Gaggenau VG 295 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.
Keep the air inlets at the back of the cooktop clean. Do
not cover the air inlets.
The burners (burner lid, burner ring and burner head)
will change their color during operation and become
darker. This change in color will not influence the use-
value.
Cleaning the gas cooktop:
1
First lift one of the pot grids on the side with both
hands. Then remove the remaining two pot grids.
Caution!
Be careful not to scratch the stainless steel
base.
2
Remove the burner lids, burner rings and burner
heads. 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 agents 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 ring and burner head are placed in such
a way that the catching pin fits in the corresponding
groove. Make sure all burner parts are properly
fitted and lie evenly flat.
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Important: Fit the middle pot support first (be
careful to center it over the burner) and then the pot
supports on the side. The rounded corners of the
pot supports on the side must face out to the side.
(see picture).
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 lid,
burner ring,
burner head
(brass)
Take burner parts off for cleaning.
Clean in soapy water with a cloth and
detergent. Use brass polish to retain
the original shiny surface of the
burner ring and the burner lid.
Port openings of the burner ring must
be kept free. Be careful not to loose
the small parts.
Do not clean in a dishwasher!
Wok burner
head (enamel
on cast iron)
Clean with detergent and brush. Dry
thoroughly before assembly.
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.