Gaggenau Magazine 2008

54 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. 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. The A – Z of Gaggenau cooktops 55 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. 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. 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. 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