7 OptiGlass Hobs with OptiGlass have an additional coating on the glass surface. This coating makes the surface harder, tougher and more scratch resistant than noncoated glass surfaces.
4 Operation If the hob is switched on, – and alternate in the display if cookware is standing on a cooking zone that has residual heat. – illuminates if no cookware is standing on a cooking zone with residual heat. 4.5 Power level 4.6 Overview of power levels Cooking method Use Melting Butter, chocolate, gelatine, sauces, approx. 40 °C Keep warm Keeps food warm, approx.
4 Operation 4.8 Simmer function With the simmer function , sausages, dumplings and stuffed pasta, for instance, can be cooked in hot water, just below boiling point. The precision of the simmer function depends on the cookware used. Water can start to boil. If this is the case, we recommend the pan lid be left off when using the simmer function. For locations over 1,500 meters above sea level, it is generally recommended the pan lid be left off when using the simmer function.
4 Operation If the power level is increased above these levels, PowerPlus switches off. 4.10 Bridging function The bridging function allows two individual cooking zones lying one behind the other to be switched on together and to be adjusted together. Switching the bridging function on ▸ Touch both sliders at the same time. – Illuminates next to the power levels. ▸ Set the required power level.
4 Operation 4.12 Operating time Do not leave the hob unattended during use. Risk of boiling over, burning on and igniting! With the operating time function, a Cooking zone switches off automatically after a set time 1 min. – 1 hrs. 59 mins.. Setting the operating time ▸ Set the desired power level on the cooking zone. ▸ Touch the button. – flashes in the display. ▸ Touch the slider for the required cooking zone. – The symbol for the cooking zone selected illuminates.
4 Operation Several operating times If operating times are set for several cooking zones, – the shortest operating time is displayed. – the corresponding cooking zone indicator light illuminates. – the symbol illuminates with the set operating time for each cooking zone. To display another operating time: ▸ Touch the button. ▸ Touch the slider for the required cooking zone. – The operating time is displayed and can be changed. 4.13 Timer The timer functions like an egg timer (1 min. – 9 hrs. 59 mins.).
4 Operation ▸ Touch the and buttons at the same time. – An acoustic signal is emitted. ▸ Touch the button again. – An acoustic signal is emitted. – The childproof lock is now switched on. – illuminates in all the power level displays. Operating the appliance with the childproof lock activated ▸ Switch the appliance on. ▸ Touch the and buttons at the same time. – An acoustic signal is emitted. – The childproof lock is overridden. The appliance can now be used as normal.
5 OptiLink Touch the button to switch the appliance off at any time. 5 OptiLink 5.1 Connecting the hob to the range hood The hob can only be connected to a range hood with the OptiLink function. To activate the connecting mode on the hob: ▸ Switch the hob off. ▸ Access the user setting (see page 19). ▸ Select the user setting. ▸ Select the setting by touching or swiping slider 1; no further action is to be taken. – and the setting illuminate in the displays.
6 User settings User setting Setting value Operating time PowerPlus Factory setting Ends after 5 minutes Ends after 10 minutes Ends after 15 minutes Automatic boost Automatic boost off Automatic boost on Default operating time / timer duration Default duration 0 minutes Adjustable in steps from 10–90 minutes Acoustic signal when buttons are pressed Acoustic signal off Cancel wipe protection To switch wipe protection off: Touch the button Acoustic signal on Automatically off after 30 seconds Op
7 Care and maintenance Cancelling user settings ▸ Press the button. – Any changes made to the default values are not saved. – The «User settings» mode is ended. 7 Care and maintenance Ideally, clean the appliance when it has completely cooled down. Burns hazard! 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.
8 Trouble-shooting ▸ Wipe off with a wet cloth and then polish with a dry cloth or the soft side of a suitable cleaning sponge. 7.1 Cleaning agent Glass ceramic with OptiGlass Unsuitable cleaning agents may attack and damage the coating. ▸ Only use the cleaning agents and methods for glass ceramic with OptiGlass that we recommend (see page 11). 8 Trouble-shooting You may be able to trouble-shoot the following errors yourself.
8 Trouble-shooting Display Possible cause flashes flashes or and a number illuminate in the display and illuminate Solution ▪ The excess temperature pro- ▸ Allow the cooking zone to tection of a cooking zone cool down. was triggered. ▸ Continue cooking on a different cooking zone. ▸ Check cookware. ▪ An interruption in the power supply. ▸ Touch any button to acknowledge the display. ▸ The appliance can be used again as normal. ▪ Internal error occurred.
9 Technical data 8.2 Other possible problems Problem Possible cause Solution The appliance is not working and all the displays are dark. ▪ The fuse or circuit breaker for ▸ Change the fuse. electrical installations in the ▸ Reset the circuit breaker. home is defective. ▪ The fuse or circuit breaker keeps blowing. ▸ Note down the serial number (SN) of the appliance. ▸ Contact Customer Services. ▪ Cookware is too small for the ▸ Ensure cookware correscooking zone selected.
10 Disposal Model number GK 31116 Type designation GK CTI4T74MMS… Number of cooking zones 4 Heating technology Dimensions of cooking zone Induction cooking zone cm 18 × 20 18 × 20 18 × 20 18 × 20 Energy consumption per cooking zone Wh/kg 186.2 185.5 180.5 191.9 Energy consumption of the entire hob EC Wh/kg 10 Disposal 10.1 Packaging 186 Never allow children to play with packaging material due to the danger of injury or suffocation.
11 Index A Model number ..................................................... 2 Appliance Switching on and off ................................... 11 Appliance disposal .......................................... 24 Appliance overview ............................................ 7 Appliance-specific safety precautions ........................................................................ 4 Automatic boost ............................................... 14 Switching off before time .....................
Ending before time ...................................... 16 Finished ......................................................... 16 Setting............................................................ 16 Type....................................................................... 2 U User settings..................................................... 18 Changing....................................................... 19 Switching off before time ........................... 20 Using for the first time...........
12 Service & Support 12 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 appliance straightaway online at www.vzug.com →Service →Warranty registration.
Quick instructions Please first read the safety precautions in the operating instructions! To switch appliance on ▸ Touch the button. To select cooking zone ▸ Touch the level. slider for the required cooking zone or swipe it to set the power Or: ▸ Touch « » on the slider to heat a large quantity of water quickly. To switch cooking zone off ▸ Touch « » on the slider. To switch appliance off ▸ Touch the button. 1078207-R03 V-ZUG Ltd, Industriestrasse 66, CH-6302 Zug info@vzug.com, www.vzug.
