Gaggenau VR 230 User's Manual
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1. You might notice that the grilling element switches on and off automatically during the grilling time This is normal Poultry becomes particularly crispy brown if you coat it with butter salty water or orange juice towards the end of the cooking time Serve grilled food hot Grilled food will go tough if you keep it warm Meat is medium if juice leaks out of the surface of a steak pink inside and crispy brown on the outside Do not pierce the meat while grilling it It may lose its Juice Turn the meat when small drips can be seen on its surface Do not remove the fatty layer e g on a cutlet until after grilling as otherwise the meat will lose juice and aroma Would you have known Advantages of grilling No or little fat is used when grilling Therefore it is a low fat preparation method Grilling is a gentle cooking method in which nutrients taste and aroma substances are largely retained Grilled foodstuffs are easy on the stomach because they are prepared without fat and sauces During grilling intensive browning appears on the surface of foodstuffs but no crust with the result that grilled foods are easy to digest and are suitable for diets 11 Beef Well hung pieces are particularly suitable If you have not gathered much grilling experience you should practice with pieces of meat such as rump steak or high rib after which you can try your hand at entrecote or fil2. 8 good leaves of the basil aside rinse the rest dab it dry and cut it into strips Mix the tomatoes with garlic chopped basil and a little salt and pile them onto the roated slices of bread Trickle the rest of the olive oil over them pepper lightly and garnish with the basil leaves 6 3 Tips and tricks The grilled result depends on the nature and quality of the meat and on your personal taste As far as possible grilled pieces should be equally thick In this way they will brown evenly and they will stay nice and juicy Always preheat the grill In this way the intensive heat radiation will seal the surface of the grilled food and juice cannot leak Place grilled pieces directly on the gridiron If there is only piece for grilling place it on the gridiron as far as possible in the middle over the switched on heating elemen That is the best to do it Turn grilled pieces over as soon as they can be removed easily from the gridiron The pores have now been sealed Always grill steaks unsalted Otherwise water and soluble nutrients might leak and be lost Avoid pickled foods such as boiled ham and smoked pork etc as otherwise a compound may be produced that is harmful to health To avoid drying out of the surface and to improve the taste lightly brush grilled food with heat resistant oil e g peanut oil Make sure you do not use too much oil as otherwise there will be a risk of fire
3. Operating and assembly instructions VR 230 Built in grill D D GAGGENAU VR 230 Preface 1 Important notes 1 1 For your safety 1 2 Operating for the first time 1 3 About use 2 Structure and operating principle 2 1 Structure of the appliance 2 2 Accessories 2 3 Operating principle 3 Operation 3 1 Switching on 3 2 Switching off 3 3 Operation with griddle plate 4 Cleaning and care 5 Maintenance 6 Practical tips 6 1 Table of settings 6 2 Recipes 6 3 Tips and tricks Page 3 Page 3 Page 3 Page 3 Page 4 Page 4 Page 4 Page 4 Page 5 Page 5 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 12 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 12 Preface Grilling will now be even more fun with this appliance Among other things the appliance offers you the following advantages two separately switchable grill heating elements thanks to the novel installation method implemented installation is child s play To ensure that you will be able to use this appliance in all its diversity read through the operating and assembly instructions conscientiously before operating it for the first time The instructions contain important notes on use installation and maintenance of the appliance You will find notes on Page 3 that you ought to observe before operating the appliance for the first time The chapters entitled Structure and operating principle and Operation will tell you a
4. at the mains connection is in proper working order Take the lava stones out of the foil and pour them into the lava stone box 1 3 About use The appliance is intended solely for use in the household and must not be put to any other uses Use the appliance to prepare meals only It must not be used to heat up the room in which it is installed In the event of malfunctions first of all check the household fuses If the problem has nothing to do with the power supply please contact your specialist dealer or your local Gaggenau after sales service A built in temperature protection facility prevents overheating of the appliance Return the control knob to 0 after grilling 2 structure and operating principle 2 1 Structure of the appliance 2 2 Accessories 2 3 Operating principle 1 Pilot light 2 Grease tray dishwasherproof 3 Appliance cover 4 Cast gridiron detachable 5 Lava stone box underneath the cast gridiron to accommodate the lava stones 6 Control knob for the front grilling element 7 Control knob for the rear grilling element As standard your grill comes with the following accessories fig 3 Lava stones Grilling tongs Cleaning brush You can order the following special accessories Griddle plate AM 060 000 Grilling involves browning and cooking through intensive heat radiation or conduction without or with only a sma
5. gh pressure cleaner or with water pressure 5 Maintenance First disconnect the appliance from the mains before carrying out any repairs In the event of malfunctions first of all check the household fuses Contact your responsible Gaggenau after sales service if the power supply is in proper working order but your appliance is nevertheless not functioning Specify the appliance type see rating plate Repairs must only be carried out by authorised specialists thus ensuring the safety of the appliance Improper tampering will render all warranty claims null and void 6 Practical tips 6 1 Table of settings The specified grilling times serve as guide values only Setting table for VR 230 Grilling me Remas ooo 2 3 min each side 2 min each side at level 9 for thick pieces the another 2 minutes each at level 8 lozenge pattern 2 x 3 min each side Notch chops several times on the bone and in the fat layer lozenge pattem so they do not curve during grilling 10 15min Marinate or oil skewers coat them carefully with spiced oil tum several times while grilling 2 x 3 min each side Marinate or oil chops Notch them several times on the bone lozenge pattem and in the fat layer so they do not curve during grilling Z Smineahsde 6 8 min each side Oiled pork belly slices are easily ignitable Cut into sausages so they do not burst T Simm OSOSOSOSC CS Poultry Eoo _ e Turkey beast C CSY Poultry ske
6. let steak For smaller pieces of meat the gridiron must be very hot as otherwise the meat will dry out Veal Veal very quickly becomes dry also in foil To protect the meat you can wrap bacon around it This will sacrifice its fine intrinsic taste but the meat will remain juicy Veal steaks taste good if cut from the back and grilled for such a short time that the meat is not too well done Then leave the meat to rest at 80 in the oven Pork Nicely streaky pork does not need a marinade or oil With the exception of roast pork and neck of pork pieces of fillet chops and hocks can be grilled well Pork takes slightly longer to cook than other kinds of meat Lamb Lamb is ideally suitable for grilling It is more tender than beef but not as tender as veal Chops and pieces of shoulder are ideal Lemon butter goes well with these Preheat the plate and serve the piece of meat as hot as possible because the fat is difficult to digest when cold 12 Poultry All kinds of poultry can be cooked on the grill In the case of guinea fowl small pigeons and quail we brush a little fat onto the skin Do not brush chicken with oil because they have enough fat under their skin Poultry is seasoned inside and out before grilling Fish Salt water fish are no problem at all whereas fresh water fish require a gentle approach because they fall apart in most cases They are best prepared in aluminium foil or bru
7. ll amount of fat Grilling involves a temperature between 250 and 270 C The heat radiation is absorbed by the food The following foodstuffs are suitable for grilling Fish meat poultry fruit vegetables and special cakes and biscuits The unit features two separately switchable grilling elements So you have a possibility of grilling separate foodstuffs with differing temperature requirements at the same time You can also save energy with smaller or small numbers of grilled pieces 3 Operation 3 1 Switching on Please observe our tips and tricks Make sure when unpacking that there are lava stones in the appliance Take the lava stones out of the foil and pour them into the lava stone box The contents of the bag are sufficient Switching on Turn the two control knobs to the required stage 1 9 You can turn on only one of the two heating elements or you can choose different switch settings The pilot light lights up red Caution Grilling produces very high temperatures Keep the appliance out of the reach of children Switching off Tum both control knobs to the 0 position The pilot light goes off Caution The appliance must not be touched for at least 15 20 minutes Risk of burns Do not replace the cover until the appliance has cooled down completely And this is how to grill Switch on the appliance as described above Heat up the grill at level 9 for about 7 8 minutes Swi
8. ll the things your grill is capable of doing and how the appliance is operated Cleaning and care makes sure that your appliance will stay beautiful for a long time Consult Tips and tricks if you cannot set the function you require Please contact Gaggenau aftersales service if these tips are not enough And now we wish you lots of fun with your grill 1 Important notes 1 2 Operating for the first time Before operating the appliance for the first time please pay attention to the following notes Conscientiously read through the operating 1 1 For your safety Damaged appliances must not be operated The appliance must only be connected by an authorised specialist paying attention to the relevant regulations of the power supply companies and the regional construction regulations Observe the assembly instructions When connecting electrical appliances in the proximity of the grill make sure that connecting cables do not come into contact with hot cooking surfaces The user is responsible for expert use and the perfect condition of the appliance Only ever operate the appliance under supervision Caution The appliance gets hot during operation Keep it out of the reach of children Observe caution with oils and fats They may overheat and burn easily Do not clean the appliance with a steam cleaning apparatus or with water pressure because this poses a risk of short circ
9. n this case the lava stones have become saturated with grease You can order lava stones by quoting the order number LV 020 000 Wash the lava stones thoroughly with rinsing detergent and dry them Pour the lava stones back into the lava stone tub and tilt down the grilling elements The grilling elements must lie flat Heat up both grilling elements to level 9 for a few minutes and then tum the control knob to 0 Wipe out the stainless steel tub with rinsing detergent Soak stubborn stains Do not scrape off baked in food remainders Soften them with a moist cloth and detergent instead You can clean the tub not the control panel with stainless steel cleaner and then with a stainless steel care product The control panel must not be cleaned with stainless steel cleaner as this may be aggressive to the inscriptions Use a moist cloth and light rinsing detergent to clean it and wipe it dry with a soft dry cloth Do not use any abrasive or caustic cleaners abrasive and nitro cleaning agents Do not use any abrasive sponges To clean the griddle plate AM 060 000 special accessory sprinkle coarse salt onto the grilling surface after use Mix the salt with the grease until it has become saturated with the grease Remove the salt and wipe it away with a dry cloth It is advisable to spray or rub the griddle plate with oil if it is not in use for a prolonged length of time Note The appliance must not be cleaned with a hi
10. nd are slightly precooked Rinse the pepper and the cocktail tomatoes cut the pepper in quarters and remove the pips Rub the mushrooms clean and remove the stems Cut the pepper into bite size portions and cut the com cob into about 2 cm thick slices Peel the clove of garlic and crush it in a mortar together with the chili pepper and the salt Add thyme and stir in the olive oil Stick the vegetables in colourful order on 4 spits coat them with herbal oil and allow the oil to absorb for 15 minutes Grill the vegetable kebaby for 10 15 minutes at level 6 7 tuming them several times 10 Broschetta What you need 8 small not too thin pieces of Italian white bread 12 tablespoons of olive oil 4cloves of garlic Salt You also need the following for broschetta with tomato 16 ripe cocktail tomatoes 1 2 bunch basil Freshly ground pepper Proceed as follows Coat each side of the bread slices with a little olive oil and roast them on the grill at level 7 for 1 2 minutes Tum once Peel the garlic cut it into half and vigorously rub the freshly roasted bread slices with it Drip olive oil over them and season with salt Broschetta with tomato Briefly blanch the cocktail tomatoes in boiling water peel them and cut out the stem bases Chop the tomatoes into large pieces Peel the cloves of garlic and chop them into fine pieces Place
11. shed generously with olive oil or lumps of butter Vegetables potatoes Firm types of vegetables such as celery chili aubergines corn cobs fennel or onions are outstandingly suitable for grilling Fruit Apples bananas pears pineapples and peaches grill lends themselves excellently to grilling GAGGENAU GAGGENAU HAUSGERATE GMBH P O BOX 10 02 50 D 80076 MUNCHEN 01801 1122 11 FAX 01801 335301 www gaggenau com
12. tch back to a lower level after preheating Put on the food you wish to grill Notes Dry moist food well The moister the food is the more smoke may be produced During grilling dripping fat may flare up briefly 3 3 Operation with griddle plate Detach the gridiron Place the grille plate AM 060 000 special accessory on the Vario grill Fig 7 Switch on the appliance as described on Page 5 Heat up the grill at level 9 for about 5 minutes Switch back to a lower level between 5 and 7 after preheating Put on the food you wish to grill The griddle plate is particularly suitable for preparing fish vegetables sweets e g shredded pancake with sugar and raisins but also meat 4 Cleaning and care Please thoroughly clean the appliance before operating it for the first time Heat up the appliance at level 9 for a few minutes Allow the appliance to cool down Swivel up the two heating elements and remove the inner tub containing the lava stones Clean the grill after every use By doing so you avoid baking in of residues After residues have baked in several times they are then difficult to remove Wait until the appliance has cooled down completely before cleaning it Clean the grease collecting tray in a dishwasher Clean the gridiron with the grill brush or with dishwashing detergent and a dishwashing brush The lava stones must be replaced when they are black I
13. uits Isolate the appliance from the mains during every maintenance operation To do this remove the mains plug or actuate the corresponding fuse Repairs must be carried out by authorised specialists thus ensuring electrical safety No warranty claims can be lodged in the event of damage caused by failure to observe these instructions 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 Technical modifications reserved and assembly instructions before operating the appliance for the first time The rating plate for this appliance is included with the instructions on a separate sheet Store the rating plate in the same location as your operating and assembly instructions Remove the packaging from the appliance and dispose of it properly The packaging consists of foil and cardboard Pay attention to the fact that there are accessories in the base of the packaging Keep packaging elements away from children Thoroughly clean the appliance and accessories before using them for the first time This will eliminate any newness smells and soiling see chapter entitled Cleaning and care The appliance must be installed and connected by a specialist before it is operated for the first time Before operating the appliance for the first time make sure th
14. wers 10 15 min Skewer poultry altemately with fruits for example and turn several times marinate it in a sweet sour marinade carefully coat with marinade while grilling 8 10min Marinate shrimps with garlic olive oil and spices for turm several times example and coat carefully with marinade while grilling Filled squid 10 12 min Boil squid beforehand and carefully coat with oil several tum several times times while grilling Tuna fish cutlet 8 min each side Marinate cutlets beforehand lst side 5 min Coat trout with oil to make sure the skin does not stick to at level 7 turn the gridiron and side 8 10 min at level 6 Fruits e g banans apple slices Tto8 1 2 min each side or pear halves Mushrooms e g mushroom T l 2 min each side If necessary marinate mushrooms or coat them lightly with slices or oyster mushrooms oil Rough values Fish and seafoods Side dishes 6 2 Recipes Vegetable kebaps What you need 8 shallots 1 green pepper 8 firm cocktail tomatoes 8 small mushrooms 1 cooked corn cob 8 barbecue onions 1 clove of garlic 2 dried red chili peppers 1 teaspoon of salt 1 teaspoon of dried thyme 4 tablespoons of olive oil Proceed as follows Cut the base of the root off the shallots Bring abundant amounts of water to the boil and blanch the onions for 2 minutes Then they can be removed easily from their skins a
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