Gaggenau AL400721/01, Use And Care Manual

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Cleaning and maintenance
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WARNING
Risk of burns
The appliance grows hot during operation. Let
appliance cool down prior to cleaning.
9
WARNING
Risk of electric shock
Penetrating damp can cause electric shock. Only
clean appliance with a damp cloth. Prior to
cleaning, pull the plug or flip the breaker in the
fusebox.
9
WARNING
Risk of electrical shock
Moisture entering the appliance can cause an
electrical shock. Don't use a high-pressure
cleaner or steam cleaner.
9
WARNING
Risk of injury
Components inside the appliance may have sharp
edges. Wear protective gloves.
Cleaning agents
To ensure that the different surfaces are not damaged
by using the wrong cleaning agent, follow the
information in the table. Do not use:
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Harsh or abrasive cleaning agents,
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Cleaning agents with a high alcohol content,
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Hard scouring pads or cleaning sponges,
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High-pressure cleaners or steam cleaners.
Wash new sponge cloths thoroughly before use.
Follow all instructions and warnings included with the
cleaning agents.
Cleaning the metal grease filter
These instructions apply to several appliance models. It
is possible that individual features are described that do
not apply to your appliance.
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WARNING
Risk of fire
Grease deposits in the grease filter can ignite.
Clean the grease filter at least every two months.
Never operate the appliance without the grease
filter.
Notes
‒ Do not use any aggressive, acidic or alkaline
cleaning agents.
‒ When cleaning the metal grease filters, also clean
the metal grease filter holder in the appliance with a
moist cloth.
‒ You can clean the metal grease filters in a
dishwasher or by hand.
Area Cleaning agent
Stainless steel Hot soapy water:
Clean with a dishcloth and then dry with
a soft cloth.
Clean stainless steel surfaces in the
grind direction only.
Special stainless steel cleaning prod-
ucts are available from customer ser-
vice or from specialist retailers. Apply a
very thin layer of the cleaning product
with a soft cloth.
Painted surfaces Hot soapy water:
Clean using a damp dishcloth and dry
with a soft cloth/towel.
Do not use any stainless steel cleaners.
Aluminum and plas-
tic Glass cleaner:
Clean with a soft cloth.
Glass Glass cleaner:
Clean with a soft cloth. Do not use a
glass scraper.
Operating controls Hot soapy water:
Clean using a damp dishcloth and dry
with a soft cloth/towel.
Risk of electric shock from penetrating
moisture.
Risk of damage to the electronics from
penetrating moisture. Never clean
operating controls with a wet cloth.
Do not use any stainless steel cleaners.