Operating instructions With dial controls GAS641 Gas 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 1.1 Symbols used ........................................................................................................ 4 1.2 General safety precautions ................................................................................. 5 1.3 Appliance-specific safety precautions............................................................... 6 1.4 Instructions for use ...............................................................................................
1 Safety precautions 1.1 Symbols used Caution, risk of fire! 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 Safety precautions 1.2 General safety precautions ▪ Read the operating instructions before using the appliance for the first time. ▪ This appliance can be used by children aged 14 and above and by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and/or knowledge, provided they are supervised or have been instructed on the safe use of the appliance and have understood the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance.
1 Safety precautions 1.3 Appliance-specific safety precautions ▪ WARNING: If the surface is cracked, switch the appliance off and disconnect it from the mains to avoid possible electric shock. Disconnect the gas supply to the appliance. ▪ WARNING: The appliance and its accessible parts get hot during use. Do not touch the burners, the pan supports or the surface of the hob. ▪ WARNING: The cooking process should always be supervised.
1 Safety precautions 1.4 Instructions for use Operate the appliance competently and follow the advice given in the «Appliance description» section. Before using for the first time ▪ The appliance must be installed and connected to the gas and electricity supply in accordance with the separate installation instructions. Have a certified installer carry out the necessary work. Correct use ▪ CAUTION: This appliance is only intended for cooking purposes.
1 Safety precautions Caution: Risk of deflagration! ▪ Unburned gas can accumulate in enclosed areas. Please read the warnings carefully. Caution: Risk of toxic fumes! ▪ A gas hob produces heat, moisture and combustion by-products in the room in which it is used. Ensure the kitchen is well ventilated, especially when the hob is in use: keep natural ventilation holes open or install a mechanical ventilation device (extractor hood).
1 Safety precautions How to avoid damaging the appliance ▪ In case of overheating, switch the hob off and allow it to cool down completely. Do not put any dishes on it. Under no circumstances use cold water to cool it down quickly. ▪ Do not climb on to the appliance. ▪ Do not cut or prepare food on the surface and avoid impact with hard objects. Do not drag cookware across the surface. ▪ Do not allow food to get onto the surfaces when they are hot, as it can damage them.
2 Disposal Packaging ▪ All packaging materials (cardboard, plastic film (PE) and polystyrene (EPS)) are marked and should, if possible, be collected for recycling and disposed of in an environmentally friendly way. Disconnection ▪ Disconnect the appliance from the electricity and gas supply. With a fixed appliance, this is to be carried out by a certified installer! Safety ▪ Disable the appliance to prevent accidents caused by improper use, especially through children playing.
3 Using for the first time The appliance must be installed and connected to the electricity and gas supply in accordance with the separate installation instructions. Have a certified installer carry out the necessary work. 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. Where is the identification plate? The identification plate is located on the underside of the hob.
4 Appliance description 4.1 Appliance overview GAS641GKAZ ▪ 2 standard burners (left) ▪ 1 rapid burner (top right) ▪ 1 economy burner (bottom right) 4.2 3 Operating elements 2 1 4 12 5 1 Control knob 2 Off position 3 Burner power: max. / Ignition position 4 Burner power: min.
4 Appliance description 4.3 Gas burners A symbol next to each control knob indicates which cooking zone is being operated. The pan supports and all the parts of the burners must be positioned correctly in order that the appliance can be operated correctly. Do not swap the burner caps around. 1 Burner cap 1 2 3 2 Pan support 3 Flame spreader 4 5 6 4 Standard/Rapid burner 5 Retaining plate for burner 6 Standard/Economy burner 4.
4 Appliance description 4.5 Cookware Suitable cookware Burner Base diameter Min. Max. Recommended Rapid burner 18 cm 26 cm 22 cm Standard burner 14 cm 20 cm 18 cm Economy burner 12 cm 16 cm 14 cm Mocha support The mocha support is included in the scope of delivery with certain appliances. It is also available as an accessory. ▪ The mocha support is only suitable for use with mocha coffee makers and pots with a diameter of at least 8 cm. ▪ The mocha support fits on all cooking zones.
4 Appliance description ▪ The diameter of the base of the cookware should correspond to the size of the relevant burner. ▪ Do not place small-diameter cookware on the large burners. The flame should not touch the sides of the cookware. ▪ Cookware bases should not be deformed and stand stably on the cooking zone. There is otherwise a risk of tipping if the base is deformed. ▪ Only use cookware with a thick, flat base.
5 Operating the appliance 5.1 Electronic ignition All hobs have electronic ignition. ▸ Press down the control knob for the required burner and turn it anti-clockwise to the ignition position. ▸ Press the control knob. – The flame ignites. ▸ Hold the control knob down for about 2 seconds so that the flame can be detected. – While the control knob is still pressed down, sparks are produced on all burners to ignite the gas. ▸ Turn the control knob to the desired position and release.
5 Operating the appliance 5.3 Power levels The progressive control knobs can be used to precisely control the power needed. The setting range is between the high flame and the low flame . The possible power levels are: Position Off position High flame Max. power Low flame Min. power ▪ Flame at maximum power. ▪ Flame at minimum power. 5.4 Cooking guidelines Burner Rapid burner Max. position Medium position Min.
6 Care and cleaning Do not use any flammable, abrasive, chlorine- or bleach-containing cleaning agents to clean the appliance. Only use standard food-grade cleaning agents. Under no circumstances use metal or steel brushes, copper cloths or products that contain sand or that scratch for cleaning. Do not use a steam cleaner to clean the hob, as this could damage it. Do not use abrasive cleaners, metal scourers, sharp objects, knives or the like, for removing dried-on food residue from the hob. 6.
7 Trouble-shooting What to do if … … the ignition is not working? Possible cause Solution ▪ Food or cleaning product ▸ Clean the area between the ignition sparker residue stuck between the and the burner. ignition sparkers and the burners. ▪ The burners are wet. ▸ Dry the burner caps carefully. ▪ The burner caps are not positioned correctly. ▸ Check that the caps are positioned correctly. ▪ The appliance is not ▸ Notify our Customer Services.
7 Trouble-shooting ... the kitchen smells of gas? Possible cause Solution ▪ Incorrect coupling of the gas cylinder. ▸ Check that the coupling of the gas cylinder is sound. ▪ Possible gas leak. ▸ Turn off the gas tap, ventilate the room and immediately notify Customer Services. Do not use the appliance until ensuring that there is no gas leak in the installation or appliance itself. Ventilate the room well! ...
8 Accessories and spare parts Please give product family of the appliance and exact designation of the accessory or spare part when ordering parts.
9 Technical data 9.1 Product fiche Model number 31089 Type designation GAS641GKAZ Type of burner Rapid 2 × standard Economy Total Nominal heat input (MJ/h) Natural gas, 1.0 kPa 11.5 6.5 4 28.5 Nominal heat input (MJ/h) Natural gas, 2.75 kPa 10 5.8 3.3 24.
10 Index A S Appliance overview ...................................... 12 Appliance-specific safety precautions .................................................................... 6 Safety .............................................................. 10 Safety precautions General................................................... 5 Burner Switching off....................................... 16 Safety system ................................................ 13 Serial number (FN) ....................
11 24 Notes
12 Service & Support The «Troubleshooting» chapter provides valuable information for dealing with minor operating faults. This saves you the time, effort and potential cost of having to call out a service technician. 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 online immediately at www.vzug.com →Service →Warranty registration.
Quick instructions Please first read the safety precautions in the operating instructions! Switching a cooking zone on ▸ Press down the control knob for the required burner and turn it anti-clockwise to the ignition position. ▸ Hold the control knob depressed until the flame ignites. ▸ Select the desired power level. Switching a cooking zone off ▸ Turn the control knob for the burner in a clockwise direction as far as the sition. po- 1014401-R04 V-ZUG Ltd, Industriestrasse 66, CH-6301 Zug info@vzug.
