Gaggenau CE 261 User Manual

Electronic
Cooktop
CE 261
CE 273
Gaggenau Instruction manual

Gaggenau CE 261 Specifications

General

Brand	Gaggenau
Model	CE 261
Category	Cooktop
Language	English

Summary

Safety Notes

Before Use

Read manual carefully for safe operation and future reference.

Safety When Cooking

Precautions to take while cooking on the cooktop.

Damage to the Cooktop

Risks and actions to take if the cooktop is damaged.

Operating for the First Time

Causes of Damage

Pots and Pans

How cookware can damage the cooktop surface.

Food Spills

How spills like milk or sugar can damage the surface.

Scratches on Glass Ceramic

Preventing scratches from salt, sugar, or sand.

Hard and Pointed Objects

Avoiding damage from dropped heavy or sharp items.

Cooktop Features

Cooking Zones CE 261

Diagram and dimensions of cooking zones for CE 261.

Cooking Zones CE 273

Diagram and dimensions of cooking zones for CE 273.

Control Panel Overview

Symbols Explained

Explanation of symbols used on the control panel.

Operating Principle

Main Switch Operation

How to use the main switch to turn the cooktop on/off.

Touch Key Functionality

Information on using the touch-sensitive controls.

Cooking Zone Combination

Flexible cooking zones can be combined for larger surfaces.

Quick Boil Timer Function

How the quick boil timer boosts cooking power.

Basic Operation

Switching On and Off

Instructions for powering the cooktop on and off.

Setting Cooking Levels

How to adjust the heat level for cooking zones.

Changing Cooking Levels

Modifying an existing heat setting.

Switching Off a Cooking Zone

Procedure to turn off an individual cooking zone.

Memory Function

Residual Heat Indicator

Safety Deactivation Feature

Energy Saving Tips

Cooking Zone Combination

Activating Dual-Size Zone

How to activate the dual-size zone feature.

Deactivating Zone Combination

How to turn off the zone combination.

Cooking Settings Table

Timer Function

Setting Auto Switch-Off Time

Program auto switch-off time for a cooking zone.

Timer Adjustments and Use

Changing Timer Value

Modify an existing timer duration.

Erasing Timer Value

Remove a set timer duration.

Independent Timer Setting

Use the timer independently from cooking zones.

Quick Boil Timer

Activating Quick Boil

How to activate the quick boil timer function.

Deactivating Quick Boil

How to prematurely turn off the quick boil timer.

Child Lock Feature

Activating Child Lock

Procedure to enable the child lock feature.

Deactivating Child Lock

Procedure to disable the child lock feature.

Options Menu Navigation

Accessing the Options Menu

Steps to enter and navigate the options menu.

Customizing Options Menu

Cooking Zone Combination Settings

Customize cooking zone combination behavior.

Touch Key Tones On/Off

Enable or disable audible feedback for touch keys.

Child Lock Availability Setting

Configure if the child lock function is available.

Resetting Parameters to Factory Setting

Reset settings to factory defaults.

Cooking Zone Selection Time

Cleaning and Care

Cleaning Glass Ceramic Surface

Instructions for cleaning the glass ceramic surface.

Cleaning Stainless Steel Frame

Instructions for cleaning the stainless steel frame.

Useful Hints

Maintenance Information

Troubleshooting Guide

E Display and Numbers Faults

Troubleshooting electronic faults indicated by E/numbers.

Alternating H and 7 Display

Meaning of H/7 display for cooking zone temperature.

H Display - Overheating

Troubleshooting cooktop overheating indicated by H.

F1 Display - Faulty Electronics

Troubleshooting faulty electronics indicated by F1.

F4 Display - Control Panel Overheating

Troubleshooting control panel overheating indicated by F4.