Gaggenau Use and Care manual CI 261 CI 271 CI 481 CI 490 2 Table of contents Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Causes of damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Environmental protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Advice on saving energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Induction cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Advantages of induction cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Suitable pans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Getting to know your appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The hotplates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Residual heat indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rotating panel with removable knob . . . . . . . . . . . Rotating panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Knob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Removing the knob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Storing the knob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 4 5 6 6 Timer function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Switching a hotplate off automatically . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 The timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Automatic time limit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Basic settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 6 6 6 8 8 8 8 9 9 9 9 9 Accessing the basic settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Care and cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Cooking hob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Hob surround . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Fixing malfunctions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Normal noises heard during appliance operation . . . 22 After-Sales Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Programming the hob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Switching the hob on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Adjusting the hotplate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Selecting the heat setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Frying function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Advantages to frying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Pans to use with the frying function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Points to note . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Temperature settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 It is programmed as follows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Childproof lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Switching the temporary childproof lock on and off . 15 Cooking with the rapid preheating function . . . . . 15 It is programmed as follows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Rapid heating-up suggestions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 The Powerboost Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Restrictions when using the Powerboost function . . 16 How to activate it . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 How to deactivate it . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 3 Safety information Read these instructions carefully. Only after doing this will you be able to operate your appliance properly. Keep the operating and assembly instructions in a safe place. If the appliance is given to another person, ensure the appliance documentation is also included. Check the appliance after removing it from the packaging. If it has suffered any damage during transport, do not connect the appliance, contact the After-Sales Service and provide a written notification of the damage caused. If you do not, you will lose your right to any type of compensation. Safety instructions This appliance is designed for domestic use only. Only use the cooking hob for food preparation. Safe operation To use this appliance safely, adults and children who, as a result of D D physical, sensory or mental disability or lack of experience or knowledge are not capable of using this appliance should not do so without the supervision of a responsible adult. Children must be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. Overheated oil, butter or margarine Overheated oil or butter (margarine) can quickly ignote. It may cause a fire! Ensure that you keep a constant watch when cooking foods with oil and butter. In the event that the oil or butter catches fire, never use water to put it out. Put the fire out quickly by covering the pan with a cover or dish. Switch off the hotplate. Cooking using a water bath Cooking using a water bath involves cooking food inside a pot which is in turn placed in another larger pan which contains water. In this way, the food is heated gently and constantly and it is the hot water, not the direct heat of the hotplate, which cooks the food. When cooking food using a water bath, avoid resting tins, glass jars or containers made from other materials directly on the base of the pan which contains the water, to avoid breaking the glass in both the hob and the container as a result of the hotplate reheating. Hot cooking hob Risk of burns! Do not touch the hot areas of the hob. It is imperative that children keep away from the appliance. The residual heat indicator tells you if the hotplates are hot. It may cause a fire! Never rest flammable objects on the cooking hob. It may cause a fire! If there is a drawer below the cooking hob, this should not be used to store any flammable objects or sprays. 4 Wet hotplates and pan bases Risk of injuries! If there is any liquid between the base of the pan and the hotplate this could generate steam pressure. As a result, the pan could jump unexpectedly. Always ensure that the hotplate and the base of the pan are kept dry. Cracks in the hob Risk of electrocution! Disconnect the appliance from the mains if the cooking hob is broken or cracked. Notify the After-Sales Service. The hotplate heats up but the visual indication does not work Risk of burns! Disconnect the hotplate if the indicator does not work. Notify the After-Sales Service. Do not place metal objects on the induction hob Risk of burns! Do not leave cutlery, lids or other metal objects on the hob as they can heat up very quickly. Taking care of the cooling fan This hob is fitted with a fan in the lower section. Risk of malfunction! If a drawer is fitted beneath the hob you must not keep small objects or paper in it as, if they are picked up, they could damage the cooling fan or affect the cooling system. Please note: There should be a minimum distance of 2 cm between the drawer contents and the cooling fan. Incorrect repairs Risk of electric shock! Incorrect repairs can be dangerous. Repairs may only be carried out by qualified personnel from the technical assistance service. . Connection cable Any work on the appliance, including replacing or fitting the power cable must be carried out by the technical assistance service. The connection cables of the electric appliances must not touch the hot areas of the hob. The cable insulation and hob can be damaged. Warning: This appliance complies with current safety regulations and electromagnetic compatibility regulations. Nevertheless, people with a pacemaker should not use this appliance. It is impossible to guarantee that all such devices found on the market comply with current safety regulations and electromagnetic compatibility regulations, and that dangerous interference will not occur. It is also possible that people with other types of device, such as a hearing aid, could experience some discomfort. Switching the hob off Always switch the hob off using the main switch after each use. Do not wait until the hob switches off automatically when the pan is removed. Causes of damage The base of the pans The rough bases of pans may scratch the hob. Avoid leaving empty pans on the hotplates. These may cause damage. Hot pans Never rest hot pans on the control panel, the indicator area or the hob surround. Salt, sugar and sand Salt, sugar and grains of sand may scratch the hob. Do not lean on the hob or use it as a work surface. Hard and pointed objects Hard or pointed objects may cause damage if they fall onto the hob. Spilt food Sugar and other similar products may damage the hob.These products should be removed immediately using a glass scraper. Inappropriate cleaning products Discolourations in the metal are caused by using unsuitable cleaning products and wear as a result of contact with pans. Plastic and foil Aluminium foil and plastic containers will melt if placed on the hot areas of the hob. d 5 Environmental protection Environmentally-friendly waste management Unpack the appliance and dispose of the packaging by environmentally-friendly means. This appliance complies with Directive WEEE 2002/96/CE on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment. This directive defines the framework for the recycling and reuse of used appliances throughout Europe. Induction cooking Advantages of induction cooking Induction cooking involves a radical change to the traditional method of heating, as the heat is generated directly in the pan. For this reason, it offers a number of advantages: D Greater speed in cooking and frying; as the pan is heated directly. Reduced energy consumption Cleaner and easier to use; spilt food does not burn as much on the hob. Cooking control and safety; the hob supplies or cuts off the heat as soon as the controls are operated. The induction hotplate stops supplying heat if the pan is removed before the power has been switched off. Advice on saving energy D D D Use a pan with thick flat base. Curved bases increase energy consumption. Place a ruler on the base of the pan, if there are no gaps, the base of the pan is completely flat. The diameter of the base of the pan should fit the size of the hotplate. Check if the manufacturer has indicated the upper diameter of the pan. In general, this is greater than the diameter of the base of the pan. If the diameter of the pan does not fit the diameter of the hotplate, you are recommended to use a pan which is larger than the size of the hotplate, or else half the energy will be lost. Choose pans which are the right size for the amount of food to be prepared. A large pan which is half full will consume a lot of energy. Always centre the pan on the hotplate and always cover the pan with the matching lid. Cooking without using the lid quadruples energy consumption. Cook using small amounts of water. This will save energy and will also help green vegetables retain their vitamins and minerals. During their cooking, food such as stews, soups, sauces or drinks may heat up too quickly without any indication, spilling out of the cookware. It is therefore advisable to heat this type of food gently, selecting a suitable power level and stirring the contents before and during cooking. D D Suitable pans Ferromagnetic pans Ferromagnetic pans are the only pans which are suitable for induction cooking. They can be made of: D D D enamelled steel cast iron specially designed cookware for induction cooking made from stainless steel. D D D D Special pans for induction cooking Other types of special pans are available for induction cooking, where the base of the pan is not entirely ferromagnetic. Check the diameter as this could affect the pan detection as well as the cooking results. Checking pans using a magnet To find out whether the pans are suitable, check that they are attracted to a magnet. The manufacturer will usually indicate if their pans are suitable for induction cooking. Unsuitable pans Never use pans made from: D D D D D standard, high quality steel glass earthenware copper aluminium 6 Characteristics of the base of the pan The characteristics of the base of the pan can affect the evenness of the cooking. Pans which are made from heat-diffusing materials (such as "sandwich" pans made from stainless steel) distribute the heat evenly, saving time and energy. No pan or incorrect size pan If no pan is placed on the hotplate, or the pan is not made of a suitable material or it is not a suitable size, the heat setting on the hotplate indicator will flash. Place a suitable pan on the hotplate to stop the indicator flashing. If there is a delay of more than 90 seconds, the hotplate switches of ...