Gaggenau Cooktop KG 291 CA User Manual

Operation, Maintenance and Installation Manual  
KG 291 CA  
Gas Cooktop  
 
FOR YOUR SAFETY  
WARNING: If the information in this  
manual is not followed exactly, a fire or  
explosion may result causing property  
damage, personal injury or death.  
Do not store or use gasoline or other  
flammable vapors and liquids in the  
vicinity of this or any other appliance.  
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:  
– Do not try to light any appliance.  
– Do not touch any electrical switch;  
do not use any phone in your building.  
– Immediately call your gas supplier  
from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the  
gas supplier’s instructions.  
– If you cannot reach your gas supplier,  
call the fire department.  
Installation and service must be  
performed by a qualified installer,  
service agency or the gas supplier.  
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1. Important Information for Installation and Use  
1. Do not allow the flame to extend beyond the  
edge of the cooking utensil. This instruction is  
based on safety considerations.  
Note:  
To avoid jeopardising the electrical safety of the  
appliance, it is forbidden to use high-pressure or  
steam jet cleaning devices.  
2. Do not forget that the unit becomes hot when in  
use. Common sense is important. Just because  
the flame is out, it does not mean parts still  
cannot be hot.  
Note:  
The name plate is attached to the bottom of the unit  
and to the inside of the housing.  
3. This appliance shall not be used for space  
heating. This instruction is based on safety  
considerations.  
Only for installation in USA:  
This installation must conform with local codes or, in  
absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas  
Code, ANSI Z 223.1 Current Issue.  
4. Be sure to disconnect the electrical supply  
before disassembly of the appliance.  
5. Keep the appliance area clear and free from  
combustible materials, gasoline and other  
flammable vapors and liquids.  
The installer must leave these instructions with the  
appliance, and the consumer should keep them for  
future reference. If an external electrical source is  
utilized, the appliance must be electrically  
grounded in accordance with local codes, with the  
National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA 70 Current  
Issue.  
6. Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and  
ventilation air.  
7. Cabinets installed above the gas cooktop must  
have a minimum distance of 762 mm (30 ).  
8. The gas pressure regulator supplied with the  
appliance must be installed in line with the gas  
pipe.  
Only for installation in Canada:  
In Canada, installation must be in accordance with  
the CAN 1-B149.1 and .2 – Installation Codes for  
Gas Burning Appliances and/or local codes. The  
installer must leave these Instructions with the  
appliance and the Consumer should retain them for  
future reference.  
9. The appliance and its individual shutoff valve  
must be disconnected from the gas supply  
piping system during any pressure testing of the  
system at test pressures in excess of 3.5 kPa  
(1/2 psig). The appliance must be isolated from  
the gas supply piping system by closing its  
individual manual shutoff valve during any  
pressure testing of the gas supply piping system  
at test pressures equal to or less than 3.5 kPa  
(1/2 psig).  
This appliance when installed, must be electrically  
grounded in accordance with local codes or, in the  
absence of local codes, with the current CSA  
Standard C 22.1-Canadian Electrical Code, Part I.  
For mobile Housing and Recreational Vehicle  
installation must conform with the following:  
CAN/CSA Z240 MH  
10.Important:  
When using a very large pot, keep a distance of  
at least 50 mm (2") to avoid damaging any parts  
in counter top wood, plastic or other non-heat-  
resistant materials. Never leave oil or hot fat  
unattended.  
CAN/CSA Z240 RV  
Installation Requirement For Gas Burning  
Appliances And Equipment In Mobile Homes CSA  
Standard C 22:1 - Canadian Electrical Code Part 1  
and /or local Codes.  
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2. General Safety Instructions  
Read all instructions in this Operation and  
Maintenance Manual carefully before using  
your new GAGGENAU Cooktop. As the user, you  
are responsible for maintenance and proper use in  
the household.  
• Do not store items of interest to children  
above the cooktop or at the back of it. If  
children should climb onto the appliance to reach  
these items, they could be seriously injured.  
• Never use any part of the cooktop for  
storage. Flammable materials can catch fire and  
plastic items may melt or ignite.  
WARNING: These precautions will reduce the  
risk of burns, electric shock, fire, and injury to  
persons. Use extreme care when using this  
cooktop as this appliance provides intense  
heat and can increase the accident potential.  
• When connecting electrical appliances near  
the Cooktop, make sure that connecting cables do  
not come into contact with hot cooking surfaces!  
• If the cooktop is near a window, be certain the  
curtains do not blow over or near the Cooktop  
burners; they could catch on fire.  
When using kitchen appliances, these basic  
safety precautions must be followed:  
• Insure proper installation and servicing.  
Follow the installation instructions provided with  
this product. Have the cooktop installed and  
grounded by a qualified technician. Do not  
operate the appliance if it is damaged.  
• DO NOT USE WATER ON GREASE FIRES.  
Turn appliance off and smother fire with baking  
soda or use a dry chemical or foam-type  
extinguisher.  
• Never let clothing, pot holders, or other  
flammable materials come in contact with or  
close to any burner or burner grate until it has  
cooled. Fabric may ignite and result in personal  
injury.  
• Have the installer show you where the gas  
supply shut-off valve is located so that you  
know how and where to turn off the gas to the  
cooktop.  
• If you smell gas, follow the instructions on  
page 2. If the connections are not perfectly tight,  
you can have a small leak and therefore a faint  
gas smell. Finding a gas leak must be done by a  
qualified service technician.  
• Use only dry pot holders. Moist or damp pot  
holders on hot surfaces may cause burns from  
steam. Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth in  
place of pot holders. Do not let pot holders touch  
hot burner grates.  
• Do not repair or replace any part of the  
appliance unless specifically recommended in  
this manual. All other servicing should be referred  
to a qualified technician. Disconnect the  
appliance from the power supply at the fuse point  
and the gas supply during every maintenance  
operation.  
• For personal safety, wear proper apparel.  
Loose fitting garments or hanging sleeves should  
never be worn while using this appliance. Some  
synthetic fabrics are highly flammable and should  
not be worn while cooking.  
• The appliance is designed for cooking food.  
Based on safety considerations, never use the  
Cooktop to warm or heat a room. Such use can  
damage the Cooktop.  
• Children should not be left alone or  
unattended in an area where appliances are  
in use. They should never be allowed to sit or  
stand on any part of the appliance.  
When using the Cooktop: DO NOT TOUCH THE  
BURNER GRATES OR THE IMMEDIATE  
SURROUNDING AREAS. They become hot  
enough to cause burns.  
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Never leave the cooktop unattended.  
Boil-overs cause smoking and greasy spills that  
may ignite.  
• For proper lighting and performance of the  
burners, keep the ports clean. It is necessary to  
clean these when there is a boil over or when the  
burner does not light even though the electronic  
igniters click. See care and maintenance section.  
Only certain types of glass, heatproof glass-  
ceramic, ceramic, earthenware or other  
glazed utensils are suitable for cooktop use.  
This type of utensil may break with sudden  
temperature changes. Use only on low or medium  
heat settings according to the utensil  
Clean the cooktop with caution. Avoid steam  
burns; do not use a wet sponge or cloth to clean  
the cooktop while it is hot. Some cleaners  
produce noxious fumes if applied to a hot surface.  
Follow directions provided by the cleaner  
manufacturer.  
manufacturer’s directions.  
Do not heat unopened food containers; a  
buildup of pressure may cause the container to  
burst.  
Be sure all cooktop controls are turned off  
and the cooktop is cool before using any type of  
aerosol cleaner on or around the cooktop. The  
chemicals that produce the spraying action can, in  
the presence of heat, ignite or cause metal parts  
to corrode. Service should only be done by  
authorized technicians. Technicians must  
disconnect the power supply before servicing this  
unit.  
• During cooking, set the burner control so that  
the flame heats only the bottom of the pan  
and does not extend beyond the bottom of the  
pan.  
• Use caution to insure that drafts like those from  
forced air vents or fans do not blow flammable  
material toward the flames or push the flames so  
that they extend beyond the edges of the pot.  
To avoid fire hazard, clean the ventilator  
hood and filters above the cooktop frequently  
so grease from cooking vapors does not  
accumulate on them.  
Always use utensils that have flat bottoms,  
large enough to cover the burner. The use of  
undersized utensils can expose a portion of the  
flame and may result in ignition of clothing.  
Install a smoke detector in or near the kitchen.  
No warranty claims can be lodged for any  
damage resulting from failure to observe these  
instructions. Technical modifications reserved.  
• To minimize burns, ignition of flammable materials  
and unintentional spills, position handles of  
utensils inward so they do not extend over  
adjacent work areas, cooking areas or the edge of California Proposition 65 Warning: The  
the cooktop.  
burning of gas cooking fuel generates some by-  
products which are on the list of substances which  
are known by the State of California to cause  
cancer or reproductive harm. California law  
requires businesses to warn customers of  
potential exposure to such substances. To  
minimize exposure to these substances, always  
operate this unit according to the instructions  
contained in this booklet and provide good  
ventilation to the room when cooking with gas.  
Hold the handle of the pan to prevent  
movement of the utensil when stirring or turning  
food.  
GREASE IS FLAMMABLE. Let hot grease cool  
before attempting to handle it. Avoid letting  
grease deposits collect. Clean after each use.  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
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3. Important Notes  
For Your Safety  
Operating for the First Time  
You must not operate the appliance if it is damaged. Remove the packaging from the appliance and  
dispose of it according to local regulations. Be  
When connecting electrical appliances in the proxi-  
careful to remove all accessories from the  
mity of the appliance, make sure that connecting  
packaging. Keep packaging elements and plastic  
leads do not come into contact with hot cooking  
bags away from children.  
surfaces!  
Check the appliance for transport damage before  
As the user, you yourself are responsible for  
installing it.  
maintenance and proper use in the household.  
The appliance must be installed and connected by  
an authorised specialist before operation. The  
Only ever operate the appliance under supervision.  
installation must conform with all current regulations  
of the gas supply companies and the regional  
construction regulations.  
Do not operate the appliance without pots and pans  
placed on it. Make sure that all the burner parts are  
correctly fitted.  
Turn all control knobs to the OFF position before  
connecting the appliance to the power supply.  
Caution: The appliance heats up during operation.  
Keep children away.  
The serial number of the appliance can be found on  
the quality control slip which is included with these  
instructions. This quality control slip should be kept,  
for guarantee reasons, together with your operating  
and assembly instructions.  
Do not clean the appliance with a steam cleaning  
apparatus or with water pressure - risk of short-  
circuits!  
Isolate the appliance from the power during every  
maintenance operation. To do this, remove the  
power plug or switch off the corresponding  
household fuse. Close the gas supply.  
Read through these instructions attentively before  
operating your appliance for the first time.  
Thoroughly clean the appliance and accessories  
before using them for the first time. This will  
eliminate any 'newness' smells and soiling (see  
chapter “Cleaning and care”).  
Repairs must be carried out by authorised specia-  
lists, thus ensuring electrical safety.  
No warranty claims can be lodged for any damage  
resulting from failure to observe these instructions.  
Observe caution with oils and fats. They may  
overheat and burn easily.  
Foodstuffs that are prepared in fat and oil must only  
be prepared under constant supervision!  
Technical modifications reserved.  
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To Use  
The appliance is intended solely for use in the  
household and must not be put to any other uses.  
Pots with a diameter of less than 90 mm (3 1/2 ) or  
more than 280 mm (11 ) / 320 mm (12 1/2 ) for  
the large (WOK) burner should not be used.  
When using large pots, pay attention to keeping to  
a minimum distance of 50 mm (2 ) between the  
cooking vessel and combustible surroundings.  
A minimum distance of 50 mm (2 ) must be  
observed between the control knob / control panel  
and the pot or pan. The pot or pan should not touch  
the control panel.  
Use the appliance to prepare meals only. It must not  
be used to heat up the room in which it is installed.  
Use of a gas cooktop generates heat and  
humidity in the room where it is installed. This is  
why attention must be paid to good kitchen  
ventilation.  
The natural ventilation openings must be kept  
unobstructed. Prolonged use of the appliance  
with several or all rings may call for additional  
ventilation such as opening a window or a door,  
or stronger air extraction by an extractor hood.  
Switch the burners to the low setting whenever you  
remove pots or pans briefly. In this way, you reduce  
the risk of burns when working next to open flames;  
you also save gas and reduce pollution.  
To guarantee good combustion, the room in  
which the appliance is installed must have  
a minimum volume of 1240 cft (35 m3) and must  
possess a door that opens outdoors or a  
window that can be opened.  
Whenever the gas hob is fitted under an extractor  
hood, always cover the rings with pots or pans.  
Otherwise, parts of the extractor hood may become  
damaged by the extreme heat development or  
grease residues in the filter may ignite.  
Ensure an adequate supply of air when using  
an extractor hood operating in the extraction  
mode!  
Keep the ventilation openings at the back of the  
appliance free at all times.  
Only ever use the burners after placing pots  
and pans on them. Do not heat up any empty  
pots or pans.  
The appliance cannot be used during a power  
failure.  
In the event of malfunctions, contact your specialist  
dealer or Gaggenau USA on (800) 828-9165.  
It is not permitted to use roasting pans, frying pans  
or grill stones heated simultaneously by several  
burners because the resulting heat build-up may  
damage the appliance.  
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4. Features  
Features of the Appliance  
1 Pot grids  
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(3 parts, the left and right part are identical)  
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2 Large (Wok) burner 17,000 BTU (5.0 kW)  
3 Large burner 14,500 BTU (4.2 kW)  
4 Normal burner 7,000 BTU (2.1 kW)  
5 Ventilation openings  
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3
4
2
3
Control Knob  
6 Symbol for corresponding cooking position  
7 Indicator light  
6
7
8 Flame setting:  
0
OFF  
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High setting of outer and inner flame ring  
Low setting of outer flame ring  
High setting of inner flame ring  
Burner Parts  
Outer flame ring off  
High setting of inner flame ring  
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Outer flame ring off  
Low setting of inner flame ring  
10  
11  
9 Burner head cover  
10 Burner ring  
11 Burner head  
12 Electrode for automatic ignition,  
flame detection and flame control  
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5. Operating Principle  
The gas hob features two normal burners,  
two large burners and a Wok burner.  
The appliance features one-hand operation, flame  
detection and automatic re-ignition. The ignition is  
activated when the control knob is turned.  
Should the flame go out during operation, the  
appliance will automatically re-ignite the burner.  
Off  
During a disturbance, the appliance will cut off the  
gas supply as a safety measure, to prevent  
unburned gas escaping.  
The flame setting is infinitely variable between high  
and low.  
High  
The total rated thermal load amounts to:  
60,000 BTU (17.6 kW)  
The specified rated load is defined by installation  
of the fixed nozzles.  
The gas hob is converted to a different gas  
type by nozzle replacement (full and low-burning  
nozzles) (see nozzle table on page 20).  
Low  
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6. Operation  
Only light a burner if all burner parts are dry, and  
assembled correctly. Otherwise, malfunctions may  
occur or the appliance may switch off.  
Switching on  
• Place a suitable pot or a pan on the corresponding  
cooking position.  
• Press down the control knob for the corresponding  
cooking position and turn it to the required  
position between the and symbols. The burner  
ignites automatically.  
• When using large pots or pans you should ignite  
the burner in the low position.  
• Every time the gas hob is switched on, the  
electronics run an auto test. All electrodes fire  
and the required burner ignites after a few  
seconds. When switching on further burners, only  
the corresponding electrode fires.  
• When being switched on, a short sound may be  
heard when the electronic of the gas hob opens  
the gas supply valve. This is a normal condition.  
The flame size can be set continuously between full  
and low by slowly turning the control knob.  
Indicator light  
The indicator light next to the control knob comes  
on, if the burner is switched on and the flame burns  
correctly.  
Should the flame go out during operation (e.g.  
because of a draught), the appliance will  
automatically re-ignite the burner.  
Should the re-ignition be unsuccessful (e.g. burner  
is soiled by spilled over food or liquid), all burners  
are switched off, the indicator lights of the burners  
that were switched on flash. Turn all control knobs  
to the OFF position. The flashing indicator lights will  
go out except for the affected burner. This indicator  
will continue to flash for a few seconds. After the  
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appliance has cooled down sufficiently, check this  
burner to see if all the burner parts have been  
assembled correctly. Check if the burner or the  
electrode has been soiled (see trouble shooting  
guide on page 19).  
Note: if a malfunction occurs on one burner, you  
can continue using the remaining burners, however,  
you must turn all control knobs to the off-position  
first, before recommencing.  
Switching off  
Fully turn the control knob to the OFF position.  
The electronics of the appliance switch the gas  
supply off, if all control knobs are in the off position.  
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7. Burner Settings Chart  
Cooking  
level  
Cooking method  
Examples  
High  
Boiling  
Water  
Searing  
Heating  
Boiling  
Meat  
Fat, liquids  
Soup, sauce  
Vegetables  
Blanching  
Roasting  
Meat, fish, potatoes  
Flour, onions  
Almonds, breadcrumbs  
Pancakes, egg dishes  
Liquids  
Dumplings, sausages, soup garnish,  
meat stock, poached eggs  
From  
to  
Browning  
Roasting  
Baking  
Boiling in open pot  
Simmering in open pot  
Simmering  
Boiling with closed lid  
Steaming  
Sweet sauces  
From  
to  
Pasta, soup, sauces  
Vegetables, potatoes, fish  
Vegetables, fruit, fish  
Goulash, rolled beef steaks, roasts,  
vegetables  
Stewing  
Braising  
Low  
Thawing  
Slow cooking  
Reheating  
Frozen foods  
Rice, pulses  
Soup, casserole, vegetables in a sauce  
Switch to the high setting in order to reach the required temperature quickly. Then switch back to a lower  
setting.  
The output of the inner flame ring is the same on the normal, as well as the large burners.  
The values given above must be looked upon as recommended values. The heat required depends not  
only on the type and condition of the food, but also the size and contents of the pot.  
Due to the high performance of the cooktop, fat and oil will heat up quickly. Never leave the cooktop  
unattended, fat can ignite, food can burn.  
Preferably use the rear cooking zones to prepare meals, that need longer to cook.  
Preferably use the larger burners or the wok burner for brief cooking, deep fat frying and brief frying of  
large quantities.  
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8. Cookware Recommendations  
Pots with a diameter of less than 90 mm (3 1/2 ) or  
more than 280 mm (11 ) / 320 mm (12 1/2 ) for  
the large (WOK) burner should not be used.  
When using large pots, pay attention to keeping to  
a minimum distance of 50 mm (2 ) between the  
cooking vessel and combustible surroundings.  
A minimum distance of 50 mm (2 ) must be  
observed between the control knob / control panel  
and the pot or pan. The pot or pan should not touch  
the control panel.  
KG 291  
Recommended Minimum  
pot diameter pot diameter  
Normal Burner  
Large Burner  
7 3/4 - 9 1/2  
3 1/2  
3 1/2  
6 1/4  
9 1/2 - 11  
Large Burner (Wok) 9 1/2 - 12 1/2  
When buying pots, pay attention to the fact  
that the manufacturer frequently specifies the top  
pot diameter, which is generally larger than the  
diameter of the base.  
Observe the manufacturer’s specifications! Use  
cooking utensils that the manufacturer states as  
being “suitable for gas". Use pots with heat resistant  
handles.  
Use pots and pans with a thick base, because heat  
distribution is particularly improved in the low  
setting. Using the correct size of pots and pans for  
the burner ensures improved cooking performance  
and energy efficiency.  
To ensure an even distribution of heat, center the  
pot above the burner. The flames should be  
covered by the pot base.  
Place the pot or pan securely and level on the pot  
grid. Turn the pan handle to the side, it should not  
point to the front. In order to guarantee a secure  
position on the pot grid, the pot base should be flat  
and not warped or dented.  
Placing a fitting lid on the pot will shorten cooking  
times. Through a glass lid you can watch the  
cooking progress without having to take the lid off.  
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9. Wok Cookware Recommendations  
The Wok and Accessories  
Cooking in the Wok  
You can fry, steam, deep fry, stew and cook normally.  
(not included in the scope of delivery)  
– The round-bottom wok is the ideal wok for your  
gas cooktop.  
Stir frying is the special cooking method for the  
wok. Ingredients cut into small pieces are cooked  
as briefly as possible under strong heat and  
constant stirring. In the large, round pan everything  
can be stirred and turned faster and with greater  
ease than in a conventional frying pan. Thanks to  
stirring, ingredients do not burn onto the pan.  
Surplus oil drains off towards the middle. In next to  
no time, you obtain delicious roasted foods, the  
pores in meat close and fish becomes nices and  
juicy. Vegetables stay crispy, and aromas and  
healthy vitamins are retained.  
– The wok looks like a hollow semisphere with a  
long handle or wooden handle. It has a rounded  
base and slanted sides. The thin steel passes the  
heat swiftly to the inside, but soon cools down  
again as soon as the flame is set to a lower  
setting. Therefore, ingredients cannot overcook.  
– The diameter is between 35 - 40 cm / 14 - 15 3/4”  
for 4 persons.  
– Make sure that a wok with a rounded base is  
positioned safely on the pot grid.  
Important: the cooking time is so short that all  
ingredients should be ready for cooking before you  
begin. The correct sequence is also important. First  
place the ingredients with the longest cooking time  
in the wok. For example, these are hard-fibred  
vegetables such as carrots. Soft vegetables such as  
mushrooms or sprouts are added later.  
– Woks may consist of various materials. Cast-iron  
woks are more stable and keep the heat longer.  
– They have a round, high cover. Therefore, they  
are also capable of steaming and stewing.  
– The semicircular grid is hooked in on the edge of  
the wok. On it, you can steam ingredients, you  
can allow deep fried foods to drip or you can  
keep browned foods warm.  
Proceed as follows:  
– Pour sufficient oil into the wok to coat the surface.  
We advise you to use peanut or or soya oil.  
– Use the chan (rounded spatula) or the wooden  
pan reversing implement.  
– Heat up the oil to just before the smoking point;  
only then begin with stir frying.  
– Use a ladle to remove foods.  
– Cut the food into pieces of equal size, but not too  
small, thus making sure they will not burn.  
– Use the strainer to lift deep fried foods from the  
fat or large pieces out of a sauce.  
– If you are cooking larger quantities, work with  
portions as otherwise not all of the food will reach  
the hot base of the wok.  
You can use bamboo baskets for steaming.  
– Meals that are ready ca be kept warm on a  
minimal flame. Clean the wok after every use and  
rub its inside with oil. This will prevent rusting.  
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10. Cleaning and Care  
burner assembly normal burner / large burner  
burner assembly wok burner  
burner head cover  
burner ring  
burner head  
electrode  
burner base  
Keep the ventilation openings on the rear of the  
appliance clean. Do not block the ventilation  
openings.  
Note: to avoid jeopardising the electrical safety of  
the appliance, do not use high-pressure or steam  
jet cleaning devices – risk of short circuits!  
The burners (burner head cover, burner ring and  
burner head) will change their color during  
operation and become darker. This change in color  
will not influence the use-value.  
Caution, risk of burns! Before cleaning,  
please wait until the cooktop has cooled.  
Never switch on the cooktop while cleaning.  
Please thoroughly clean the appliance before  
operating it for the first time and after every use.  
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Do not use scouring agents, abrasives or chemically • Soak burnt-in remainders in a little water and  
aggressive cleaners (for example oven cleaner)!  
Do not use any nitro polishing agents for cleaning!  
Do not use any abrasive sponges either.  
detergent. This loosens even the most stubborn of  
soiling. Do not use any abrasive agents and  
abrasive sponges.  
• Only use very little water to clean your cooktop.  
Be careful that no water enters the burner base.  
Before cleaning, please wait until the cooktop  
has cooled.  
• As the result of heat development, slight dis-  
coloration can appear on the stainless steel  
surface. Do not attempt to scrape away such  
discoloration. This damages the surface.  
Distribute stainless steel care agents uniformly  
and thinly on the hob (not on the control panel!).  
This will ensure an even surface and will keep  
your hob in a good condition for a long period of  
time.  
• First lift one of the pot grids on the side with both  
hands (be careful not to scratch the base). Then  
remove the remaining two pot grids.  
• Remove the burner head cover, the burner ring  
and the burner head.  
Important! Only clean the burner parts when  
cold!  
• Make sure the burner parts are dry before  
assembly. Only operate the appliance with all  
parts dry. Damp burner parts will cause  
malfunctions when igniting or unstable flames.  
• When assembling the burner parts, make sure  
that the burner ring and burner head are placed in  
such a way that the locking lugs fit in the  
corresponding recesses.  
Important! Fit the middle pot support first  
(be careful to center it over the burner) and  
then the pot supports on the side. The  
rounded corners of the pot supports on the  
side must face out to the side.  
Part / Material  
Suggested Cleaning Procedure  
Important Reminders  
Control Panel  
(anodized  
aluminum)  
Use cloth with detergent and hot water. Do not use strongly alkaline cleaning  
Remove greasy splashes with a  
commercially available cleaner for  
aluminum. Make sure the cleaning  
agent will not scratch the surface.  
agents. These cleaners may cause  
permanent discoloration!  
Control Knobs  
(mat chromium  
plated )  
Use cloth with detergent and hot water. Do not clean in a dishwasher.  
see next page  
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Part / Material  
Suggested Cleaning Procedure  
Important Reminders  
Pot Grid  
(enamel on  
cast iron)  
Take pot grids off for cleaning.  
Soak in sink. Clean with detergent  
and brush.  
Do not clean in a dishwasher.  
Soak burnt-in remainders in sink.  
Abrasive cleaners, used too vigorously or  
too often can eventually mar the enamel.  
Burner Head Cover, Remove coarse soiling with damp  
Do not clean in a dishwasher.  
Port openings must be kept free.  
Be careful not to loose the small parts.  
Burner Ring,  
Burner Head  
(brass)  
cloth and detergent.  
Use brass polish to keep the  
original shiny surface.  
Wok Burner Head  
(enamel on  
cast iron)  
Clean with detergent and brush.  
Do not clean in a dishwasher.  
Electrode  
Clean with brush, fine glass-paper  
or scouring pad.  
Soiled electrodes may cause malfunctions  
when igniting or flame control disturbance.  
Be careful when cleaning electrodes,  
they are fragile, do not turn.  
Caution: never switch on cooktop while  
cleaning electrodes.  
Base  
Cloth with detergent and hot water.  
Soak burnt-in remainders with a  
little detergent solution.  
After cleaning, polish dry with a  
soft cloth to prevent water stains  
forming on the surface.  
To prevent marring the polished stainless  
steel base, always polish in the direction  
of the polish lines.  
(stainless steel,  
shot blasted,  
brushed)  
Light discolorations may form if the  
natural oxidation is removed together  
with the soiling. Put some commercially  
available stainless steel polish on a cloth  
and polish the whole cooktop after cleaning  
to get an even stainless steel surface.  
Never allow food stains or salt to remain  
on stainless steel for any length of time.  
Important: certain stainless steel cleaners  
will scratch the surface. Chlorine or  
chlorine compounds in some cleaners are  
corrosive to stainless steel. Check  
ingredients on label.  
Bar keeper’s friend recommended.  
Caution: no liquid should enter  
the housing of the cooktop  
through the burner base.  
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11. Maintenance  
The appliance must be disconnected from the  
power and gas supply during all repair work.  
In the event of malfunctions, check whether the gas  
and electricity supplies are in proper working  
order.  
The cooktop cannot be used during a power failure.  
If the cooktop is being used when the power failure  
occurs, turn all of the burner control knobs to the  
OFF position. The cooktop will not turn back on  
after a power failure until all control knobs are first  
turned OFF and then turned back on again.  
Before calling the service engineer, check the  
trouble-shooting guide on page 19 to see, if you can  
rectify the problem yourself. If your appliance still  
does not work, please contact your Gaggenau  
dealer who will provide you with the address and  
telephone number of your nearest manufacturer’s  
authorized service agent or contact Gaggenau USA  
on (800) 828-9165. Specify the appliance type (see  
rating plate).  
Repairs may only be carried out by authorised  
technicians, in order to guarantee the safety of the  
appliance.  
Unauthorised tampering with the appliance will  
invalidate any warranty claims.  
Only use original spare parts.  
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12. Trouble Shooting  
Not every malfunction can be ascribed to a defect  
of your cooktop. If your appliance does not function  
properly, look for the fault in the list below.  
If you are not successful in remedying the fault with  
the aid of the list below, then contact your  
Gaggenau after-sales service.  
Fault  
Remedy  
The burner does not ignite, the indicator  
light is flashing.  
Is the burner correctly assembled?  
Is the manual gas shut-off valve open?  
Is the burner clean and dry?  
Is the propane gas tank empty?  
Is there an air pocket in the gas supply line after  
changing the propane gas tank?  
Turn all control knobs off and switch on again.  
If necessary, inform after-sales service.  
The burner does not ignite, the indicator  
lights are off.  
Check whether the domestic fuse has tripped.  
The gas flame goes off during operation,  
re-ignition is unsuccessful, all burners off,  
the indicator lights of the switched on  
burners are flashing.  
Turn all control knobs off. The flashing indicator lights  
go off, except for the indicator of the affected burner.  
This indicator will continue to flash for a few seconds.  
Wait until the appliance has cooled down sufficiently,  
then check this burner, whether  
...the burner head cover is fitted correctly.  
...the burner is soiled by boiled over food.  
...the electrode is soiled (food remains). Carefully  
clean the electrode.  
...the propane gas tank is empty.  
...the burner cannot ignite because of a strong draught  
(for example open window behind the cooktop).  
After a power failure, the appliance does not re-ignite  
automatically.  
After prolonged operation, all burners switch Overheating protection. Turn all control knobs off and  
off, the indicator lights flash. wait for the indicator lights to go off.  
Appliance does not react when switched on. Turn all control knobs off and disconnect the appliance  
from the power supply for a few seconds (switch off  
fuse). If necessary, inform after-sales service.  
The flame tips are yellow and not blue.  
Check whether...  
...the burners are clean and dry.  
...the pot base or the pot grid are soiled.  
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13. Technical Data / Settings Table  
Technical data (gas)  
Technical data (electrical)  
Burners: Normal burner  
Rated consumption  
Voltage  
15 W  
Full burning  
Low burning  
Large burner  
Full burning  
Low burning  
Wok burner  
Full burning  
Low burning  
Total output  
7,000 BTU (2.1 kW)  
700 BTU (0.175 kW)  
AC 120 V  
60 Hz  
Frequency  
14,500 BTU (4.2 kW)  
700 BTU (0.175 kW)  
Technical modifications reserved.  
17,000 BTU (5.0 kW)  
1,000 BTU (0.3 kW)  
60,000 BTU (17.6 kW)  
Gas connection: R 1/2’’ union nut for R 1/2’’  
bracket to DIN 1999, conical-cylindrical  
Settings table  
Countries  
US  
CA  
US  
CA  
Gas family  
Pressure  
Natural gas  
Propane gas / L.P.G.  
10” W.C. (2.5 kPa)  
6” W.C. (1.5 kPa)  
Wok burner, full burning  
1.70  
0.59  
2 / 3  
1.10  
0.41  
0 / 6  
Wok burner, low burning  
Air gap adjustm. outer/inner [mm]  
Large burner, full burning  
1.48  
0.49  
1.03  
0.34  
Large burner, low burning  
Air gap adjustm. outer/inner [mm]  
0 / fixed  
3 / fixed  
Normal burner, full burning  
Normal burner, low burning  
Air gap adjustm. outer/inner [mm]  
1.01  
0.69  
0.49  
0.34  
0 / fixed  
3 / fixed  
Total output (5 burners)  
60,000 BTU (17.6 kW)  
60,000 BTU (17.6 kW)  
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P.O. BOX 10 02 50 · 80076 MÜNCHEN  
GERMANY  
5551 McFADDEN AVENUE  
HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA 92649  
USA  
Y (089) 45 90-03  
Y (800) 828-9165 · FAX (714) 901-0979  
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