Gaggenau Electric Steamer VK230610 User Manual

Operation and assembly instructions  
VK 230  
Steam cooker  
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45  
55  
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95  
85  
75  
 
Preface  
Cooking with your new cooker and steam  
cooker will be even more fun than before.  
The appliance offers you the following  
advantages:  
– Pressureless cooking  
– Automatic shutdown  
– 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.  
On the following page you will find important  
notes on safety and operation. These will serve  
to ensure your personal safety and the lasting  
value of your 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 all the  
things your steam cooker is capable of doing and  
how the appliance is operated.  
The chapter entitled “Cleaning and care" will  
make sure that your appliance will stay operable  
and beautiful for a long time.  
Consult the “Practical tips" if you cannot set the  
function you require. Please contact Gaggenau  
after-sales service if these tips are not enough.  
And now we wish you lots of fun cooking.  
Fig. 1  
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1. Important notes  
1.1 For your safety  
1.2 Operating for the first time  
You must not operate the appliance if it is  
Before operating the appliance for the first time,  
please pay attention to the following notes:  
The appliance must be installed and connected  
by a specialist before it is operated for the first  
time.  
damaged.  
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.  
Conscientiously read through the operating  
and assembly instructions before operating the  
appliance for the first time.  
Also observe the assembly instructions!  
Remove the packaging from the appliance and  
dispose of it properly. Pay attention to the fact  
that there are accessories in the packaging.  
Keep packaging elements out of the reach of  
children!  
Remove all removable interior parts before  
operating the appliance for the first time.  
Thoroughly clean the appliance before using it  
for the first time. (see chapter entitled “Cleaning  
and care").  
Before operating the appliance for the first  
time, check that the mains connection is in  
proper working order.  
– 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!  
Please note that connecting cables must not come  
into contact with hot cooking surfaces when  
connecting electrical appliances next to the steam  
cooker.  
The user is responsible for expert use and the  
perfect condition of the appliance.  
Only ever operate the appliance under  
supervision.  
The appliance must not be operated empty!  
Caution: fire risk! Do not store any combustible  
objects in your appliance. When operating the  
appliance, only ever leave the inner parts inside the  
cooking compartment that you actually need.  
Caution! The appliance gets hot during operation.  
Keep children away!  
Do not clean the appliance with a steam cleaning  
apparatus or with water pressure because this  
poses a risk of short-circuits.  
Isolate the appliance from the mains during every  
maintenance operation. To do this, remove the  
mains plug or actuate the corresponding fuse.  
Boiling point adjustment (calibration):  
The appliance must be calibrated before first-time  
operation and whenever you change location. (See  
chapter on operation.)  
Boiling point adjustment is absolutely necessary  
because the boiling point of water depends on  
your location in relation to mean sea level.  
Failure to adjust the boiling point may result in  
malfunctions.  
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.  
Technical modifications reserved.  
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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.  
The cooking tub may be filled with water as  
maximum up to the foaming edge and as  
minimum down to the bottom marking.  
– Make sure that the steam outlet opening is not  
covered up during operation.  
The appliance is suitable for use with water  
only. The appliance must not be used for deep  
frying.  
Caution!  
When hot, the glass cover must not be placed on  
a wet and cold worktop or cooled under cold  
running water. It might otherwise crack. Replace  
the glass cover immediately if it is damaged. If  
glass splinters should enter into the cooking  
basin as the result of a damaged glass cover,  
bear in mind that the foodstuffs prepared in it are  
no longer suitable for consumption. The cover  
must always be fitted well on the appliance.  
Do not place items on the glass cover.  
You should observe extreme caution when  
draining hot water without a fixed water  
connection. Risk of burns! Use a temperature-  
resistant receptacle with an adequate capacity  
(e.g. a 10 l bucket). Use the drain installation set  
(see installation note).  
Do not store any combustible items in your  
appliance. During operation, only ever leave  
the items you need inside the appliance.  
– Only ever use the intended cooking inserts.  
Caution! Risk of burns!  
Use the special handle to remove and insert the  
cooking inserts.  
The  
(Heating) symbol in the control panel  
goes off as soon as the set temperature has been  
reached.  
Return the “Temperature" knob to “0" after  
cooking.  
Clean the appliance in regular intervals.  
The appliance should be cleaned after each  
operation.  
The door(s) of the base cabinet must be  
locked if you do not have a permanent drain  
connection and there are small children in your  
household.  
A built-in temperature protection facility  
prevents overheating of the appliance.  
The appliance must not be operated empty  
(cooking liquid only, no oil etc.!). If the appliance  
is operated empty, it will switch off automatically  
This reduces the risk of burns.  
– If you have a permanent water drain connection,  
pay attention to the applicable regulations.  
If malfunctions should occur, you should first  
check whether the child lock is activated (see  
Page 9). Check the household fuses. If the  
problem has nothing to do with the power supply,  
please contact your specialist dealer or your  
responsible Gaggenau customer service.  
and the  
(Limiter) symbol will appear in the  
display. If this is the case, turn the “Temperature"  
control knob to the 0 position. Wait until the  
appliance has cooled down. Pour cooking liquid  
into the appliance and wait until the appliance  
has cooled down to such an extent that the  
symbol (limiter) no longer appears on the display.  
Note: If the symbol  
(limiter) appears in the  
display, this may have several causes (see  
chapter “Structure and operating principle").  
– The appliance features a holiday protection  
feature. Heating up of the appliance is  
cancelled after 4 hours if it is not operated by  
way of the “Temperature" control knob during  
this time. Dashes are shown on the display.  
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2. Structure and operating principle  
2.1 Structure of the appliance  
1 Display  
2 Glass cover  
3 Steam outlet opening  
4 Splash edge  
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2
4
5
5 Cooking basin  
6 “Timer" knob (adjustment range 1-90 minutes)  
and “drain" function  
7 “Temperature" knob with “steam cooking level"  
and “drain" functions  
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0
1
45  
55  
65  
95  
Fig. 2  
85  
75  
Panel:  
Display offering the following possibilities:  
Heating symbol  
Display of the set temperature  
Display of the set short time (in minutes)  
Limiter symbol  
Steam cooking level symbol  
Drain valve open symbol  
Fig. 3  
The appliance comes with the following  
accessories: (Fig. 4):  
– glass cover with button handle  
– unperforated cooking insert (GE 020-010)  
– perforated cooking insert (GE 020-020)  
– handle for the cooking inserts  
2.2 Accessories/special accessories  
1
You can order the following special accessories:  
VD 201-010: cover  
VV 200-000: connection trim for combination  
with other appliances  
2
FK 023-000: noodle basket (1)  
GE 020-010: unperforated cooking insert (2)  
GE 020-020: perforated cooking insert (3)  
AG 060-000: drain installation set for draining  
water into a receptacle  
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AG 050-000: drain installation set for  
permanent connection  
Fig. 4  
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2.3 Operating principle  
In the steam cooker you can cook, steam cook  
Steam cooking consists of cooking in a steam flow.  
The temperature range is between 80 °C and  
100 °C. The steam transmits the heat. Suitable  
foodstuffs are vegetables, potatoes, fish and yeast  
dumplings.  
and blanch.  
The steam envelopes the food that is being  
cooked and prevents a loss of nutrients in the  
foodstuffs. Cooked food retains its shape, its colour  
and its typical aroma. Foodstuffs are not browned in  
the steam cooker.  
The appliance offers you the possibility of steam  
cooking without pressure in one or two cooking  
inserts. When you use the perforated cooking  
inserts, the steam is able to reach the food on all  
sides. This ensures uniform cooking even of large  
quantities of food.  
You can set the cooking liquid temperature in 5 °C  
increments between 45 and 95 °C. This precise  
adjustment of the water temperature allows you to  
melt a coating, for example, to poach meat or to  
boil noodles.  
Boiling point adjustment (calibration):  
The appliance must be calibrated before first-time  
operation and whenever you change location (See  
chapter on operation).  
Note:  
Failure to adjust the boiling point may lead to  
malfunctions on the steam cooker. It is possible that  
too much or too little steam will be generated.  
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3. Operation  
The boiling point must be adjusted (calibration)  
before first-time operation and whenever you  
change location.  
Boiling point adjustment (calibration)  
Proceed as follows:  
2x  
– Fill the steam cooker's cooking basin with water  
up to the bottom marking and fit the glass cover.  
– Turn the “Temperature" control knob to the 95°C  
position.  
Fig. 5  
You must carry out the following operation within  
5 seconds:  
Switching on  
– Turn the same control knob to and fro two times  
between the steam cooking level and the 95°C  
position. Then turn the control knob to the  
“steam cooking level" (Fig. 5).  
Caution! The appliance heats up and gets hot!  
Note: The  
(heating) symbol flashes during  
min  
max  
automatic boiling point adjustment. As soon as the  
(heating) symbol has stopped flashing, the  
boiling point adjustment has been completed and  
the appliance is ready for operation.  
The time needed for the boiling point adjustment  
depends on the filled quantity and the water  
temperature. Boiling point adjustment takes  
between 3 and 7 minutes.  
Fig. 6  
Important:  
Never operate the steam cooker without liquid.  
Switching on:  
Fill the cooking basin with water or another  
cooking liquid. (Refer to the cooking table and  
recipe book for quantity information.) The  
cooking basin may be filled with water as  
maximum up to the foaming edge and as  
minimum down to the bottom marking (Fig. 6).  
Turn the “Temperature" knob to the  
temperature you require or to the steam cooking  
level (Fig. 7).  
Fig. 7  
The symbol  
(steam level) or the temperature  
Switching off  
you have set appears on the display  
(temperature range 45 - 95°C).  
While the appliance is heating up, the  
symbol will appear on the display.  
Switching off:  
(Heating)  
Turn the “Temperature" knob back to position 0  
(Fig. 8).  
Fig. 8  
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Operation with the timer:  
– Turn the “Temperature" knob to the temperature  
you require or to the steam cooking level before  
setting the timer, otherwise the timer will run  
without switching off the appliance.  
– Turn the “Timer" knob to the + or setting until  
the time you require appears on the display  
(Fig. 9). The set time elapses as soon as the  
control knob is again in the zero position.  
After the set time, the appliance switches off  
automatically and an audible signal is sounded.  
Fig. 9  
If you switch off the appliance earlier, the timer will  
continue to run without the switch-off function. An  
audible signal sounds after the time has elapsed.  
The automatic signal goes off as soon as you turn a  
control knob.  
Important: the “Temperature" knob (right-hand  
knob) must not be set to the “Drain" position.  
Note: you can use the short time reminder even  
when the appliance is switched off.  
Hooking the special handle into the cooking  
inserts:  
The cooking inserts can only be inserted in and  
removed from the steam cooker by using the  
included special handle. The special handle is not  
suitable for turning round the cooking inserts, e.g.  
to pour out the contents.  
Note: by using the special handle to remove or  
insert the cooking inserts, you will protect your  
hands against burns while cooking.  
Proceed as follows:  
– Slide the special handle into the recess provided  
for this purpose.  
Fig. 10  
– Tilt back the stirrup.  
– Lift the handle up (see Fig. 10).  
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Operating the child lock  
Activating the child lock  
– Turn the “Timer" control knob to the left to the  
minus position. Hold the knob in this position.  
– Turn the “Temperature" control knob to any  
temperature on the right.  
– Turn the “Temperature" control knob back to the  
0 position.  
– Turn the “Timer" knob back to the 0 position.  
The symbol (child lock) flashes on  
the display (Fig. 11). You can now turn the  
“Temperature" control knob to any position  
without the appliance heating up.  
Fig. 11  
Deactivating the child lock  
– Turn the “Timer" control knob to the left to the  
minus position and hold the knob in this position.  
– Turn the “Temperature" control knob to any  
temperature on the right.  
– Turn the “Timer" control knob to the 0 position.  
– Turn the “Temperature" control knob to the 0  
position. The “child lock” symbol on the display  
goes off (Fig. 12).  
Fig. 12  
The appliance is now operable again.  
Holiday protection  
For your protection, the appliance features holiday  
protection. Every heating operation is switched off  
after four hours if the appliance is not operated  
during this time. Flashing dashes appear on the  
display (Fig. 13). Turn the two control knobs to 0.  
You can then operate the appliance in the way to  
which you are accustomed.  
Fig. 13  
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Draining the cooking liquid from the cooking  
basin:  
Proceed as follows:  
– If you do not have a permanently fitted water  
connection, place a vessel (e.g. a 10 l bucket)  
under the drain valve of the additionally installed  
drain installation set AG 060-000.  
– Turn the “Temperature" control knob to the left  
to the  
(Drain valve) position.  
– Turn the “Short time" control knob to the left  
to the  
position and hold the knob in this  
position (Fig. 14).  
Fig. 14  
– An audible signal is sounded. The  
symbol  
(Drain valve) flashes on the display after a few  
seconds. The drain valve is opened.  
– The  
(Drain valve) symbol lights up  
permanently in the display when the drain valve  
is open.  
Closing the drain valve:  
– Turn the “Temperature" control knob to the left  
to the  
(Drain valve) position.  
– Turn the “Short time" control knob to the right to  
the + position and hold the knob in this position  
(Fig. 15).  
– An audible signal is sounded. The  
symbol  
(Drain valve) flashes on the display after a few  
seconds. The drain valve is closed.  
– The  
symbol (Drain valve) goes off as soon as  
Fig. 15  
the drain valve has been closed.  
Note: The  
(Drain valve) symbol flashes on the  
display if the drain valve is not completely open or  
closed.  
If you do not have a permanently installed  
drainage connection, place a temperature-resistant  
receptacle of a corresponding size (at least 10 l)  
under the drain valve and install the drain  
installation set AG 060-000.  
Note:  
Allow the water or the cooking liquid to cool down  
before draining it: This avoids steaming in the  
base cabinet and scalding. Pay attention to  
regular descaling if the water is highly limey.  
Otherwise, discoloration and heat build-ups may  
be the result.  
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4. Cleaning and care  
Do no use any abrasive and caustic cleaning  
agents. Use plastic pot cleaners or a soft  
dishwashing brush and normal detergent. Do not  
use any abrasive sponges either.  
Clean the appliance after every use:  
– Empty and clean the steam cooker after every  
use. Soiling, salt and lime deposits can cause  
corrosion.  
– Remove the leftovers strainer. Clean the cooking  
inserts and the leftovers strainer in a dishwasher  
or with mild soap solution. The handle for the  
cooking inserts must only be cleaned by hand.  
– Rub the cooking basin dry with a cloth and  
reinsert the leftovers strainer.  
Clean the appliance and accessories thoroughly  
before using them for the first time. Carry out  
boiling point adjustment. Fill the cooking basin up  
to the foaming edge and operate the appliance at  
the steam cooking level for 30 minutes to remove  
any 'newness' smells. Drain the water.  
– The glass cover should not be fitted while the  
cooking basin is still moist.  
Clean the cooking basin with a mild detergent  
solution. The cooking basin should not be treated  
with stainless steel care agents because, in most  
cases, these are not neutral as far as foodstuffs are  
concerned.  
– If a white coating should form in the cooking  
basin owing to very limy water, wipe out the  
basin with a water and vinegar mixture or a  
descaling agent that is not harmful to foodstuffs  
and then rinse it well with clear water.  
– Polish the cooking basin with a soft cloth and a  
drop of cooking oil.  
You can clean the glass cover and the cooking  
inserts in a dishwasher.  
The control panel must only be cleaned with a  
soft cloth. Do not use any commercially available  
stainless steel cleaners as these may be aggressive  
to the printed markings.  
Note: after a few hours of operation, the contours  
of the heating elements will appear on the base of  
the tub. This does not detrimentally influence the  
functions and the quality of the appliance.  
Clean control components, glass surfaces and  
operator controls with a moist cloth and gentle  
rinsing detergent and wipe them dry with a soft dry  
cloth.  
After cleaning and drying, you can store the  
cleaned cooking inserts and the handle in the  
cooking tub. Turn over the glass cover to make  
sure that the appliance cover (special accessory)  
will lie properly on the recess.  
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5. Maintenance  
If the appliance does not function correctly, check  
the fuses first.  
If the power supply is functioning correctly, but  
your appliance still does not work, please contact  
your dealer or your local Gaggenau customer  
service agency.  
Repairs may only be carried out by authorised  
electricians, in order to guarantee the safety of  
the appliance.  
Improper tampering, inexpert installation or  
incorrect connection will render all warranty  
claims null and void. Isolate the appliance from  
the mains during all repairs. Please only ever use  
original spare parts.  
Before all repairs, first isolate the appliance from  
the mains (remove the plug or the fuse).  
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6. Practical tips  
6.1 Operating areas of the appliance  
Cooking in steam  
Cooking in simmering water  
– Fill the steam cooker to the bottom marking.  
– Place the cooking insert with the food inside it in  
the appliance.  
– Fill the steam cooker up to the foaming edge.  
– Turn the “Temperature" control knob to the  
steam cooking level.  
– Turn the “Temperature" knob to steam cooking  
level.  
– Do not fit the cover. Use the noodle basket  
(accessory FK 023-000) in this case also.  
– Fit the glass cover.  
Extracting juice  
You can highlight the taste of meals by replacing  
the water with a liquid that matches the food  
(vegetable soup, fish stock or meat stock).  
– Fill the steam cooker to the bottom marking.  
– Place fruit in the perforated insert  
– Place the unperforated insert in the appliance  
and then the perforated insert over it.  
– Steam until no more juice is extracted.  
Keeping warm  
– Fill the steam cooker to the bottom marking.  
– Place the cooking insert with the food inside it in  
the appliance.  
Sterilising  
– Fill the steam cooker to the bottom marking.  
– Place jars in the perforated insert in such a way  
that they do not touch each other.  
– Turn the “Temperature" control knob to the steam  
cooking level setting.  
– Turn the “Temperature" control knob to the  
temperature level you require.  
– Fit the glass cover.  
In this way, you can keep foodstuffs gently and  
tastily warm over a prolonged time period without  
them drying out.  
– Switch off the appliance as soon as bubbles start  
to rise in the jar.  
– Do not remove the jars from the appliance until  
they have cooled down fully.  
Regenerating  
Meals that have already been prepared can be  
regenerated (reheated) in the steam cooker.  
– Fill the steam cooker to the bottom marking.  
– Place your prepared meal in the corresponding  
cooking insert and turn the “Temperature" control  
knob to the steam cooking level setting. Fit the  
glass cover. Switch back to the required  
temperature (85-95 °C) as soon as the “Heating"  
symbol has gone off.  
Blanching  
– Fill the steam cooker to the bottom marking.  
– Preheat the appliance in the steaming setting.  
– Place the vegetables in the unperforated insert.  
– After 1-2 minutes, place the vegetables in icy  
water to cool them down fast. Allow the  
vegetables to drip dry fully.  
Cooking  
– Fill the cooking basin with water or another  
cooking liquid (no oil!) up to the foaming edge.  
– Turn the “Temperature" control knob to a  
temperature between 45 and 95°C.  
You are advised to fit the glass cover.  
Use the noodle basket (accessory FK 023-000)  
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6.2 Cooking table  
Steaming / Cooking  
Setting: steam cooking  
Foodstuff  
Water  
Cooking insert  
Food quantity Preparation  
Cooking times*  
(minutes)  
quantity (l) selection  
Meat  
Meatballs  
1
1
perforated  
500 g  
400 g  
15 - 20  
place herbs, e.g. 1/2 teasp.  
Fillet of beaf  
unperforated  
15 - 20  
20 - 25  
15  
thyme in the cooking basin  
Chicken breast,  
filled  
unperforated  
Base buttered  
unperforated  
Base buttered  
unperforated  
unperforated  
1
1
500 g  
300 g  
Turkey breast  
over vegetable stock  
with soup vegetables  
Smoked pork  
Boiled beef  
1
1
1 kg  
1 kg  
60  
85 - 90  
Fish  
Salmon fillet  
Truite bleu  
Trout in stock  
1
1
1
perforated  
perforated  
unperforated  
600 g  
2 trouts  
2 pieces  
10  
vegetable stock with vinegar 8 - 10  
10 -15  
Cod cutlets  
possibly in a vegetable bed  
1
1
unperforated  
unperforated  
2 cod cutlets  
20  
steamed in wine  
over water and wine  
Ocean perch fillet  
3 fillets  
10 - 12  
15 - 20  
1 kg + 0,5 l  
water and  
ingredients  
Pike fillet  
1
1
unperforated  
perforated,  
unperforated  
in the perforated insert  
10 - 15  
Mussels  
with juice  
Vegetables  
Cauliflower  
Cauliflower and  
carrots  
1
1
perforated  
unperforated  
perforated  
1 head  
1 kg  
1 kg  
in roses  
in roses  
sliced  
20 - 30  
35 - 40  
Broccoli  
Green beans  
Kohlrabi  
Carrots  
Jacket potatoes  
Boiled potatoes  
1
1
1
1
1
1
perforated  
perforated  
perforated  
perforated  
perforated  
perforated  
1 head  
800 - 1000 g  
800 g  
1 kg  
1 kg  
in roses  
8 - 12  
20 - 25  
30 - 35  
20 - 25  
35 - 40  
20 - 25  
sliced  
sliced  
1 kg  
halve  
Boiled potatoes and  
cauliflower  
perforated  
unperforated  
1 kg  
1 kg  
halve  
in roses  
1
25 - 30  
Asparagus spears  
Courgettes, aubergine  
Spinach  
1
1
1
1
perforated, unperfor. 2 kg  
whole  
sliced  
25 - 40  
5 - 8  
4
unperforated  
unperforated  
perforated  
500 g  
250 g  
4 pieces  
Fennel  
whole  
30 - 40  
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Foodstuff  
Water  
Cooking insert  
Food quantity  
Preparation  
Cooking times*  
(minutes)  
quantity (l) selection  
Side dishes  
250 g  
Rice, untreated  
1
1
unperforated  
40 - 45  
20  
0,5 l water  
250 g  
0,5 l water  
Parboiled-rice  
Pasta  
unperforated  
Noodle basket  
Noodle basket  
according to  
manufacturer’ s  
specifications  
4
500 g  
Swabian noodles,  
noodles (fresh)  
Cooked-egg  
garnish  
4
1
500 g  
1 litre  
2 - 5  
unperforated  
Base buttered  
10 - 15  
Desserts  
Pudding in  
quantity for  
1,5 litre tin  
1 kg, 1/4 l water  
8 dumplings,  
1/8 l milk, butter  
and sugar  
according to  
recipe  
1
1
perforated  
bain-marie tin  
Stewed fruit  
unperforated  
10 - 20  
15 - 20  
25 - 30  
Yeast dumplings  
Rice pudding  
1
1
unperforated  
unperforated  
250 g, 0,8 l milk  
* Note: the cooking times specified here are rough guide values only.  
You are advised to always preheat the steam cooker. If the appliance is not preheated, cooking times are prolonged by around 5 minutes.  
Cooking table  
Simmering  
Setting: temperature level  
Foodstuff  
Water-  
quantity ( l )  
Cooking insert Food quantity  
selection  
Temperature  
Cooking times*  
(minutes)  
Sausages  
4
4
without  
4 - 8 pairs  
depending on  
the size  
75 - 85 °C  
90 - 95 °C  
10 - 20  
Meat dumplings  
without  
20 - 30  
(e.g. stock)  
Dumplings  
Mulled wine  
/
pasta  
without  
4
without  
min. 1 litre  
4
-
690  
80 - 90 °C  
* Note: the cooking times specified here are rough guide values only.  
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6.3 Recipes  
Chicken breast wrapped in leek  
For 4 persons:  
Halibut cutlets with bunched carrots  
(complete menu with two steam cooking inserts)  
Ingredients  
For 4 persons:  
Ingredients  
4 chicken breasts (app. 120 g each)  
2 teaspoons of horseradish (from a jar)  
1 leek (app. 200 g)  
1 liter of chicken stock  
1 tablespoon crème fraîche  
A few drops of lemon juice  
1 teaspoon mustard  
500 g bunched carrots  
4 halibut cutlets (app. 200 g each)  
1 lemon  
400 g carrots  
1/2 bunch parsley  
1 onion  
Pepper  
Salt  
Pepper  
1/2 bunch parsley  
1/2 bunch basil or dill  
30 g butter  
Preparation  
100 ml vegetable stock  
Salt  
Rinse the meat, dab it dry and cut it lengthwise in  
half. Rub on horseradish all-round.  
Rinse the leek well and cut it lengthwise in half.  
Strip off the leaves singly and cut them lengthwise  
into strips of about 2 cm width.  
Boil the stock in a pan and simmer the leek strips in  
it for 2 minutes, lift them out and allow them to cool.  
Peel the carrots, rinse them and cut them  
lengthwise into thin strips using a peeler.  
Peel the onion and cut it into fine cubes. Rinse the  
parsley, pick off the leaves and chop half of it.  
Mix the carrots with the onion and the parsley  
leaves and pour the mixture into the strainer. Place  
two halves of chicken breast each on one another,  
wrapping the leek strips around the chicken  
breasts in the middle. Then place this on the  
carrots and lightly salt and pepper it all.  
Preparation  
Fill the appliance to the bottom marking with water.  
Preheat to the steam cooking level.  
Cut the leaves off the carrots down to 2 cm. Wash  
and peel the carrots. Steam cook the carrots whole  
for 12 minutes in the perforated cooking insert.  
In the meantime, briefly rinse the fish cutlets and  
dry them well. Season them with pepper and lemon  
juice and place them in the unperforated cooking  
insert. Place the halibut over the carrots and steam  
everything once again for 12 minutes.  
During this time, wash the herbs, dab them dry and  
chop them finely. Melt the butter in a large pan.  
Take the carrots out of the steam cooker and keep  
the fish warm in the steam cooker at 70 °C. Toss the  
carrots in the butter.  
Place the strainer on the stock. Bring the stock back  
to the boil and, with the lid in place, steam the  
poultry and the vegetables in medium heat for  
25 - 30 minutes.  
Sprinkle the chopped herbs over them. Pour on the  
vegetable stock and season the carrots with salt  
and pepper. Salt the halibut cutlets and serve them  
with the seasoned carrots.  
Remove the strainer from the pot, but keep the lid  
on. Measure 150 ml of the stock and pour it into a  
pan. Stir it with mustard and crème fraîche and  
vigorously bring it to the boil. Season the sauce  
with salt, pepper and lemon juice and mix in the  
chopped parsley. Serve with mashed potato or dark  
white French bread.  
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6.4 Tips and tricks  
The steam cooker may be used with max. two  
cooking inserts at the same time.  
If the  
(Limiter) symbol appears on the  
display, this may be due to the following reasons:  
When steaming with two cooking inserts,  
you can either place the inserts simultaneously  
in the cooking basin or you can insert them  
during the cooking process. When using this  
method, please make sure that you insert the  
food with the longer cooking time first. Make  
sure you insert the perforated insert under the  
unperforated insert. Do not insert the other  
cooking insert until the time remaining for the  
second item you intend to cook has been  
reached. In this way, you can make sure that  
meals that require different cooking times will  
be ready at the same time.  
– Running dry:  
–The appliance is being operated without water.  
–There is no more water in the appliance.  
– Heat build-up:  
–Scale deposits may cause overheating as the  
result of a heat build-up.  
Important:  
– Turn the “Temperature" control knob to the 0  
position and allow the appliance to cool down  
fully before operating it again. Pour cooking liquid  
into the appliance.  
Food cooked in steam has a more intensive  
taste than food cooked by conventional means.  
Therefore, you can largely dispense with the  
need for additional spicing. This means that the  
appliance is also suitable for diets.  
– Please inform your local Gaggenau after-sales  
service if the  
after a few minutes.  
(limiter) symbol does not go off  
Nutrients, vitamins and minerals are  
retained, as well as taste, shape and colour.  
Prepare the food without fat!  
– If possible, always fit the cover. The steam  
condenses on the cover and drips back onto  
the food. Steam and energy losses are  
prevented/avoided by a well sealing cover.  
Cooked food does not come into contact with  
the boiling water. Therefore, it is enveloped  
completely by the steam and is not drained of its  
goodness by water.  
Cooking in steam is an energy-saving means  
of preparing food.  
Always preheat the steam cooker! This  
shortens the cooking time and loss of nutrients  
from foodstuffs are minimised.  
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7. Assembly instructions  
7.1 Technical data  
Total rating: 2,3 kW  
Fuse: 10 A  
TYPE: HLVK 230  
VK 230-...  
230-240 V AC 50/60Hz  
Dimensions: B 288 x D 490 x H 190/260 mm  
Pay attention to the data on the rating plate. The  
appliance can be connected with a plug or it can  
be connected permanently.  
2300 W  
10 A  
7.2 Important notes  
The mains connecting cable must at least  
The installing technician is responsible for the  
correct functioning of the appliance at the time of  
installation. He must instruct the user on how to  
operate the appliance correctly on the basis of  
the Operating Instructions, and the user must be  
instructed on how to disconnect the appliance in  
an emergency.  
correspond to the type H 05 VV-F.  
A suction extractor must be installed if  
suspended cupboards are installed over the steam  
cooker because the steam might otherwise damage  
built-in furniture.  
The steam cooker may be installed in kitchen  
combinations made of wood or similar combustible  
materials without taking additional measures.  
Pay attention to the “Important notes" (chapter 1).  
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.  
Technical modifications reserved.  
The minimum distance from the trough base to the  
nearest heat-sensitive parts is 10 mm.  
The distance between the side and wooden built-in  
furniture must be at least 200 mm.  
Electrical connection  
During installation, pay attention to a minimum  
clearance of 35 mm from the wall trim or 50 mm  
from the wall (measured from the edge of the  
appliance cutout).  
The appliance must only be connected by an  
authorised electrician, paying attention to all  
relevant regulations.  
You are advised to install an earthed socket for 10 A  
or a junction box about 70 cm above the floor space  
behind the appliance to that it is also accessible  
after installtion of the appliance.  
Note: do not install the appliance directly next  
to a deep fryer!  
Possible damage, caused by failure to observe  
these instructions cannot be recognised.  
If, after installation, not all poles of the appliance  
can be isolated from the mains by removing a plug,  
an isolating device with a contact gap of at least  
3 mm (e.g. a fuse) must be permanently installed.  
Connection type Y: if damaged, the mains cable  
must be replaced by a special mains connecting  
cable. The mains connecting cable must only be  
connected by the manufacturer or the  
manufacturer's authorised after-sales service.  
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7.3 Installation  
Produce the recess for one or several Vario  
appliances in the worktop. Proceed as shown  
in the installation sketch and the dimension table.  
The dimension table contains the space  
requirement for the connecting strip between the  
appliances.  
5
,
8
288  
0
1
5
0
9
1
0
8
2
m
7
,
1
Important: the angle between the cut surface  
and the worktop must amount to 90°. (Fig. 16)  
5
3
.
n
i
m
Mark the centre of the recess exactly. Secure  
the securing rails on both sides in the recess.  
Make sure that the lugs of the securing rails lie on  
the worktop and that the centre marking on the  
securing rails is precisely flush with the centre  
marking on the worktop (Fig. 17).  
0
9
4
0
5
.
n
i
m
8
6
2
5
6
3
3
4
9
1
5
6
5
2
3
1
Secure the cover on the appliance before  
assembly. See assembly instructions VD 201-010.  
Fig. 16  
Lower the appliance into the worktop. Make  
sure that the engaging lugs on the appliance  
lie exactly on the clamping springs. Press the  
appliance firmly into the worktop. The engaging  
lugs on the appliance “snap" into the clamping  
springs (Fig. 18).  
Note: When installing the appliance in granite or  
marble worktops, have the holes produced by a  
specialist or stick on the securing rails with a  
temperature-resistant 2-component adhesive (metal  
on stone).  
Fig. 17  
Note:  
Several appliances can also be installed in  
individual recesses, as long as a minimum  
clearance of 40 mm is kept to between the  
appliances.  
Fig. 18  
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7.4 Drain installation  
A permanent drain connection using our drain  
installation set (AG 050-000) is recommended.  
This requires a drain connection in the base  
cabinet. A non-return valve must be installed. It can  
be connected permanently (Fig. 19) or with a free  
fall (Fig. 20).  
300  
120  
Fig. 19  
Fig. 20  
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If the water connection is located in a neighbouring  
base cabinet, connection can be established with  
a connecting pipe or hose (Fig. 21). A non-return  
valve must be installed. During installation, pay  
attention to a constant downward flow of the  
connecting pipe.  
1/2’’  
Fig. 21  
If no drain connection is available, the drain  
installation set (AG 060-000) allows you to drain  
the cooking liquid into a suitable receptacle (e.g. a  
10 l bucket) (Fig. 22).  
275  
105  
Fig. 22  
5080003037ind02 en 02.03 SK  
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GAGGENAU HAUSGERÄTE GMBH  
P.O. BOX 10 02 50 · D-80076 MÜNCHEN  
Y (089)45 90-03  
FAX (089)45 90-23 47  
 

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