Gaggenau CI 282 602, User Manual

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Cleaning and maintenance
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Cleaning and maintenance
10 Cleaning and maintenance
Cleaning and maintenance
To keep your appliance working efficiently for a long time,
it is important to clean and maintain it carefully.
10.1 Cleaning agents
You can purchase suitable cleaners and glass scrapers
from Customer Support or in our online shop www.gagge-
nau.com/zz/store.
Recommended cleaning agents
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Glass ceramic cooktop cleaner
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BonAmi® 1
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Soft Scrub® 1 (without bleach)
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White vinegar
Unsuitable cleaning agents
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Glass cleaners which contain ammonia or chlorine
bleach. These cleaners may damage or permanently
stain the cooktop.
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Caustic cleaners such as Easy Off® 1 . These cleaners
may stain the cooktop surface.
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Abrasive cleaners.
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Metal scouring pads and scrub sponges such as Scotch
Brite® 1 . These cleaners may scratch the cooktop sur-
face and/or leave metal marks.
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Soap-filled scouring pads such as SOS®
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. These clean-
ers may scratch the cooktop surface.
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Powdery cleaners containing chlorine bleach. These
cleaners may permanently stain the cooktop surface.
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Flammable cleaners such as lighter fluid or WD-40.
10.2 Cleaning the glass ceramic cooktop
WARNING
Clean Cooktop With Caution.
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If a wet sponge or cloth is used to wipe spills on a hot
cooking area, be careful to avoid steam burn.
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Some cleaners can produce noxious fumes if applied to
a hot surface.
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Do not clean the appliance while it is still hot.
CAUTION
Do not use any kind of cleaner on the glass while the sur-
face is hot; use only the glass scraper. The resulting
fumes can be hazardous to your health. Heating the
cleaner can chemically attack and damage the surface.
Requirements
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The cooktop has cooled off.
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Exception: Remove dry sugar, sugar syrup, milk and
tomato products immediately.
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"Cleaning recommendations", Page 37
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Wipe off spatters with a clean, damp sponge or a paper
towel.
2.
Rinse and dry.
3.
If a smudge remains use white vinegar.
4.
Rinse and dry again.
5.
Apply a small amount of cooktop cleaner with a clean
paper towel or cloth and let it dry.
6.
Buff the surface with a clean paper towel or cloth.
10.3 Cleaning the twist knob
NOTICE:
Incorrect cleaning may damage the twist knob.
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Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaning agents.
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Do not clean the twist knob in the dishwater or using
rinsing water.
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Clean the twist knob with lukewarm soapy water.
10.4 Cleaning recommendations
Follow these cleaning instructions for removing common
soiling.
WARNING
The blade of the glass scraper is extremely sharp. You
can cut yourself.
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Replace the blade immediately, when you see any im-
perfections.
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Follow the manufacturer's instructions.
NOTICE:
Diamond rings may scratch the ceramic cooktop surface.
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Take off any rings before you clean the ceramic cooktop
surface.
Type of soil Recommendation
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Dry sugar
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Sugar syrup
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Milk
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Tomato spills
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Melted plastic film
or foil
REMOVE IMMEDIATELY. Failure
to remove these substances im-
mediately can permanently dam-
age the ceramic cooktop surface.
Remove the soil with the glass
scraper while the cooktop surface
is still hot.
Use a new, sharp razor in the
glass scraper.
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Remove the cookware and
turn off the cooking zone.
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Put on an oven mitt.
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Hold the glass scraper at 30°
angle and scrape off the soil.
Be careful not to gouge or
scratch the glass ceramic sur-
face.
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Push the soil off the heated
area.
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Let the surface cool.
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Remove the residue and apply
glass ceramic cooktop cleaner.
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Burned-on food
soil
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Dark streaks
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Dark specks
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Lay a damp paper towel or
sponge on top of the soil for
30 minutes to soften the soil.
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Remove the soil with a plastic
scrubber and glass ceramic
cooktop cleaner or with the
glass scraper.
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Rinse the cooktop surface and
dry it.
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