Gaggenau CI 490, Instruction Manual

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Frying function

This function is used for frying on the front hotplates, 
regulating the temperature of the pan.

Deep-frying features

The hotplate only heats when necessary. This way 
energy is saved. The oil and fat do not overheat.

Notes

‒

Never leave oil or fat cooking unattended.

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Place the pan at the centre of the hotplate. 
Ensure that the base of the pan is the right 
diameter.

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Do not cover the pan with a lid. Doing so will 
cause the automatic regulation not to function. A 
protective screen may be used without affecting 
the automatic regulation

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Only use oil which is suitable for frying. If using 
butter, margarine, olive oil or pork lard, select the 

min

 temperature setting.

Pans to use with the frying function

There are pans suited to this function which may be 
purchased later as optional accessories, in 
specialised stores, or through our Technical 
Assistance Service. Always indicate the related 
reference code. 

▯

GP900001

 small pan (15 cm diameter)

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GP900002

 medium pan (18 cm)

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GP900003

 large pan (21 cm)

The pans are non-stick. Food may also be fried in a 
small amount of oil.

Notes

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The frying function has been especially adjusted 
for these types of pans.

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With other types of pans, the temperature may be 
set above or below the level selected.Firstly try 
with the lowest temperature setting, changing it 
as necessary. The pans may overheat.

Temperature settings

How to program

Select the suitable temperature setting from the table. 
Put a pan on the hotplate. 

The hob must be switched on.

1

Select the required hotplate and power level.

2

Press the 

q

 symbol. The 

¬ 

 indicator lights up on 

the hotplate display.

Each indicator has a temperature level:

Power level

Temperature

Suitable for

max 

ª

.

high

e.g. potato fritters, sautéed potatoes, and rare steak.

med plus 

ª

medium-high

e.g., thin fried foods like frozen pies, escalopes, ragú, vegetables

med

«

low-medium

e.g. thick fried food such as hamburgers and sausages, fish.

min

¬

low

e.g. omelettes, using butter, olive oil or margarine

¬

low temperature level

«

low-medium temperature level

ª

medium-high temperature level

ª

.

high temperature level