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    Operation, Maintenance and Installation Manual KG 291 CA Gas Cooktop[...]

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    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. Operating Principle Page 9[...]

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    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. WHA T TO DO IF Y OU SMELL GAS: – Do not try to light any appli[...]

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    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. 3. This appliance shall not be used for space heating. This inst[...]

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    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. Use extreme care when using this cooktop as this [...]

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    • 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. Use only on low or medium heat settings according t[...]

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    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. Only ever operate the ap[...]

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    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. This is why attention must be paid to good kitchen v[...]

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    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 (5.0 kW) 3 Large burner 14,500 BTU (4.2 kW) 4 Normal burner 7,000 BTU (2.1 kW) 5 V entilation openings 6 Symbol for corresponding cooking position 7 Indicator light 8 Flame setting: 0 OFF High setting[...]

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    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 . Dur[...]

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    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 . • When using large pots or pans you should ignite the burner in the low position. • Every[...]

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    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). Note: if a malfunction occurs on one burner , you can continue using the remaining burners, however , you must turn all control knobs [...]

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    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 Browning Flour , onions Roasting Almonds, breadcrumbs Baking Pancakes, egg dishes to Boiling in open pot Liquids Simmering in open pot Dumplings, sausag[...]

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    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. A minimum distance of 50 mm (2 ´ ´ ) [...]

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    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. It has a rounded base and slanted sides. The thin steel passes the heat swiftly to the inside, but soon cools down again as soon as the flame[...]

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    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. Please thoroughly clean the appliance before operating it for th[...]

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    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. • First lift one of the pot grids on the side with both hands (be careful not to scratch the bas[...]

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    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. Burner Head Cover , Remo[...]

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    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 . The cooktop cannot be used during a power failure. If the cooktop is being used when the power failure occurs, turn all of the burner control knobs to the[...]

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    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. 12. T rouble Shooting 19 F ault Remedy The burner does not ignite,[...]

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    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 (0.3 kW) T otal output 60,000 BTU (17.6 kW) Gas connection: R 1/2’’ union nut for R 1/2’?[...]

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    5551 McFADDEN AVENUE HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA 92649 USA Y (800) 828-9165 · FAX (714) 901-0979 www.gaggenau-usa.com GAGGENAU HAUSGERÄTE GMBH P.O. BOX 10 02 50 · 80076 MÜNCHEN GERMANY Y (0 89) 45 90 - 03 FAX (0 89) 45 90 - 23 47[...]