Gaggenau CX 492, Information For Use

en 

Basic operation

10

3.

Swipe your finger over the settings area and touch
the power level that you require.

a

The power level has been set.

QuickStart

▶

If you place cookware on the cooking surface be-
fore you switch on the appliance, it is detected
when the main switch is pressed and the cooking
zone display appears on the touchscreen.

Changing the power level and switching off the

cooking zone

1.

Select the cooking zone.

2.

Select the required power level or set it to 0 in the
settings area.

a

The cooking zone's power level changes or the
cooking zone switches itself off and the residual
heat indicator appears.

No cookware/cookware of an unsuitable size

Requirement:

 Always place items of cookware inside

the usable area of the cooking surface.

▶

If the cookware is not positioned correctly or is not
the right material or the right size,  ​⁠ is displayed
next to the cooking zone display.
Move the cookware or use different cookware.
If you remove the active cookware from the cooking
surface for more than 30 seconds, the hotplate
automatically switches off.

Switching off the cooking zone quickly

▶

If you press and hold the cooking zone display on
the main display for a few seconds, the power level
is set automatically to 0.0. You can switch this func-
tion off in the basic settings. → 

Page 23

7.4 Cooking 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 escap-
ing.

¡

After cooking, place a lid on the cookware until you
serve the dish.

¡

To cook with the pressure cooker, observe the man-
ufacturer'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 temperat-
ures 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

1 - 1.5

-

Butter, honey, gelatine

1 - 2

-

Heating and keeping warm

Stew, e.g. lentil stew

1.5 - 2

-

Milk

1

1.5 - 2.5

-

Boiled sausages

1

3 - 4

-

Defrosting and heating

Spinach, frozen

3 - 4

15 - 25

Goulash, frozen

3 - 4

35 - 55

Poaching, simmering

Potato dumplings 

1

4.5 - 5.5

20 - 30

Fish 

1

4 - 5

10 - 15

White sauces, e.g. Béchamel
sauce

1 - 2

3 - 6

Whisked sauces, e.g.
Béarnaise sauce, Hollandaise
sauce

3 - 4

8 - 12

Boiling, steaming, braising

Rice, with double the volume of
water

2.5 - 3.5

15 - 30

Rice pudding

2 - 3

30 - 40

Unpeeledboiled pots

4.5 - 5.5

25 - 35

1

Without lid