Gaggenau Electric Grill VR 230 User Manual

Operating and assembly instructions  
VR 230  
Built-in grill  
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Preface  
Grilling will now be even more fun with this  
appliance!  
Among other things, the appliance offers you the  
following advantages:  
– two separately switchable grill heating elements  
– thanks to the novel installation method  
implemented, installation is child's play!  
To ensure that you will be able to use this  
appliance in all its diversity, read through  
the operating and assembly instructions  
conscientiously before operating it for the first  
time. The instructions contain important notes  
on use, installation and maintenance of the  
appliance.  
You will find notes on Page 3 that you ought to  
observe before operating the appliance for  
the first time.  
The chapters entitled “Structure and operating  
principle" and “Operation" will tell you all the  
things your grill is capable of doing and how the  
appliance is operated.  
“Cleaning and care" makes sure that your  
appliance will stay beautiful for a long time.  
Consult “Tips and tricks" if you cannot set the  
function you require. Please contact Gaggenau  
after-sales service if these tips are not enough.  
And now we wish you lots of fun with your  
grill!  
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1. Important notes  
1.1 For your safety  
1.2 Operating for the first time  
Damaged appliances must not be operated.  
– The appliance must only be connected by an  
authorised specialist, paying attention to the  
relevant regulations of the power supply  
companies and the regional construction  
regulations.  
Before operating the appliance for the first time,  
please pay attention to the following notes:  
– Conscientiously read through the operating  
and assembly instructions before operating the  
appliance for the first time.  
– The rating plate for this appliance is included  
with the instructions on a separate sheet. Store  
the rating plate in the same location as your  
operating and assembly instructions.  
Remove the packaging from the appliance and  
dispose of it properly. The packaging consists of  
foil and cardboard.  
Observe the assembly instructions!  
– When connecting electrical appliances in the  
proximity of the grill, make sure that connecting  
cables do not come into contact with hot cooking  
surfaces.  
The user is responsible for expert use and the  
perfect condition of the appliance.  
– Only ever operate the appliance under  
supervision.  
Caution! The appliance gets hot during  
operation. Keep it out of the reach of children!  
Observe caution with oils and fats. They may  
overheat and burn easily.  
Do not clean the appliance with a steam  
cleaning apparatus or with water pressure  
because this poses a risk of short-circuits.  
– Isolate the appliance from the mains during every  
maintenance operation. To do this, remove the  
mains plug or actuate the corresponding fuse.  
Repairs must be carried out by authorised  
specialists, thus ensuring electrical safety.  
No warranty claims can be lodged in the event  
of damage caused by failure to observe these  
instructions.  
– Pay attention to the fact that there are  
accessories in the base of the packaging.  
Keep packaging elements away from children.  
Thoroughly clean the appliance and  
accessories before using them for the first time.  
This will eliminate any 'newness' smells and  
soiling (see chapter entitled Cleaning and care).  
– The appliance must be installed and connected  
by a specialist before it is operated for the first  
time. Before operating the appliance for the first  
time, make sure that the mains connection is in  
proper working order.  
– Take the lava stones out of the foil and pour  
them into the lava stone box.  
1.3 About use  
The appliance is intended solely for use in  
the household and must not be put to any other  
uses.  
Use the appliance to prepare meals only. It must  
not be used to heat up the room in which it is  
installed.  
– In the event of malfunctions, first of all check  
the household fuses. If the problem has nothing  
to do with the power supply, please contact your  
specialist dealer or your local Gaggenau after-  
sales service.  
– Do not store any substances that are sensitive to  
high temperatures, or which pose a fire hazard  
(e.g. cleaning agents or spray cans), in drawers  
or cupboards under the appliance.  
Technical modifications reserved!  
A built-in temperature protection facility  
prevents overheating of the appliance.  
– Return the control knob to 0 after grilling.  
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2. Structure and operating principle  
2.1 Structure of the appliance  
1 Pilot light  
2 Grease tray (dishwasher-proof)  
3 Appliance cover  
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4 Cast gridiron (detachable)  
5 Lava stone box (underneath the cast gridiron)  
to accommodate the lava stones  
6 Control knob for the front grilling element  
7 Control knob for the rear grilling element  
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2.2 Accessories  
As standard, your grill comes with the following  
accessories (fig. 3):  
– Lava stones  
– Grilling tongs  
– Cleaning brush  
You can order the following special accessories:  
– Griddle plate AM 060-000  
Fig. 3  
Grilling involves browning and cooking through  
intensive heat radiation or conduction without or  
with only a small amount of fat. Grilling involves a  
temperature between 250 and 270 °C. The heat  
radiation is absorbed by the food.  
2.3 Operating principle  
The following foodstuffs are suitable for grilling:  
Fish, meat, poultry, fruit, vegetables and special  
cakes and biscuits.  
The unit features two separately switchable  
grilling elements. So, you have a possibility  
of grilling separate foodstuffs with differing  
temperature requirements at the same time. You  
can also save energy with smaller or small numbers  
of grilled pieces.  
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3. Operation  
Make sure when unpacking that there are lava  
stones in the appliance. Take the lava stones out  
of the foil and pour them into the lava stone box.  
(The contents of the bag are sufficient.)  
3.1 Switching on  
Switching on:  
Turn the two control knobs to the required stage  
(1-9).  
You can turn on only one of the two heating elements  
or you can choose different switch settings.  
The pilot light lights up red.  
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Caution:  
Grilling produces very high temperatures. Keep  
the appliance out of the reach of children!  
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Switching off:  
Turn both control knobs to the 0 position.  
The pilot light goes off.  
3.2 Switching off  
Caution! The appliance must not be touched for  
at least 15-20 minutes! Risk of burns!  
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Do not replace the cover until the appliance has  
cooled down completely!  
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And this is how to grill:  
– Switch on the appliance as described above.  
– Heat up the grill at level 9 for about 7-8 minutes.  
– Switch back to a lower level after preheating.  
Put on the food you wish to grill.  
Notes:  
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– Dry moist food well.  
– The moister the food is, the more smoke may be  
produced!  
– During grilling, dripping fat may flare up briefly.  
Please observe our “tips and tricks"!  
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3.3 Operation with griddle plate  
– Detach the gridiron  
– Place the grille plate AM 060-000 (special  
accessory) on the Vario grill (Fig. 7).  
– Switch on the appliance as described on Page 5.  
– Heat up the grill at level 9 for about 5 minutes.  
– Switch back to a lower level (between 5 and 7)  
after preheating. Put on the food you wish to  
grill.  
The griddle plate is particularly suitable for  
preparing fish, vegetables, sweets (e.g. shredded  
pancake with sugar and raisins), but also meat.  
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4. Cleaning and care  
Please thoroughly clean the appliance before  
operating it for the first time. Heat up the  
appliance at level 9 for a few minutes.  
Do not use any abrasive or caustic cleaners  
(abrasive and nitro cleaning agents).  
Do not use any abrasive sponges!  
Allow the appliance to cool down. Swivel up the  
two heating elements and remove the inner tub  
containing the lava stones.  
To clean the griddle plate AM 060-000 (special  
accessory), sprinkle coarse salt onto the grilling  
surface after use. Mix the salt with the grease until  
it has become saturated with the grease. Remove  
the salt and wipe it away with a dry cloth.  
It is advisable to spray or rub the griddle plate with  
oil if it is not in use for a prolonged length of time.  
Clean the grill after every use. By doing so, you  
avoid baking in of residues. After residues have  
baked in several times, they are then difficult to  
remove. Wait until the appliance has cooled down  
completely before cleaning it.  
Clean the grease collecting tray in a dishwasher.  
Clean the gridiron with the grill brush or with  
dishwashing detergent and a dishwashing brush.  
The lava stones must be replaced when they are  
black. In this case, the lava stones have become  
saturated with grease. You can order lava stones by  
quoting the order number LV 020-000.  
Wash the lava stones thoroughly with rinsing  
detergent and dry them. Pour the lava stones back  
into the lava stone tub and tilt down the grilling  
elements. The grilling elements must lie flat. Heat  
up both grilling elements to level 9 for a few  
minutes and then turn the control knob to 0.  
Wipe out the stainless steel tub with rinsing  
detergent. Soak stubborn stains.  
Do not scrape off baked in food remainders.  
Soften them with a moist cloth and detergent  
instead.  
You can clean the tub (not the control panel!) with  
stainless steel cleaner and then with a stainless  
steel care product.  
The control panel must not be cleaned with  
stainless steel cleaner as this may be aggressive to  
the inscriptions. Use a moist cloth and light rinsing  
detergent to clean it and wipe it dry with a soft dry  
cloth.  
Note:  
The appliance must not be cleaned with a high-  
pressure cleaner or with water pressure!  
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5. Maintenance  
First disconnect the appliance from the mains  
before carrying out any repairs.  
In the event of malfunctions, first of all check  
the household fuses. Contact your responsible  
Gaggenau after-sales service if the power  
supply is in proper working order, but your  
appliance is nevertheless not functioning. Specify  
the appliance type (see rating plate).  
Repairs must only be carried out by authorised  
specialists, thus ensuring the safety of the  
appliance.  
Improper tampering will render all warranty claims  
null and void.  
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6. Practical tips  
6.1 Table of settings  
The specified grilling times serve as guide values  
only.  
Setting table for VR 230  
Item  
Level*  
Grilling time*  
Remarks  
Meats  
Rumpsteak  
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2 - 3 min. each side  
2 min. each side at level 9 for thick pieces, the another  
2 minutes each at level 8 (lozenge pattern).  
Veal chop  
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2 x 3 min. each side  
(lozenge pattern)  
Notch chops several times on the bone and in the fat layer  
so they do not curve during grilling.  
Kebab (skewers)  
Lamb chop  
7 to 8  
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10 - 15 min.,  
Marinate or oil skewers; coat them carefully with spiced oil  
while grilling.  
turn several times  
2 x 3 min. each side  
(lozenge pattern)  
Marinate or oil chops. Notch them several times on the bone  
and in the fat layer so they do not curve during grilling.  
Back of pork steak  
Pork belly slices  
Grilled sausage  
Beefburger  
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2 - 3 min. each side  
6 - 8 min. each side  
8 to 12 min.  
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Oiled pork belly slices are easily ignitable.  
Cut into sausages so they do not burst.  
6 to 7  
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8 to 10 min.  
Poultry  
Turkey breast  
Poultry skewers  
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4 to 6 min.  
6 to 7  
10 - 15 min.,  
turn several times  
Skewer poultry alternately with fruits, for example, and  
marinate it in a sweet-sour marinade; carefully coat with  
marinade while grilling.  
Fish and seafoods  
Shrimp skewers  
6 to 7  
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8 - 10 min.,  
Marinate shrimps with garlic, olive oil and spices, for  
example, and coat carefully with marinade while grilling.  
turn several times  
Filled squid  
10 - 12 min.,  
turn several times  
Boil squid beforehand and carefully coat with oil several  
times while grilling.  
Tuna fish cutlet  
Trout, whole  
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8 min. each side  
Marinate cutlets beforehand.  
7 and 6  
1st side 5 min.  
at level 7, turn,  
2nd side 8 - 10 min.  
at level 6  
Coat trout with oil to make sure the skin does not stick to  
the gridiron.  
Side dishes  
Fruits (e.g. banans, apple slices  
or pear halves)  
7 to 8  
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1 - 2 min. each side  
1 - 2 min. each side  
Mushrooms (e.g. mushroom  
slices or oyster mushrooms)  
If necessary, marinate mushrooms or coat them lightly with  
oil.  
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6.2 Recipes  
Vegetable kebaps  
Broschetta  
What you need  
What you need  
– 8 shallots  
– 8 small, not too thin, pieces of Italian white bread  
– 12 tablespoons of olive oil  
– 4 cloves of garlic  
– 1 green pepper  
– 8 firm cocktail tomatoes  
– 8 small mushrooms  
– 1 cooked corn cob  
– 8 barbecue onions  
– 1 clove of garlic  
– 2 dried red chili peppers  
– 1 teaspoon of salt  
– 1 teaspoon of dried thyme  
– 4 tablespoons of olive oil  
– Salt  
You also need the following for broschetta with  
tomato  
– 16 ripe cocktail tomatoes  
– 1/2 bunch basil  
– Freshly ground pepper  
Proceed as follows:  
Proceed as follows:  
– Coat each side of the bread slices with a little  
olive oil and roast them on the grill at level 7 for  
1-2 minutes. Turn once.  
– Cut the base of the root off the shallots.  
– Bring abundant amounts of water to the boil and  
blanch the onions for 2 minutes. Then, they can  
be removed easily from their skins and are  
slightly precooked. Rinse the pepper and the  
cocktail tomatoes, cut the pepper in quarters and  
remove the pips. Rub the mushrooms clean and  
remove the stems.  
– Peel the garlic, cut it into half and vigorously rub  
the freshly roasted bread slices with it. Drip olive  
oil over them and season with salt.  
Broschetta with tomato  
– Briefly blanch the cocktail tomatoes in boiling  
water, peel them and cut out the stem bases.  
Chop the tomatoes into large pieces.  
– Cut the pepper into bite-size portions and cut the  
corn cob into about 2 cm thick slices.  
– Peel the cloves of garlic and chop them into fine  
pieces. Place 8 good leaves of the basil aside,  
rinse the rest, dab it dry and cut it into strips.  
– Peel the clove of garlic and crush it in a mortar  
together with the chili pepper and the salt.  
– Add thyme and stir in the olive oil.  
– Mix the tomatoes with garlic, chopped basil and  
a little salt and pile them onto the roated slices of  
bread. Trickle the rest of the olive oil over them,  
pepper lightly and garnish with the basil leaves.  
– Stick the vegetables in colourful order on 4 spits,  
coat them with herbal oil and allow the oil to  
absorb for 15 minutes.  
– Grill the vegetable kebaby for 10-15 minutes at  
level 6-7, turning them several times.  
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6.3 Tips and tricks  
The grilled result depends on the nature and  
– Meat is medium if juice leaks out of the surface  
of a steak (pink inside and crispy brown on the  
outside).  
quality of the meat and on your personal taste.  
– As far as possible, grilled pieces should be  
equally thick. In this way, they will brown evenly  
and they will stay nice and juicy.  
Do not pierce the meat while grilling it. It may  
lose its juice. Turn the meat when small drips can  
be seen on its surface.  
Always preheat the grill. In this way, the  
intensive heat radiation will seal the surface of  
the grilled food and juice cannot leak.  
Do not remove the fatty layer (e.g. on a cutlet)  
until after grilling as otherwise the meat will lose  
juice and aroma.  
Place grilled pieces directly on the gridiron.  
If there is only piece for grilling, place it on the  
gridiron, as far as possible in the middle, over the  
switched-on heating elemen. That is the best to  
do it. Turn grilled pieces over as soon as they can  
be removed easily from the gridiron. The pores  
have now been sealed.  
Would you have known?  
Advantages of grilling  
No or little fat is used when grilling. Therefore, it  
is a low-fat preparation method.  
– Always grill steaks unsalted. Otherwise, water and  
soluble nutrients might leak and be lost.  
Grilling is a gentle cooking method in which  
nutrients, taste and aroma substances are largely  
retained. Grilled foodstuffs are easy on the stomach  
because they are prepared without fat and sauces.  
– Avoid pickled foods such as boiled ham and  
smoked pork etc. as otherwise a compound may  
be produced that is harmful to health.  
During grilling, intensive browning appears on  
the surface of foodstuffs, but no crust, with the  
result that grilled foods are easy to digest and are  
suitable for diets.  
– To avoid drying out of the surface and to improve  
the taste, lightly brush grilled food with heat-  
resistant oil (e.g. peanut oil). Make sure you do  
not use too much oil as otherwise there will be a  
risk of fire.  
You might notice that the grilling element  
switches on and off automatically during the  
grilling time. This is normal.  
Poultry becomes particularly crispy brown if  
you coat it with butter, salty water or orange juice  
towards the end of the cooking time.  
Serve grilled food hot.  
Grilled food will go tough if you keep it warm.  
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Beef  
Poultry  
– Well-hung pieces are particularly suitable. If you  
have not gathered much grilling experience, you  
should practice with pieces of meat such as rump  
steak or high rib, after which you can try your  
hand at entrecote or fillet steak. For smaller  
pieces of meat, the gridiron must be very hot as  
otherwise the meat will dry out.  
– All kinds of poultry can be cooked on the grill. In  
the case of guinea fowl, small pigeons and quail,  
we brush a little fat onto the skin. Do not brush  
chicken with oil because they have enough fat  
under their skin. Poultry is seasoned inside and  
out before grilling.  
Fish  
Veal  
– Salt water fish are no problem at all, whereas  
fresh water fish require a gentle approach  
because they fall apart in most cases. They are  
best prepared in aluminium foil or brushed  
generously with olive oil or lumps of butter.  
Veal very quickly becomes dry, also in foil. To  
protect the meat, you can wrap bacon around it.  
This will sacrifice its fine intrinsic taste, but the  
meat will remain juicy. Veal steaks taste good if  
cut from the back and grilled for such a short time  
that the meat is not too well-done. Then leave the  
meat to rest at 80° in the oven.  
Vegetables / potatoes  
– Firm types of vegetables such as celery, chili,  
aubergines, corn cobs, fennel or onions are  
outstandingly suitable for grilling.  
Pork  
– Nicely streaky pork does not need a marinade or  
oil. With the exception of roast pork and neck of  
pork, pieces of fillet, chops and hocks can be  
grilled well. Pork takes slightly longer to cook  
than other kinds of meat.  
Fruit  
– Apples, bananas, pears, pineapples and peaches  
grill lends themselves excellently to grilling.  
Lamb  
– Lamb is ideally suitable for grilling. It is more  
tender than beef, but not as tender as veal. Chops  
and pieces of shoulder are ideal. Lemon butter  
goes well with these. Preheat the plate and serve  
the piece of meat as hot as possible because the  
fat is difficult to digest when cold.  
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