Do not store any substances that are sensitive to high temperatures, or which pose a fire hazard (e.g. cleaning agents or spray cans), in drawers or cupboards under the appliance. Operation of the appliance must be discontinued immediately if improper use produces cracks, breaks or flaws on the cooking surface, with the result that live parts can come into contact directly or indirectly with seeping liquid or if there is a risk of injury. Remove the mains plug or switch off the corresponding mains fuse. Call after-sales service! Isolate the appliance from the mains during every maintenance operation. To do this, remove the mains plug or switch off the corresponding fuse. Repairs must be carried out by authorised specialists, thus ensuring electrical safety. As the user, you are responsible for maintenance and proper use in the household. No warranty claims can be lodged for any damage resulting from failure to observe these instructions. Subject to technical change without notice. 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 for transport damage before installing it. The appliance must be installed and connected by an authorised specialist before operation. Before operating the appliance for the first time, make sure that the mains connection is in proper working order. The serial number of the appliance can be found on the quality control slip which is included with these instructions. This quality control slip should be kept, for guarantee reasons, together with your operating and assembly instructions. Read through these instructions attentively before operating your appliance for the first time. Thoroughly clean the appliance and accessories before using them for the first time. This will eliminate any 'newness' smells and soiling (see chapter “Cleaning and care”). Tip: if you have a glass insurance, we recommend that you have your new glass-ceramic cooking range included. About use The appliance is intended solely for household use and must not be put to any other uses. Use the appliance to prepare meals only. Do not use the appliance to heat up the room in which it is installed. Do not use the cooking surface as space to store items. Do not place any hot pots on the display panel. Place a cooking vessel on the corresponding cooking zone before operating it. Do not remove the cooking vessel until you have switched off the hotplate. The size of pots and pans should correspond to the size of the hotplate. This will save you energy and time. Switch off the cooktop after use. Iridiscent discoloration can be caused by the bases of some pots. These do not interfere with the operation of the glass ceramic cooktop. Always keep the cooking area and control panel dry and clean. The surface can be scratched due to dirt (e.g. sand grains). Never heat food in aluminium or plastic containers as the material can melt and damage your cooktop. Built-in overheating protection prevents overheating of the appliance and of surrounding kitchen furniture. If installed above a pyrolytic oven, the overheating protection may be triggered when the cooktop is operated during a pyrolytic cleaning cycle. In the event of malfunction, first check your household fuses. If the power supply is in proper working order, but the appliance is still not functioning, please inform your specialist dealer or your nearest Gaggenau after-sales service. 2. Features Features of the appliance Control panel 2 1 4 3 5 1 2 3 4 5 SuperQuick cooking zone O 5 3/4 . . (1050 W), converts to O 8 1/4 . . (2200 W) or to O 11 . . (3080 W) SuperQuick cooking zone O 7 1/8 . . (1800 W) SuperQuick cooking zone O 7 1/8 . . (1800 W) cooking zones 2 and 3 plus additional zone 800 W convert to 7 1/8 . . x 16 3/8 . . (4400 W) SuperQuick cooking zone O 5 3/4 . . (1200 W), Display panel Cooking level display Cooking zone selection Main switch Timer display Timer switch UP-/DOWN-symbols to select cooking level and timer Cooking zone extension switch You can order the following special accessory: BT 481-000 Non-stick coated roaster with lid, suitable for the roasting zone Special accessories 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 12 11 10 9 8 6 7 3. Operating principles Sensor pads Display Residual heat display The cooking range is operated by touch control sensors. Touch the required sensor pad in the shaded area as shown in the picture. You only need to touch the pad with your finger, no pressure is required. Every accepted input is confirmed by an audible signal. Always keep the control panel clean. Do not place hot cooking dishes on the control panel. When you touch more than one sensor pad simultaneously or if any object (e.g. cooking spoon, dish cloth) lie on the sensor pads, the appliance registers this as an error. No input is registered and several short tones are sounded. When ...