Gaggenau VG 232 RK, Instruction Manual

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Care and cleaning
In this chapter you will find tips on how to maintain and
clean your cooktop 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 electric shock!
Do not use high pressure washers or steam cleaners to
clean the appliance.
Cleaning
Clean the appliance after every use once it has cooled
down. Remove spills immediately. Burnt in residues
may be difficult to remove.
Cleaning the gas cooktop:
1
Take off the pan support with both hands.
Caution!
Be careful not to scratch the stainless steel
base.
2
Remove the burner lids. Only clean the burner
parts when cold!
3
Soak burnt-in remainders in a little water and
detergent. This loosens even the most stubborn of
soiling. Do not use any abrasive agents and
abrasive sponges.
4
Only use very little water to clean your cooktop. Be
careful that no water enters the burner base.
5
As the result of heat development, slight
discoloration can appear on the stainless steel
surface. Do not attempt to scrape away such
discoloration. This damages the surface. Distribute
stainless steel care agent uniformly and thinly on
the cooktop (not on the control panel!). This will
ensure an even surface and will keep your cooktop
in a good condition for a long period of time.
6
Make sure the burner parts are dry before
assembly. Only operate the appliance with all parts
dry. Damp burner parts will cause malfunctions
when igniting or unstable flames.
7
When assembling the burner parts, make sure that
the burner lids are placed in such a way that the
catching pins fit in the corresponding holes. Make
sure all burner lids are properly fitted and lie evenly
flat.
Burnt-in residues
To remove stubborn, burnt-in residues you can order
the grill cleaning gel (order number 463582) from your
specialist retailer or from our after-sales service. You
can use it to clean the pan supports, the burner parts
and the stainless steel cooktop base. If necessary apply
the gel and leave overnight. Please observe the
manufacturer’s instructions.
Place the pots or pans on
the pan support, never
directly on the burner.
Make sure that the pan
supports and burner caps
are correctly positioned
before using the appliance.
Pots or pans should be
placed on the cooktop
carefully.
Do not strike the cooktop
and do not place excessive
weight on it.
Part/surface Recommended cleaning method
Stainless steel
surfaces
Clean with a soft cloth and some
soapy water; polish dry with a soft
cloth. Do not use too much water to
avoid water entering the appliance.
To remove stubborn residues or dis
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colouration because of the heat, you
can order a stainless-steel cleaner
(order number 464524) from your
specialist retailer or our after-sales
service.
Pan support Carefully take off pan supports for
cleaning. Soak in soapy water. Clean
with a brush and some detergent.
Be careful when cleaning around the
rubber rests to ensure they do not
come loose.
Rinse with clear water. Carefully dry
pan support before assembly.
Do not clean in a dishwasher!
Burner lids Take burner lids off for cleaning.
Clean in soapy water with a cloth and
detergent.
Do not clean in a dishwasher!
Control panel Clean with a soft, moist cloth and
some soapy water; do not use too
much water. Dry with a soft cloth.
Control knobs Clean with a soft, moist cloth and
some soapy water; do not use too
much water.
Caution!
Damage to the appliance:
Do not pull off the control knobs to
clean them.