The A – Z of Gaggenau cooktops
- The A-Z of Cooktops (PDF 28 kb)
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All-gas appliances
Gas cooktops from Gaggenau, including the wok burner, are all-gas appliances which, when fitted with the appropriate nozzles, are operated with natural or liquid gas.
Automatic cooking timer
The time at which you wish one or more cooking zones to be switched off automatically can be selected up to either 90 (CK) or 99 (CI) minutes in advance. The integrated clock can be used as a timer independently.
Timer The Vario 400 Pro Series appliances offer the same functions through the connecting strip with timer, which is available as an accessory. With a connecting strip, up to two cooking zones can be selected for 90 minutes.
Automatic quick ignition
Press the knob on the gas cooktop, rotate to the desired setting and release. The electronics ignite the flame immediately and keep it burning without further intervention – the knob can then be released.
Automatic quick boil
Booster function Increases the output of any cooking zone by 50 percent for between two and ten minutes. When using the Booster function, the usage of other zones is limited.
Glass ceramic cooktops with sensor control A selected heat setting is briefly raised by four stages (no higher than maximum setting). After approximately four minutes, the cooktop automatically switches back to the original setting.
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Booster function
Increases the output of any cooking zone by 50 percent for between two and ten minutes. When using the Booster function, the usage of other zones is limited.
C
Cast iron roaster for glass ceramic cooktops
Gaggenau developed this high quality, cast roaster made of non-stick coated cast aluminum specially for the 7 1/16" x 16 5/16" roasting zone on Gaggenau glass ceramic cooktops. Its base covers the roasting zone exactly, so optimum use of energy is assured, and its thick thermal conducting base guarantees even distribution of heat and optimum heat storage. Even its lid can be used, for example for searing. Its non-stick coating allows low-fat cooking and makes for easy cleaning.
Cast iron pan support
A single-section grate for Vario gas appliances; on larger gas cooktops, it consists of either two or three sections to prevent small pots and pans from tipping over.
D
Deep fryer
Professional 3-zone construction:
Frying zone Situated above the electronically controlled hinged heating element.
Foaming expansion ring The fryer is wider at the top to prevent hot oil from bubbling over.
Child lock (Vario 200) Locks all the appliance’s functions via the knobs.
Cleaning stage (Vario 400) You can bring the water for cleaning the deep fryer to the appropriate cleaning temperature in the appliance itself.
Swivel-out heating element The heating rod easily folds upwards for easy cleaning of the stainless steel basin.
Two-basket hanger The integrated hanger can accommodate two baskets simultaneously, allowing them to drain.
Downdraft
The downdraft extractor standard is a highly interesting and effective alternative to the classical wall and above all insular hood. The downdraft is integrated directly in the cooktop and extracts cooking vapors before they rise and mix with the room air, which causes food smells to remain in clothes and hair. The space above the cooktop is now open, allowing the cook to look inside all pots and pans. Extraction, even out of higher pots and pans, is still effective when the lids are lifted due to the gap in the direction of the down draft. For a clear design line in the kitchen, it is the most inconspicuous method of ventilation in existence. The Gaggenau downdrafts are directly adapted to the Vario 200 and 400 appliance Series. All downdrafts are operated with separate remote blowers allowing for options for every configuration.
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Electric indoor grill
Griddle pan Useful, easy care accessory for grilling or cooking on a flat surface.
Independently controlled heating elements For example, the front part of the grill can be used for grilling, and the rear part can be used for keeping food warm. To clean the stainless steel cooktop, simply swivel both heating rods upwards. The 400 Pro Series’ open grill shelf has concealed heating elements. Only small amounts of smoke are produced, as fat cannot drip onto them.
Stainless steel container with lava stones The bottom of the lava stone container is perforated, so that fat can drip into the pull-out collection insert.
Electronic flame monitoring
The principle of ionization provides maximum safety. If a flame is extinguished unintentionally, it is re-ignited immediately. If re-ignition fails, the gas supply to all burners is automatically cut off.
Electric ignition
This activates the gas cooktop. The integrated ignition is actuated as soon as the knob is turned on. After the flame has ignited, the knob is held for a few seconds more until the burner has reached the temperature required for a stable flame. The thermoelectric safety pilot takes care of constant burning of the gas flames and automatically cuts off the gas supply after the gas flame has gone out.
Electronic precision temperature control
A light touch of the sensor button is enough to switch on one or more cooking zones and select the desired power setting. This provides ideal conditions for cooking dishes or recipes for which temperature settings are crucial, as no temperature peaks are reached.
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Graphical LED display
The display reproduces the cooking zone layout, and the status of individual cooking zones is clearly indicated. The cooking zones are operated via knobs.
Graphical sensor control panel
The cooking zones, digital display and sensor buttons are all reproduced on the glass ceramic surface. It is easy to activate and monitor all the settings. The main switch must be touched for two seconds in order to turn the cooktop on; this prevents the appliance from being activated accidentally by children or during cleaning. The appliance is also not switched on if an object happens to be placed on the push-button array. Activation of the main switch while the appliance is in operation switches off all the cooking zones.
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Induction cooktops
Induction is a method of heat transfer that makes optimum use of energy. Induction creates precise and fast reaction time with which power is supplied by the electromagnetic field. The result is that initial boiling times are almost as short as with gas ranges. And because with the induction method only the bottom of the pan is heated, there is no loss of unused heat. The cooktop itself hardly heats up at all, so spillages can no longer burn on. You can use pots and pans of all shapes and sizes: the induction method recognizes the size of the base of the pot or pan and heats an area of that size only. When removing the pot or pan, the heat at the cooking zone is also removed until a pot or pan is placed on it again. More power can be supplied by the booster function, which supplies 50 percent more energy to a cooking zone for a short time. Pots and pans suitable for induction cooking can be identified either by their labelling or by the fact that a magnet placed on their base stays in place.
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Memory Cooking
For dishes that you prepare more often. You can program a sequence for every cooking zone (up to five) and call up the information at any time, provided that you are using the same amounts and cookware.
Memory function
All settings and timer values are stored for a few seconds after the cooktop is switched off, so that if the appliance is switched off unintentionally, all previously entered values are restored.
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Options menu
The options menu can be used to tailor convenience functions such as automatic quick boil, or the settings of the various cooking zones, to suit individual cooking requirements. An extra child safety feature can be selected here, completely deactivating the control panel.
P
Pot/Pan detection
Since only the bases of pots and pans are heated in induction cooking, different sized pots and pans can be used on one and the same cooking zone. The induction system recognizes the diameter of the individual pot or pan base and only that area is heated. If a pot or pan is pushed off the activated cooking zone, that cooking zone automatically switches off.
R
Residual individual heat indication
Indicates residual heat of cooking zones after they are turned off.
Roasting zone
Can be enlarged to suit the cast roaster. The Gaggenau cast iron roaster is tailor-made for the 7 1/16" x 16 5/16" cooking zone.
S
Safety lock
After running for four hours, the appliance automatically switches itself off if it has not been operated during this time.
Steamer
Automatic boiling point detection The appliance automatically determines boiling temperature, which is dependent on the geographical position (height above sea level).
Drain valve The motorized water outlet function is operated via a control knob.
Electronic steam control The special heating system brings water or stock to evaporation in a very short time, and only as much steam is produced as is needed for the cooking process.
Electronic temperature control The graduated temperature regulation makes it possible to cook at precisely defined temperatures (water temperature between 115 °F and 200 °F) or to steam at 212 °F. Delicate dishes, such as fish, can be prevented from falling apart. Food can also be gently heated up or kept warm for long periods without losing its flavor.
Super-Quick cooking zones
Characterized by the even heat they produce, and once switched on, they allow heat to be raised or reduced rapidly. Easy to control, but also easy to see, by the increasing size of the red light.
T
Teppan Yaki
Roasting and cooking in the Japanese tradition, directly on a smooth stainless steel surface. More precise cooking than in a pan or grill. An adjustable surface temperature control, across either the whole plate or just half. Two special spatulas are included as accessories.
Thermal cut-out
It is impossible for pots and pans to boil dry, because the temperature sensor registers the threat of overheating and automatically reduces the power.
Twist-Pad control
The maneuverable magnetic knob on the Twist-Pad simplifies control of the cooking zone: To activate, move knob in direction of the cooking zone; then turn to select desired cooking level. LED displays in the cooking zone indicate the selected level. The magnet always brings the knob back into its resting position in the middle of the Twist-Pad. For easy cleaning of the smooth cooking zone, the knob can simply be removed. The main switch and additional functions such as timer, memory cooking or boosting are activated through touch keys.
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Variable zone function
Gaggenau’s large cooking zones have settings for varying the arrangement of the individual zones. It is just as convenient and easy to cook with large pots and pans as it is with long, narrow fish casseroles or rectangular roasting pans and stewpots. The Gaggenau cast roaster is tailor-made for the 7 1/16" x 16 5/16" roasting zone.
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Wok burner
The gas burner has three flame rings of different sizes, arranged in a circle, offering an exact power range of between 1,000 and 17,000 BTUs – ideal for braising in a large wok or large pots and pans.