Operating instructions CookTopInduction V6000 FullFlex 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 1 Safety precautions 1.1 1.2 4 6 User settings Symbols used......................................................... 4 6.1 Overview of user settings.................................... 22 General safety precautions.................................. 4 6.2 Adjusting user settings ........................................ 22 1.3 Appliance-specific safety precautions ............... 4 6.3 Language ............................................................... 23 1.
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. 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.
3 Appliance description 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.
4 Operating the appliance ▸ 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. We recommend using cookware without a concave base for these functions. ▸ Handles that are loose or hollow can produce a loud whistling noise. ▸ The adherence of the cookware to the hob surface is reduced during operation, and the cookware can therefore be moved more easily.
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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 24) 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. Maximum one Teppan Yaki plate can be used on the hob. ▸ Place the Teppan Yaki plate to the left of the display, flush with the left boundary of the cooking zone. – The hob detects the Teppan Yaki plate and divides the underlying surface into two hotplates.
4 Operating the appliance ▸ Touch the button. – appears in the hotplate display. – The cookware is heated. After a maximum of 15 minutes, – an acoustic signal is emitted. – the hotplate reverts to the power level originally selected. If PowerPlus level «5». was switched on at power level «0», the hotplate reverts to power Cancelling PowerPlus ▸ Touch the button. ▸ Touch the button. – goes out in the hotplate display and PowerPlus is cancelled. – The hotplate reverts to the set power level.
4 Operating the appliance Or: ▸ Touch the hotplate in the display. – The slider appears in the display. ▸ Touch or slide your finger along the slider to change the power level. – goes out in the hotplate display and AutoPowerPlus is cancelled. – The hotplate reverts to the set power level. 4.8 ProfessionalMode The ProfessionalMode new position. changes the power level when the cookware is moved to a Switching the ProfessionalMode on ▸ Select a hotplate in the display. ▸ Touch the button.
4 Operating the appliance 4.9 GourmetGuide The GourmetGuide encompasses several functions that make preparing meals as easy as possible for you. The following functions can be called up: Melting Butter, chocolate and honey, for instance, can be gently melted at approx. 40 °C. Simmering Sausages, dumplings and stuffed pasta, for instance, can be cooked in hot water, just below boiling point. Reheating Food that has previously been cooked can be reheated at approx. 85 °C.
4 Operating the appliance 4.10 Operating time Do not leave the hob unattended during use. Risk of food boiling over, burning on and igniting! With the operating time function, the hotplate switches off automatically after a set period of time (00 h 00 mins. 00 s – 99 h 59 mins. 59 s). Setting and starting the operating time ▸ Select a hotplate in the display. ▸ Touch the button. ▸ Touch the button. – The hours, minutes and seconds counter appears in the display.
4 Operating the appliance 4.11 Restore function If the appliance has been inadvertently switched off with the button, the settings can be restored within 6 seconds. ▸ Hold the button depressed until the displays appear. – The hotplates resume operation using the previous settings. 4.12 Pause cooking With this function, the power level of all hotplates that are switched on can be temporarily reduced to power level «0» for up to 10 minutes.
4 Operating the appliance ▸ Touch to start the timer. – The timer starts. – The countdown to the duration remaining appears in the status display. Checking and changing ▸ Touch the button. – The countdown to the duration remaining appears in the display. ▸ Touch the button to change the duration. – The hours, minutes and seconds counter appears in the display. ▸ Scroll to shorten or extend the duration. – The end time for the timer appears in the display. ▸ Touch the button to resume the timer.
5 V-ZUG-Home The consumption values displayed are indicative and can deviate from both the declared and measured values. 4.16 Switching a hotplate off ▸ Select a hotplate in the display. – The slider appears in the display. ▸ Touch or slide your finger along the slider to select power level «0». – The hotplate is switched off. – The power level «0» appears in the hotplate display. ▸ Remove the cookware from the hob. – The hotplate display goes out. 4.
6 User settings 5.2 Initial set-up When establishing a connection, stay close to your appliance and have the password for your wireless network at the ready. Installing the app ▸ Enable bluetooth and location determination on the smartphone or tablet. ▸ Search the Google PlayTM Store or the App Store® for «V-ZUG». ▸ Install and open the V-ZUG App. Enabling the V-ZUG-Home mode on the appliance ▸ Set to the «Display» or «Operate and display» mode under «V-ZUG-Home» in the user settings.
6 User settings 6.3 Language The display language can be changed. Different languages are available for selection. 6.4 ▪ German ▪ … Display Brightness The brightness of the display can be changed. Five different levels are available for selection. ▪ Level 1: very dark ▪ Level 3: medium (factory setting) ▪ Level 5: very bright Background images The displaying of background images when the appliance is switched on can be turned on or off.
6 User settings 6.8 Signals and tones Acoustic signals The loudness of the acoustic signals can be changed or switched off. Three different levels of loudness are available for selection. ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ Off Low Medium (factory setting) High The switch-off tone and alarm tones are never switched off. Button tones The loudness of the button tones can be changed or switched off. Three different levels of loudness are available for selection. 6.
6 User settings 6.11 V-ZUG-Home Your appliance can be networked. With VZUG-Home (see page 21), you can access your appliances over the V-ZUG App to, for instance, retrieve various statistics about your household appliances. ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ Information Mode Time synchronization Restart Factory setting Further information about V-ZUG-Home and availability can be found at home.vzug.com or in the Operating instructions for V-ZUG-Home. 6.
7 Care and maintenance 6.15 Service functions The service functions are only available for use by V-ZUG Service staff. 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 standard glass ▸ Only use the cleaning agents and methods for glass ceramic that we recommend. 8 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. 8.
8 Trouble-shooting Message Possible cause Solution «ON/OFF button is blocked» ▪ There is an object or liquid ▸ Check whether there is an obon the display. ject or liquid covering the ON/ ▪ The ON/OFF button is OFF button. faulty. ▸ Note down the serial number (SN) of the appliance. ▸ Call Customer Services. «Hot object on the display» ▪ There is a hot object or hot ▸ Remove the object or liquid from liquid on the display. the display. ▸ Acknowledge the messages. – The messages disappear.
8 Trouble-shooting 8.3 Other possible problems Problem Possible cause Solution The appliance is not ▪ The fuse or circuit breaker ▸ Change the fuse. working and all the for electrical installations in ▸ Reset the automatic circuit displays are dark. the home is defective. breaker. ▪ The fuse or circuit breaker ▸ Call Customer Services. keeps blowing. ▪ An interruption in the power supply. ▸ Check the power supply.
9 Accessories Problem Possible cause Solution Hotplates overlap in the display. ▪ Hob cannot detect size of ▸ Lift the cookware up and then cookware. place back down on the hob. ▪ Base of cookware is not standing completely on the hob. The hotplate ▪ The cookware is not suit- ▸ Use undamaged, induction-comswitches to power able for use with induction patible cookware (see page 10) level «0» during operhobs or has a diameter of with a diameter of ≥10 cm. ation. ≤10 cm.
11 Tips and tricks 10.2 EcoStandby To prevent unnecessary energy consumption, the appliance is equipped with the automatic energy-saving EcoStandby function. Power consumption can be reduced to a minimum provided the following conditions are met: ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ The «V-ZUG-Home mode » user setting is selected. The timer is switched off. The fan is switched off. The residual heat indicator is switched off. No error messages appear. The appliance has been in stand-by mode for at least 5 minutes.
12 Disposal 12 Disposal 12.1 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. 12.2 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.
13 Index Gentle................................................................ 9 A Acoustic signals ............................................... 24 Alarm tones....................................................... 24 Appliance disposal .......................................... 32 Appliance-specific safety precautions ........................................................................ 4 Assistance functions ....................................... 24 AutoPowerPlus ................................
ProfessionalMode ................................. 8, 16, 24 Q Quick instructions ............................................ 36 R Reducing .............................................................. 9 Reheating .......................................................... 17 Resume cooking................................................. 9 S Safety warnings General ............................................................. 4 Service & Support............................................
14 Service & Support 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 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 ▸ 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.
