Kuppersbusch USA GKS 324.0 Cooktop User Manual


 
2 GKS 324.0/GKS 644.0
For your information...
Be sure to read the information in this manual carefully before you use your
cook top. You’ll find important information about safety and how to use, main-
tain and service your appliance to ensure a long service life. If you experience
any problems, first be sure to read the chapter titled, “What to do if trouble
occurs...”. Usually it’s easy to solve minor problems yourself and avoid unnec-
essary service costs.
Please keep this manual in a safe place and pass it on to future owners for
their information and safety.
The following symbols are used in this operating manual:
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The warning triangle will alert you about possible health risks or things
that can cause potential damage to your appliance.
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You¹ll find useful hints and information when you see this symbol.
Warranty
This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and succeeding owners for
products purchased for ordinary home use. It does not cover its use in com-
mercial situation. Should the appliance be sold by the original purchaser during
the warranty period, the new owner continued to be protected until the expi-
ration date of the original purchaser’s warranty period. Save your dated receipt
or other evidence of the installation/occupancy date. Proof of original purchase
date is needed to obtain service under warranty. The warranty applies even if
the owner should move during the warranty period.
Küppersbusch does not assume any responsibility for consequential or inci-
dental damages. This warranty provides you with certain legal rights. You may
also have other rights which may vary from state to state.
What Is Covered
For one full year from the date of the original purchase, we will provide parts,
service and labor in your home to repair or replace any part of the cook top
that fails because of a defect in materials or workmanship. This service is pro-
vided free of charge. All warranty service will be provided by an authorized
technician during normal business hours.
What Isn’t Covered
Service by an unauthorized agency will not be reimbursed. Likewise, the war-
ranty doesn’t cover any damage or repairs due to service performed by an
unauthorized agency, or by the use of unauthorized parts.
Service visits to teach you how to use the appliance.
Service visits to correct the installation. You are responsible for providing elec-
trical wiring and other connecting facilities.
Reset circuit breakers or replace home fuses.
Damage resulting from accident, alteration, misuse, improper installation,
abuse or installation not in accordance with local electrical codes, or improper
storage of the appliance.
Repairs due to other than normal household use.
Contents
For your information.... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
for operation
for the safety of children
Your appliance at a glance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
GKS 644.0
GKS 324.0
Operating the appliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Initial cleaning
Using the burners
Switching the burners on and off
In case of power outage
Cross support for small pots
Notes on the right types of saucepans
Cleaning and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
For all surfaces
Remove caking
Burner covers, attachements and saucepan supports
What to do if trouble occurs... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
After Sales Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
For technical information and/or
replacement parts, please contact the
Küppersbusch Customer Care line
at
1-800-459-0844
For the most efficient assistance,
please have the Model and Serial
numbers for the appliance available.
- Do not store or use gasoline or other flam-
mable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of
this or any other appliance.
- WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
Do not try to light any appliance.
Do not touch any electrical switch.
Do not use any phone in your building.
Immediately call your gas supplier from
a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas sup-
plier’s instructions.
If you cannot reach your gas supplier,
call the fire departement.
- Installation and service must be performed
by a qualified installer, service agency or the
gas supplier.
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WARNING: If the information in this manual
is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion
may result causing property damage,
personal injury or death.