Gaggenau CX 492, Information For Use

Before using for the first time

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Hotplate

Status
No cookware on the cooking zone

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You have removed the cookware
from the cooking surface.

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The power level that was previ-
ously selected lights up less in-
tensely.

Other displays

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You cannot set the selected cook-
ing zone.

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For more information, touch  ​⁠.

Possible causes:

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Up to six items of cookware
evenly distributed over the cook-
ing surface can be heated at the
same time.

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The cookware is not suitable for
use on an induction hob.

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The appliance has exceeded its
maximum power consumption.

Note: 

The cooking zone displays may show a different

size or shape to the cookware actually being used.
This is normal and does not affect the functioning of
the hob.

5.5 Residual heat indicator

The cooking zone has several residual heat indicators
that indicate that the cooking surface is still hot.
One, two or all three indicator lines light up  ​⁠ depend-
ing on the intensity of the residual heat. Do not touch
the cooking surface while the indicators are still lit or
immediately after they have switched off.
The residual heat indicators will remain lit for as long
as the cooking surface is still hot, even if you switch off
the cooking surface.

6  Before using for the first time

Observe the following recommendations.

6.1 Initial start-up

When you switch on the appliance for the first time, the
standard language setting appears on the display as a
first step to configure the hob.
You can change these settings at any time in the basic
settings. → 

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6.2 Setting Home Connect

To start the connection settings, select the Home Con-
nect setting in the basic settings and follow the instruc-
tions in the section entitled 
→ 

"Home Connect ", Page 24

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6.3 Cooking with induction

In comparison to conventional hobs, induction techno-
logy brings with it a series of changes and has a num-
ber of benefits such as time savings when cooking and
frying, energy savings as well as greater ease of clean-
ing and care. It also offers improved heat control as the
heat is generated directly in the cookware.

7  Basic operation

7.1 Switching the hob on

▶

Touch  ​⁠.
A signal tone sounds and the touch display lights
up.

a

The hob is ready to use.

Reactivate

▶

If you switch the appliance on within 10 seconds of
switching it off, the hob operates with the settings
that were previously set. You can activate this func-
tion in the basic settings. → 

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7.2 Switching 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 30 seconds, the hob is automatically
switched off.

7.3 Setting the power level in the cooking
zones

The cooking zone has 17 power levels, which are dis-
played from  ​⁠ to  ​⁠ with intermediate values. Select the
best power level for the food and the planned cooking
process.

Requirement:

 The hob must be switched on.

1.

Place the cookware on the cooking surface.

2.

Touch the required cooking zone display.

a

The settings area for the cooking zone that you
have selected appears on the display.