Operating instructions
CookTopInduction V6000
Induction hob
Thank you for choosing to buy one of our products. Your appliance is made to high
standards and is easy to use. Nevertheless, please take the time to read these operating
instructions in order to familiarize yourself with the appliance and get the best use out of
it.
Please follow the safety precautions.
Modifications
Text, diagrams and data correspond to the technical standard of the appliance at the
time these operating instructions went to press. The right to make technical modifications
for the purpose of the further development of the appliances is reserved.
Validity
The model number corresponds to the first alphanumerics on the identification plate.
These operating instructions apply to:
Model designation Model number Type
CookTopInduction V6000 31114 CTI6T95MMSOLD
Variations depending on the model are noted in the text.
© V-ZUG Ltd, CH-6302 Zug, 2019
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Contents
1 Safety precautions 4
1.1 Symbols used......................................................... 4
1.2 General safety precautions.................................. 4
1.3 Appliance-specific safety precautions ............... 4
1.4 Instructions for use................................................ 5
2 Using for the first time 7
3 Your appliance 7
3.1 Appliance overview ............................................... 7
3.2 Operating and display elements......................... 7
3.3 How induction hobs function............................... 8
3.4 Pan detection ......................................................... 8
3.5 Flexible cooking..................................................... 8
3.6 Cookware ................................................................ 9
3.7 OptiGlass...............................................................10
4 Operation 11
4.1 Switching the appliance on and off..................11
4.2 Selecting a cooking zone...................................11
4.3 Switching a cooking zone off ............................11
4.4 Residual heat indicator.......................................11
4.5 Overview of power levels ...................................11
4.6 Melting function....................................................12
4.7 Keep warm function ............................................12
4.8 Simmer function...................................................12
4.9 PowerPlus .............................................................13
4.10 Bridging function..................................................13
4.11 Automatic boost...................................................14
4.12 Operating time .....................................................14
4.13 Timer ......................................................................15
4.14 Childproof lock.....................................................16
4.15 Restore function...................................................17
4.16 Pause cooking .....................................................17
4.17 Wipe protection....................................................17
5 OptiLink 17
5.1 Connecting the hob to the range hood...........17
5.2 Deactivating OptiLink ..........................................18
6 User settings 18
6.1 Changing user settings .......................................19
7 Care and maintenance 19
7.1 Cleaning agent......................................................21
8 Trouble-shooting 21
8.1 Error messages.....................................................21
8.2 Other possible problems.....................................22
9 Technical data 23
9.1 Product fiche .........................................................23
10 Disposal 23
11 Index 25
12 Service & Support 27
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1 Safety precautions
1.1 Symbols used
Denotes important safety precau-
tions.
Failure to observe said precautions
can result in injury or in damage to
the appliance or fittings!
Information and precautions that
should be observed.
Information on disposal
Information about the Operating In-
structions
▸ Indicates step-by-step instructions.
– Describes how the appliance reacts
to the steps taken.
▪ Indicates a list.
1.2 General safety precautions
▪ Read the operating instruc-
tions before using the appli-
ance for the first time.
▪ This appliance can be used
by children aged 8 and above
and by persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lack of experi-
ence and/or knowledge,
provided they are supervised
or have been instructed on
the safe use of the appliance
and have understood the haz-
ards involved. Children shall
not play with the appliance.
Cleaning and user mainten-
ance shall not be undertaken
by children without supervi-
sion.
▪ If an appliance is not
equipped with a mains cable
and a plug or other means for
disconnecting from the mains
with a contact opening on
each pole complying with the
conditions of overvoltage cat-
egory III for full isolation, an
isolating device must be in-
corporated into the perman-
ently installed electrical install-
ation in accordance with the
installation regulations.
▪ If the mains cable of this ap-
pliance is damaged, it must
be replaced by the manufac-
turer or its Customer Services
or a similarly qualified person
in order to avoid hazard.
1.3 Appliance-specific safety
precautions
▪ WARNING: If the surface has
a crack running through the
thickness of the material,
switch the appliance off and
disconnect it from the mains
to avoid possible electric
shock.
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▪ WARNING: The appliance
and its accessible parts get
hot during use. Be careful not
to touch the heating ele-
ments.
▪ Under no circumstances use
a steam cleaner to clean the
appliance.
▪ Do not place metal objects
such as knives, forks,
spoons, lids or aluminium foil
on the hob as they can get
hot.
▪ After use, switch the hob off
using the controls and do not
rely on the pan detector.
▪ WARNING: It can be danger-
ous to leave the hob unatten-
ded when cooking with fat or
oil, as this can lead to fires.
NEVER attempt to extinguish
a fire with water. Instead,
switch the appliance off and
then carefully smother the
flames with, for example, a lid
or a fire blanket.
▪ WARNING: Never store ob-
jects on the hob due to the
risk of fire.
▪ WARNING: The cooking pro-
cess should always be super-
vised. Shorter cooking pro-
cesses, in particular, must be
supervised the entire time.
▪ Do not operate the appliance
using an external time switch
or a separate remote control
system.
1.4 Instructions for use
Before using for the first time
▪ The appliance must be installed and
connected to the electricity supply in
accordance with the separate installa-
tion instructions. Have a qualified fitter/
electrician carry out the necessary
work.
Correct use
▪ The appliance is designed for use in
the home for preparing food. No liability
is assumed for any damage caused by
improper use or incorrect handling.
▪ Any repairs, modifications or manipula-
tions to the appliance, especially any
electrically live parts, may only be car-
ried out by the manufacturer, its Cus-
tomer Services or a similarly qualified
person. Repairs if carried out incorrectly
may cause serious injury, damage to
the appliance and fittings, as well as af-
fect the functioning of the appliance. If
the appliance is not working properly or
in case a repair is needed, follow the in-
structions given in the «Service & Sup-
port» section. If required, please contact
our Customer Services.
▪ Use original spare parts only.
▪ Retain these operating instructions for
future reference. If you sell the appli-
ance or pass it on to a third party,
please ensure these operating instruc-
tions accompany the appliance, to-
gether with the installation instructions.
▪ The appliance corresponds to recog-
nized technology standards and the rel-
evant safety regulations. Proper use of
the appliance is essential to avoid dam-
age and accidents. Please therefore fol-
low the precautions given in these oper-
ating instructions.
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▪ The heated surface will remain hot for
some time after it is switched off and
will cool down only slowly to room tem-
perature. Please allow sufficient time for
the appliance to cool down before, for
instance, cleaning it.
Note on use
▪ Tests have shown that under normal cir-
cumstances there is no risk to cardiac
pacemaker users. If, as the user of a
cardiac pacemaker (or a hearing aid or
another type of implant), you would like
to be reassured that using the appli-
ance does not pose a risk, you are ad-
vised to consult a competent medical
authority.
Caution: Burns hazard
▪ Overheated fat and oil can easily catch
fire. NEVER attempt to extinguish burn-
ing oil or fat with water. Danger of ex-
plosion! Smother the flames with a fire
blanket. Keep doors and windows
closed.
Caution: Risk of injury
▪ Keep pets away from the appliance.
Caution: Risk to life
▪ Packaging material, e.g. plastic film and
polystyrene, can be dangerous for chil-
dren and animals. Danger of suffoca-
tion! Keep packaging material away
from children and animals.
How to avoid damaging the appliance
▪ In case of overheating, switch the hot-
plate off and allow it to cool down com-
pletely. Do not put any dishes on it. Un-
der no circumstances use cold water to
cool it down quickly.
▪ Do not climb on to the appliance.
▪ Do not put hot cookware on the hob
frame in order not to damage the silic-
one joints.
▪ Do not cut or prepare food on the sur-
face and avoid impact with hard ob-
jects. Do not drag cookware across the
surface.
▪ Take particular care that sugary foods
or juices do not get onto the hot cook-
ing zones as this can damage the sur-
face. If sugary foods or juices do get on
to the hot cooking zones clean away
immediately (while still hot) with a
scraper.
▪ Pots with pure copper or aluminium
bases should not be used for cooking
as they can leave behind traces that
can be difficult to clean. If the traces
are not removed immediately after
cooking with a suitable cleaning agent,
they can be permanently burned on and
therefore permanently ruin the visual
appearance of the appliance.
▪ Sliding pans and cookware across the
glass ceramic causes scratches. This
can be largely prevented by lifting pans
and cookware up and then placing
them down in position.
▪ The hob is designed to be used – signs
of use, such as scratches or the wear
and tear from pans and cookware, are
normal. The more intensively it is used,
the greater the signs of use; however,
the appliance remains in perfect work-
ing order and therefore does not give a
right of complaint. Safety is guaranteed
at all times.
▪ There is no such thing as completely
scratch-proof glass; scratches can even
develop on sapphire glass, which is
used in watches. The glass ceramic
used is of the best quality available on
the market.
2 Using for the first time
The appliance must be installed and connected to the electricity supply in accord-
ance with the separate installation instructions. Have a qualified fitter/electrician
carry out the necessary work.
All traces of adhesive must be removed before the appliance is used for the first
time.
During the first few hours of use, a cooking zone can give off an unpleasant smell.
This is normal for brand new appliances. Ensure that the room is well ventilated.
3 Your appliance
3.1 Appliance overview
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Cooking zone 18×20cm
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Cooking zone ø28cm
3.2 Operating and display elements
Never rest objects on the operating elements! This can cause damage to the appli-
ance and unintended operating errors.
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Buttons
Multi-function button Appliance ON/OFF
Slider (for setting the power level) Wipe protection / pause cooking
ON/OFF
PowerPlus Timer/function as minus button
Saving user settings Operating time / function as plus
button
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Displays
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Cooking zone power level
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Corresponding cooking zone for
slider
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Operating time activated
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Timer activated
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Bridging function activated
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Operating time / timer
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Activated operating time for the
cooking zone
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Pause activated
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Melting function activated
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Hob switched on
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Keep warm function activated
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Wipe protection activated / Restore
available
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Simmer function activated
3.3 How induction hobs function
Induction hobs work very differently from conventional hobs or hot plates. The induction
coils under the glass ceramic plate produce a rapidly changing magnetic field which dir-
ectly heats up the magnetic base of the cookware.
The glass ceramic plate is only warmed by the hot cookware. Removing the cookware
from the cooking zone immediately interrupts the supply of energy.
Induction hobs are:
▪ quick reacting ▪ energy-efficient
▪ finely adjustable ▪ safe
▪ powerful
Cookware with a full-surface or full magnetic base is required for cooking with an
induction hob.
3.4 Pan detection
Each cooking zone is equipped with pan detection. This detects suitable induction com-
patible cookware with a magnetic base.
▪ If cookware is placed on a cooking zone before it is turned on, illuminates in the
corresponding display.
▪ If the cookware is removed during operation or if unsuitable cookware is used,
– the power level selected flashes alternately with .
▪ If the power level is set but no cookware is detected on the cooking zone within the
next 10minutes,
– the cooking zone switches off.
– the appliance switches off after 10seconds if no other cooking zone is in use.
3.5 Flexible cooking
In flexible cooking, there are no marked cooking zones.
Pans with different diameters can be placed on any cooking zone. must, however, be
covered for pan detection.
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For even frying, the pan must be centred on . The diameter of the base of the
pan should not be greater than the diameter of the cooking zone.
If a large pan covers both circles, both heating zones can be switched on together
with the bridging function.
3.6 Cookware
Suitable cookware
Only cookware with a magnetic base (ø12.5–22cm, in the centre ø18–28cm) is suit-
able for use with the induction hob.
This can be tested in the following ways:
▪ A magnet sticks anywhere on the base of the cookware.
▪ Only the power level set illuminates on the hob.
Do not heat any unsuitable cookware using aids such as metal rings and the like.
This can damage the hob.
Sandwich base
Capsule base
Multi-layer material
Pressed base
Cast iron
Enamelled cast
iron
Enamelled steel
Key:
Heat distribution Steel
Reaction speed Aluminium
Noise level Enamel
Care Good
Weight Satisfactory
Unfavourable
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General notes on cookware
▸ As far as possible ensure that the dia-
meter of the base of the cookware is
the same size as the upper diameter
of the cookware.
▸ We advise against the use of cook-
ware with a pressed base as this type
of cookware does not work with all in-
duction hobs.
▸ Some induction hobs have the melt,
keep warm and simmer functions. We
recommend using cookware without a
concave base for these functions.
▸ Handles that are loose or hollow can produce a loud whistling noise.
▸ The adherence of the cookware to the hob surface is reduced during operation, and
the cookware can therefore be moved more easily.
▸ Thick pan walls absorb the vibrations and reduce the noise level.
Energy-efficient cooking
For maximum energy efficiency and even heat distribution note the following:
▪ The base of the cookware must be clean, dry and smooth.
▪ Centre the cookware in the middle of the cooking zone.
▪ Use a well-fitting lid.
▪ Match the diameter of the cookware to the quantity of food to be cooked.
Coated cookware
▪ Coated cookware may be operated above power level provided that the bottom of
the pan is completely covered with liquid.
– The coating may otherwise become overheated and damaged.
▪ For frying, do not use a higher power level than .
Never use PowerPlus with coated frying pans.
Noise during cooking
Cookware can make noise during cooking. This does not indicate any malfunction, nor
does it affect the functioning of the appliance in any way.
Noise depends on the cookware used. If the noise causes considerable disturb-
ance, it can help to change the cookware.
3.7 OptiGlass
Hobs with OptiGlass have an additional coating on the glass surface.
This coating makes the surface harder, tougher and more scratch resistant than non-
coated glass surfaces. Follow care and maintenance instructions.
Under normal circumstances, significantly fewer scratches should occur on the
glass surface during cooking. However, even a sharp grain of sand or particle of
grit, for example, under a pan can cause scratches.
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Illumination
▸ Halogen or LED light bulbs are recommended for illuminating hobs with the OptiGlass
coating.
The use of fluorescent tube lighting to illuminate hobs with the OptiGlass coating
causes the glass surface to shimmer.
4 Operation
4.1 Switching the appliance on and off
▸ To switch the appliance on: Touch the button.
– The indicator light for the button illuminates.
– illuminates briefly in all the power level displays.
– If cookware is standing on a cooking zone, illuminates in the corresponding
power level display.
– If no other entry is made, the appliance switches off again after about 10seconds
for safety reasons.
▸ To switch the appliance off: Touch the button.
4.2 Selecting a cooking zone
▸ Touch the slider for the required cooking zone or swipe it to set the power level.
4.3 Switching a cooking zone off
▸ Touch the « » power level on the slider or swipe « ».
– If no other entry is made and the other cooking zones are switched off, the appli-
ance switches off after 10seconds.
4.4 Residual heat indicator
After a cooking zone is switched off, remains illuminated as long as there is a risk of
burns.
If the hob is switched on,
– and alternate in the display if cookware is standing on a cooking zone that has
residual heat.
– illuminates if no cookware is standing on a cooking zone with residual heat.
4.5 Overview of power levels
Power
level
Cooking method Use
Melting Butter, chocolate, gelatine, sauces, approx. 40°C
Keep warm Keeps food warm, approx. 65°C
Simmering Water temperature stays below boiling point
Melting, gentle warming Butter, chocolate, gelatine, sauces
Swelling Rice
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Power
level
Cooking method Use
Resume cooking, reducing,
stewing, steaming
Vegetables, potatoes, sauces, fruit, fish
Resume cooking, braising Pasta, soup, braised meat
Gentle frying Rösti, omelettes, breaded fried foods, sausages
Frying, deep frying Meat, chips
Flash frying Steak
Fast heating Boiling water
4.6 Melting function
With the melting function , butter, chocolate or honey, for instance, can be gently
melted at approx. 40°C.
Switching the melting function on
▸ Touch the button 1×.
– The symbol illuminates.
Switching the melting function off
▸ Use the slider to set any power level or switch off via « ».
4.7 Keep warm function
The keep warm function keeps cooked food warm at approx. 65 °C.
Switching the keep warm function on
▸ Touch the button 2×.
– The symbol illuminates.
– illuminates in the power level display.
Switching the keep warm function off
▸ Use the slider to set any power level or switch off via « ».
4.8 Simmer function
With the simmer function , sausages, dumplings and stuffed pasta, for instance, can
be cooked in hot water, just below boiling point.
The precision of the simmer function depends on the cookware used. Water can
start to boil. If this is the case, we recommend the pan lid be left off when using
the simmer function.
For locations over 1,500 meters above sea level, it is generally recommended the
pan lid be left off when using the simmer function.
Switching the simmer function on
▸ Touch the button 3×.
– The symbol illuminates.
Switching the simmer function off
▸ Use the slider to set any power level or switch off via « ».
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4.9 PowerPlus
All the cooking zones are equipped with the PowerPlus booster.
When PowerPlus is switched on, the cooking zone selected works at extra high power
for 10minutes. PowerPlus can be used, for instance, to heat a large quantity of water
quickly.
Switching PowerPlus on
▸ Touch PowerPlus « ».
– illuminates in the display.
– After 10minutes it automatically switches back to power level .
Removing the cookware interrupts PowerPlus. PowerPlus is resumed as soon as
the cookware is returned to the cooking zone.
Ending PowerPlus before time
▸ Touch the desired power level on the slider.
Power management
PowerPlus cannot be used with both
cooking zones of a group (A or B) at the
same time. If PowerPlus is activated with
both cooking zones of a group, then the
power output is reduced for the cooking
zone that was first selected. Cooking
zone 5 can be operated with PowerPlus
independently of groups A and B.
A B
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2 3
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5
PowerPlus with cooking zone Group A * PowerPlus with cooking zone Group B *
1 2 3 4
1 3
2 4
*Maximum available power level with cooking zones
If the power level is increased above these levels, PowerPlus switches off.
4.10 Bridging function
The bridging function allows two individual cooking zones lying one behind the other to
be switched on together and to be adjusted together.
Switching the bridging function on
▸ Touch both sliders at the same time.
– Illuminates next to the power levels.
▸ Set the required power level.
If, when the bridging function is switched on, a cooking zone is already running,
the power level and operating time of this cooking zone will be taken over for both
zones. If both cooking zones are already running, the operating times are cleared
and flashes in the power level displays.
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Switching the bridging function off
▸ Touch both sliders at the same time.
– Both cooking zones revert to the previous settings.
– Each cooking zone can be regulated individually again.
4.11 Automatic boost
Do not leave the hob unattended when using the automatic boost. Risk of food
boiling over, burning on and igniting!
All the cooking zones are equipped with a selectable automatic boost. With this function,
a cooking zone heats at power level for a certain length of time (see table). Then it
automatically switches back to the power level set.
The automatic boost function must be activated anew each time a cooking zone is
switched on.
Power level
Automatic boost in mins.:secs.
0:40 01:15 02:00 03:00 04:15 07:15 02:00 03:15
If during the automatic boost a higher power level is selected, the duration will
change automatically.
Switching the automatic boost on
▸ Hold the required power level on the slider depressed for 3seconds.
– and the power level illuminate alternately in the display when the automatic boost
is activated.
– When the automatic boost is over, the heat output is reduced again to the power
level selected.
Switching the automatic boost off before time
▸ Use the slider to set a lower power level.
4.12 Operating time
Do not leave the hob unattended during use. Risk of boiling over, burning on and
igniting!
With the operating time function, a Cooking zone switches off automatically after a set
time 1 min. – 1 hrs. 59 mins..
Setting the operating time
▸ Set the desired power level on the cooking zone.
▸ Touch the button.
– flashes in the display.
▸ Touch the slider for the required cooking zone.
– The symbol for the cooking zone selected illuminates.
– The display for the cooking zone selected illuminates.
▸ Use the button to increase the operating time or use the button to reduce the
operating time.
– The first time the button is touched, illuminates in the display.
– The first time the button is touched, illuminates in the display.
The default value can be adjusted in the user settings.
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Changing the operating time
▸ Touch the button.
– flashes in the display.
▸ Touch the slider for the required cooking zone.
– The remaining operating time for the cooking zone selected is displayed.
– The display for the cooking zone illuminates.
▸ Use the or button to change the operating time.
To quickly change the operating time, press and hold the or button.
If the setting is not changed, it will be automatically accepted after 5 seconds. Alternat-
ively, the setting can also be confirmed manually by touching the slider for the corres-
ponding cooking zone.
Switching the operating time function off before time
▸ Touch the button.
▸ Touch the slider for the required cooking zone.
▸ Touch the and buttons at the same time.
– flashes in the display.
– The cooking zone continues to run.
End of the operating time
When the operating time is up
– the relevant cooking zone switches off.
– an acoustic signal is emitted.
– and flash above the slider.
Touch the or button to switch off the acoustic signal and the display.
– If no buttons are pressed, the acoustic signal switches off automatically after 1
minute.
Several operating times
If operating times are set for several cooking zones,
– the shortest operating time is displayed.
– the corresponding cooking zone indicator light illuminates.
– the symbol illuminates with the set operating time for each cooking zone.
To display another operating time:
▸ Touch the button.
▸ Touch the slider for the required cooking zone.
– The operating time is displayed and can be changed.
4.13 Timer
The timer functions like an egg timer (1 min. – 9 hrs. 59 mins.).
It can be used at any time and independently of all other functions.
Setting the timer
▸ Switch the appliance on.
▸ Touch the button.
– The symbol illuminates.
– flashes in the display.
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▸ Use the button to increase the duration of the timer or use the button to re-
duce the duration of the timer.
– The first time the button is touched, illuminates in the display.
▸ The first time the button is touched, illuminates in the display.
The standard value can be adjusted in the user settings.
To quickly change the duration of the timer, press and hold the or button.
Changing the timer
If no Cooking zone is in use, first switch the appliance on.
▸ Touch the button.
– The time left on the timer flashes.
▸ Use the or button to change the duration of the timer.
Switching the timer off before time
If no Cooking zone is in use, first switch the appliance on.
▸ Touch the button.
▸ Touch the and buttons at the same time.
– flashes in the display.
Timer finished
Touch the or button to switch off the acoustic signal.
4.14 Childproof lock
The childproof lock is to prevent the appliance from being accidentally switched on.
The timer can also be used when the childproof lock is activated.
Switching the childproof lock on
▸ Switch the appliance on.
Ensure all cooking zones are switched off.
▸ Touch the and buttons at the same time.
– An acoustic signal is emitted.
▸ Touch the button again.
– An acoustic signal is emitted.
– The childproof lock is now switched on.
– illuminates in all the power level displays.
Operating the appliance with the childproof lock activated
▸ Switch the appliance on.
▸ Touch the and buttons at the same time.
– An acoustic signal is emitted.
– The childproof lock is overridden. The appliance can now be used as normal.
The childproof lock is automatically reactivated 1minute after switching off the hob.
Switching the childproof lock off
▸ Switch the appliance on.
Ensure all cooking zones are switched off.
▸ Touch the and buttons at the same time.
– An acoustic signal is emitted.
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▸ Touch the button again.
– A double acoustic signal is emitted.
– The childproof lock is now switched off.
4.15 Restore function
If the appliance has been inadvertently switched off with the button, the settings that
were being used can be restored within 6seconds.
▸ Switch the appliance on.
– The indicator light for the button flashes for 5seconds.
▸ While the indicator light is flashing, touch the button.
4.16 Pause cooking
After pause cooking, operation can be resumed using the previous settings.
▸ Hold the button depressed for 5seconds.
– The display illuminates.
– The power level of the cooking zone that is switched on changes to .
– The operating time is interrupted.
– The timer continues to run.
– All buttons are inactive except for and .
▸ Touch the button again to resume cooking.
If the pause cooking function is not turned off within 10minutes, the appliance
switches off completely.
4.17 Wipe protection
This function prevents the power level from being changed accidentally, for instance
when wiping the control panel with a cloth.
▸ Touch the button.
– The indicator light for the button illuminates.
▸ Wipe protection is switched off by pressing the button again or automatically after
30seconds.
Touch the button to switch the appliance off at any time.
5 OptiLink
5.1 Connecting the hob to the range hood
The hob can only be connected to a range hood with the OptiLink function.
To activate the connecting mode on the hob:
▸ Switch the hob off.
▸ Access the user setting (see page 19).
▸ Select the user setting.
▸ Select the setting by touching or swiping slider 1; no further action is to be taken.
– and the setting illuminate in the displays.
To activate the connecting mode on the range hood:
– Make the settings as described in the operating instructions for the range hood.
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If a connection between the hob and the range hood was successfully established, it
must be confirmed on the hob as follows:
▸ Hold the button depressed for 2seconds.
– The setting is saved and the user settings are closed.
– The appliances are connected and OptiLink is active.
5.2 Deactivating OptiLink
Terminating the connection between the range hood and the hob:
▸ Access the user setting (see page 19).
▸ Select the user setting.
▸ Touch or swipe slider 1 to select the setting.
▸ Hold the button depressed for 2seconds.
– The setting is saved and the user settings are closed.
– OptiLink is deactivated.
See the operating instructions for the range hood for terminating OptiLink.
6 User settings
The following user settings can be set and saved individually:
User setting Setting value Factory
setting
Acoustic signal loudness Low
Medium
High
Acoustic signal at end of
operating time / timer
No acoustic signal
Automatically off after 10seconds
Automatically off after 1minute
Operating time
PowerPlus
Ends after 5minutes
Ends after 10minutes
Ends after 15minutes
Automatic boost Automatic boost off
Automatic boost on
Default operating time /
timer duration
Default duration 0minutes
Adjustable in steps from
10–90minutes
Acoustic signal when
buttons are pressed
Acoustic signal off
Acoustic signal on
Cancel wipe protection To switch wipe protection off: Touch
the button
Automatically off after 30seconds
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User setting Setting value Factory
setting
OptiLink OptiLink off
OptiLink on
Restore factory settings -
To restore factory settings: Hold the
button depressed for 2seconds.
6.1 Changing user settings
▸ With the appliance switched off, simultaneously hold the and buttons de-
pressed for 2seconds.
– An acoustic signal is emitted.
▸ Touch both sliders left of display 3.
– An acoustic signal is emitted.
– The indexed user setting, e.g. , appears in display 3.
– The current user setting value is shown in display 2.
1 2 3
▸ Use the button to select the next highest and the button the next lowest user
setting.
▸ Touch the left or right side of the active slider 1 to select a higher or lower setting
value.
Saving entry
▸ Hold the button depressed for 2seconds.
– An acoustic signal is emitted.
– The «User settings» mode is ended.
Cancelling user settings
▸ Press the button.
– Any changes made to the default values are not saved.
– The «User settings» mode is ended.
7 Care and maintenance
Ideally, clean the appliance when it has completely cooled down.
Burns hazard!
Always clean the hob after use. This prevents food residue from burning on. Dried-on or
burned-on food residue is harder to clean off.
Use of improper cleaning techniques can result in damage to the markings or surface.
Avoid cleaning the surface of the glass ceramic hob with abrasive cleaning agents,
scouring pads, wire wool, etc. as they can damage the surface.
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7 Care and maintenance
▸ Use only a soft cloth or sponge with water and standard washing-up liquid for clean-
ing everyday soiling.
▸ Remove stubborn soiling, e.g. boiled-over milk, while still warm using a glass ceramic
hob scraper. Always follow the scraper manufacturer's instructions for use.
▸ Foods with a high sugar content, e.g. marmalade, that boil over should be removed
while still hot using a glass ceramic hob scraper. The surface of the glass ceramic
hob could otherwise become damaged.
▸ Remove melted plastic while still warm using a glass ceramic hob scraper. The sur-
face of the glass ceramic hob could otherwise become damaged.
▸ Remove limescale stains when cool with a small amount of mild vinegar cleaner or
lemon juice. Then wipe clean with a damp cloth.
▸ Use a suitable Cleaning agent (see page 21) to remove stubborn soiling.
Cleaning
For good results, follow these cleaning instructions.
▸ To clean thoroughly, remove most of the soiling using a hob scraper or a special
cleaning sponge for glass ceramic hobs.
▸ Add a few drops of a suitable Cleaning agent (see page 21) to the cold hob surface
and rub over the surface using kitchen towel or a clean cloth.
▸ Wipe off with a wet cloth and then polish with a dry cloth or the soft side of a suitable
cleaning sponge.
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8 Trouble-shooting
7.1 Cleaning agent
Glass ceramic with OptiGlass
Unsuitable cleaning agents may attack and damage the coating.
▸ Only use the cleaning agents and methods for glass ceramic
with OptiGlass that we recommend (see page 10).
8 Trouble-shooting
You may be able to trouble-shoot the following errors yourself. If not, note down the error
message in full (message and E numbers) and then call Customer Services or report it
to us online.
8.1 Error messages
Display Possible cause Solution
flashes alternately
with the power level
▪ Cookware is not suitable for
use with induction hobs.
▸ Use suitable magnetic
cookware (see page 9).
▪ Cookware is not standing on
the cooking zone.
▪ Cookware is too small for the
cooking zone selected.
▸ Ensure cookware corres-
ponds to the size of the
cooking zone.
illuminates
▪ The childproof lock is activ-
ated.
▸ Switch the childproof lock
off (see page 16).
A continuous acoustic
signal is emitted,
flashes and the cook-
ing zone switches off
▪ A button or a slider was
touched for longer than
10seconds.
▪ Object (e.g. pan, dish) on the
control panel.
▪ Food boiled over on to the
control panel.
▸ Remove object or food
that has boiled over.
▸ The appliance can be
used again as normal.
flashes
▪ The excess temperature pro-
tection of a cooking zone
was triggered.
▸ Allow the cooking zone to
cool down.
▸ Continue cooking on a dif-
ferent cooking zone.
▸ Check cookware.
flashes
▪ An interruption in the power
supply.
▸ Touch any button to ac-
knowledge the display.
▸ The appliance can be
used again as normal.
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8 Trouble-shooting
Display Possible cause Solution
or and a num-
ber illuminate in the
display
▪ Internal error occurred. ▸ Note down error message
in full and appliance's SN.
▸ Contact Customer Ser-
vices.
and illuminate
▪ An object (e.g. paper) under-
neath the hob is obstructing
the air intake.
▸ Remove any objects in the
drawer underneath the
hob.
▸ Touch any button to ac-
knowledge the error.
▸ After 10 minutes the appli-
ance can be used again
as normal.
▪ Ventilation is defective. ▸ Note down error message
in full and appliance's SN.
▸ Contact Customer Ser-
vices.
and flash altern-
ately
▪ The automatic safety shut-off
was triggered.
▪ The cooking zone is hot and
cookware is standing on it.
▸ Switch the cooking zone
back on again if required.
If a cooking zone has been running for longer without any settings being changed,
the appliance switches the cooking zone off automatically, after how much time de-
pends on the power level set.
Power level / function
Safety shut-off after hrs.:mins.
02:00 08:36 06:42 05:18 04:18
03:30 02:18 02:18 01:48 01:30
8.2 Other possible problems
Problem Possible cause Solution
The appliance is not
working and all the dis-
plays are dark.
▪ The fuse or circuit breaker for
electrical installations in the
home is defective.
▸ Change the fuse.
▸ Reset the circuit breaker.
▪ The fuse or circuit breaker
keeps blowing.
▸ Note down the serial num-
ber (SN) of the appliance.
▸ Contact Customer Ser-
vices.
▪ Cookware is too small for the
cooking zone selected.
▸ Ensure cookware corres-
ponds to the size of the
cooking zone.
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9 Technical data
Problem Possible cause Solution
OptiLink is not work-
ing.
▪ The connection was not suc-
cessful.
▸ Deactivate OptiLink on the
hob and range hood.
▸ Re-establish the connec-
tion.
▪ If the problem could not be
resolved:
▸ Note down the serial num-
ber (SN) of the appliance.
▸ Contact Customer Ser-
vices.
9 Technical data
9.1 Product fiche
In accordance with EU Regulation No. 66/2014
Model number GK 31114
Type designation GK CTI6T95MMS…
Number of cooking zones 5
Heating technology Induction cooking zone
Dimensions of cooking
zone
cm 18 × 20 18 × 20 ø28 18 × 20 18 × 20
Energy consumption per
cooking zone
Wh/kg 185.5 187.8 184.5 184.1 192.6
Energy consumption of the
entire hob EC
Wh/kg 186.9
10 Disposal
10.1 Packaging
Never allow children to play with packaging material due to the danger of injury or
suffocation. Store the packaging material in a safe location or dispose of it in an
environmentally-friendly way.
10.2 Safety
Render the appliance unusable to prevent accidents caused by improper use (e.g.
through children playing):
▸ Disconnect the appliance from the mains. With a fixed appliance, this is to be carried
out by a qualified electrician. Then cut the mains cable off flush with the appliance.
10.3 Disposal
▪ The «crossed‐out wheeled bin» symbol requires the separate collection of waste
electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). Such equipment can contain hazardous,
environmentally harmful materials.
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10 Disposal
▪ These appliances are to be handed over to a designated collection point for the recyc-
ling of electrical and electronic equipment and must not be disposed of with unsorted
household waste. And in this way, you will be helping to protect resources and the en-
vironment.
▪ For more information, please contact the local authorities.
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11 Index
A
Appliance
Switching on and off ................................... 11
Appliance disposal .......................................... 23
Appliance overview ............................................ 7
Appliance-specific safety precautions
........................................................................ 4
Automatic boost ............................................... 14
Switching off before time ........................... 14
Switching on ................................................. 14
B
Bridging function.............................................. 13
Switching off ................................................. 14
Switching on ................................................. 13
C
Care and maintenance ................................... 19
Childproof lock ................................................. 16
Operation with childproof lock activated. 16
Switching off ................................................. 16
Switching on ................................................. 16
Cleaning agent
OptiGlass....................................................... 21
Connection plate.............................................. 27
Cooking zone ................................................... 11
Cookware
Suitable cookware ..........................................9
D
Disposal............................................................. 23
E
Energy-efficient cooking ................................. 10
H
How induction hobs function ............................ 8
I
Instructions for use ............................................. 5
K
Keep warm function ........................................ 12
Switching off ................................................. 12
Switching on ................................................. 12
M
Malfunctions...................................................... 21
Melting function................................................ 12
Switching off ................................................. 12
Switching on ................................................. 12
Model designation .............................................. 2
Model number ..................................................... 2
N
Noise during cooking...................................... 10
O
Operating and display elements...................... 7
Buttons..............................................................7
Displays ............................................................8
Operating time.................................................. 14
Changing....................................................... 15
Finished ......................................................... 15
Setting............................................................ 14
Several operating times.............................. 15
Switching off before time ........................... 15
OptiGlass........................................................... 10
Illumination.................................................... 11
OptiLink.............................................................. 17
Connecting hob to range hood ................ 17
Deactivating .................................................. 18
Overview of power levels ............................... 11
P
Pan detection....................................................... 8
Pause cooking.................................................. 17
Power levels...................................................... 13
Power management ........................................ 13
PowerPlus.......................................................... 13
Ending before time...................................... 13
Switching on ................................................. 13
Problems ........................................................... 21
Product fiche..................................................... 23
R
Residual heat indicator................................... 11
Restore function ............................................... 17
S
Safety warnings
General .............................................................4
Serial number (SN).......................................... 27
Service & Support............................................ 27
Sicherheitsabschaltung................................... 22
Simmer function ............................................... 12
Switching off ................................................. 12
Switching on ................................................. 12
Symbols ................................................................ 4
T
Technical data .................................................. 23
Technical questions......................................... 27
Timer .................................................................. 15
Changing....................................................... 16
25
Ending before time...................................... 16
Finished ......................................................... 16
Setting............................................................ 15
Type....................................................................... 2
U
User settings..................................................... 18
Changing....................................................... 19
Switching off before time ........................... 19
Using for the first time........................................ 7
V
Validity................................................................... 2
W
Warranty extensions ........................................ 27
Wipe protection ................................................ 17
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12 Service & Support
12 Service & Support
The «Trouble-shooting» section gives you valuable tips on how to deal with minor
malfunctions yourself, saving you the time and trouble of calling out a service tech-
nician and any cost that goes along with it.
Information on the V-ZUG warranty can be found at www.vzug.com →Service
→Warranty information. Please read this information carefully.
Please register your appliance straightaway online at www.vzug.com →Service
→Warranty registration. This will allow you to take advantage of the best possible support
in the event of a fault in the appliance during the guarantee period. You will require the
serial number (SN) and appliance designation to register your appliance. You will find
them on the identification plate of your appliance.
My appliance information:
SN: __________________________ Appliance: ________________________________
Please have this appliance information to hand when contacting V-ZUG. Thank you.
The identification plate and the connection plate are located on the underside of the hob.
1
Identification plate with serial number (SN)
1 2
2
Connection plate
A second identification plate is supplied and should
be affixed in the fitted unit underneath the hob.
Your repair order
At www.vzug.com →Service→Service number you will find the telephone number of your
nearest V‑ZUG service centre.
Technical questions, accessories, warranty extensions
V-ZUG is happy to help you with any general administrative or technical queries, to take
your orders for accessories and spare parts and to inform you about our progressive
service agreements.
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Quick instructions
Please first read the safety precautions in the operating instructions!
To switch appliance on
▸ Touch the button.
To select cooking zone
▸ Touch the slider for the required cooking zone or swipe it to set the power
level.
Or:
▸ Touch « » on the slider to heat a large quantity of water quickly.
To switch cooking zone off
▸ Touch « » on the slider.
To switch appliance off
▸ Touch the button.
V-ZUG Ltd, Industriestrasse 66, CH-6302 Zug
[email protected], www.vzug.com
1078198-R03
