[. . . ] To eliminate the risk of burns or fire by reaching over the heated surface units, cabinet storage space located above the surface units should be avoided. Important instructions a) Ensure that this appliance is properly connected and grounded by a qualified electrician. c) Do Not Leave Children Alone ­ Children should not be left alone or unattended in area where appliances are in use. They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the appliance. [. . . ] However, the surface will show signs of use after some time, just like a good cast iron pan. Cutting directly on the frying surface is possible, however, we do not recommend it. Note: Do not hit the frying surface with a pointed knife or the spatula. Built-in overheating protection prevents overheating of the appliance and of surrounding kitchen furniture. If the power supply is in proper working order, but the appliance is still not functioning, please inform your specialist dealer or your nearest Gaggenau after-sales service. 5 2. Features Features 1 Frying surface, hard-chrome plated 2 Control knob for selecting the frying zone: both heating zones selected only front heating zone selected only rear heating zone selected 1 3 Temperature control knob 2 spatulas are included to turn the food. 2 3 Special accessories You can order the following special accessory: VV 400-000 Connecting trim VZ 400-700 Connecting trim with timer VD 400-000 Appliance cover Teppan Yaki is an old Japanese tradition for grilling, frying and roasting. Preparing the food is an experience, the food is prepared ­ without pots or pans ­ directly on the frying surface. Use the included spatulas to turn the food and to remove food residues. The Teppan Yaki allows you to select the temperature that is best suited for the food. You can fry with little oil or fat on the smooth, hard-chrome plated surface, the food can be turned easily. The large frying area is ideally suitable for meat, fish, egg dishes, vegetables and sweet dishes. Operating principle 6 3. Never switch on the appliance with the cover closed (special accessory). Switching on Switching on Press down the left control knob and select the desired frying zone. Press down the right control knob and turn it left or right to the required temperature between 240 - 480 °F . The luminous disc behind the right control knob flashes until the appliance heats up. When the correct temperature has been reached, the luminous disc lights constantly. After heating up, coat the frying surface with a little oil or fat with the spatula or a heat-resistant brush (e. g. Put the food directly ­ without pots or pans ­ on the frying surface. Residual heat display After switching the right control knob to the OFF position, the luminous disc behind the control knob will flash until the appliance has cooled down sufficiently to be touched safely. The appliance must not be touched until the residual heat display has gone off!Do not close the cover (special accessory) until the appliance has cooled down completely! Switching off 7 Keeping warm setting Keeping warm setting Turn the right control knob to the keeping warm setting. [. . . ] · Before installation, remove all styrofoam packaging from the control knobs and peel off the protective film behind the luminous discs. · Hold the support plate from the rear against the cabinet front, insert control knobs into the holes, secure from the rear with the nuts. Take care to install control knobs in the correct order: left control knob for selecting the frying zone, right for temperature control knob. · Secure the control panel with the included nuts onto the support plate. 16 Installing the appliance · Firmly plug the connecting cable in the appliance and in the control panel (the plugs must lock into place). [. . . ]