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13
Care and cleaning
In this chapter you will find tips on how to maintain and
clean your appliance correctly.
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Risk of burns!
The appliance becomes hot during operation. Allow the
appliance to cool down before cleaning.
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Risk of burns!
Before draining deep frying oil or fat wait until it has
cooled to approx. 40 °C.
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Risk of burns!
Thoroughly dry the deep frying basin after cleaning
before filling with frying oil or fat.
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Risk of electric shock!
Do not use high pressure washers or steam cleaners to
clean the appliance.
Cleaning the appliance
Cleaning the frying basin
1
Place a temperature resistant bucket (capacity at
least 10 liters) underneath the drain valve. Drain the
frying oil or fat. Close the drain valve.
2
Remove the frying basket. Tilt up the heating
element.
3
Remove coarse residues with kitchen paper. Pour
not more than 4 litres of soapy water into the frying
basin.
4
Tilt the heating element back down. Turn both
control knobs to the cleaning setting
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. The
appliance heats up.
5
Clean the frying tub and the heating element with a
soft brush. Soak stubborn soiling or remove with
our grill-cleaning gel (order number 00311761).
6
Place a temperature resistant bucket (capacity at
least 10 liters) underneath the drain valve. Drain the
water. Rinse thoroughly with clear water. Close the
drain valve, screw the plastic cap back on.
7
Thoroughly dry the frying basin with a soft cloth.
Note:
Do not apply any stainless steel care products on
the frying basin as these are usually not food safe.
Do not use these cleaning agents
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Scouring or chemically aggressive cleaners
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Acidic cleaners (e.g. vinegar, citric acid, etc)
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Cleaners containing chlorine or with a high content
of alcohol
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Oven cleaner
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Hard and scratchy sponges, brushes or scouring
pads
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Thoroughly wash out new sponge cloths before
using them.
Part/surface
Recommended cleaning method
Frying basin,
heating element
Clean with warm soapy water and a brush.
Thoroughly dry with a soft cloth.
Frying basket
Clean in a dishwasher.
Frying basket
suspension,
stainless steel lid
Clean with warm soapy water.
Control knobs
Clean with a soft, moist cloth and some
soapy water; do not use too much water.