V-ZUG GK37TIMSF (01) PDF DOCUMENT

The symbols used in the operating instructions for your V-ZUG GK37TIMSF have the following meanings:

• **Exclamation mark (!):** Denotes important safety precautions. Failure to observe these precautions can result in injury or damage to the appliance or fittings.

• **Light bulb:** Indicates information and precautions that should be observed.

• **Hourglass with a cross:** Provides information on disposal.

• **Open book:** Indicates information about the operating instructions.

• **Arrow (>):** Indicates step-by-step instructions.

• **Dash (-):** Describes how the appliance reacts to the steps taken.

• **Square (▪):** Indicates a list.

When using your V-ZUG GK37TIMSF, please follow these appliance-specific safety precautions:

• **WARNING:** If the surface is cracked or there is damage to the material thickness, the appliance must be switched off and disconnected from the electricity supply to avoid a possible electric shock.

• **WARNING:** During use, the appliance and its exposed parts become hot. Be careful to avoid the exposed parts of the heating elements.

• Never use a steam cleaner.

• Objects made of metal, such as knives, forks, spoons, covers, or aluminum foil, should not be put on the hob as they can become hot.

• **WARNING:** Leaving fat or oil unattended on the hob can be dangerous and lead to fires. NEVER try to extinguish a fire with water. Instead, switch the appliance off and carefully cover the flames with an object like a cover or a fire blanket.

• **WARNING:** Never leave objects on the hob as they pose a fire hazard.

• The appliance must not be operated with an external time switch or a separate remote control system.

• Overheated fat and oil can easily catch fire. Never attempt to extinguish burning oil or fat with water. Smother the flames with a fire blanket and keep doors and windows closed.

• Keep pets away from the device.

To prevent damage to your V-ZUG GK37TIMSF hob, please follow these guidelines:

• In case of thermal failure, switch the solid plate off and allow it to cool down completely. Do not put any dishes on it or cool it with cold water.

• Do not climb onto the appliance.

• To avoid damaging the silicon grouting, do not put hot cookware on the frame.

• Do not cut or prepare food on the surface or drop hard objects onto it. Do not drag cookware across the surface.

• Ensure no sugary foods or juices end up on the hot cooking zones. If they do, remove them immediately with a glass ceramic hob scraper while the hob is still hot to prevent surface damage.

• Do not leave the appliance unattended during operation.

• Avoid using pots with pure copper or aluminum bases, as they can leave behind traces that are difficult to clean and may permanently burn on.

• Lift pots and cookware when placing them on the hob instead of sliding them to avoid scratches.

The identification plate with the serial number (FN) and the connection plate for your V-ZUG GK37TIMSF are located on the underside of the hob. A second identification plate is also supplied and should be affixed in the fitted unit underneath the hob for easy access. The serial number is required for identifying the appliance for customer services.

The buttons on your V-ZUG GK37TIMSF hob control the following functions:

• **Power button (circle with a vertical line):** Turns the device ON/OFF.

• **Slider (0 . . . . . . . . . P):** Sets the power level for a cooking zone.

• **P:** Activates PowerPlus.

• **II (Pause):** Turns Pause cooking ON/OFF and is used for the restore function.

• **Hand/Wipe symbol:** Turns Wipe protection ON/OFF.

• **8 (Cooking zone symbol):** Selects a specific cooking zone.

• **88 (Clock symbol):** Sets the operating time or timer.

The displays on your V-ZUG GK37TIMSF provide the following information:

• **1:** Power level of the cooking zone.

• **2:** Selection point, indicating which cooking zone is selected.

• **3:** Operating time activated indicator.

• **4:** Cooking zone indicator light for the operating time.

• **5:** Shows the operating time or timer.

• **6:** Indicates that Pause is activated or that restoration of a saved setting is possible.

• **7:** Indicates that Wipe protection is activated.

Every cooking zone on your V-ZUG GK37TIMSF is equipped with pan detection, which recognizes cookware with a magnetisable base suitable for induction hobs.

• If cookware is removed during operation or unsuitable cookware is used, the selected power level flashes alternately with the symbol ‘U’.

• If no cookware is placed on the cooking zone within 10 minutes, the cooking zone switches off automatically, and the display changes from ‘U’ to ‘0’. The entire appliance will switch off after 10 seconds if no other cooking zone is active.

Only cookware with a full magnetic base is suitable for use with the V-ZUG GK37TIMSF induction hob. You can check for suitability in the following ways:

• A magnet sticks anywhere on the base of the cookware.

• When placed on the hob, the power level you set illuminates and does not alternate with the ‘U’ symbol.

Do not heat unsuitable cookware using aids such as metal rings, as this can damage the hob.

For coated cookware, never heat it when empty at a power level higher than 7, as the coating may become overheated and damaged. For frying, do not use a power level higher than 9. Never use PowerPlus with coated frying pans.

For maximum energy efficiency and even heat distribution on your V-ZUG GK37TIMSF, please note the following:

• The base of the cookware must be clean, dry, and smooth.

• Centre the cookware in the middle of the cooking zone.

• Use a well-fitting lid.

• Match the diameter of the cookware to the quantity of food being cooked.

To operate your V-ZUG GK37TIMSF:

• **To switch on:** Depress the power button for 1 second. A ‘0’ will flash in all the power level displays. If no other entry is made, the appliance switches off again after about 10 seconds for safety reasons.

• **To switch off:** Touch the power button.

Follow these steps to select a cooking zone and set the power level on your V-ZUG GK37TIMSF:

1. Press the ‘8’ button of the required cooking zone. A ‘0’ will flash in the corresponding power level display, and the selection point for this zone will illuminate.

2. Touch the slider or swipe it to set the desired power level.

Note: Settings for a cooking zone can only be changed when its corresponding selection point is illuminated. If it goes out, you must select the cooking zone again.

The following table provides an overview of power levels and their recommended uses for your V-ZUG GK37TIMSF:

To switch off a cooking zone on your V-ZUG GK37TIMSF:

1. Press the ‘8’ button of the required cooking zone to select it.

2. Touch power level «0» on the slider.

If no other entry is made and the other cooking zones are switched off, the entire appliance will switch off after 10 seconds.

After a cooking zone on your V-ZUG GK37TIMSF is switched off, the letter ‘H’ remains illuminated in its display as long as there is a risk of burns from residual heat.

Your V-ZUG GK37TIMSF has several special functions:

• **Keep Warm Setting (L):** Keeps ready-cooked foods warm at approximately 65 °C. Select the ‘L’ setting on the slider, located between power levels ‘0’ and ‘1’.

• **Melting Function:** Gently melts items like butter or chocolate at 40 °C. To switch it on, hold power level ‘L’ on the slider for 2 seconds. Two horizontal bars ‘=’ will illuminate in the display. To switch it off, use the slider to set any other power level.

• **Simmer Function:** Cooks food like sausages or dumplings below boiling point at about 94 °C. To switch it on, press the level ‘L’ on the slider for 4 seconds. Three cross pieces will illuminate in the display. To switch it off, set any other power level using the slider.

The PowerPlus function on your V-ZUG GK37TIMSF provides extra high power for 10 minutes, ideal for heating large quantities of water quickly.

• **To switch on:** Press the ‘8’ button of the required cooking zone, then touch the ‘P’ at the end of the slider twice. ‘P’ will illuminate in the display. After 10 minutes, it automatically reverts to power level 9.

• **To end before time:** Select the cooking zone by pressing the ‘8’ button, then touch the required power level on the slider.

Note: If cookware is removed, PowerPlus is interrupted but will continue once the cookware is placed back on the cooking zone.

On the V-ZUG GK37TIMSF, PowerPlus cannot be used in cooking zones 1 and 2 at the same time. If PowerPlus is activated for both, the power of the cooking zone that was set first will be reduced. Cooking zone 3 can be operated with PowerPlus independently of zones 1 and 2. The maximum available power levels are as follows:

If the power level is raised above these specified values, PowerPlus will switch off.

The automatic boost function on your V-ZUG GK37TIMSF works at power level 9 for a certain length of time before automatically switching back to the power level you set. The duration of the boost depends on the selected final power level:

• **To switch on:** Press the ‘8’ button for the desired cooking zone, then press the required power level on the slider for 3 seconds. ‘A’ and the power level will illuminate alternately. After the boost time, the heat output reduces to the selected level.

• **To switch off before time:** Press the ‘8’ button for the cooking zone and set a lower power level using the slider.

The operating time function switches a cooking zone off automatically after a set time (1-99 min).

• **Setting the operating time:**

1. Set the required power level for the cooking zone.

2. Press the ‘8’ button of the cooking zone.

3. Press the ’88’ button. ’00’ appears and the second digit flashes.

4. Set the second digit of the time using the slider.

5. Press the ’88’ button again. The first digit flashes.

6. Set the first digit of the time using the slider.

7. Press the ’88’ button to start the timer.

• **Changing the operating time:**

1. Press the ‘8’ button of the required cooking zone.

2. Follow steps 3-7 from the setting instructions to enter the new time.

• **Switching off before time:**

1. Select the cooking zone.

2. Press the ’88’ button.

3. Set the second digit to ‘0’ using the slider.

4. Press the ’88’ button.

5. Set the first digit to ‘0’ using the slider.

6. Press the ’88’ button. The cooking zone remains in operation without a timer.

The timer on your V-ZUG GK37TIMSF functions like an egg timer (1-99 min) and can only be set when a cooking zone is in operation.

• **Setting the timer:**

1. Switch on the appliance.

2. Press the ’88’ button. ’00’ appears and the second digit flashes.

3. Set the second digit using the slider.

4. Press the ’88’ button. The first digit flashes.

5. Set the first digit using the slider.

6. Press the ’88’ button to start the timer.

• **Changing the timer:** Follow the same steps as setting the timer.

• **Switching the timer off before time:**

1. Press the ’88’ button.

2. Set both digits to ‘0’ one after another using the slider.

The childproof lock prevents the V-ZUG GK37TIMSF from being accidentally switched on.

• **Switching on the childproof lock:**

1. Switch the appliance on and ensure all cooking zones are off.

2. Touch the ‘II’ and wipe protection buttons at the same time. An acoustic signal is emitted.

3. Touch the ‘II’ button again. A second acoustic signal is emitted. The lock symbol illuminates in all power level displays for 10 seconds. The lock is now on.

• **Operating the appliance with the lock activated (temporary override):**

1. Switch the appliance on.

2. Touch the ‘II’ and wipe protection buttons at the same time. The lock is overridden, and the appliance can be used as normal. The lock will reactivate automatically after the hob is switched off.

• **Switching the childproof lock off permanently:**

1. Switch the appliance on. Ensure no cooking zone is in operation.

2. Touch the ‘II’ and wipe protection buttons at the same time. An acoustic signal is emitted.

3. Press the wipe protection button again. A double acoustic signal is emitted, and ‘0’ flashes for 10 seconds. The childproof lock is now switched off.

If the V-ZUG GK37TIMSF was switched off accidentally with the power button, the settings can be restored within 6 seconds.

1. Switch on the appliance.

2. The illuminated point for the ‘II’ button will flash.

3. Press the ‘II’ button to restore your previous settings.

The Pause cooking function temporarily reduces the power level of all active cooking zones to ‘1’ for up to 10 minutes.

• **To activate:** Press the ‘II’ button. The indicator light for the button illuminates, power levels change to ‘1’, operating time is interrupted (but the timer continues to run), and most other buttons become inactive.

• **To deactivate:** Press the ‘II’ button again to resume cooking with the previous settings.

If the function is not turned off within 10 minutes, the appliance switches off completely.

Wipe protection prevents power levels from being changed accidentally when wiping the control panel.

• **To activate:** Press the wipe protection button (hand symbol). The indicator light for the button illuminates.

• **To deactivate:** The function is switched off by pressing the button again or automatically after 30 seconds. You can press the main power button to switch the appliance off at any time.

Clean the hob after every use to prevent food residues from burning on. Always clean when the appliance is cold to avoid burns.

• **For everyday dirt:** Use a soft cloth or sponge with water and a suitable cleaning agent. Follow the manufacturer’s advice for the cleaning agent. Protective cleaning agents are recommended.

• **For encrusted dirt (e.g., boiled-over milk):** Use a glass ceramic hob scraper while the hob is still warm.

• **For sugary foods (e.g., marmalade):** Remove immediately with a glass ceramic hob scraper while the hob is still warm to prevent damage.

• **For melted plastic:** Remove immediately with a glass ceramic hob scraper while the hob is still warm.

• **For limescale stains:** Use a small amount of lime-dissolving solution (e.g., vinegar or lemon juice) when the hob has cooled down, then clean again with a damp cloth.

Do not use scouring cleaning agents, all-purpose scouring pads, or steel wool, as these can damage the surface.

If your V-ZUG GK37TIMSF isn’t working and displays are dark, check the following:

• **Possible Cause:** The fuse or circuit breaker for the home’s electrical installation is defective.

• **Solution:** Change the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.

• **Possible Cause:** The fuse or circuit breaker keeps blowing.

• **Solution:** Call Customer Services.

• **Possible Cause:** An interruption in the power supply.

• **Solution:** Check the power supply.

This indicates an issue with the cookware.

• **Possible Cause:** The cookware is not suitable for use with induction hobs.

• **Solution:** Use suitable magnetic cookware.

• **Possible Cause:** The cookware is too small for the selected cooking zone.

• **Solution:** Ensure the cookware corresponds to the size of the cooking zone.

If a lock symbol illuminates, it means the childproof lock is activated.

• **Solution:** To operate the appliance with the childproof lock activated, you must first override it. Refer to the instructions for operating the appliance with the lock activated. To use it normally again, switch the childproof lock off.

This can happen for a few reasons:

• **Possible Cause:** A button or a slider was touched for longer than 10 seconds.

• **Possible Cause:** An object (e.g., pan, dish) was left on the control panel.

• **Possible Cause:** Food boiled over onto the control panel.

• **Solution:** Remove the object or clean the food that has boiled over. The appliance can then be used again as normal.

This indicates that the automatic safety shut-off was triggered. If a cooking zone has been running for a long time without any settings being changed, it switches off automatically. The time depends on the power level set.

• **Solution:** Switch the cooking zone back on again if required.

If ‘H’ flashes, the excess temperature protection of a cooking zone has been triggered.

• **Solution:** Allow the cooking zone to cool down. You can continue cooking on a different cooking zone. Also, check your cookware for suitability.

This typically indicates an error.

• **If ‘E’ and ‘8’ are illuminated:** This could be an air intake issue or a ventilation defect. Try removing any objects (e.g., paper) in the drawer underneath the hob. Press any button to cancel the message. If it persists, note down the error number and serial number (FN) of the appliance and call Customer Services.

• **If ‘Er’ or ‘E’ and another number illuminate:** This indicates an internal error has occurred. Note down the error number and the serial number (FN) of the appliance and call Customer Services.