Gaggenau KG 291 AU, Operation, Maintenance And Installation Manual

Page 1: ...Operation Maintenance and Installation Manual KG 291 AU Gas Hob ...

Page 2: ...g Principle Page 8 4 Operation Page 9 10 5 Settings Table Page 11 6 Cookware Recommendations Page 12 7 Wok Cookware Recommendations Page 13 8 Cleaning and Care Page 14 16 9 Maintenance Page 17 10 Trouble shooting Page 18 11 Technical Data Nozzle Table Page 19 21 12 Installation Instructions Page 22 28 Important Notes Page 22 23 Gas Connection Electrical Connection Page 24 Nozzle Replacement Page 2...

Page 3: ...iance Do not touch any electrical switch do not use any phone in your building Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department Installation and service must be performed by an authorised person Where this appliance is installed in a marine craft or in caravans for safety reasons it shal...

Page 4: ... pipe 9 The appliance and its individual shutoff valve must be disconnected from the gas supply piping system during any pressure testing of the system at test pressures in excess of 3 5 kPa 1 2 psig The appliance must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing its individual manual shutoff valve during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at test pressures equal to o...

Page 5: ...ecise output control Maximum comfort and safety through electronic flame detection and automatic re ignition Before operating your new appliance for the first time please take your time to read through the manual conscientiously to get to know all its features The manual contains important information for use installation and care of the appliance And now we wish you lots of fun cooking ...

Page 6: ...eat and burn easily Foodstuffs that are prepared in fat and oil must only be prepared under constant supervision Technical modifications reserved Operating for the First Time Remove the packaging from the appliance and dispose of it according to local regulations Be careful to remove all accessories from the packaging Keep packaging elements and plastic bags away from children Check the appliance ...

Page 7: ...build up may damage the appliance Pots with a diameter of less than 90 mm or more than 280 mm 320 mm for the large WOK burner should not be used When using large pots pay attention to keeping to a minimum distance of 50 mm between the cooking vessel and combustible surroundings A minimum distance of 50 mm must be observed between the control knob control panel and the pot or pan The pot or pan sho...

Page 8: ...sition 7 Indicator light 8 Flame setting 0 OFF High setting of outer and inner flame ring Low setting of outer flame ring High setting of inner flame ring Outer flame ring off High setting of inner flame ring Outer flame ring off Low setting of inner flame ring 9 Burner head cover 10 Burner ring 11 Burner head 12 Electrode for automatic ignition flame detection and flame control 2 Features 10 9 11...

Page 9: ...l automatically re ignite the burner During a disturbance the appliance will cut off the gas supply as a safety measure to prevent unburned gas escaping The flame setting is infinitely variable between high and low The total rated thermal load amounts to 59 MJ 16 5 kW for natural gas The specified rated load is defined by installation of the fixed nozzles The gas hob is converted to a different ga...

Page 10: ... condition The flame size can be set continuously between full and low by slowly turning the control knob Indicator light The indicator light next to the control knob comes on if the burner is switched on and the flame burns correctly Should the flame go out during operation e g because of a draught the appliance will automatically re ignite the burner Should the re ignition be unsuccessful e g bu...

Page 11: ...trouble shooting guide on page 18 Note if a malfunction occurs on one burner you can continue using the remaining burners however you must turn all control knobs to the off position first before recommencing Switching off Fully turn the control knob to the OFF position The electronics of the appliance switch the gas supply off if all control knobs are in the off position 10 ...

Page 12: ...low cooking Rice pulses Reheating Soup casserole vegetables in a sauce Switch to the high setting in order to reach the required temperature quickly Then switch back to a lower setting The output of the inner flame ring is the same on the normal as well as the large burners The values given above must be looked upon as recommended values The heat required depends not only on the type and condition...

Page 13: ...ant handles Use pots and pans with a thick base because heat distribution is particularly improved in the low setting Using the correct size of pots and pans for the burner ensures improved cooking performance and energy efficiency To ensure an even distribution of heat center the pot above the burner The flames should be covered by the pot base Place the pot or pan securely and level on the pot g...

Page 14: ... cut into small pieces are cooked as briefly as possible under strong heat and constant stirring In the large round pan everything can be stirred and turned faster and with greater ease than in a conventional frying pan Thanks to stirring ingredients do not burn onto the pan Surplus oil drains off towards the middle In next to no time you obtain delicious roasted foods the pores in meat close and ...

Page 15: ...an the appliance before operating it for the first time and after every use 8 Cleaning and Care burner assembly wok burner burner head cover burner ring burner head electrode burner base burner assembly normal burner large burner Note to avoid jeopardising the electrical safety of the appliance do not use high pressure or steam jet cleaning devices risk of short circuits Caution risk of burns Befo...

Page 16: ...ormly and thinly on the hob not on the control panel This will ensure an even surface and will keep your hob in a good condition for a long period of time Make sure the burner parts are dry before assembly Only operate the appliance with all parts dry Damp burner parts will cause malfunctions when igniting or unstable flames When assembling the burner parts make sure that the burner ring and burne...

Page 17: ... turn Caution never switch on hob while cleaning electrodes Base Cloth with detergent and hot water To prevent marring the polished stainless stainless steel Soak burnt in remainders with a steel trough always polish in the direction shot blasted little detergent solution of the polish lines brushed After cleaning polish dry with a Light discolorations may form if the soft cloth to prevent water s...

Page 18: ...ll does not work please contact your dealer or your local Gaggenau customer service agency Specify the appliance type see rating plate Repairs may only be carried out by authorised technicians in order to guarantee the safety of the appliance Unauthorised tampering with the appliance will invalidate any warranty claims Only use original spare parts Abnormal Operation Flames are normally blue and s...

Page 19: ...n Is the burner dry and clean Is there an air pocket in the gas supply line after first in stallation or changing the LP propane gas tank LP propane gas is the gas tank empty Wait until the appliance has cooled Check affected burner Are all burner parts correctly assembled Is the electrode soiled food remains or wet Is the burner soiled by boiled over food Check for strong draughts for example ope...

Page 20: ...ctrical Rated consumption 15 W Voltage AC 220 240 V Frequency 50 Hz Technical modifications reserved 11 Technical Data Nozzle Table Countries AU AU Gas family Gas type Natural gas N Propane gas X Pressure 1 0 kPa 10 mbar 2 75 kPa 27 5 mbar Nozzle full burn outer 1 85 110 A Nozzle low burn outer 0 87 0 56 Nozzle full burn inner 0 67 0 42 Nozzle low burn inner 0 54 0 34 Air gap adjustm outer mm open...

Page 21: ... kPa 27 5 mbar Nozzle full burn outer 1 68 1 05 Nozzle low burn outer 0 70 0 45 Nozzle full burn inner 0 42 0 29 Nozzle low burn inner 0 42 0 28 Air gap adjustm outer mm 4 2 Air gap adjustm inner mm open fixed open fixed Total output 5 burners 59 MJ 16 5 kW 62 MJ 17 2 kW Nozzle table large burner ...

Page 22: ...a 27 5 mbar Nozzle full burn outer 1 13 0 68 Nozzle low burn outer 0 57 0 34 Nozzle full burn inner 0 42 0 29 Nozzle low burn inner 0 42 0 28 Air gap adjustm outer mm open 6 max Air gap adjustm inner mm open fixed open fixed Total output 5 burners 59 MJ 16 5 kW 62 MJ 17 2 kW Nozzle table small burner ...

Page 23: ...nnection to an exhaust gas system pay attention to the applicable installation conditions The appliance may be installed in kitchen combinations made of wood or similar combustible materials without taking additional measures The rear wall must consist of non combustible material A minimum distance of 300 mm from heat sensitive items of furnishing or contact surfaces cupboard side panel must be ob...

Page 24: ...tilation This can be guaranteed for example by installing an extractor hood with a minimum air output of 264 m3 h 15 m3 h per kW thermal load To ensure ventilation the room in which this appliance is installed must have a suitable opening like an exterior door or a window that can be opened When using the household gas cooker the extractor hood must be operated in such a way that the more cooking ...

Page 25: ...ed by means of a connecting cable with an earthing contact plug connected to an earthed socket which must also be accessible after installation of the gas hob When establishing connections make sure that the connecting lead cannot come into contact with hot parts of the gas hob or other hot parts Turn all control knobs to the OFF position before connecting the appliance to the power supply Connect...

Page 26: ...ng the low setting nozzles Switch off the power at fuse point and close the gas supply Detach pod grids burner rings burner head covers and burner heads Pull off control knobs Undo trough securing nuts three 7 mm nuts on each burner and carefully detach the trough Turn the black plastic part so that the recess is above the nozzle Screw out nozzle and take nozzle out with small pliers Replace both ...

Page 27: ...ther with the O ring by hand Check whether the O rings of the new nozzle seats are fitted correctly Fully push nozzles onto the supply lines Note do not bend supply lines Push the burners onto the supply lines Push the safety springs back on Screw the burners back on the trough Loosen the locking screw and adjust the air regulation bush according to the nozzle table Tighten the locking screw See t...

Page 28: ...upply lines Change the screw in nozzle and tighten it firmly Push the burners onto the supply lines Push the safety springs back on Screw the burner back on the trough Loosen the locking screw and adjust the air regulation bush according to the nozzle table Tighten the locking screw Fit the trough and tighten it firmly Checking functions The flames are adjusted correctly if no yellow tips are visi...

Page 29: ...he appliance to the gas supply Note if a flexible gas connection is being used you can connect the appliance before installing it into the worktop Check the installation for gas leaks Connect the appliance to the electricity Test it for correct functioning There might be an air pocket in the gas supply line if the appliance switches off and the indicator lights flash Turn all control knobs off and...

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