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V-ZUG GK36TC Operating Instructions Manual - Using For The First Time

Manual is about: Induction Glass ceramic hob

Summary of GK36TC

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    Glass ceramic hob induction operating instructions v-zug ltd.

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    2 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 preca...

  • Page 3: Contents

    3 contents 1 safety precautions 4 1.1 symbols used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 1.2 general safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 1.3 appliance-specific safety precautions . . . . ...

  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    4 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...

  • Page 5: 1.2

    1 safety precautions 5 1.2 general safety precautions • read the operating instructions before using the appliance for the first time! • this appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and/or knowledg...

  • Page 6: 1.3

    1 safety precautions 6 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. • warning: the appliance and its accessible parts get hot during use. Be careful not to touch the heating...

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    1 safety precautions 7 • warning: it can be dangerous to leave the hob unattended when cooking with fat or oil, as this can lead to fires. Never attempt to extinguish a fire with water. Instead, switch the appliance off and then carefully smother the flames with a lid or a fire blanket. • warning: n...

  • Page 8: 1.4

    1 safety precautions 8 1.4 disclaimer • any repairs, modifications or manipulations to the appliance, especially any live parts, may only be carried out by the manufacturer, its customer services or similarly qualified persons. Repairs if carried out incorrectly may cause serious injury, damage to t...

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    1 safety precautions 9 • do not climb onto the appliance. • do not put hot cookware on the hob frame in order not to damage the silicon joints. • always ensure that the base of the cookware and the surface of the hob are clean and dry before use. • do not cut or prepare food on the surface. Avoid im...

  • Page 10: 1.6

    1 safety precautions 10 1.6 disposal packaging disconnection ➤ pull the plug out of the mains socket or have the appliance disconnected from the mains supply by an electrician. Then cut off the mains cable. ➤ disable the appliance after disconnecting it. Appliance disposal • the symbol on the identi...

  • Page 11: Using For The First Time

    11 2 using for the first time • the appliance must be installed and connected to the mains supply in accordance with the separate installation instructions. Have a qualified fitter/electrician carry out the necessary work. • a cooking zone can give off an unpleasant smell during the first few hours ...

  • Page 12: Your Appliance

    12 3 your appliance 3.1 appliance overview gk36ti, gk36tic, gk36tif • 1 cooking zone ø 250 mm • 1 cooking zone ø 210 mm • 1 cooking zone ø 145 mm gk46ti, gk46tic, gk46tif • 1 cooking zone ø 210 mm • 2 cooking zones ø 180 mm • 1 cooking zone ø 145 mm.

  • Page 13: 3.2

    3 your appliance 13 3.2 operating and display elements gk36ti… touch buttons displays appliance on/off increase power level/operating time reduce power level/operating time powerplus on/off pause cooking on/off 1 cooking zone indicator lights for the operating time 2 operating time/timer 3 cooking z...

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    3 your appliance 14 gk46ti… touch buttons displays appliance on/off increase power level/operating time reduce power level/operating time powerplus on/off pause cooking on/off 1 cooking zone indicator lights for the operating time 2 operating time/timer 3 cooking zone power level 4 pause activated 3...

  • Page 15: 3.3

    3 your appliance 15 3.3 how induction hobs function induction hobs work very differently from conventional hobs or hot plates. The induction coils under the glass ceramic plate produce a rapidly changing magnetic field which directly heats up the magnetic base of the cookware. The glass ceramic plat...

  • Page 16: 3.5

    3 your appliance 16 3.5 cookware suitable cookware only cookware with a magnetic base is suitable for use with the induction hob. This can be tested in the following ways: • a magnet sticks anywhere on the base of the cookware. • on the hob, the power level set illuminates and not . Energy-efficient...

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    3 your appliance 17 noise during cooking cookware can make noise during cooking. This does not indicate any malfunction, nor does it affect the functioning of the appliance in any way. Noise depends on the cookware used. If the noise causes consid- erable disturbance, it can help to change the cookw...

  • Page 18: Use

    18 4 use the individual cooking zones are all operated in the same way. When the appliance is switched off, all the displays are dark (stand-by mode), except for the residual heat indicator should any cooking zone still be hot. 4.1 switching the appliance on and off ➤ switch the appliance on: press ...

  • Page 19: 4.3

    4 use 19 4.3 overview of power levels 4.4 switching a cooking zone off ➤ press the touch button for the required cooking zone repeatedly until illuminates in the corresponding display. – if no other entry is made and the other cooking zones are switched off, the appliance switches off automatically ...

  • Page 20: 4.7

    4 use 20 4.7 powerplus all the cooking zones are equipped with the powerplus booster. When powerplus is switched on, the cooking zone selected works at extra high power for 10 minutes. Powerplus can be used, for instance, to heat a large quantity of water quickly. Switching powerplus on ➤ press the ...

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    4 use 21 power management gk36ti, gk36tic, gk36tif powerplus cannot be used with cooking zones 1 and 2 at the same time. If powerplus is activated with both cooking zones, then the power output is reduced for the cooking zone that was first selected. Cooking zone 3 can be operated with powerplus ind...

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    4 use 22 gk46ti, gk46tic, gk46tif, gk46tiu powerplus cannot be used with both cooking zones of a group (a or b) at the same time. If powerplus is activated with both cooking zones of a group, then the power output is reduced for the cooking zone that was first selected. * maximum available power lev...

  • Page 23: 4.8

    4 use 23 4.8 automatic boost all the cooking zones are equipped with a selectable automatic boost. With this function, a cooking zone works at power level 9 for a certain length of time (see table). Then it automatically goes back to the power level set. Switching the automatic boost on ➤ using the ...

  • Page 24: 4.9

    4 use 24 4.9 operating time with the operating time function, the cooking zone switches off automatically after a set time (1–99 minutes). This function cannot be used at the same time with several cooking zones. Setting the operating time ➤ select the required cooking zone. ➤ using the or touch but...

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    4 use 25 switching the operating time off before time ➤ simultaneously press the and touch buttons for the operating time/timer. – flashes in the display. – the cooking zone remains on. End of the operating time when the operating time is up, – the relevant cooking zone switches off – an acoustic si...

  • Page 26: 4.10 Timer

    4 use 26 4.10 timer the timer functions like an egg timer (1–99 minutes). It can only be used if no operating time has been set. Setting the timer ➤ switch the appliance on. ➤ using the or touch button for the operating time/timer, set the required duration of the timer. – the first time the touch b...

  • Page 27: 4.11 Childproof Lock

    4 use 27 4.11 childproof lock the childproof lock is to prevent the appliance from being accidentally switched on. Switching the childproof lock on ➤ switch the appliance on. Ensure all cooking zones are switched off. ➤ hold the and touch buttons depressed at the same time for about 2 seconds. – an ...

  • Page 28: 4.12 Pause Cooking

    4 use 28 4.12 pause cooking with this function, all cooking zones that are switched on can be temporarily changed to power level for up to 10 minutes. The appliance can continue to be operated after pause cooking using the previous settings. ➤ press the touch button. – the indicator light for the to...

  • Page 29: 4.13 Acoustic Signal

    4 use 29 4.13 acoustic signal an acoustic signal is emitted as confirmation whenever a touch button is pressed (factory setting). This acoustic signal can be switched off. Switching the acoustic signal on ➤ switch the appliance on. ➤ hold the touch button depressed for about 3 seconds. – an acoustic...

  • Page 30: Care and Maintenance

    30 5 care and maintenance 5.1 cleaning always clean the hob after use. This prevents food residues 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. ➤ use only a soft cloth or sponge with w...

  • Page 31: 6.1

    31 6 trouble-shooting and error messages 6.1 what to do if … … the appliance is not working and the displays are not illuminated … illuminates in the display … illuminates in the displays possible cause solution • the fuse or circuit breaker for electrical installations in the home is defective. ➤ c...

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    6 trouble-shooting and error messages 32 … a continuous acoustic signal is emitted, flashes and the appliance switches off … and flash alternately in the display possible cause solution • a touch button was touched for longer than 10 seconds. ➤ remove object or food that has boiled over. ➤ the appli...

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    6 trouble-shooting and error messages 33 … flashes in the display … flashes in the display … or and a number illuminate in the display possible cause solution • the excess temperature protection of a cooking zone was triggered. ➤ allow the cooking zone to cool down. ➤ resume cooking on a different c...

  • Page 34: Index

    34 7 index a acoustic signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 appliance switching off . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18, 36 switching on . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18, 36 appliance overview . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 automatic boost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 c care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 35: Repair Service

    35 8 repair service whether you contact us about a malfunction or an order, please always state the serial number (fn) and the model type of your appliance. Enter these details below and also on the service sticker which comes with the appliance. Stick it in a conspicuous place or in your telephone ...

  • Page 36: Quick Instructions

    Quick instructions please first read the safety precautions in the operating instructions! To switch appliance on ➤ hold the touch button depressed for about 1 second. To select cooking zone ➤ press the or touch button for the required cooking zone. ➤ using the or touch button, set the required powe...