The Gaggenau Magazine. Edition 2010/2011. T he G ag g enau M ...

Coffee strength
The strength of the coffee can
be individually selected in five
steps ranging from “mild” to
“extra strong” (quantity of coffee
from 8 to 20 g). For the two
strongest settings, the double
shot function ensures even
stronger coffee without loss of
aroma. To create optimum
preparation conditions, both the
grinding and brewing processes
are repeated for double measures
of coffee or espresso. The
setting is shown in the LCD
function display.
Container for
second coffee type
In addition to fresh beans, a
second ground coffee type can
be used.
Continuous flow heater
The heating system of the fully
automatic espresso machine
consists of a continuous flow
heater. This ensures a constant
and optimal brewing temperature
of 90°C to 95°C and thus
guarantees a perfect aroma. It
also supplies hot water, e.g. for
brewing tea. The system only
heats when it is in use, and is
thus extremely energy-efficient.
It is ready for use in less than
30 seconds after switch-on.
Cooking timer
The time at which you want one
or more cooking zones to be
automatically switched off can
be selected up to 90 minutes
in advance. The integrated clock
can also be used as a shortterm
timer, irrespective of the
appliance’s other functions.
In the case of appliances from
the Vario cooktop 400 series,
the cooking timer is available as
an accessory via the connection
strip with timer. Each connection
strip can be used to operate
two appliances.
Cooled housing with
overheating protection
Gaggenau ovens have a temperature
protection system to
protect the appliance and the
fitted units from overheating, as
well as an automatically cooled
housing which continues to cool
down the appliance after the
oven has been used.
Core temperature probe
with automatic shut-off
The core temperature probe in
ovens and Combi-steam ovens
controls the temperature in
the centre of food. Appliances
switch themselves off once the
desired core temperature has
been attained. This ensures that
no matter what is being cooked,
it is always cooked just the way
it should be. The core temperature
probe can also be removed.
Cushioned door closing
system of the Vario cooling
200 series
This enables soft and controlled
closure of the door from a
20-degree door opening angle.
The system is integrated into
the door hinge.
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Deep fryer
Basket hangers: Two baskets
can be inserted into the cover
for simultaneous draining.
Cleaning level (Vario 400):
Water for cleaning the deep
fryer can be brought to the
correct temperature of around
40°C in the appliance itself.
Fat melting setting: This gentle,
smoke-free heating method
enables fat to be used considerably
longer. It is equally suitable
for the use of oil or solid fat.
Swing-out heating element:
For easy cleaning of the stainless
steel vat, the heating
element can simply be pulled
out and up.
Three-zone, professional
kitchen design:
· Foam expansion zone: The
upper part of the frying basin
is widened to prevent the oil
from overflowing during the
deep-frying of food containing
water or which is deepfrozen.
· Deep-frying zone: Located
directly above the electro n-
ically controlled, swing-out
heating element.
· Cold oil zone: Food particles
which break off during
deep-frying sink into the cold
oil zone under the heating
element, where the oil temperature
is lower than in the
deep-frying zone. The particles
cannot burn and release
no flavour into the oil. This
means that fat can be used
for much longer.
Defrost assistance in the
freezer compartment
During defrosting, the bottom
drawer of the freezer serves as
a collector for the condensation
water.
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