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VG 231 CA
FOR YOUR SAFETY Page 2
Warnings Page 3
Preface Page 4
1. Important notes Page 5-6
1.1 For your safety Page 5
1.2 Operating for the first time Page 5
1.3 About use Page 6
2. Structure and operating principle Page 7-8
2.1 Structure Page 7
2.2 Special accessories Page 7
2.3 Operating principle Page 8
3. Operation Page 9
4. Cleaning and care Page 10
5. Maintenance Page 11
5.1 General Page 11
5.2 Remedying slight malfunctions yourself Page 11
6. Technical data / Table Page 12
7. Practical t
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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
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Warnings 1. Do not allow the flame to extend beyond the Note: edge of the cooking utensil. This instruction is To avoid jeopardising the electrical safety of the based on safety considerations. 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 Note: the flame is out, it does not mean parts still The name plate is attached to the bottom of the unit cannot be hot. and to the
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Preface Cooking with your new gas cooker will be even more fun than before. The appliance offers you the following advantages: – Regulation from hot to cold in seconds. – High safety standard thanks to thermal protection elements for all burners. – Thanks to the novel installation method implemented, installation is child's play! To ensure that you will be able to use this appli- ance in all its diversity, read through the operating and assembly instructions conscientiously before operating it
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1. Important notes 1.1 For your safety You must not operate the appliance if it is damaged. Observe caution with oils and fats. They may overheat and burn easily. Foodstuffs that are When connecting electrical appliances in the pro- prepared in fat and oil (e.g. French fries) must only ximity of the appliance, make sure that connecting be prepared under constant supervision! leads do not come into contact with hot cooking surfaces! Technical modifications reserved. As the user, you yourself are
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1.3 About use The appliance is intended solely for use in the Whenever the gas hob is fitted under a vapour household and must not be put to any other uses. extractor hood, always cover the rings with pots or pans. Otherwise, parts of the vapour extractor Use the appliance to prepare meals only. It must not hood may become damaged by the extreme heat be used to heat up the room in which it is installed. development or grease residues in the filter may ignite. Ensure an adequate supply of air
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2. Structure and operating principle 2.1 Structure 1 Spark plug for automatic ignition 2 Wok burner 3 000 - 17 000 BTU (0.25 - 5 kW) 3 Thermal fuse for flame monitor 2 4 Pot support 5 Control knob for the cooking position 1 3 4 5 Fig. 2 6 Burner cover 6 7 Burner ring 8 Burner head recess 9 Burner head 7 8 9 Fig. 3 2.2 Special accessories You can order the following special accessories: – VV 200-000: connecting trim – VD 201-010: appliance cover 7
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The appliance features one-hand operation. That is 2.3 Operating principle to say, the ignition is activated when the control knob is pressed briefly. After igniting, keep the control knob pressed for around 5-8 seconds more because the heat sensor that opens the gas channel has to warm up first. The burner has a thermal protection device that prevents unburned gas from escaping in the open Off position. The total rated thermal load amounts to: 17 000 BTU (5.0 kW) referred to H * (gross calorif
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3. Operation The cooking positions must only be ignited when all burner parts are fitted. Otherwise, malfunctions may occur on the ignition unit. Switching on (Fig. 5): – Place a pot or a pan on the corresponding cooking position. – Press in the control knob fully and keep it pressed. This activates the ignition. – Turn the control knob to the left to the “high" position. If the flame should not ignite within 2 to 4 seconds, turn the control knob further to the left to the “low" position and the
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4. Cleaning and care Please thoroughly clean the appliance before operating it for the first time and after every 1 use. – Wait until the appliance has cooled down. – Remove the pot grid. – Remove the burner cover and the burner ring. – Clean the hob, the burner covers and the pot 2 grid with commercially available cleaning agents (not in a dishwasher!), e.g. with warm soap solution and a dishwashing brush. 3 – Whenever required, clean the burner head with a moist cloth. – Soak burnt-in rema
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5. Maintenance The appliance must be disconnected from the 5.1 General power supply during all repair work. In the event of malfunctions, check whether the gas and electricity supply is in proper working order, i.e. the gas valve is open and the plug has been plugged into the socket. If the power supply is functioning correctly, but 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 aut
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6. Technical data / Table Technical data (gas) Technical data (electrical) Burners: super strong burner Rated consumption 0.8 W Level 1 low flame < 850 BTU (0.25 kW) Voltage AC 120 V Level 2 full inner flame < 1 700 BTU (0.50 kW) Level 3 small outer flame Frequency 60 Hz plus level 2 full inner flame3 500 BTU (1.50 kW) Level 4 full flame 17 000 BTU (5.00 kW) Technical modifications reserved. Gas connection: R 1/2’’ union nut for R 1/2’’ bracket to DIN 1999, conical-cylindrical Technical data, ga
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7. Practical tips 7.1 The wok and accessories 7.2 Cooking in the wok (not included in the scope of delivery) You can fry, steam, deep fry, stew and cook normally. – The “original wok" is the ideal wok for your gas Stir frying is the special cooking method for the cooker. wok. Ingredients cut into small pieces are cooked – The wok looks like a hollow semisphere with a as briefly as possible under strong heat and long handle or wooden handle. It has a rounded constant stirring. In the large, round
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7.3 Recipes Beef in oyster sauce Chicken in basil and tomato sauce Ingredients for 4 persons Ingredients for 4 persons 500 g fillet of beef 100 g of shallots 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper (freshly ground) 500 g of fillet of chicken breast 2 tablespoons of dark soya sauce 750 g of tomatoes 1 tablespoon of wheat flour 1 large bunch of basil 5 dried Tongku mushrooms 2 tablespoons of oil 300 g of oyster mushrooms 200 g of crème fraîche 2 spring onions, 1 fresh red chili salt 4 cloves of garlic freshl
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8. Assembly instructions 8.1 Important notes Please observe the safety notes and the The appliance may be installed in kitchen important notes (Chapter 1). combinations made of wood or similar combustible materials without taking additional measures. The The installing technician is responsible for rear wall must consist of non-combustible material. perfect functioning of the appliance at its installation location. He must explain the operating A minimum distance of 150 mm (6”) from heat- sens
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Gas connection 8.2 Connecting the appliance The gas connection must be in a location that 8.2.1 Gas connection permits access to the shut-off valve and which, if applicable, is visible after opening the door of the furniture item. By means of the included R 1/2” connection bracket (on the appliance end) with the affiliated washer, the appliance must be connected to a fixed connecting line or a gas safety hose to DIN 3383 Part 1 that corresponds to the type concerned. An ambient temperature of 70
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8.3 Nozzle replacement Changing over to a different gas type Only authorised specialists are permitted to change over to a different gas type. The nozzles needed for the gas type to be set are available as a conversion kit. Please specify the appliance type and the required gas type. – Disconnect the appliance from the power supply. – Remove the pot support, the burner ring, the burner cover and the burner head. – If the appliance is connected rigidly to a gas Fig. 10 main, it must be disconn
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Replacing the low setting nozzles (Fig. 13) The low setting nozzles for the inner (2) and outer (1) burners are located in the gas valve. They must be replaced according to the new gas type and as specified in the low setting nozzle table. Screw in the nozzles fully and check that they are tight (metallic seal). If it should be necessary to correct the low-setting nozzles (1) and (2) as the result of deviating gas Fig. 13 1 types and pressure, the flow rate can be increased 2 by turning to the l
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First air regulation First air regulation may be necessary to always achieve a stable and low-noise flame in the event of deviating gas types and pressures. 1 2 First air regulation for outer burner (Fig. 16) After undoing the screw 2 (7 mm), move the air distance in mm regulation sleeve 1 in the direction of the nozzle 3 3 or away from the nozzle up to a maximum distance of 12 mm until the flames burn stably and with low noise. Yellow tips must not be visible in the flames. The flame must not g
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8.4 Installing the appliance – Produce the recess for one or several Vario appliance(s) in your worktop. Proceed as indicated on the installation sketch and the dimension table. The dimension table contains details of the space requirement for the trim between the appliances. Important: the angle between the cut surface and the worktop must amount to 90° (Fig. 18). – Mark the centre of the recess exactly. Secure the securing rails on the front and rear edges of the recess. Make sure that the lug
