Gaggenau CE261 Glass Ceramic Cooktop User Manual

CE261 Glass Ceramic Cooktop

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CE261…
Hob

CE261…
Ø 17/26,5 Ø 14,5
Ø 18 Ø 21/14,5

Ø = cm

Table of contents
1 Safety ………………………………………………………….. 3 2 Preventing material damage …………………………. 4 3 Environmental protection and saving en-
ergy …………………………………………………………….. 5 4 Familiarising yourself with your appliance …….. 6 5 Basic operation ……………………………………………. 7 6 PowerBoost function ……………………………………. 8 7 Childproof lock…………………………………………….. 8 8 Time-setting options…………………………………….. 8 9 Safety switch-off ………………………………………….. 9 10 Wipe protection ………………………………………….. 10 11 Basic settings…………………………………………….. 10 12 Cleaning and servicing ……………………………….. 11 13 Troubleshooting…………………………………………. 11 14 Disposal…………………………………………………….. 12 15 Customer Service……………………………………….. 13
1Safety
Observe the following safety instructions. 1.1General information ¡ Read this instruction manual carefully. ¡ Keep the instructions, the appliance pass
and the product information safe for future reference or for the next owner. ¡ Do not connect the appliance if it has been damaged in transit. 1.2Intended use Only a licensed professional may connect appliances without plugs. Damage caused by incorrect connection is not covered under the warranty. Only use this appliance: ¡ To prepare meals and drinks. ¡ Under supervision. Never leave the appliance unattended when cooking for short periods. ¡ In private households and in enclosed spaces in a domestic environment. ¡ Up to an altitude of max. 2000 m above sea level.

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Do not use the appliance: ¡ With an external timer or a separate remote
control. This does not apply if operation with appliances included in EN 50615 is switched off. 1.3Restriction on user group This appliance may be used by children aged 8 or over and by people who have reduced physical, sensory or mental abilities or inadequate experience and/or knowledge, provided that they are supervised or have been instructed on how to use the appliance safely and have understood the resulting dangers. Children must not play with the appliance. Children must not perform cleaning or user maintenance unless they are at least 15 years old and are being supervised. Keep children under the age of 8 years away from the appliance and power cable. 1.4Safe use
WARNING Risk of fire! Leaving fat or oil cooking on an unattended hob can be dangerous and may lead to fires. Never leave hot oil or fat unattended. Never attempt to extinguish a fire using wa-
ter; instead, switch off the appliance and then cover with a lid or a fire blanket. The cooking surface becomes very hot. Never place flammable objects on the cooking surface or in its immediate vicinity. Never place objects on the cooking surface. The appliance will become hot. Do not keep combustible objects or aerosol cans in drawers directly underneath the hob. Hob covers can cause accidents, for example due to overheating, catching fire or materials shattering. Do not use hob covers. Food may catch fire. The cooking process must be monitored. A short process must be monitored continuously.

enPreventing material damage

WARNING Risk of burns! The appliance and its parts that can be touched become hot during use, particularly the hob surround, if fitted. Caution should be exercised here in order
to avoid touching heating elements. Young children under 8 years of age must
be kept away from the appliance. Hob protective grilles may cause accidents. Never use hob protective grilles. The appliance becomes hot during operation. Allow the appliance to cool down before
cleaning.
WARNING Risk of electric shock! Incorrect repairs are dangerous. Repairs to the appliance should only be
carried out by trained specialist staff. Only use genuine spare parts when repair-
ing the appliance. If the power cord of this appliance is dam-
aged, it must be replaced with a special connection cable, which is available from the manufacturer or his Customer Service. If the appliance or the power cord is damaged, this is dangerous. Never operate a damaged appliance. If the surface is cracked, you must switch off the appliance in order to prevent a possible electrical shock. To do this, switch off

the appliance via the fuse in the fuse box rather than at the main switch. Call customer services. Page 13 An ingress of moisture can cause an electric shock. Do not use steam- or high-pressure cleaners to clean the appliance. The insulation on cables of electrical appliances may melt if it touches hot parts of the appliance. Never bring electrical appliance cables into contact with hot parts of the appliance.
WARNING Risk of injury! Saucepans may suddenly jump due to liquid between the saucepan base and the hotplate. Always keep hotplates and saucepan
bases dry.
WARNING Risk of suffocation! Children may put packaging material over their heads or wrap themselves up in it and suffocate. Keep packaging material away from chil-
dren. Do not let children play with packaging ma-
terial. Children may breathe in or swallow small parts, causing them to suffocate. Keep small parts away from children. Do not let children play with small parts.

2 Preventing material damage
ATTENTION! Rough pot and pan bases will scratch the ceramic. Check your cookware. Boiling pans dry may damage cookware or the appliance. Never place empty pans on a heated hotplate or al-
low to boil dry. Incorrectly positioned cookware can cause the appliance to overheat. Never place hot pots or pans on the controls or the
hob surround. Damage can occur if hard or pointed objects fall onto the hob. Do not let hard or pointed objects fall onto the hob. Non heat-resistant materials will melt on heated hotplates. Do not use oven protective foil. Do not use aluminium foil or plastic containers.

2.1Overview of the most common damage
Here you can find the most common types of damage and tips on how to avoid them.

Damage Cause Stains Food boiling
over

Stains Scratch es

Unsuitable cleaning products Salt, sugar or sand

Scratch es Discolouration
Discolouration

Rough pot or pan bases Unsuitable cleaning products Pan abrasion, e.g. aluminium

Measure Remove boiled-over food immediately with a glass scraper. Only use cleaning products that are suitable for glass ceramic. Do not use the hob as a work surface or storage space. Check your cookware.
Only use cleaning products that are suitable for glass ceramic. Lift pots and pans to move on the hob.

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Damage Cause Blisters Sugar or food
with a high sugar content

Measure Remove boiled-over food immediately with a glass scraper.

3 Environmental protection and saving energy
3.1Disposing of packaging
The packaging materials are environmentally compatible and can be recycled. Sort the individual components by type and dispose
of them separately.
3.2Saving energy
If you follow these instructions, your appliance will use less energy. Select the cooking zone to match the size of your pan. Centre the cookware on the hob. Use cookware whose base diameter is the same diameter as the hotplate. Tip: Cookware manufacturers often give the upper diameter of the saucepan. It is often larger than the base diameter. ¡ Unsuitable cookware or incompletely covered cook-
ing zones consume a lot of energy. Cover saucepans with suitable lids. ¡ Cooking without a lid consumes far more energy.
Lift lids as infrequently as possible. ¡ When you lift a lid, a lot of energy escapes.
Using a glass lid ¡ You can see into the pan through a glass lid
without having to lift it. Use pots and pans with flat bases. ¡ Uneven bases increase energy consumption.
Use cookware suited to the quantity of food. ¡ Large items of cookware containing little food need
more energy to heat up. Cook with little water. ¡ The more water contained in cookware, the more
energy is required to heat it up. Turn down to a lower heat setting early on. Use a suitable ongoing cooking setting to continue cooking. ¡ If you continue cooking with an ongoing cooking
setting that is too high, you’ll waste energy Take advantage of the hob’s residual heat. With longer cooking times switch off the hotplate 5-10 minutes before the end of cooking. ¡ Unused residual heat increases energy consump-
tion.

enFamiliarising yourself with your appliance
4 Familiarising yourself with your appliance
The instruction manual is the same for various different hobs. You can find the hob dimensions in the overview of models. Page 2
4.1Control panel
You can use the control panel to configure all functions of your appliance and to obtain information about the operating status.

4.2Indicators/symbols
The displays show selected values and functions.

Display /

Name Heat settings Residual heat PowerBoost function Timer

4.3Touch fields
Touch fields are touch-sensitive surfaces. To select a function, touch the relevant field.

Touch field
1|2|3|4|

Name Main switch Wipe protection/Childproof lock Automatic zone control PowerBoost function Hotplate selection Settings range Timer

Notes ¡ Always keep the control panel dry. Moisture impairs
the function. ¡ Do not pull pans close to the displays and touch
fields. The electronics may overheat.

4.4Hotplates
You can find an overview of the different activations of the hotplates here. If you operate the activations, the relevant displays light up.

Hotplate

Name
Single-circuit cooking zone Dual-circuit hotplate Extended cooking zone

Activating and deactivating
Select the hotplate. Touch .
Select the hotplate, touch .

Notes ¡ Dark areas in the glow pattern of the hotplate are
part of the technical design. They do not affect the functionality of the hotplate. ¡ The hotplate regulates the temperature by switching the heat on and off. The heat may also switch on and off when at the highest setting. ¡ With multi-circuit hotplates, the heating of the hotplate and the activated areas may switch on or off at different times. Reasons: Easily damaged components are protected
against overheating. The appliance is protected against electrical
overload. This achieves a better cooking result.

4.5Residual heat indicator
The hob has a two-stage residual heat indicator for each hotplate. Do not touch the hotplate while the residual heat indicator is lit up.

5 Basic operation

5.1Switching the hob on or off
The main switch is used to switch the hob on and off. If you switch the appliance back on again within 4 seconds after switching off, the hob will start up with the previously stored settings.

5.2Switching on the hob

Touch . a The indicator lamp above a The displays light up. a The hob is ready for use.

lights up.

5.3Switching off the hob
The hob will switch off automatically when all hotplates have been switched off for a while (10-60 seconds). Touch . a The indicator lamp above goes out. a The displays go out. a All hotplates are switched off. a The residual heat indicator remains on until the hot-
plates have cooled down sufficiently.

5.4Setting the hotplates
To set a hotplate, it has to be selected. Select the required heat setting on the control panel.

Heat setting

Lowest setting

Highest setting

Every heat setting has an intermediate

setting, e.g. 4. .

5.5Selecting heat settings
Requirement: The hob is switched on. 1. Select the hotplate with .
a lights up in the heat setting indicator. under the heat setting indicator.

lights up

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Display

Meaning The hotplate is so hot that you can keep small dishes warm or melt cooking chocolate. The hotplate is hot.

2. Select a heat setting on the control panel.

a The hotplate is switched on.

5.6Changing heat settings
1. Select the hotplate with . 2. Select a heat setting on the control panel.

5.7Switching off the hotplate
If you have switched off a hotplate, the residual heat indicator appears after approx. 10 seconds. 1. Select the hotplate with . 2. Select 0 on the control panel.

5.8Recommended cooking settings
You can find an overview of different foods with appropriate heat settings here. The cooking time will vary depending on the type, weight, thickness and quality of the food. The ongoing cooking setting depends on the cookware used.

Heat Cooking method setting

Bringing to the

boil

Searing

Heating

Bringing to the

boil

9-8. Blanching

8-6 Frying

6-5 Frying

7-6 Baking

7-6 Simmering in an uncovered dish
6-5 Browning 6-5 Toasting

Examples
Water
Meat Fat, liquids Soups, sauces
Vegetables Meat, potatoes Fish. Flour-based foods, eggbased foods Dough-based foods, liquids Flour, onions Almonds, breadcrumbs

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Heat Cooking method setting 6-5 Rendering 6-5 Reducing 5.-4. Poaching in an
uncovered dish
4-3 Poaching in an uncovered dish
5-4 Steaming 5-4 Stewing 5-4 Stewing

Examples
Bacon Stock, sauces Dumplings, soup vegetables, soup meat, poached eggs Boiled sausages
Vegetables, potatoes, fish Vegetables, fruit, fish Beef olives, joints, vegetables

6 PowerBoost function
PowerBoost lets you heat up large volumes of water even faster than on heat setting 9. The PowerBoost function is only available on hotplates marked .
6.1Switching on PowerBoost
WARNING Risk of fire! Oil and fat heat up quickly with the PowerBoost function. Oil and fat ignite quickly if overheated. When cooking, never leave the hob unattended. Requirement: With dual-circuit hotplates, the second filament circuit has to be activated for use with the PowerBoost function.

7 Childproof lock
You can use the childproof lock to prevent children from switching on the hob.
7.1Activating the childproof lock
Requirement: The hob is switched off. Press and hold for approx. 4 seconds. a lights up for approx. 10 seconds. a The hob is locked.

8 Time-setting options
Your appliance has different time-setting options which can be used to set a cooking time or a kitchen timer.
8.1Cooking time
Enter a cooking time for the relevant hotplate. When the cooking time has elapsed, the hotplate switches off automatically. You can set a cooking time of up to 99 minutes. Setting the cooking time Requirement: The hotplate is selected and set.

Heat Cooking method setting 3.-2. Stewing 4.-3. Simmering with
the lid on 3.-2. Defrosting 3-2 Soaking 3-2 Thickening 2-1 Heating/keeping
warm 2-1 Melting

Examples
Goulash Soups, sauces
Frozen food Rice, pulses Egg dishes Soups, stews, vegetables in sauce Butter, chocolate

1. Select the cooking zone. 2. Touch on the control panel. a The indicator lights up.
6.2Switching off PowerBoost
If you do not switch off the PowerBoost function, it will switch off automatically after a certain period of time. The hotplate switches back to heat setting 9. 1. Select the hotplate. 2. Select any ongoing cooking setting. a The display goes out.

7.2Deactivating the childproof lock
Press and hold for approx. 4 seconds. a The lock is now released.
7.3Automatic childproof lock
This function automatically activates the childproof lock when you switch off the hob. The automatic childproof lock can be activated in the basic settings. Page 10

1. Touch .
a The indicator for the hotplate lights up. lights up on the timer display.
2. Within the next 10 seconds set the required cooking time on the control panel.
a The cooking time counts down. If you have set a cooking time for more than one hotplate, the cooking time of the hotplate selected is displayed.
a When the cooking time has elapsed, the hotplate switches off. A signal sounds and flashes on the display for 10 seconds. The display lights up brightly.
Changing or cancelling the cooking time 1. Select the hotplate. 2. Touch . a The display lights up brightly. 3. On the control panel change the cooking time or set
it to . Switching off the continuous signal You can switch the signal off manually.
9 Safety switch-off
If you do not change the settings of a hotplate for a long time, safety switch-off will be activated. When the hotplate switches off depends on the heat setting selected (1 to 10 hours). The hotplate stops heating. and the residual heat indicator / flash alternately on the hotplate display.

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Touch any symbol. a The displays will go out and the audible signal will
stop.
Automatic timer You can use this function to preselect a cooking time for all hotplates. Each time a hotplate is switched on, the preselected cooking time counts down. When the cooking time has elapsed, the hotplate switches off automatically. Switch on the automatic timer in the basic settings. Page 10 Tip: The automatic timer is valid for all hotplates. You can reduce or delete the cooking time for individual hotplates. Page 8

8.2Kitchen timer
You can set a time of up to 99 minutes after which a signal will then sound. The kitchen timer runs independently of all other settings.
Setting the kitchen timer 1. Switch on the kitchen timer.
There are 2 different ways of switching the kitchen timer on.

If a hotplate has been selected. If a hotplate has not been selected.

Touch twice within 10 seconds. Touch .

a The indicator lights up.
2. Within the next 10 seconds set the required time on the control panel.
a The time counts down. a When the time has elapsed, a signal sounds.
lights up on the timer display. The indicator for the kitchen timer lights up brightly. It switches off after 10 seconds.

Displaying the time Select the kitchen timer with . a The time is displayed for 10 seconds.

Setting the correct time 1. Select the kitchen timer with . 2. Set the required time on the control panel.

9.1Overriding safety switch-off
1. Touch any control. a The display goes out. 2. Reset.

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10 Wipe protection
Wiping over the control panel while the hob is switched on may alter settings. Your hob has a wipe protection function to prevent this. The main switch is excluded from the wipe protection function. You can switch the hob off at any time.

11 Basic settings

You can configure the appliance to meet your needs.

11.1Overview of the basic settings
You can find an overview of the basic settings and the default factory settings here.

Dis- Selection play

Automatic childproof lock Switched off1 Switched on Manual and automatic childproof lock are
switched off.

Signal tone Confirmation signal and operating error
signal are switched off. The main switch signal remains switched on.
Only the operating error signal is switched on.
Only the confirmation signal is switched on.
Confirmation signal and operating error signal are switched on.1

Automatic timer – Switched off.1
– – Cooking time after which the hotplates switch off.

Duration of the timer end signal 10 seconds.1 30 seconds. 1 minute.

Activation of the heating elements

Switched off

Switched on

The last setting before switching off the

hotplate.1

Time for selecting hotplates Unlimited: The last hotplate selected can
always be adjusted without having to select it again.1
You can adjust the last hotplate selected within 10 seconds after selecting it. After this time you have to select the hotplate again before adjusting it.

1 Factory setting

10.1Activating wipe protection
Touch . a A signal will sound. a The indicator lamp above lights up. a The control panel is locked for 30 seconds.
Dis- Selection play
Resetting to the factory settings Switched off.1 Switched on.
1 Factory setting
11.2Changing basic settings
Requirement: The hob is switched off. 1. Switch on the hob. 2. Within the next 10 seconds press and hold for
approx. 4 seconds.
a and flash alternately on the left-hand display. a lights up on the right-hand display. 3. Touch repeatedly until the required indicator ap-
pears on the left-hand display. 4. Set the required value on the control panel.
5. Press and hold for 4 seconds. a The setting is activated. Tip: To exit the basic settings, switch off the hob using
. Switch the hob on again and reset.

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12 Cleaning and servicing
To keep your appliance working efficiently for a long time, it is important to clean and maintain it carefully.
12.1Cleaning products
You can obtain suitable cleaning products and glass scrapers from customer service, the online shop or a retailer. ATTENTION! Unsuitable cleaning products may damage the surfaces of the appliance. Never use unsuitable cleaning products.
Unsuitable cleaning products ¡ Undiluted detergent ¡ Detergent intended for dishwashers ¡ Abrasive cleaners ¡ Aggressive cleaning products such as oven spray
or stain remover ¡ Abrasive sponges ¡ High-pressure or steam jet cleaners

12.2Cleaning the glass ceramic
Clean the hob after every use to stop cooking residues from getting burnt on. Note: Note the information on unsuitable cleaning products. Page 11 Requirement: The hob has cooled down. 1. Remove heavy dirt using a glass scraper. 2. Clean the hob with a cleaning product for glass
ceramic. Follow the cleaning instructions on the product packaging. Tip: You can achieve good cleaning results if you use a special sponge for glass ceramic.
12.3Cleaning the hob surround
Clean the hob frame after use if dirty or stained. Notes ¡ Note the information on unsuitable cleaning
products. Page 11 ¡ Do not use the glass scraper.
1. Clean the hob frame with hot soapy water and a soft cloth. Wash new sponge cloths thoroughly before use.
2. Dry with a soft cloth.

13 Troubleshooting
You can rectify minor faults on your appliance yourself. Read the troubleshooting information before contacting after-sales service. This will avoid unnecessary costs.
WARNING Risk of injury! Improper repairs are dangerous. Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out
by trained specialist staff. If the appliance is defective, call Customer Service.
WARNING Risk of electric shock! Incorrect repairs are dangerous. Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out
by trained specialist staff. Only use genuine spare parts when repairing the
appliance.

If the power cord of this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced with a special connection cable, which is available from the manufacturer or his Customer Service. WARNING Risk of burns!
The hotplate heats up but the display does not work. Switch off the fuse in the fuse box. Call the customer service.
WARNING Risk of fire! The hob switches off automatically and can no longer be operated. It may switch on unintentionally at a later point. Switch off the fuse in the fuse box. Call the customer service.

13.1Information on display panel

Fault None
All displays flash

Cause and troubleshooting There has been a power cut. 1. Check the household fuse for the appliance. 2. Check whether there has been a power failure by trying other electrical appli-
ances.
The control panel is wet or objects are lying on it. Dry the control panel or remove the object.

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Fault
and the heat setting flash alternately. A signal sounds.
and audible signal
and hotplates do not heat up A message with “E” appears on the display, e.g. E0111.

Cause and troubleshooting Several hotplates have been used over a prolonged period at high power settings. The hotplate has been switched off to protect the electronics. 1. Wait a while. 2. Touch any touch field. a When the message no longer appears, the electronics have cooled down
sufficiently. You can continue to cook.
Despite being switched off by , the electronics have become hot again. All hotplates have therefore been switched off. 1. Wait a while. 2. Touch any touch field. a When the message no longer appears, the electronics have cooled down
sufficiently. You can continue to cook.
Hot pot near the control panel. There is a risk that the electronics will overheat. Remove the pan. a The display goes out shortly afterwards.
Hot pot near the control panel. The hotplate has been switched off to protect the electronics. 1. Remove the pot. 2. Wait a while. 3. Touch any touch field. a When the message no longer appears, the electronics have cooled down
sufficiently. You can continue to cook.
The hotplate was on for too long and has switched off automatically. You can switch the hotplate back on again immediately.
Demo mode is activated. 1. Disconnect the appliance from the power supply for 30 seconds by briefly
switching off the circuit breaker in the fuse box. 2. Touch any touch field within the next three minutes.
The electronics have detected a fault. 1. Switch the appliance off and on again.
a If the fault was a one-off, the message disappears. 2. If the message appears again, call the after-sales service. Please specify the
exact error message when calling. “Customer Service”, Page 13

14 Disposal
Find out here how to dispose of old appliances correctly.
14.1Disposing of old appliance
Valuable raw materials can be reused by recycling. Dispose of the appliance in an environmentally
friendly manner. Information about current disposal methods are available from your specialist dealer or local authority.

This appliance is labelled in accordance with European Directive 2012/19/EU concerning used electrical and electronic appliances (waste electrical and electronic equipment – WEEE). The guideline determines the framework for the return and recycling of used appliances as applicable throughout the EU.

15 Customer Service
If you have any queries on use, are unable to rectify faults on the appliance yourself or if your appliance needs to be repaired, contact Customer Service. Function-relevant genuine spare parts according to the corresponding Ecodesign Order can be obtained from Customer Service for a period of at least 10 years from the date on which your appliance was placed on the market within the European Economic Area. Note: Under the terms of the manufacturer’s warranty the use of Customer Service is free of charge. Detailed information on the warranty period and terms of warranty in your country is available from our aftersales service, your retailer or on our website. If you contact Customer Service, you will require the product number (E-Nr.) and the production number (FD) of your appliance. The contact details for Customer Service can be found in the enclosed Customer Service directory or on our website.
15.1Product number (E-Nr.) and production number (FD)
You can find the product number (E-Nr.) and the production number (FD) on the appliance’s rating plate. The rating plate can be found: ¡ on the appliance certificate. ¡ on the lower section of the hob. Make a note of your appliance’s details and the Customer Service telephone number to find them again quickly.

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Gaggenau Hausgeräte GmbH Carl-Wery-Straße 34 81739 München GERMANY www.gaggenau.com
Valid within Great Britain: Imported to Great Britain by BSH Home Appliances Ltd. Grand Union House Old Wolverton Road Wolverton, Milton Keynes MK12 5PT United Kingdom

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