Turning Off; Overheating Protection; Safety Shut-Off; Draining Cooking Liquid - Gaggenau VK 414 610 Notice D'utilisation

The illuminated ring behind the control knob flashes fast
as long as the appliance is warming up. The illuminated
ring lights up constantly once the set temperature has
been reached.
Note: Make sure that the glass cover is fitted well
during operation and the steam outlet opening is not
concealed.

Turning off

Turn the temperature control knob to the 0 position.
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WARNING
Risk of burns
Heat builds up when the appliance cover is
closed. Let appliance cool down prior to closing
the cover. Never switch on the appliance with the
cover closed. Do not use the appliance cover to
keep food warm or as a surface for placing
objects on it.

Overheating protection

In the event of overheating, the appliance automatically
turns off the heating element to protect the appliance
and cabinets. The illuminated ring behind the control
knob flashes fast. Turn off the appliance and let it
completely cool down.
The appliance can overheat if:
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It has been turned on empty (no liquid in the
cooking basin).
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Very hot water has been poured into the cooking
basin.
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Appliance has been boiled empty or liquid has
fallen below the minimum marking.
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Appliance has been operated for too long in the
steam cooking setting without the lid.
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The cooking basin is clogged with scale.

Safety shut-off

For your protection, the appliance has a safety shut-off
feature. Every heating operation is switched off after 4
hours if the appliance is not operated during this time. If
a temperature below 150° F (70°C) is set, heating is
switched off after 8 hours.
Even after a power outage, the heating element stays
switched off. The illuminated ring behind the control
knob flashes.
Turn the temperature control knob to 0. You can then
operate the appliance in the way to which you are
accustomed.

Draining cooking liquid

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WARNING
Risk of scalding
The cooking liquid becomes very hot. When
draining the cooking liquid without a permanent
drain connection: allow the appliance to cool
down first. To collect the cooking liquid, place an
appropriate vessel of sufficient capacity under the
appliance.
Note: If you do not have a fixed drain connection, you
must install the AG 060 000 drain installation set and
put a temperature-resistant vessel of appropriate size
(at least 2.3 gallons/10 liters) under the drain valve.
Opening the drain valve
1 Press in both control knobs and turn them to the
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right to the position.
2 A signal sounds. The drain valve is opened after a
few seconds. When the drain valve is open, the
illuminated ring behind the left control knob
flashes.
Closing the drain valve
1 Leave the temperature control knob in the
position. Turn the left control knob to the left to the
Á
position.
2 A signal sounds. The drain valve is closed after a
few seconds. The flashing on the left control knob
goes off.
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