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Operating and assembly instructions
VG 232 CA
Gas cooker
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VG 232 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 / Settings table Page 12 1
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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. No warranty claims can be lodged for any damage resulting from failure to observe these instructions. When connecting electrical appliances in the proxi- mity of the appliance, make sure that connecting Observe caution with oils and fats. They may leads do not come into contact with hot cooking overheat and burn easily. surfaces! Foodstuffs that are prepared in fat and oil must only be prepared under cons
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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 wh
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2. Structure and operating principle 2.1 Structure 1 High-power burner B 9500 BTU (2.8 kW) 1 2 Normal burner A 6500 BTU (1.9 kW) 3 Pot support 2 4 Control knob for the front cooking position 3 5 Control knob for the rear cooking position 4 5 Fig. 2 6 Burner cover 7 Burner head 6 8 Spark plug for automatic ignition 9 Thermal sensor for flame monitor 7 8 Fig. 3 9 2.2 Special accessories You can order the following special accessories: – VV 200-000: Connecting strip – VD 201-010: Appliance cover (I
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2.3 Operating principle The appliance features one-hand operation. That is 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 gas hob has 1 normal burner (front burner) and 1 high-intensity burner (rear burner). All burners have a thermal protection device that prevents unburned gas from escaping in the open position. The
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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. – Fully press in the control knob for the corresponding cooking position. This activates the ignition. Keep the control knob pressed! – 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
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4. Cleaning and care Please thoroughly clean the appliance before operating it for the first time and after every use. – Wait until the appliance has cooled down. – Remove the pot grid. – Remove the burner cover. – Clean the hob, the burner covers and the pot grid with commercially available cleaning agents (not in a dishwasher!), e.g. with warm soap solution and a dishwashing brush. 1 – Whenever required, clean the burner head with a moist cloth. – Soak burnt-in remainders in a little water an
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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 / Settings table Technical data (gas) Technical data (electrical) Burners: Normal burner Rated consumption 0.8 W Full burning 6500 BTU (1.90 kW) Voltage AC 120 V Low burning < 1400 BTU (0.41 kW) High-intensity burner Frequency 60 Hz Full burning 9500 BTU (2.8 kW) Low burning < 1900 BTU (0.56 kW) Technical modifications reserved. Gas connection: R 1/2’’ union nut for R 1/2’’ bracket to DIN 1999, conical-cylindrical Settings table, gas Countries USUS CA CA Gas family Natural ga
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GAGGENAU HAUSGERÄTE GMBH 5551 McFADDEN AVENUE P.O. BOX 10 02 50 · 80076 MÜNCHEN HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA 92649 GERMANY USA Y (089) 45 90-03 Y (800) 828-9165 · FAX (714) 901-0979 FAX (089) 45 90-23 47 www.gaggenau-usa.com
