Gaggenau CI 272 Flex Induction Cooktop Instruction Manual

June 9, 2024
Gaggenau

CI 272 Flex Induction Cooktop

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Table of contents
1 Safety …………………………………………………………. 2 2 Avoiding material damage……………………………. 4 3 Environmental protection and saving en-
ergy ……………………………………………………………. 5 4 Suitable cookware……………………………………….. 5 5 Familiarising yourself with your appliance ……. 7 6 Control element TwistPad ……………………………. 8 7 Before using for the first time ………………………. 8 8 Basic operation …………………………………………… 8 9 Flex Zone ………………………………………………….. 10 10 FlexPlus Zone……………………………………………. 11 11 Time-setting options………………………………….. 11 12 Professional cooking function ……………………. 12 13 Booster for pots ………………………………………… 13 14 Booster for pans ……………………………………….. 13 15 Keep-warm function…………………………………… 13 16 Transfer settings ……………………………………….. 14 17 Meal assistant …………………………………………… 14 18 Wireless cooking sensor ……………………………. 18 19 Childproof lock………………………………………….. 20 20 Wipe protection …………………………………………. 20 21 Individual safety switch-off ………………………… 20 22 Basic settings……………………………………………. 21 23 Cookware test …………………………………………… 22 24 Power limitation ………………………………………… 22 25 Home Connect ………………………………………….. 22 26 Hob- based hood control…………………………….. 24 27 Cleaning and servicing ………………………………. 26 28 FAQs ………………………………………………………… 26 29 Troubleshooting………………………………………… 28 30 Disposal……………………………………………………. 29 31 Declaration of Conformity ………………………….. 30 32 Customer Service………………………………………. 30

1Safety
Observe the following safety instructions.
1.1General information ¡ Read this instruction manual carefully. ¡ Keep the instructions, the appliance pass
and the product information safe for future reference or for the next owner. ¡ Do not connect the appliance if it has been damaged in transit.
1.2Intended use Only a licensed professional may connect appliances without plugs. Damage caused by incorrect connection is not covered under the warranty. The appliance can only be used safely if it is correctly installed according to the safety instructions. The installer is responsible for ensuring that the appliance works perfectly at its installation location. Only use this appliance: ¡ To prepare meals and drinks. ¡ Under supervision. Never leave the appli-
ance unattended when cooking for short periods. ¡ In private households and in enclosed spaces in a domestic environment. ¡ Up to an altitude of max. 4000 m above sea level. Do not use the appliance: ¡ With an external timer or a separate remote control. This does not apply if operation with appliances included in EN 50615 is switched off. When using the cooking functions, set the hotplate on which you have placed the saucepan with the temperature sensor. If you wear an active implantable medical device (e.g. a pacemaker or defibrillator), check with your doctor that it complies with Council Directive 90/385/EEC of 20th June 1990, EN 45502-2-1 and EN 45502-2-2, and that it has been chosen, implanted and programmed in accordance with VDE-AR-E 2750-10. If these conditions are satisfied, and if, in addition, non-metal cooking utensils and cookware with non-metal handles are used, it is safe to use this induction hob as intended. If these conditions are satisfied, and if, in ad-

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dition, non-metal cooking utensils and cookware with non-metal handles are used, it is safe to use this induction hob as intended. 1.3Restriction on user group This appliance may be used by children aged 8 or over and by people who have reduced physical, sensory or mental abilities or inadequate experience and/or knowledge, provided that they are supervised or have been instructed on how to use the appliance safely and have understood the resulting dangers. Do not let children play with the appliance. Children must not perform cleaning or user maintenance unless they are at least 15 years old and are being supervised. Keep children under the age of 8 years away from the appliance and power cable. 1.4Safe use
WARNING Risk of fire! Leaving fat or oil cooking on an unattended hob can be dangerous and may lead to fires. Never leave hot oil or fat unattended. Never attempt to extinguish a fire using wa-
ter; instead, switch off the appliance and then cover with a lid or a fire blanket. The cooking surface becomes very hot. Never place flammable objects on the cooking surface or in its immediate vicinity. Never place objects on the cooking surface. The appliance will become hot. Do not keep combustible objects or aerosol cans in drawers directly underneath the hob. Hob covers can cause accidents, for example due to overheating, catching fire or materials shattering. Do not use hob covers. After every use, switch off the hob using the main switch. Do not wait until the hob turns off automatically as there are no longer any pots and pans on it. Food may catch fire. The cooking process must be monitored. A short process must be monitored continuously.

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WARNING Risk of burns! The appliance and its parts that can be touched become hot during use, particularly the hob surround, if fitted. Caution should be exercised here in order
to avoid touching heating elements. Young children under 8 years of age must
be kept away from the appliance. Hob protective grilles may cause accidents. Never use hob protective grilles. The appliance becomes hot during operation. Allow the appliance to cool down before
cleaning. Metal objects on the hob quickly become very hot. Never place metal objects (such as knives,
forks, spoons and lids) on the hob. WARNING Risk of electric shock!
Incorrect repairs are dangerous. Repairs to the appliance should only be
carried out by trained specialist staff. Only use genuine spare parts when repair-
ing the appliance. If the power cord of this appliance is dam-
aged, it must be replaced with a special connection cable, which is available from the manufacturer or his Customer Service. If the appliance or the power cord is damaged, this is dangerous. Never operate a damaged appliance. If the surface is cracked, you must switch off the appliance in order to prevent a possible electrical shock. To do this, switch off the appliance via the fuse in the fuse box rather than at the main switch. Never pull on the power cord to unplug the appliance. Always unplug the appliance at the mains. If the appliance or the power cable is damaged, immediately switch off the fuse in the fuse box. Call customer services. Page 30 An ingress of moisture can cause an electric shock. Do not use steam- or high-pressure cleaners to clean the appliance. The insulation on cables of electrical appliances may melt if it touches hot parts of the appliance. Never bring electrical appliance cables into contact with hot parts of the appliance.

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enAvoiding material damage

If metallic objects come into contact with the fan that is located on the underside of the hob, this may cause an electric shock. Do not store long, pointed metallic objects
in the drawers below the hob. WARNING Risk of injury!
Saucepans may suddenly jump due to liquid between the saucepan base and the hotplate. Always keep hotplates and saucepan
bases dry. Never use icy-cold cookware that has been
in the freezer. The wireless temperature sensor is equipped with a battery, which may become damaged if it is exposed to high temperatures. Remove the sensor from the cookware and
store it away from any heat sources. The temperature sensor may be very hot when removing it from the saucepan. Wear oven gloves or use a tea towel to re-
move it. When cooking in a bain marie, the hob and cooking container could shatter due to overheating. The cooking container in the bain marie
must not directly touch the bottom of the water-filled pot. Only use heat- resistant cookware. An appliance with a cracked or broken surface can cause cuts. Do not use the appliance if it has a cracked or broken surface.

WARNING Danger: Magnetism! The removable control element is magnetic and may affect electronic implants, e.g. heart pacemakers or insulin pumps. Persons with electronic implants must
stand at least 10 cm away from the magnetic control element. Never put the control element in your pockets. The wireless temperature sensor is magnetic and can damage electronic implants, e.g. heart pacemakers or insulin pumps. Persons with electronic implants must stand at least 10 cm away from the magnetic control element. Never put the control element in your pockets.
WARNING Risk of suffocation! Children may put packaging material over their heads or wrap themselves up in it and suffocate. Keep packaging material away from chil-
dren. Do not let children play with packaging ma-
terial. Children may breathe in or swallow small parts, causing them to suffocate. Keep small parts away from children. Do not let children play with small parts.

2 Avoiding material damage

This is where you can find the most common causes of damage and tips on how to avoid them.

Damage Stains Stains, blisters
Stains, blisters or fractures in the glass
Stains, discolouration

Cause Unsupervised cooking process. Spilled food, especially food with a high sugar content. Defective cookware, cookware with melted enamel or cookware with copper or aluminium base. Unsuitable cleaning methods.

Blisters or fractures in Knocks or falling cookware, cooking ac-

the glass

cessories or other hard or pointed objects.

Scratches, discolour- Rough cookware bases or moving the cook-

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ware on the hob.

Scratches

Salt, sugar or sand.

Action Monitor the cooking process. Remove immediately with a glass scraper.
Use suitable cookware that is in a good condition.
Only use cleaning agents that are suitable for glass ceramic, and only clean the hob when it is cold. When cooking, do not hit the glass or let objects fall onto the hob. Check the cookware. Lift the cookware when moving it. Do not use the hob as a work surface or storage space.

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Damage

Cause

Scratches

Material residue between the hob and the rotary knob.

Damage to the appli- Cooking with frozen cookware. ance

Damage to the cook- Cooking without contents. ware or the appliance

Glass damage

Melted material on the hot cooking zone or hot pot lid on the glass.

Overheating

Hot cookware on the control panel or on the frame.

Action Keep the rotary knob contact area clean.
Never use frozen cookware.
Never place or heat empty cookware on a hot cooking zone. Do not place greaseproof paper or aluminium foil nor plastic containers or pot lids on the hob. Never place hot cookware on these areas.

ATTENTION! A fan is located on the underside of this hob. If a drawer is located on the underside of the hob,
do not store any small or pointed objects, paper or tea towels in it. These objects may be sucked in and damage the fan or impair the cooling. There must be a clearance of at least 2 cm between the contents of the drawer and the fan entry point.

3 Environmental protection and saving energy

3.1Disposing of packaging
The packaging materials are environmentally compatible and can be recycled. Sort the individual components by type and dispose
of them separately.
3.2Saving energy
If you follow these instructions, your appliance will use less energy. Select the cooking zone to match the size of your pan. Centre the cookware on the hob. Use cookware whose base diameter is the same diameter as the hotplate. Tip: Cookware manufacturers often give the upper diameter of the saucepan. It is often larger than the base diameter. ¡ Unsuitable cookware or incompletely covered cook-
ing zones consume a lot of energy. Cover saucepans with suitable lids. ¡ Cooking without a lid consumes considerably more
energy.

Lift lids as infrequently as possible. ¡ When you lift the lid, a lot of energy escapes.
Use a glass lid. ¡ You can see into the pan through a glass lid
without having to lift it. Use pots and pans with flat bases. ¡ Uneven bases increase energy consumption.
Use cookware that is suitable for the quantity of food. ¡ Large items of cookware containing little food need
more energy to heat up. Cook with only a little water. ¡ The more water that is contained in the cookware,
the more energy is required to heat it up. Turn down to a lower power level early on. ¡ If you use an ongoing power level that is too high,
you will waste energy. Product Information according (EU) 66/2014 can be found on the attached appliance pass and online on the product page for your appliance.

4 Suitable cookware
Cookware that is suitable for induction cooking must have a ferromagnetic base, i.e. it must be attracted by a magnet. The base must also match the size of the

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enSuitable cookware

cooking zone. If cookware is not detected on a cooking zone, place this on the cooking zone with the next smallest diameter.
4.1Size and characteristics of the cookware

To correctly detect the cookware, take the size and the material of the cookware into consideration. All cookware bases must be perfectly flat and smooth. You can use Cookware test to check whether your cookware is suitable. You can find more information about this under “Cookware test”, Page 22.

Cookware Recommended cookware
Suitable

Materials Stainless steel cookware in a sandwich design that distributes the heat well. Ferromagnetic cookware made of enamelled steel, cast iron or special induction cookware made of stainless steel. The base is not fully ferromagnetic.
Cookware bases with aluminium content.

Properties This cookware distributes the heat evenly, heats up quickly, and ensures that it can be detected easily. This cookware heats up quickly and ensures that it can be detected easily.
If the ferromagnetic area is smaller than the base of the cookware, only the area that is ferromagnetic heats up. As a result, the heat is not distributed evenly. These reduce the ferromagnetic area, which means that less power is emitted to the cookware. This cookware may not be sufficiently detected or may not be detected at all, and therefore does not heat sufficiently.

Not suitable

Cookware made from normal thin steel, glass, clay, copper or aluminium.

Notes ¡ Do not use adapter plates between the hob and the
cookware. ¡ Do not heat up empty cookware and do not use
cookware with a thin base, as this may become very hot.

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5 Familiarising yourself with your appliance

5.1Cooking with induction
In comparison to conventional hobs, induction technology brings with it a series of changes and has a number of benefits such as time savings when cooking and

frying, energy savings as well as greater ease of cleaning and care. It also offers improved heat control as the heat is generated directly in the cookware.

5.2Control panel
Individual details, such as colour and shape, may differ from the figure.

Tips ¡ Always keep the control panel clean and dry. ¡ Do not place any cookware near the displays or but-
tons. The electronics may overheat.

Selection sensors When you switch on the hob, the symbols for the controls available at this time light up white. When a function is switched on, its display lights up orange.

Sensor

Function Main switch Frying Sensor Cooking sensor Switch-off timer Booster for pots Booster for pans Keep-warm function Flex Zone Basic settings Professional mode Hob-based hood control Connectivity Hood light Runtime Timer

Depending on the status of the hob, the displays for the cooking zones and the various activated and available functions also light up.

5.3Distribution of the cooking zones
The specified power has been measured with the standard pots, which are described in IEC/EN 60335-2-6. The power may vary depending on the size of the cookware or cookware material.

A

A

Area

Highest power level Power level 9 Booster for pots Power level 9 Booster for pots Power level 9 Booster for pots Power level 9 Booster for pots

2200 W 3700 W 3300 W 3700 W 2600 W 3700 W 3300 W 3700 W

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enControl element TwistPad

5.4Cooking zone

Before you start cooking, check whether the size of the cookware fits the cooking zone that you want to use for cooking:

Area
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Cooking zone type Single-circuit cooking zone Flex Zone “Flex Zone”, Page 10 Extended FlexZone “FlexPlus Zone”, Page 11

5.5Residual heat indicator

The hob has a residual heat indicator for each cooking zone. Do not touch the cooking zone if the residual heat indicator is lit.

Display

Meaning The cooking zone is hot. The cooking zone is warm.

6 Control element TwistPad
The rotary knob used to select the cooking zones and power levels can be removed. Since the rotary knob is magnetic, it automatically centres itself in its special programming zone.
6.1Positioning and operating TwistPad
Position the rotary knob so that it is centred on the programming zone in relation to the displays that limit this zone. To switch on a cooking zone, push the rotary knob at the level of the required cooking zone. Turn the rotary knob to select the power level. Note: The rotary knob still functions correctly even if the knob is not precisely centred. Always keep the rotary knob clean. Soiling may impair the function.

6.2Instructions for use
¡ A strong magnet is located inside the rotary knob. Keep the rotary knob away from magnetic data carriers such as credit cards and cards with magnetic strips. It may damage them. The magnet may also cause faults on televisions and screens.
¡ The rotary knob is magnetic. Metal particles stuck to the bottom may scratch the surface of the hob. Always clean the twist knob thoroughly.
6.3Removing TwistPad
You can remove the rotary knob from the cooking zone during the cooking process. If you remove the rotary knob, the Wipe protection function is switched on for 10 minutes. If you do not reset the rotary knob to its position before this time elapses, the hob switches off.
WARNING Risk of fire! The hob may continue to heat up. If, during this 10 seconds, a metallic object is placed in the area of the TwistPad, the cooking zone may continue to heat up. Always switch off the hob at the main switch.

7 Before using for the first time
Observe the following recommendations.
7.1Setting Home Connect
When you first switch on the appliance, you are prompted to set up your home network. The symbol lights up for a few seconds on the display panel. To begin setting up the connection, touch the sensor and proceed in accordance with the information given in the section entitled “Home Connect “, Page 22. To exit initial set-up, touch any sensor.

8 Basic operation
8.1Switching on the hob
Touch .

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The symbols for the cooking zones and the currently available functions light up. lights up next to the cooking zones. Set the rotary knob on the settings range. a The hob is ready for use. Reactivate If you switch the appliance on within four seconds of switching it off, the hob operates with the settings that were previously set.
8.2Switching the hob off
Touch until the displays go out. a All cooking zones are switched off. Note: If all of the cooking zones are switched off for longer than 20 seconds, the hob is automatically switched off.
8.3Setting the power level in the cooking zones
The cooking zone has 17 power levels, which are displayed from to with intermediate values. Select the best power level for the food and the planned cooking process. 1. Select the cooking zone. To do this, touch the rotary
knob at the level for the required hob. a lights up brighter.

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2. Turn the rotary knob until the required power level lights up on the display.
a The power level has been set. Note: If no cookware is placed on the cooking zone or the pot is not suitable, the selected power level flashes. After a certain period of time, the cooking zone switches itself off. QuickStart If you place cookware on the hob before you switch
it on, the cookware is detected when you switch on and the corresponding cooking zone is selected automatically. Select the power level in the next 20 seconds, or the hob switches itself off. Changing the power level and switching off the cooking zone 1. Select the cooking zone. 2. Select the required power level or use the rotary knob to set it to . a The cooking zone’s power level changes or the cooking zone switches itself off and the residual heat indicator appears.

8.4Cooking tips

¡ When heating up puree, cream soups or thick sauces, stir occasionally.
¡ To preheat, set the power level 8-9. ¡ When cooking with the lid on, reduce the power
level as soon as you see steam escaping. The cooking result is not affected by the steam escaping. ¡ After cooking, place a lid on the cookware until you serve the dish. ¡ To cook with the pressure cooker, observe the manufacturer’s instructions. ¡ Do not cook food for too long, otherwise nutrients will be lost. The kitchen timer enables you to set the optimal cooking time. ¡ Ensure that the oil does not smoke. ¡ To brown the food, fry it in small portions, one after the other. ¡ Some items of cookware may reach high temperatures while the food is cooking. You should therefore use oven gloves. ¡ You can find recommendations for energy-efficient cooking under “Saving energy”, Page 5

Cooking recommendations

The table shows which power level ( ) is suitable for

which food. The cooking time (

) may vary de-

pending on the type, weight, thickness and quality of

the food.

Melting Chocolate coating Butter, honey, gelatine Heating and keeping warm Stew, e.g. lentil stew Milk1 Boiled sausages1 Defrosting and heating Spinach, frozen Goulash, frozen Poaching, simmering Potato dumplings 1 Fish 1 White sauces, e.g. Béchamel sauce Whisked sauces, e.g. Béarnaise sauce, Hollandaise sauce Boiling, steaming, braising Rice, with double the volume of water Rice pudding Unpeeledboiled pots Boiled potatoes
1 Without lid

1 – 1.5 1 – 2
1.5 – 2 1.5 – 2.5 3 – 4
3 – 4 3 – 4
4.5 – 5.5 4 – 5 1 – 2
3 – 4
2.5 – 3.5
2 – 3 4.5 – 5.5 4.5 – 5.5



15 – 25 35 – 55
20 – 30 10 – 15 3 – 6
8 – 12
15 – 30
30 – 40 25 – 35 15 – 30

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Pasta 1 Stew
Soups Vegetables Vegetables, frozen Stew in a pressure cooker Stewing Rolled roasting joint Pot roast Goulash Braising/frying with a small amount of fat 1 Escalope, plain or breaded Escalope, frozen Chops, plain or breaded Steak (3 cm thick) Poultry breast (2 cm thick) Poultry breast, frozen Rissoles (3 cm thick) Hamburgers (2 cm thick) Fish and fish fillet, plain Fish and fish fillet, breaded 1 Without lid

6 – 7 3.5 – 4.5
3.5 – 4.5 2.5 – 3.5 3.5 – 4.5 4.5 – 5.5

6 – 10 120 180 15 – 60 10 – 20 7 – 20 –

4 – 5 4 – 5 3 – 4

50 – 65 60 – 100 50 – 60

6 – 7 6 – 7 6 – 7 7 – 8 5 – 6 5 – 6 4.5 – 5.5 6 – 7 5 – 6 6 – 7

6 – 10 6 – 12 8 – 12 8 – 12 10 – 20 10 – 30 20 – 30 10 – 20 8 – 20 8 – 20

9 Flex Zone
The flexible cooking zone allows you to position cookware of any shape or size any way you like. It consists of four inductors that work independently of each other. When the flexible cooking zone is in use, only the area that is covered by cookware is activated.
9.1Positioning the cookware
The flexible cooking zone can be configured in two ways, depending on which cookware is used. In order to guarantee good thermal detection and heat distribution, we recommend positioning the cookware in the centre, as shown in the figures. As a connected cooking zone Recommended for cooking with just one item of cookware. ¡ Position the cookware depending on the size:

Fish, breaded and frozen, e.g. 6 – 7 fish fingers

Prawns and scampi

7 – 8

Sautéing fresh vegetables and 7 – 8 mushrooms

Stir-fry, vegetables, meat cut in 7 – 8 strips Asian-style

Frozen dishes, e.g. stir-fries

6 – 7

Pancakes, cooked one after the 6.5 – 7.5 other

Omelette (cooked one after the 3.5 – 4.5 other)

Fried eggs

5 – 6

Deep-frying, 150­200 g per portion in 1­2 l oil, deep-fat fried in portions1

Frozen products, e.g. chips, chicken nuggets

8 – 9

Croquettes, frozen

7 – 8

Meat, e.g. chicken portions

6 – 7

Fish, breaded or battered

6 – 7

Vegetables, mushrooms,

6 – 7

breaded, beer-battered or tem-

pura

Small baked items, e.g. dough- 4 – 5 nuts, battered fruit

1 Without lid

8 – 15 4 – 10 10 – 20 15 – 20 6 – 10 3 – 10 3 – 6

¡ Recommended oblong cookware :

As two separate cooking zones Recommended for cooking with two items of cookware. You can use the front and rear zone independently of one another, and set a separate power level for each zone.

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Caution Do not place cookware in the middle between the right and left zones. The cooking zones are not activated correctly and you do not achieve a good cooking result.
10 FlexPlus Zone
With the extended cooking zone, you can cook with larger cookware or position long cookware sideways on. The extension always switches on in conjunction with one of the two flexible cooking zones. You cannot switch the extension on separately.
10.1Position the cookware according to weight and size
Position the cookware in the middle over the rear part of the flexible cooking zone and its extension. Depending on the size of the cookware and the covered cooking surface, you can switch on the flexible cooking zone as two separate cooking zones or as one connected cooking zone:

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9.2Flex Zone connect
By default, the flexible zone is configured as two separate cooking zones. Switch on the following function to connect the cooking zones: 1. Select one of the two cooking zones. 2. Press . a The display lights up. The zone is connected. Note: If you move or lift the cookware from an active connected cooking zone, an automatic search starts. Each item of cookware that is found within the cooking zone during this search is heated at the previously selected power level.
9.3Flex Zone disconnecting
Touch . a The cooking zones are separated and work inde-
pendently of each other.
10.2Activating FlexPlus Zone
1. Place the cookware on the flexible cooking zone so that it covers the extension.
2. Select the cooking zone and the power level. The displays for the cooking zone and for the extended zone light up.
a The zone is activated. Note: If the display does not light up, lift the cookware and place it back on the cooking zone.
10.3Deactivating FlexPlus Zone
Select the cooking zone, use the button to select the cooking zone and set it to using the TwistPad.
a The function has been deactivated.

11 Time-setting options
Your hob has various functions for setting the cooking time: ¡ Switch-off timer ¡ Timer ¡ Runtime
11.1Switch-off timer
Allows you to program a cooking time for one or more cooking zones. Once the time has elapsed, the cooking zone is automatically switched off. Switching on Switch-off timer 1. Select the cooking zone and the power level.

2. Touch . a lights up in the cooking zone. 3. Use the rotary knob to select the cooking time. a The cooking time begins to count down. a Once the cooking time has elapsed, the cooking
zone is switched off and a signal tone sounds. Notes ¡ When you set a cooking time for a cooking zone in
which the Frying Sensor is activated, the cooking time will not start counting down until the selected temperature level has been reached.
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¡ When you set a cooking time for a cooking zone in which the Cooking sensor is activated, the cooking time will not start counting down until the selected temperature level has been reached.
Changing or switching off Switch-off timer 1. Select the cooking zone and then touch . 2. Use TwistPad to change the cooking time or set it to
to delete the cooking time.
11.2Timer
Enables the activation of a timer of 0­99 minutes. This function can be used independently of the cooking zones and other settings. It does not automatically switch off the cooking zones.
Switching on Timer 1. Touch . 2. Use the rotary knob to select the required time. 3. Use to confirm the setting. a The time starts to elapse. a A signal tone sounds and the displays flash once
the time has elapsed.
Changing or switching off the Timer 1. Touch . 2. Change the running time using the rotary knob or
set it to to delete the running time. 3. Press to confirm.

Timer Plus If you press for a few seconds before the signal tone ends, the Runtime function is switched on. The display shows the time that has elapsed since the end of the programmed time for the Timer function. The time that was previously set flashes Timer on the function display. Press and hold for a few seconds. a Runtime stops and the displays go out. a The function is switched off.
11.3Runtime
The stopwatch function displays the time that has elapsed since activation.
Switching on Runtime Touch . a light up. a The time begins to count down.
Switching off Runtime 1. Touch . a The function stops. The displays continue to light
up. 2. If you touch again while it is still orange, the time
continues to elapse. 3. If you press and hold , the displays go out. a The function is deactivated.

12 Professional cooking function

You can use this function to set a preset power level for each cooking zone. Set down a suitable item of cookware within 9.5 minutes to apply the default value.
12.1Activating the professional cooking function
1. Switch on the hob. 2. Press . a The preset power levels light up on the cooking
zone displays. 3. Set down a suitable item of cookware within
8 minutes. Once the cookware is detected, the corresponding cooking zone is selected. You can adjust the power level using the rotary knob. a The power level displays for the unoccupied cooking zones start flashing if the adjustment time has elapsed. 4. Touch the symbol again within 90 seconds to extend the professional cooking function. If you do not touch the symbol, the unused cooking zones are switched off. Notes ¡ You can also set the keep-warm function in professional cooking mode. ¡ If you set down unsuitable cookware, e.g. aluminium cookware, the power level display flashes until you remove the cookware. Check the section “Checking the cookware” to see whether your cookware is suitable for induction cooking. Page 22

12.2Switching off the professional cooking function
You can switch off the function in two ways:
Switching off immediately Press . a All cooking zones switch to the power . a The symbol lights up white.
Automatic switch-off The function ends automatically: If, after 8 minutes, no suitable cookware has been set down on one or more cooking zones, and the corresponding cooking zone displays start flashing for 90 seconds. To switch off the function, press twice.
If you do not touch , the professional cooking function switches off automatically after 90 seconds. a lights up white and the cooking zones without cookware switch to power level . a The cooking zones remain in operation at the set power level.
12.3Changing settings
You can change the default settings in the “Basic settings” menu Page 21.

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13 Booster for pots
You can use this function to heat up large volumes of water more quickly than with . This function is available for all cooking zones, provided the other cooking zone in the same group is not in use.
13.1Switching on Booster for pots
14 Booster for pans
You can use this function to heat up pans more quickly than with . This function is available for all cooking zones, provided the other cooking zone in the same group is not in use.
14.1Recommended applications
¡ Do not place a lid on the pan. ¡ Never leave pans unattended when they are heating
up. ¡ Only use cold pans.
15 Keep-warm function
You can use this function to melt chocolate or butter and to keep meals warm.
15.1Switching on Keep-warm function
1. Select the required cooking zone. 2. Touch within the next 10 seconds.
lights up. a The function is switched on.

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1. Select the cooking zone. 2. Touch . The display lights up. a The function is switched on. Note: You can also switch on this function when cooking with a connected FlexZone.
13.2Switching off Booster for pots
1. Select the cooking zone. 2. Touch . The display goes out and the cooking
zone switches back to the power level. a The function has been deactivated. Note: In certain circumstances, this function may switch itself off automatically in order to protect the electronic elements inside the hob.
¡ Use pans with a completely flat base. Do not use pans with a thin base.
14.2Switching on Booster for pans
1. Select the cooking zone. 2. Touch . The display lights up. a The function is switched on. Note: You can also switch on this function when cooking with a connected FlexZone.
14.3Switching off Booster for pans
1. Select the cooking zone. 2. Touch . The display goes out and the cooking
zone switches back to the power level. a The function has been deactivated. Note: To avoid high temperatures, this function automatically switches itself off after 30 seconds.
15.2Switching off Keep-warm function
1. Select the cooking zone. 2. Touch .
goes out. a The function has been deactivated.

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16 Transfer settings
You can use this function to transfer the power level, set cooking time and selected cooking function from one cooking zone to another.
16.1Transfer settings
Requirement: Move the cookware to a cooking zone which is not switched on, which you have not yet preset and on which no other cookware has been previously placed. 1. Move the cookware within 90 seconds.

2. In order to implement the settings, use the rotary knob to select the new cooking zone. The appliance sets the power level for the original cooking zone to .
a The settings are transferred to the new cooking zone.
Note: If you place a new item of cookware on a different cooking zone before you have confirmed the settings, you can use this function for both items of cookware.

The cookware is detected and the previously selected power level flashes on the display for the new cooking zone.
lights up.

17 Meal assistant
The cooking assistant is guaranteed to make cooking simple and it promises outstanding cooking results. If you have selected the required temperature, the sensors continuously measure the temperature of the cookware and keep it constant during the cooking process. Advantages ¡ Once the selected temperature is reached, it auto-
matically keeps it constant, saving energy. ¡ The oil will not overheat and the food will not boil
over.

17.1Frying Sensor

Suitable for cooking or reducing sauces, pancakes or frying eggs with butter, for frying vegetables or steaks up to the required level of boiling, and for keeping the temperature under control. This function is available on all cooking zones marked with this symbol .

Temperature levels Temperature levels for preparing meals.

Level Temper- Functions ature

1

120 ºC Boiling and reducing

sauces, fry veget-

ables

2

140 ºC Searing in olive oil or

butter

3

160 ºC Frying fish and

coarse foods

Cookware

Level Temper- Functions ature

4

180 ºC Deep-fat frying

breaded, frozen and

grilled food

5

215 ºC High-temperature grill

and griddle plate

Cookware

Recommended cookware Special cookware has been developed for this function, which delivers the best results.

Cookware
Frying pan, 15 cm diameter Frying pan, 19 cm diameter Frying pan, 21 cm diameter Frying pan, 28 cm diameter Teppanyaki Grill

Recommended cooking zone Single cooking zone
Single cooking zone
Single cooking zone
Extended FlexZone
Flex Zone Flex Zone

The recommended cookware is available from customer service, specialist retailers or our online shop www.gaggenau.com. Note: You can also use other cookware. Depending on the composition of the cookware, the achieved temperature may differ from the selected temperature level.

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Switching on the Frying Sensor 1. Place the empty cookware on the cooking zone. 2. Select the cooking zone and touch . a lights up on the cooking zone display. a The temperature setting is displayed. 3. Within the next 10 seconds, use the rotary knob to
select the required temperature setting. a The display for the cooking zones shows the pro-
gress of heating up a cooking zone from to and flashes alternately with the selected temperature. a Once the set temperature setting has been reached, a signal tone sounds and the heating indicator goes out. The temperature setting is displayed. 4. Add the frying fat and then the food to the frying pan.
Note: If you need to cook with more than 250 ml oil, add the oil and wait a few seconds before you add the food.

Switching off Frying Sensor Select the cooking zone and touch . a The function has been deactivated.

Recommendations for cooking with the Frying Sensor

The following table shows the ideal temperature levels

for a selection of dishes. The temperature and the

cooking time

depend on the amount, condition

and quality of the food.

¡

Frying pan

¡ Teppanyaki

¡ Griddle plate

Cookware

Meat

Escalope

4 6-10

Escalope, breaded

4 6-10

Fillet

4 6-10

Chops

3 10-15

Cordon bleu, Wiener Schnitzel

4 10-15

Steak, rare, 3 cm thick

5 6-8

Steak, medium, 3 cm thick

5 8-12

Steak, well-done, 3 cm thick

4 8-12

T-bone steak, rare, 4.5 cm thick

5 10-15

T-bone steak, medium, 4.5 cm thick

5 20-30

Poultry breast, 2 cm thick

3 10-20

Bacon

2 5-8

Minced meat

4 6-10

Hamburgers, 1.5 cm thick

3 6-15

Meatballs, 2 cm thick

3 10-20

Sausages

3 8-20

Chorizo, fresh sausages

3 10-20

Skewers, kebabs

3 10-20

Gyros

4 7-12

Fish and seafood

Fish fillet

4 10-20

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Cookware

Fish fillet, breaded

4 10-20

Fish, fried, whole

3 10-20

Sardines

4 6-12

Scampi, prawns

4 4-8

Squid, cuttlefish

4 6-12

Egg dishes

Fried eggs in butter

2 2-6

Fried eggs

4 2-6

Scrambled eggs

2 4-9

Omelette

2 3-6

French toast

3 4-8

Crêpes, blinis, pancakes, tacos

5 1-3

Vegetables

Roast potatoes

5 6-12

Chips

4 15-25

Potato pancakes

5 2-4

Onions, roasted garlic

2 2-10

Onion rings

3 5-10

Courgettes, aubergines, peppers

2 4-12

Green asparagus

3 4-15

Mushrooms

4 10-15

Vegetables, braised in oil

1 10-20

Vegetables in tempura batter

4 5-10

Frozen products

Chicken nuggets

4 10-15

Fish fingers

4 8-12

Chips

5 4-8

Stir-fries

3 6-10

Spring rolls

4 10-30

Pastries, croquettes

5 3-8

Sauces

Tomato sauce

1 25-35

Béchamel sauce

1 10-20

Cheese sauce

1 10-20

Sweet sauces

1 15-25

Sauces, reduced

1 25-35

Other

Fried cheese

3 7-10

Croutons

3 6-10

Toasted bread

4 4-8

Dried ready meals

1 5-10

Almonds, walnuts, pine nuts, roasted

4 3-15

Popcorn

5 3-4

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17.2Cooking sensor

You can use this function to heat up, cook or boil foods, cook with the pressure cooker or fry in a pot with a lot of oil at a controlled temperature. In order to use these functions, you need the wireless cooking sensor for wireless cooking. This function is available for all cooking zones with the wireless cooking sensor on the normal cookware.

Temperature levels Temperature levels for preparing meals.

Level Temper- Functions ature

1

70 ºC Heating and keeping

warm

Cookware

2

90 ºC Cooking

3

100 ºC Bringing to the boil

4

120 ºC Cooking in a pres-

sure cooker

5

180 ºC Deep-fat frying

Tips Cooking sensor ¡ The wireless cooking sensor measures the temper-
ature of the liquid through the silicone base attached to the container. To ensure correct measurement, the silicone base must be completely covered by the liquid to be measured. ¡ The frame of the wireless cooking sensor and the silicone base fitted on the cookware must be completely dry before you can start cooking. ¡ Do not remove the wireless cooking sensor during cooking. After cooking, remove the sensor carefully as the sensor may be hot. ¡ To save energy, use a lid. ¡ Position the cookware in such a way that the wireless cooking sensor is pointing towards the outer side of the hob. ¡ To prevent overheating, never align the cooking sensor to any other hot cookware.
Switching on Cooking sensor Requirement: Connect the wireless cooking sensor.

  1. Attach the wireless cooking sensor to the cookware. 2. Place cookware filled with sufficient liquid on the re-
    quired cooking zone and put the lid on. 3. Select the cooking zone on which you have placed
    the cookware with the wireless cooking sensor, and touch . a lights up on the cooking zone display. 4. Use the rotary knob to select the appropriate temperature setting for the food that is to be cooked. a The display for the cooking zones shows the progress of heating up a cooking zone from to and flashes alternately with the selected temperature.

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a Once the set temperature setting has been reached, a signal tone sounds and the heating indicator goes out. The temperature setting is displayed.
5. Once the signal tone has sounded, remove the lid and add the food. Keep the lid on while cooking.

Switching off Cooking sensor Select the cooking zone using the rotary knob and
set it to . a The functions are switched off.
Note: To re-activate the cooking functions, wait for approximately 10 seconds.

Recommendations for cooking with Cooking sensor

The following table shows the ideal temperature levels

for a selection of dishes. The temperature and the

cooking time

depend on the amount, condition

and quality of the food.

Heating and keeping warm

Heating goulash Heating mulled wine
Poaching

70

10-20

70

5-15

Meat Sausages Fish Braised fish Egg dishes Poached eggs: Potatoes Potato dumplings Pasta and cereals Rice Parboiled rice Brown rice Rice, basmati, Thai Wild rice Polenta Semolina purée Soups Instant creams Desserts Rice pudding Porridge Chocolate pudding Other Milk
Bringing to the boil

90

10-20

90

15-20

90

2-5

90

30-40

90

25-35

90

25-35

90

45-55

90

8-12

90

20-30

90

3-8

90

5-10

90

10-15

90

40-50

90

10-15

90

3-5

90

3-10

Meat Meatballs

100

20-30

Chicken

100

Veal

100

Egg dishes

Boiled eggs

100

Vegetables and legumes

Broccoli

100

Cauliflower

100

Brussels sprouts

100

Green beans

100

Chickpeas

100

Peas

100

Lentils

100

Potatoes

Gnocchi

100

Potatoes, boiled

100

Sweet potatoes

100

Pasta and cereals

Durum wheat pasta

100

Fresh pasta

100

Wholemeal pasta

100

Durum wheat pasta, stuffed

100

Fresh pasta, stuffed

100

Quinoa

100

Soups

Home-made broths

100

Instant soups

100

Desserts

Compote

100

Frozen products

Green beans

100

Cooking in a pressure cooker

Meat

Chicken

120

Veal

120

Vegetables and legumes

Vegetables

120

Chickpeas

120

Lentils

120

Beans

120

Potatoes

Potatoes

120

Sweet potatoes

120

Pasta and cereals

Rice

120

Brown rice

120

Soups

Home-made broths

120

60-90 60-90
5-10
10-20 10-20 30-40 15-30 60-90 15-20 45-60
3-6 30-45 30-45
7-10 3-5 7-10 15-20 5-8 10-12
60-90 5-10
15-25
15-30
15-25 15-25
3-6 25-35 10-20 25-35
10-20 10-20
6-8 12-18
20-30

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Fry with a large amount of oil Use the lid to heat the oil, and remove it to fry the food.

Meat

Chicken pieces

180

Meatballs

180

Fish

Fish, breaded, battered

180

Vegetables and legumes

Vegetables, breaded, battered 180

Mushrooms, breaded or

180

battered

Desserts

Jam-filled doughnuts and

180

doughnuts

Frozen products

Chips

180

10-15 10-15 10-15 4-8 4-8
5-10
4-8

17.3Wireless cooking sensor
To use Cooking sensor, you must purchase a wireless cooking sensor. You can purchase the wireless cooking sensor from customer service, in our online shop or in a specialist shop www.gaggenau.com.
Connecting the wireless cooking sensor To connect the wireless cooking sensor to the control panel, proceed as follows: 1. Select . Basic settings Page 21 a lights up white. 2. Touching a An signal tone sounds and lights up orange. The
cooking zone indicators light up white and the cooking sensor indicators on the cooking zones flash. 3. Briefly press the centre of the wireless cooking sensor within 30 seconds. a Registration successful: The wireless cooking sensor is detected within a few seconds. Three short signal tones sound the colour changes from orange to white. The cooking sensor indicators on the cooking zones go out. a Detection failed: Five beeps sound. immediately changes the colour from orange to white. The cooking sensor indicators on the cooking zones go out. Notes ¡ If there is a fault with the wireless cooking sensor, the connection may not be established correctly for the following reasons: ­ Bluetooth communication error. ­ You have not pressed the centre of the wireless
cooking sensor within 30 seconds of selecting the cooking zone. ­ The battery in the wireless cooking sensor is flat. Reset the wireless cooking sensor and repeat the connection procedure. ¡ Not connected correctly due to a transmission error. Repeat the connection process. If you continue to experience connection problems, contact customer service.

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Resetting the wireless cooking sensor 1. Press the centre of the cooking sensor for approx. 8
– 10 seconds. a During this process, the LED display for the wireless
cooking sensor lights up three times. a When the LED lights up for the third time, it will start
to reset the temperature sensor. 2. Now stop pressing the centre of the wireless cook-
ing sensor. a As soon as the LED goes out, this means that the
wireless cooking sensor has been reset. 3. Repeat the connection process from point 2. Setting the boiling point The point at which water starts to boil depends on the height of your home above sea level. If the water is boiling too vigorously or not vigorously enough, you can adjust the boiling point. Proceed as follows:
18 Wireless cooking sensor
To use Cooking sensor, you must purchase a wireless cooking sensor. You can purchase the wireless cooking sensor from customer service, in our online shop or in a specialist shop www.gaggenau.com.
18.1Scope of delivery
After unpacking all of the parts, check for any transport damage and for completeness of delivery. ¡ Wireless cooking sensor ¡ Silicone patch ¡ Template

Select . Basic settings Page 21

Height

Setting value

0 m

100 – 200 m

200 – 400 m

1

400 – 600 m

600 – 800 m

800 – 1000 m

1000 – 1200 m

1200 – 1400 m

Over 1400 m

1 Basic setting

Note: The temperature of 3/100 ºC is sufficient to cook efficiently but, to set more intensive cooking, a lower level can be selected.

2. Remove the protective film from the silicone patch. Adhere the silicone patch to the outside of the cookware in the correct place using the enclosed template as a guide.

18.2Attaching the silicone patch
The silicone patch secures the cooking sensor to the cookware. For fitting on the cookware: 1. The adhesive area on the cookware must be free
from grease. Clean and dry the container thoroughly, and rub the adhesive area using alcohol, for example.

3. Press down all over the surface of the silicone patch, including in the centre.
4. Leave the adhesive to dry for one hour. Do not use or rinse out the cookware during this time.
Note: If the silicone patch comes loose, use a new one. If required, you can purchase a set with five silicone patches from specialist retailers, from our customer service or on our official website www.gaggenau.com by quoting the article number 17007119. All adhesives break down over time when they are stored. To prevent this from happening, place the silicone bases on their containers as soon as they are cleaned.
18.3Attaching the wireless cooking sensor
1. Ensure that the silicone patch is completely dry before attaching the cooking sensor.
2. Attach the cooking onto the silicone patch so that it fits perfectly.

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Wireless cooking sensoren 3. Insert a new battery, observing the instructions for
the battery poles. Only use premium-quality CR2032 batteries.

18.4Replacing the battery
If the LED on the wireless cooking sensor does not light up when pressed, the battery is discharged. Changing the battery: 1. Remove the silicone cover from the lower section of
the cooking sensor casing and remove both screws using a screwdriver.

Note: Do not use any metal objects to remove the battery. Do not touch the battery connection points. 4. Close the cap on the cooking sensor. The indentations for the screws on the cap must be aligned with the indentations on the lower section of the housing. Use a screwdriver to tighten the screws and secure the silicone cover on the lower section of the cooking sensor housing.

2. Open the cooking sensor lid and remove the battery from the base.
!

18.5Cleaning
Cooking sensor Clean with a damp cloth. Do not place in the dishwasher and do not get it wet. When you are not using the cooking sensor, remove it from the cookware and store it in a clean, secure location, away from any heat sources.
Silicone patch Clean and dry before attaching the cooking sensor. Dishwasher safe. Note: The cookware with the silicone patch must not be left to soak for long periods in soapy water.
Sight glass for the wireless cooking sensor Always keep the sight glass clean and dry. Proceed as follows: 1. Remove dirt and oil splatters regularly. 2. For cleaning, use a cloth or a q-tip and window-
cleaning solution.

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Notes ¡ Do not use hard or rough objects such as bristle
brushes or scouring pads to clean the hob, and do not use scouring agents.

¡ Do not touch the wireless cooking sensor with your fingers; this will soil or scratch it.
18.6Declaration of Conformity
BSH Hausgeräte GmbH hereby declares that the appliance with wireless cooking sensor function meets the basic requirements and other relevant provisions of the Directive 2014/53/EU. A detailed Declaration of Conformity in accordance with Directive RED can be found at www.gaggenau.com on the product page for your appliance under “Additional documents. The logos and the Bluetooth® brand are registered trademarks and property of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. These trademarks are used by BSH Hausgeräte GmbH under licence. All other trademarks and trade names are owned by the respective companies.

19 Childproof lock
The hob is equipped with a childproof lock. This prevents children from switching on the hob.
19.1Switching on Childproof lock
Requirement: The hob must be switched off. When you remove the rotary knob, lights up for
10 seconds. a A signal tone sounds. a The hob is locked.

19.2Switching off Childproof lock
Fit the rotary knob. a The lock is released. Note: When the hob is switched on and you remove the rotary knob, the Wipe protection function is switched on. If you do not use the rotary knob within 10 minutes, the hob is switched off and the Childproof lock function is switched on.

20 Wipe protection
Allows the control panel to be locked for cleaning so that the settings are not inadvertently adjusted. The lock has no effect on the main switch.
20.1Switching on Wipe protection
Remove the rotary knob. lights up. The cooking process continues.
a The control panel is locked for 10 minutes.

20.2Switching off Wipe protection
To switch off the function early: Fit the rotary knob. a The control panel is unlocked. The cooking pro-
cesses continue.

21 Individual safety switch-off
The safety function is activated if one cooking zone is in operation for an extended period and you do not change any settings. The cooking zone displays and switches itself off. The time from 1 to 10 hours depends on the selected power level.

Press any button to switch on the cooking zone.

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22 Basic settings
You can configure the basic settings for your appliance to meet your needs.

22.1Overview of the basic settings

Display

Setting Signal tones

Value ­ All signal tones are switched on 1. – Most of the signals are switched off.

Time for selecting the cooking zone

– The cooking zone remains selected for 5 seconds.* – The cooking zone remains selected for 10 seconds.1 – The cooking zone remains selected for 15 seconds.
– Unlimited: The cooking zone that was last set remains selected.

Power limitation

­ Switched off. Maximum power of the hob 1.

Enables the total power of the hob to be lim- – 1000 W. Lowest power setting.

ited, if necessary, based on the conditions of . – 1500 W.

your electrical installation. The available set- …

tings depend on the maximum power of the – 3000 W. Recommended for 13 A

hob (see rating plate). If the function is active . – 3500 W. Recommended for 16 A.

and the hob has reached the set power limit, – 4000 W.

is displayed and you cannot select a higher . – 4500 W. Recommended for 20 A.

power level.

– Maximum power of the hob.

Restoring the factory settings

– Individual settings.1 – Factory settings.

Wireless cooking sensor

– – Decrease.

Connect the wireless cooking sensor to the

– Basic setting.

cooking zone.

– – Increase.

Select the setting in accordance with the

height about sea level:

Professional cooking function

Select a single cooking zone in order to preset the power level for the professional cooking function.

Cookware test

– Not suitable.

You can use this function to test the quality

– Not optimal.

of the cookware.

– Suitable.

Home Connect

“Overview of the Home Connect settings”, Page 23

1 Factory setting

22.2To go to the basic settings
Requirement: The hob must be switched off. 1. To switch on the hob, touch . 2. Press within the next 10 seconds.

Product information Directory for the technical after-sales service (TK) Production number Production number 1 Production number 2

Display
. .

a The first four displays provide the product information. To call up each individual display, turn the rotary knob.

3. Touch to access the basic settings. a and light up as a presetting. 4. Touch repeatedly until the desired setting ap-
pears. 5. Use the rotary knob to change the desired setting. 6. Touch and hold for 4 seconds. a The settings are saved.
22.3Discarding changes to the basic settings
Touch . a All changes are discarded and not saved.

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23 Cookware test
The quality of the cookware has a major influence on the speed and the result of the cooking process. You can use this function to test the quality of the cookware. Before the test, ensure that the size of the cookware base corresponds to the size of the cooking zone being used. Access is via the basic settings. Page 21
23.1Carrying out Cookware test
As a single cooking zone, the flexible cooking zone is set in such a way that only the individual item of cookware is checked. 1. At room temperature, place the cookware with ap-
prox. 200 ml water in the centre of the cooking zone that best fits the base of the cookware in terms of size. 2. Call up the basic settings and select .
24 Power limitation
You can use this function to set the total power of the hob. The hob is set at the factory. You can find the maximum power of the hob on the rating plate. You can use this function to adjust the configuration to the requirements of each electrical installation. To ensure that this set value is not exceeded, the hob automatically distributes the available power as needed between the cooking zones that are switched on.
25 Home Connect
This appliance is network-capable. Connecting your appliance to a mobile device lets you control its functions via the Home Connect app, adjust its basic settings and monitor its operating status. The Home Connect services are not available in every country. The availability of the Home Connect function depends on the availability of Home Connect services in your country. You can find information about this at: www.home-connect.com. The Home Connect app guides you through the entire login process. Follow the instructions in the Home Connect app to configure the settings. Tips ¡ Please consult the documents supplied by
Home Connect. ¡ Please also follow the instructions in the Home Con-
nect app. Notes ¡ Please note the safety precautions in this instruction
manual and make sure that they are also observed when operating the appliance via the Home Connect app. “Safety”, Page 2

3. Turn the rotary knob. flashes in the cooking zones.
a The function is switched on. a After 10 seconds, the result appears in the cooking
zone displays.
23.2Checking the result
You can see what the result means for the quality and speed of the cooking process in the following table. Result
The cookware is not suitable for the cooking zone and therefore does not heat up. The cookware is taking longer to heat up than expected and cooking is not progressing as well as it ought to. The cookware is heating up correctly and cooking is progressing well. To switch the function on again, turn the rotary knob.
While this function is activated, the output of each cooking zone may temporarily fall below the nominal value. In order to not exceed this set value, the hob automatically distributes the available power as needed between the cooking zones that are switched on . The appliance regulates and selects the highest power level automatically. You can find out how to do this in the “Basic settings” section Page 21
¡ Hobs are not designed to be left unattended. Always monitor the cooking process.
¡ Operating the appliance on the appliance itself always takes priority. During this time it is not possible to operate the appliance using the Home Connect app.
¡ In networked standby mode, the appliance requires a maximum of 2 W.
25.1Setting up Home Connect
Requirements ¡ The appliance is connected to the power supply and
is switched on. ¡ You have a mobile device with a current version of
the iOS or Android operating system, e.g. a smartphone. ¡ The mobile device and the appliance are within range of your home network’s Wi-Fi signal.

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1. Download the Home Connect app.

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2. Open the Home Connect app and scan the following QR code.

3. Follow the instructions in the Home Connect app.

25.2Overview of the Home Connect settings
You can adjust the settings and network settings for Home Connect by going to your hob’s basic settings.

Setting /
/ /

Selection or display Network connection
­ Not connected/disconnect network
­ Connect automatically ­ Connect manually ­ Connected Connection to app ­ Not connected ­ Connect Connection to the Wi-Fi ­ Wireless module switched off ­ Wireless module switched on

/

Set using the app ­ Switched off
­ Switched on1

/

Software update ­ Update available and ready to
install ­ Start installation

/

Controlling remote access by aftersales service
­ Not authorised ­ Authorised

/

Display Wi-Fi signal strength ­ Not connected to the WLAN
home network (Wi-Fi) ­ Signal strength 1 (poor) ­ Signal strength 2 (moderate) ­ Signal strength 3 (good)

/

Connection to Home Connect server ­ Not connected
­ Connected

1 Factory setting

Additional information Log on the hob in the Wi-Fi home network (Wi-Fi) or disconnect from the network.

/ is only displayed if the hob is connected to the home network.

If Wi-Fi has been activated, you can use the Home Connect functions.
/ is only displayed if the hob has been previously connected to a network. If the setting is switched off, only the hob’s operating statuses are displayed in the Home Connect app.

/ able.

is only displayed if a software update is avail-

/ is only displayed if after-sales service is attempting to connect to the hob. After granting access, you can terminate this at any time.
/ is only displayed if there is a connection to the WLAN home network (Wi-Fi).

/ is only displayed if there is a connection to the WLAN home network (Wi-Fi).

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25.3Changing settings via the Home Connect app
You can use the Home Connect app to change the settings for the cooking zones and send them to the hob. Requirements ¡ The hob is connected to the Wi-Fi and to the
Home Connect app. ¡ To use the Home Connect app to set the hob,
must be switched on in the basic settings. is switched on on delivery. If the option for the transmission of settings has been deactivated, only the hob’s operating statuses are displayed in the Home Connect app. 1. Select the setting in the Home Connect app and send it to the hob. Follow the instructions in the Home Connect app. Settings that you send from the Home Connect app to the hob must be confirmed on the hob. a As soon as cooking settings are transmitted to a cooking zone, the cooking zone display starts to flash, depending on the setting. 2. To confirm the setting, touch the flashing symbol . 3. To discard the setting, touch any other touch field on the hob.
25.4Software update
Your appliance’s software can be updated using the software update function, e.g. for the purposes of optimisation, troubleshooting or security updates. To do this, you must be a registered Home Connect user, have installed the app on your mobile device and be connected to the Home Connect server. As soon as a software update is available, you will be informed via the Home Connect app and will be able to start the software update via the app. Once the update has been successfully downloaded, you can start installing it via the Home Connect app if you are in your WLAN home network (Wi-Fi). The Home Connect app will inform you once installation is successful.
26 Hob-based hood control
If the hob and the extractor hood are Home Connectcompatible, connect the appliances in the Home Connect app. To do this, connect the two appliances to Home Connect and follow the instructions in the app. Notes ¡ Using the controls on the extractor hood always
takes priority. It is not possible to use the hob-based hood control during this time. ¡ You can only connect to the extractor hood via the Home Connect app. Other connection routes are no longer supported.

Notes ¡ You can continue to use your appliance as normal
while updates are downloading. Depending on your personal settings in the app, software updates can also be set to download automatically. ¡ We recommend that you install security updates as soon as possible.
25.5Remote diagnostics
Customer Service can use Remote Diagnostics to access your appliance if you contact them, have your appliance connected to the Home Connect server and if Remote Diagnostics is available in the country in which you are using the appliance. Tip: For further information and details about the availability of Remote Diagnostics in your country, please visit the service/support section of your local website: www.home-connect.com.
25.6Data protection
Please see the information on data protection. The first time your appliance is registered on a home network connected to the Internet, your appliance will transmit the following types of data to the Home Connect server (initial registration): ¡ Unique appliance identification (consisting of appli-
ance codes as well as the MAC address of the Wi-Fi communication module installed). ¡ Security certificate of the Wi-Fi communication module (to ensure a secure data connection). ¡ The current software and hardware version of your appliance. ¡ Status of any previous reset to factory settings. This initial registration prepares the Home Connect functions for use and is only required when you want to use the Home Connect functions for the first time. Note: Please note that the Home Connect functions can only be utilised with the Home Connect app. Information on data protection can be retrieved in the Home Connect app.
26.1Resetting Home Connect settings
If you have problems connecting your appliance to the WLAN home network (Wi- Fi) or if you want to log your appliance onto a different WLAN home network (Wi-Fi) , you can reset the Home Connect settings. Note: If you reset the Home Connect settings, the connection to any extractor hood will also be terminated. 1. Switch on the hob. 2. To open the basic settings, press . 3. Press and hold until the setting appears on the
display. 4. Use the twist knob to set the value . 5. Exit the basic settings.

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26.2Controlling the extractor hood via the hob
In the basic settings for your hob, you can adjust the behaviour of your extractor hood depending on whether the hob or individual cooking zones are switched on or off. You can select other settings using the controls on the hob.
Setting the fan 1. Touch . 2. Use the twist knob to select a setting.
You can select the following settings:

Fan on

Automatic mode

, ,

Intensive settings: Low, medium,

high

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PowerBoost Intermittent ventilation Fan run-on
Switching off the fan 1. Touch . 2. Use the twist knob to select the fan setting 0. Setting the hood lighting You can switch the hood lighting on and off using the control panel of the hob. 1. To switch the lighting on, touch . 2. To switch the lighting off, touch again. Note: Depending on the basic setting that is selected, the light switches on or off automatically when you switch the hob on or off.

26.3Overview of the hood control settings
In the basic settings for your hob, you can adjust the behaviour of your extractor hood depending on whether the hob or individual cooking zones are switched on or off.

Setting1 Selection Connection between hob and extractor hood ­ Not connected/disconnect ­ Start connection process ­ Connected to WLAN home network (Wi-Fi) ­ Connected to extractor hood Automatic fan start-up ­ Switched off. The extractor hood must be switched on manually, if required. ­ Switched on in automatic mode2. In automatic mode, the extractor hood switches itself on when one of the cooking zones is switched on. ­ Switched on in manual mode. The extractor hood is switched on at the lowest setting when a cooking zone is switched on. ­ Switched on in manual mode. The extractor hood is switched on at the medium setting when a cooking zone is switched on. ­ Switched on in manual mode. The extractor hood is switched on at the highest setting when a cooking zone is switched on. Fan run-on ­ Fan switches off when the hob is switched off. ­ Switched on in automatic mode2 ­ Switched on with standard fan run-on ­ No change to the settings Switching the light on automatically ­ Switched off2 ­ Switched on The light switches itself on when the hob is switched on. Switching the light off automatically ­ Switched off2 ­ The light switches itself off when the hob is switched off.
1 Depending on the appliance specifications 2 Factory setting (may vary according to model)

Description The display shows this setting only when the appliance has been connected to the extractor hood.
Setting for whether and how the fan is to run on after switching off the hob. The display shows this setting only when the appliance has been connected to the extractor hood. The display shows this setting only when the appliance has been connected to the extractor hood. The display shows this setting only when the appliance has been connected to the extractor hood.

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27 Cleaning and servicing
To keep your appliance working efficiently for a long time, it is important to clean and maintain it carefully.
27.1Cleaning products
You can obtain suitable cleaning products and glass scrapers from customer service, a retailer or the online shop www.gaggenau.com. ATTENTION! Unsuitable cleaning products may damage the surfaces of the appliance. Never use unsuitable cleaning products. Do not use cleaning products while the hob is still
hot. This may cause marks on the surface. Unsuitable cleaning products ¡ Undiluted detergent ¡ Detergent intended for dishwashers ¡ Abrasive cleaning products ¡ Aggressive cleaning products such as oven spray
or stain remover ¡ Abrasive sponges ¡ High-pressure or steam jet cleaners
27.2Cleaning the hob
Clean the hob after every use to stop cooking residues from getting burnt on. Requirement: The hob must be cold. Do not allow the hob to cool down if it has sugar stains, rice starch, plastic or aluminium foil on it.
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1. Remove heavy soiling using a glass scraper. 2. Clean the hob with a cleaning agent for glass
ceramic. Follow the cleaning instructions on the packaging of the cleaning agent. Tips ¡ You can achieve good cleaning results using a
special sponge for glass ceramic. ¡ If you keep the base of the cookware clean, the
hob surface remains in a good condition.
27.3Cleaning the hob surround
If the hob frame is dirty or stained after use, clean this. Note: Do not use a glass scraper. 1. Clean the hob frame with hot soapy water and a soft
cloth. Wash new sponge cloths thoroughly before use. 2. Dry with a soft cloth.
27.4Cleaning TwistPad
To clean the twist knob, use lukewarm water with a little washing-up liquid. Do not use abrasive or corrosive cleaning agents. Do not clean it in the dishwasher or immerse it in water, as this may damage it.

28.1Using the appliance

Question

Answer

Why can I not switch on the ¡ The childproof lock is activated. You can find further information about this func-

hob and why is the child-

tion under

proof lock symbol lit?

“Childproof lock”, Page 20.

Why are the illuminated dis- ¡ Clean the surface of the control panel of any liquids or food residue. Remove any

plays flashing and why is a

objects that may cover the control panel.

signal sounding?

You can find further information about deactivating the signal tone under

“Basic settings”, Page 21.

Why can I not activate the cooking assistance functions?

¡ The appliance has reached its maximum power consumption or the power manager function has been activated. Switch off or reduce the power levels of the active cooking zones. You can find further information about this function under “Power limitation”, Page 22.

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28.2Noises
Question Why can I hear noises while I’m cooking?
Possible noises

FAQsen
Answer ¡ Noises may be generated while using the hob depending on the base material of
the cookware. These noises are normal for induction technology. They do not indicate that there is a fault. ¡ A deep humming noise similar to a transformer: Occurs when cooking at a high power level. This noise disappears or becomes quieter when you reduce the power level. ¡ A quiet whistling noise: This can be heard when the cookware is empty. This noise disappears when you add water or food to the cookware. ¡ Crackling: This noise occurs when the cookware is made from different multilayer materials, or if you use cookware of different sizes and different materials. The loudness of the noise can vary depending on the quantity of food being cooked or the cooking method. ¡ Loud whistling noises: These may arise if you are operating two cooking zones at the same time and at the maximum power level. These whistling noises disappear or become quieter when you reduce the power level. ¡ Fan noises: The hob is equipped with a fan that switches on automatically at high temperatures. The fan may also continue to run after you have switched the hob off if the temperature measured is still too high.

28.3Cookware

Question Which cookware is suitable for the induction hob? Why is the cooking zone not heating up and why is the heat setting flashing?
Why is it taking so long for the cookware to heat up or why is it not heating up sufficiently despite being on a high power setting?

Answer ¡ You can find additional information on which items of cookware are suitable for
the induction cooking under “Suitable cookware”, Page 5. ¡ The cookware is too small for the cooking zone that is switched on or it is not suitable for induction cooking. Ensure that the cookware is suitable for induction cooking and that it is placed on the cooking zone which best corresponds to its size. You can find more information about this under “Suitable cookware”, Page 5 “Flex Zone”, Page 10. ¡ The cookware is on a different cooking zone to the one that has been switched on. Ensure that you have switched on the correct cooking zone for the cookware. ¡ The cookware is too small for the cooking zone that is switched on or it is not suitable for induction cooking. Ensure that the cookware is suitable for induction cooking and that it is placed on the cooking zone which best corresponds to its size. You can find more information about this under “Suitable cookware”, Page 5 “Flex Zone”, Page 10.

28.4Cleaning
Question How can I clean the hob?

Answer ¡ You can achieve the best results by using special glass-ceramic cleaning
products. Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaning products, dishwater detergent (concentrated) or scouring pads. You can find more information about this under “Cleaning and servicing”, Page 26.

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29 Troubleshooting
You can rectify minor faults on your appliance yourself. Read the troubleshooting information before contacting after-sales service. This will avoid unnecessary costs.
WARNING Risk of injury! Improper repairs are dangerous. Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out
by trained specialist staff. If the appliance is defective, call Customer Service.
WARNING Risk of electric shock! Incorrect repairs are dangerous. Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out
by trained specialist staff. Only use genuine spare parts when repairing the
appliance. If the power cord of this appliance is damaged, it
must be replaced with a special connection cable, which is available from the manufacturer or his Customer Service.

29.1Warnings
Notes ¡ If appears in the displays, press and hold the
sensor for the respective cooking zone and read the fault code. ¡ If the fault code is not listed in the table, disconnect the hob from the power supply and wait 30 seconds before reconnecting it. If this display appears again, contact the technical after-sales service and specify the exact fault code. ¡ If an error occurs, the appliance does not switch to standby mode. ¡ In order to protect the appliance’s electronic parts from overheating or surge currents, the hob may temporarily reduce the power level.

29.2Information on the display panel

Fault No displays light up.
The displays flash. , , ,
, + power level and
audible signal and signal tone
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Cause and troubleshooting The power supply has been disconnected. Use other electrical appliances to check whether there has been a power failure. The appliance has not been connected as shown in the circuit diagram. Connect the appliance in accordance with the circuit diagram. Electronics fault If you are unable to rectify the fault, inform the technical after-sales service. The control panel is wet or an object is covering it. Dry the control panel or remove the object. The electronics have overheated and one or all of the cooking zones have been switched off. Wait until the electronics have cooled down sufficiently. Then touch any button on the
control panel.
There is hot cookware in the vicinity of the control panel. This may cause the electronics to overheat. Remove the cookware. The fault display goes out shortly afterwards. You can continue to
cook.
There is hot cookware in the vicinity of the control panel. The cooking zone has been switched off to protect the electronics. Remove the cookware. Wait a few seconds. Touch any button. When the fault display
goes out, you can continue cooking.
The cooking zone has overheated and has been switched off to protect the work surface. Wait until the electronics have cooled down sufficiently before switching the cooking
zone back on.
Transfer settings is not activated. Touch any button to confirm the fault display. You can continue to cook as normal
without using the Transfer settings function. Contact customer service.
The extended FlexZone does not switch on. Touch any sensor to confirm the fault display. You can use the remaining cooking zones
to continue cooking. Contact the technical after-sales service.
The cooking zone has been operating continuously for an extended period. Individual safety switch-off is switched on. Touch any button to switch off the display so
that you can set the cooking zone.

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Fault
The wireless cooking sensor display does not light up. The display on the sensor flashes twice. The display on the sensor flashes three times.
/ / Home Connect is not working properly.

Cause and troubleshooting
The cooking sensor has overheated and the cooking zone has been switched off. Wait until the cooking sensor has cooled down sufficiently before activating the function
again.
The cooking sensor has overheated and all of the cooking zones have been switched off. When you are not using the cooking sensor, remove it from the cookware and keep it
away from other cooking zones or heat sources. Switch on the cooking zones.
There is hot cookware in the vicinity of the control panel. The cooking zone has been switched off to protect the electronics. Replace the 3 V CR2032 battery. For more information, see the section entitled
“Replacing the battery”, Page 19
The connection to the cooking sensor has been broken. Switch off the function and reactivate it. The cooking sensor is broken/faulty. Contact the technical after-sales service. The wireless cooking sensor is not responding and the display does not light up. Replace the 3 V CR2032 battery. For more information, see the section entitled
“Replacing the battery”, Page 19. If this does not solve the problem, press and hold the symbol on the cooking sensor for
8­10 seconds and then reconnect the cooking sensor to the hob. For more information, see the section entitled . If the problem persists, contact our technical after-sales service. The battery in the cooking sensor is almost flat. The next time you cook, you may be interrupted by the battery running out. Replace the 3 V CR2032 battery. For more information, see the section entitled “Replacing the battery”, Page 19.
The connection to the cooking sensor has been broken. Press and hold the symbol on the cooking sensor for 8­10 seconds and then reconnect
the cooking sensor to the hob. For more information, see the section entitled .
The operating voltage is incorrect and outside of the normal operating range. Contact your energy supplier. The hob is not connected correctly. Disconnect the hob from the mains. Connect the hob in accordance with the circuit dia-
gram.
Demo mode is activated. Disconnect the hob from the mains. Wait for 30 seconds and connect the hob. Touch
any sensor in the next three minutes. Demo mode is deactivated.
Different causes are possible. Go to www.home-connect.com.

29.3Normal noises from your appliance
An induction hob may sometimes cause noises or vibrations, such as buzzing, crackling, hissing noises, fan noises or rhythmic noises.

30 Disposal
30.1Disposing of old appliance
Valuable raw materials can be reused by recycling. 1. Unplug the appliance from the mains. 2. Cut through the power cord. 3. Dispose of the appliance in an environmentally
friendly manner. Information about current disposal methods are available from your specialist dealer or local authority.

This appliance is labelled in accordance with European Directive 2012/19/EU concerning used electrical and electronic appliances (waste electrical and electronic equipment – WEEE). The guideline determines the framework for the return and recycling of used appliances as applicable throughout the EU.

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30.2Disposing of batteries
Batteries should be recycled in an environmentally friendly manner. Do not dispose of the batteries in the household rubbish. Dispose of batteries in an environmentally friendly
manner.

According to the European Guideline 2006/66/EC, defective or used battery packs/batteries, must be collected separately and disposed of in an environmentally correct manner.

31 Declaration of Conformity

BSH Hausgeräte GmbH hereby declares that the appliance with Home Connect functionality conforms to the basic requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU. A detailed RED Declaration of Conformity can be found online at www.gaggenau.com among the additional documents on the product page for your appliance. Hereby, BSH Hausgeräte GmbH declares that the appliance with Home Connect functionality is in compliance with relevant statutory requirements.1

A detailed Declaration of Conformity can be found online at www.gaggenau.com/gb among the additional documents on the product page for your appliance.1
Only applies to Great Britain 2.4 GHz band (2400­2483.5 MHz): Max. 100 mW 5 GHz band (5150­5350 MHz + 5470­5725 MHz): Max. 100 mW

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32 Customer Service
Function-relevant genuine spare parts according to the corresponding Ecodesign Order can be obtained from Customer Service for a period of at least 10 years from the date on which your appliance was placed on the market within the European Economic Area. Note: Under the terms of the manufacturer’s warranty the use of Customer Service is free of charge. Detailed information on the warranty period and terms of warranty in your country is available from our aftersales service, your retailer or on our website. If you contact Customer Service, you will require the product number (E-Nr.) and the production number (FD) of your appliance. The contact details for Customer Service can be found in the enclosed Customer Service directory or on our website.

32.1Product number (E-Nr.) and production number (FD)
You can find the product number (E-Nr.) and the production number (FD) on the appliance’s rating plate. The rating plate can be found: ¡ on the appliance certificate. ¡ on the lower section of the hob. The product number (E no.) can also be found on the glass ceramic. You can also display the customer service index (KI) and the production number (FD) in the basic settings. Page 21 Make a note of your appliance’s details and the Customer Service telephone number to find them again quickly.

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