Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product KG 291 CA Gaggenau
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Operation, Maintenance and Installation Manual KG 291 CA Gas Cooktop.
1 FOR Y OUR SAFETY Page 2 1. Important Information for Installation and Use Page 3 2. General Safety Instructions Page 4-5 3. Important Notes Page 6-7 F or Y our Safety Page 6 Operating for the First Time Page 6 T o Use Page 7 4. F eatures Page 8 F eatures of the Appliance Page 8 Control Knob Page 8 Burner Parts Page 8 5.
FOR Y OUR SAFETY 2 W ARNING: 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.
1. Do not allow the flame to extend beyond the edge of the cooking utensil. This instruction is based on safety considerations. 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.
Read all instructions in this Operation and Maintenance Manual carefully before using your new GA GGENAU Cooktop. As the user , you are responsible for maintenance and proper use in the household. W ARNING: These precautions will reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, and injury to persons.
• Never leave the cooktop unattended. Boil-overs cause smoking and greasy spills that may ignite. • 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.
6 F or Y our Safety Y ou must not operate the appliance if it is damaged. When connecting electrical appliances in the proxi - mity of the appliance, make sure that connecting leads do not come into contact with hot cooking surfaces! As the user , you yourself are responsible for maintenance and proper use in the household.
To U s e 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. Use of a gas cooktop generates heat and humidity in the room where it is installed.
8 F eatures of the Appliance Control Knob Burner P arts 1 Pot grids (3 parts, the left and right part are identical) 2 Large (W ok) burner 17,000 BTU (5.
9 5. Operating Principle The gas hob features two normal burners, two large burners and a W ok 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 .
10 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 .
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).
7. Burner Settings Chart 12 Cooking Cooking method Examples level High Boiling W ater Searing Meat Heating F at, liquids Boiling Soup, sauce Blanching V egetables Roasting Meat, fish, potatoes From Br.
Pots with a diameter of less than 90 mm (3 1 / 2 ´ ´ ) or more than 280 mm (1 1 ´ ´ ) / 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.
The W ok and Accessories (not included in the scope of delivery) – The round-bottom wok is the ideal wok for your gas cooktop. – The wok looks like a hollow semisphere with a long handle or wooden handle.
15 Keep the ventilation openings on the rear of the appliance clean. Do not block the ventilation openings. 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.
Do not use scouring agents, abrasives or chemically aggressive cleaners (for example oven cleaner)! Do not use any nitro polishing agents for cleaning! Do not use any abrasive sponges either . Before cleaning, please wait until the cooktop has cooled.
17 Part / Material Suggested Cleaning Procedure Important Reminders Pot Grid Take pot grids off for cleaning. Do not clean in a dishwasher . (enamel on Soak in sink. Clean with detergent Soak burnt-in remainders in sink. cast iron) and brush. Abrasive cleaners, used too vigorously or too often can eventually mar the enamel.
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 .
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.
20 T echnical data (gas) Burners: Normal burner Full burning 7,000 BTU (2.1 kW) Low burning 700 BTU (0.175 kW) Large burner Full burning 14,500 BTU (4.2 kW) Low burning 700 BTU (0.175 kW) W ok burner Full burning 17,000 BTU (5.0 kW) Low burning 1,000 BTU (0.
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