Gaggenau KG 491 CA, Operation, Maintenance And Installation Manual

Page 1: ...Operation Maintenance and Installation Manual KG 491 CA Gas Cooktop ...

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Page 3: ...g Principle Page 9 6 Operation Page 10 11 7 Settings Table Page 12 8 Cookware Recommendations Page 13 9 Wok Cookware Recommendations Page 14 10 Cleaning and Care Page 15 17 11 Maintenance Page 18 12 Trouble Shooting Page 19 13 Technical Data Nozzle Table Page 20 21 14 Installation Instructions Page 22 32 Important Notes Page 22 Cabinet Requirements Page 23 Electrical Connection Page 24 Gas Connect...

Page 4: ... vicinity of this or any other appliance WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS Do not try to light any appliance 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 a qualified insta...

Page 5: ...dden to use high pressure or steam jet cleaning devices Note The name plate is attached to the bottom of the unit and to the inside of the housing Only for Installation in USA This installation must conform with local codes or in absence of local codes with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z 223 1 Current Issue The installer must leave these instructions with the appliance and the consumer should k...

Page 6: ...owed to sit or stand on any part of the appliance Do not store items of interest to children above the cooktop or at the back of it If children should climb onto the appliance to reach these items they could be seriously injured Never use any part of the cooktop for storage Flammable materials can catch fire and plastic items may melt or ignite When connecting electrical appliances near the Cookto...

Page 7: ...ners keep the ports clean It is necessary to clean these when there is a boil over or when the burner does not light even though the electronic igniters click See care and maintenance section Clean the cooktop with caution Avoid steam burns do not use a wet sponge or cloth to clean the cooktop while it is hot Some cleaners produce noxious fumes if applied to a hot surface Follow directions provide...

Page 8: ...at 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 f...

Page 9: ... not heat up any empty pots or pans It is not permitted to use roasting pans frying pans or grill stones heated simultaneously by several burners because the resulting heat build up may damage the appliance Pots with a diameter of less than 90 mm 3 1 2 or more than 280 mm 11 320 mm 12 1 2 for the large WOK burner should not be used When using large pots pay attention to keeping to a minimum distan...

Page 10: ...ng zone wok 9 Control knob for rear right cooking zone 10 Control knob for front right cooking zone 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 11 Burner head cover 12 Burner ring 13 Burner head 14 Electrode f...

Page 11: ...ce will 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 58 000 BTU 17 kW The specified rated load is defined by installation of the fixed nozzles The gas hob is converted to a different gas type ...

Page 12: ...ze can be set continuously between full and low by slowly turning the control knob 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 burner is soiled by spilled over food or liquid the gas supply is switched off automatically and a signal is sounded Turn all control knobs to the OFF pos...

Page 13: ...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 11 ...

Page 14: ...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 of ...

Page 15: ...ution 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 grid Turn the pan handle to the side it should not point to the front...

Page 16: ...redients 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 cl...

Page 17: ...e appliance before operating it for the first time and after every use 10 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 Before c...

Page 18: ...s steel care agents uniformly 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 t...

Page 19: ...ished 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 stains natural oxidation is removed together forming on the surface with the soiling Put some commercially For heavy soiling yo...

Page 20: ...nd then turned back on again Before calling the service engineer check the trouble shooting guide on page 19 to see if you can rectify the problem yourself If your appliance still does not work please contact your Gaggenau dealer who will provide you with the address and telephone number of your nearest manufacturer s authorized service agent or contact Gaggenau USA on 800 828 9165 Specify the app...

Page 21: ...ut off valve open 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 then check 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 exampl...

Page 22: ...bracket to DIN 1999 conical cylindrical Technical data electrical Rated consumption 15 W Voltage AC 120 V Frequency 60 Hz Technical modifications reserved Nozzle full burn outer 1 55 110 A Nozzle low burn outer 0 75 0 56 Nozzle full burn inner 0 60 0 42 Nozzle low burn inner 0 48 0 34 Air gap adjustm outer mm 0 0 Air gap adjustm inner mm open fixed 6 open Nozzle table wok burner Nozzle tables Coun...

Page 23: ...ries US CA US CA Gas family Natural gas LPG Prop Pressure 6 W C 1 5 kPa 10 W C 2 5 kPa Total output 5 burners 58 000 BTU 17 kW 58 000 BTU 17 kW Nozzle table large burner Nozzle full burn outer 0 97 0 68 Nozzle low burn outer 0 48 0 34 Nozzle full burn inner 0 40 0 29 Nozzle low burn inner 0 42 0 28 Air gap adjustm outer mm 0 open at maximum Air gap adjustm inner mm open fixed open fixed Nozzle tab...

Page 24: ...e available pressure As this gas hob is not intended for connection 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 The minimum distances as described on page 23 must be observ...

Page 25: ...e maintained when installing the gas cooktop shall be A minimum 12 300 mm B minimum 12 300 mm C minimum 30 762 mm clearance between the top of the cooking surface and the bottom of exhaust hood D minimum 1 9 16 40 mm E minimum 36 914 mm F minimum 18 458 mm ...

Page 26: ...sure that the connecting lead cannot come into contact with hot parts of the gas hob or other hot parts Warning this appliance is equipped with a three prong grounding plug for your protection against shock hazard and should be plugged directly into a pro perly grounded receptacle Do not cut or remove the grounding prong from this plug The mains connecting cable must at least correspond to type SJ...

Page 27: ...d fits into the threaded nut on the hob The longer tapered U S A thread is for the incoming gas supply Vent the gas line check for leaks The gas pressure regulator is supplied with the unit and comes set for natural gas To convert regulator to LP propane gas Make Essex Model SX 229 NA 602 1 2 PSIG 1 Remove the aluminum cap from the top of the regulator 2 Turn the cap over It will have LP 10 stampe...

Page 28: ...top must be 90 As shown in the installation sketch drill the Ø 35 mm 13 8 holes to secure the control knobs in the cabinet front If the cabinet front is thicker than 26 mm 11 32 the front must be routed from the back to max 26 mm 11 32 on an area of 80 x 470 mm 35 32 181 2 177 16 551 8 51 8 5 16 36 201 16 min 13 8 13 16 3427 32 199 32 min 131 32 71 2 21 32 at ventilation openings 39 16 23 8 13 8 m...

Page 29: ... into the holes secure from the rear with the nuts Take care to install control knobs in the correct order Undo trough securing nuts and carefully detach the trough Note if a flexible gas connection is being used you can connect the appliance before installing it into the worktop Turn the clamping screws to the side Insert the hob into the cut out and align it Note do not stick the hob onto the wo...

Page 30: ...obs Be careful that the broader pin of the control knob fits the broader fitting of the spindle There are four equal spindles and one that is longer use the longer spindle for the wok burner center control knob The gas taps of the burners must be in the off position flat side to the top Slide the spindles on the gas taps Fix the spindles with the screws provided Replace and screw on both cover pla...

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Page 32: ...urner rings burner head covers and burner heads Undo trough securing nuts three 7 mm nuts on each burner and two Torx T20 on the wok burner and carefully detach the trough Loosen both cover plates slide to the center and remove Remove the spindles between the control knobs and the gas taps Remove the cover plate from the gas taps Turn the gas tap with the plastic part so that the recess is above t...

Page 33: ...r 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 31 See t...

Page 34: ...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 visible and if t...

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