Installation options and planning notes

Installation can be surface-mounted with a visible edge or flush-mounted. Depending on the type of installation, the specific location of the cut-out and the knob positions may vary. The horizontal positioning of the knobs may be aligned with the specific cooking areas. If combining several Vario appliances of the 400 series, a connection strip VA 420 must be placed between the appliances, with the corresponding connection strip selected according to the installation type.

The bearing capacity and stability, particularly for thin worktops, must be supported using suitable substructures, taking into account the appliance weight and additional loads. Appliance can be snapped into the worktop from above.

Flush installation guidance

Flush installation is possible in worktops made of stone, synthetics or solid wood. Heat resistance and watertight sealing of the cut edges must be observed. For other materials the worktop manufacturer should be consulted. The groove must be continuous and even to ensure uniform placing of the appliance on the gasket; discontinuous lining must not be used.

The joint width may vary due to size tolerances of the combinations and of the worktop cut-out. If installing several appliances in individual cut-outs, allow for a division bar of minimum 50 mm between the individual cut-outs.

Control knob installation

The drawing 'Installation of the control knob' must be observed if the panel is more than 23 mm thick, as there must be a recess at the rear. Knob positions may vary depending on installation, and can be horizontally aligned with the cooking areas.

Functions and operation

• Flex function for rectangular cooking areas and for combining the rectangular cooking areas.
• Frying sensor function.
• Booster function.
• Stopwatch and short-term timer.
• Options menu and power management.
• Selected digital services (Gaggenau Home Connect), including cooktop-based ventilation control with suitable hood, remote monitoring and remote diagnostics.

Safety and usage notes

• Equipped with operation indicator and pot detection.
• 2 stage Hh residual heat indicator for each zone.
• Safety shut-off provided.
• Operates with magnetic (induction) iron pots and pans only; sandwich bottom cookware recommended for optimal heat distribution.
• The wok pan WP 400 001 cannot be used with this appliance.
• Please check the user manual for how to switch off the WiFi module.

Optional accessories

Optional accessories:

• CA055300: Flex pan large
• CA050300: Flex pan set, 3 pcs.
• CA051300: Teppan Yaki (large)
• CA052300: Griddle Plate

Installation accessories

• CKI440000: 4 knobs, induction, black
• CKI440010: 4 knobs, induction, stainless steel
• VA420004: Connecting strip Serie 400, flush, short
• VA420010: Connecting strip Serie 400, top, short

Special accessories (order as spare parts)

• Part No. 17006018: Frying sensor pan, ø 20 cm
• Part No. 17006184: Frying sensor pan, ø 24 cm
• Part No. 17006185: Frying sensor pan, ø 28 cm