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8.4 Cleaning recommendations
Follow these cleaning recommendations for the individual parts of your appliance.
Part / Material
Suitable cleaning method
Important notes
Burner base / porce-
lain enamel
¡
Non-abrasive cleaners: Dish soap and hot
water, ammonia, Fantastic®
1
¡
Mild abrasive cleaners: Bon Ami®
1
, Ajax®
1
,
Comet®
1
¡
Liquid cleaners: Soft Scrub®
1
¡
For food stains: abrasive cleaners such as
Zud®
1
, Barkeepers Friend®
1
Rinse and dry immediately.
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Do not scratch or gouge the port openings.
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Clean ports with a wire or a straightened pa-
per clip.
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Do not use a toothpick, it may break off.
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Do not soak burner bases.
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A toothbrush can be used for stubborn
stains.
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Acidic and sugar-laden spills deteriorate the
enamel. Remove soil immediately after the
appliance has cooled enough to touch.
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Do not use wet sponge or towel on hot
porcelain.
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Always apply minimal pressure with abrasive
cleaners.
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Dry thoroughly and make sure the burner
cap is seated properly on the burner base
after cleaning.
Burner cap / porcelain
enamel
¡
Non-abrasive cleaners: Dish soap and hot
water, ammonia, Fantastic®
1
¡
Mild abrasive cleaners: Bon Ami®
1
, Ajax®
1
,
Comet®
1
¡
Liquid cleaners: Soft Scrub®
1
¡
For food stains: abrasive cleaners such as
Zud®
1
, Barkeepers Friend®
1
Rinse and dry immediately.
¡
Acidic and sugar-laden spills deteriorate the
enamel. Remove soil immediately after the
appliance has cooled enough to touch.
¡
Do not use wet sponge or towel on hot
porcelain.
¡
Do not soak burner caps.
¡
Always apply minimal pressure with abrasive
cleaners.
¡
Dry thoroughly and make sure the burner
cap is seated properly on the burner base
after cleaning.
Control knobs and illu-
minated ring
Non-abrasive cleaners: Dish soap and hot wa-
ter
Dry thoroughly after cleaning.
¡
Do not remove the control knobs when
cleaning the appliance. The appliance may
be damaged if moisture finds its way inside.
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Do not remove the illuminated rings under
any circumstances. You will require Cus-
tomer Service to refit them. DO NOT USE
THE COOKTOP WITHOUT ALL PARTS
FITTED CORRECTLY!
¡
Do not soak the control knobs.
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Do not clean the control knobs in the dish-
washer, they may be damaged.
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Do not use abrasive scrubbers or cleaners,
such as Bon Ami®
1
, Ajax®
1
, or Comet®
1
.
They may permanently damage the finish or
remove graphics.
Exterior finish / stain-
less steel
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Clean with soapy water and soft cloth, then
rinse and dry with a soft cloth.
¡
Condition steel with the Gaggenau Stainless
Steel Conditioner (part # 00576698). Not for
use on black steel.
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Hard water spots: Household white vinegar
¡
Mild abrasive cleaners: Kleen King®
1
stain-
less steel liquid cleaner, Bon Ami®
1
¡
Heat discoloration: Bar Keepers Friend®
1
Rinse and dry immediately.
¡
Do not use steel wool pads. They will
scratch the surface.
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Stainless steel resists most food stains and
pit marks providing the surface is kept clean
and protected.
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Never allow food stains or salt to remain on
stainless steel for any length of time
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Rub lightly in the direction of the grain.
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Chlorine or chlorine compounds in some
cleaners are corrosive to stainless steel.
Check the ingredients on the label before
using.
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