Gaggenau VG 424, Instruction Manual

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10
Precautions for use
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 electric shock!
Do not use any high-pressure cleaners or steam
cleaners, which can result in an electric shock.
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Risk of burns!
The accessible parts become very hot when in
operation. Never touch hot parts. Keep children at a
safe distance.
Caution!
Risk of surface damage: Do not use these cleaners
‒ harsh or abrasive cleaning agents
‒ oven cleaners
‒ corrosive or aggressive cleaners, or those
containing chlorine
‒ cleaning agents with a high alcohol content
‒ hard and scratchy sponges, brushes or scouring
pads
If such an agent comes into contact with the appliance,
wash it off immediately with water.
Thoroughly wash out new sponge cloths before using
them!
Caution!
Be careful when removing or fitting the pan support in
order to avoid scratching the cooktop. Lift the pan
supports with both hands.
Cleaning the appliance
Clean the appliance after each use once it has cooled
down. Remove spilt liquids immediately and do not allow
any food remains to burn on.
Make sure that the ventilation openings under the pan
support are always clean. The ventilation openings must
not be covered.
Dry the burners thoroughly after cleaning. Only operate
the appliance when the burners are dry. Damp burners
can cause ignition problems and/or an unstable flame.
During assembly, make sure that the burner parts (catch
tappets) are in the correct position. All parts must be
straight.
Use pots or pans which are
the right size for each
burner.
Do not use small pots or
pans on large burners. The
flame should not touch the
sides of the pot.
Do not use damaged pots
or pans, which do not sit
evenly on the cooktoop,
they may tip over.
Only use pots or pans with
a thick, flat base.
Do not cook without using
a lid and make sure the lid
is properly fitted. This
wastes energy.
Always centre the pot or
pan over the burner,
otherwise it could tip over.
Do not place large pots on
the burners near the
control knobs. These may
get damaged by the high
temperatures.
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.
Do not heat a cooking
vessel (e.g. roaster, pan,
grill stone) on more than
one burner at the same
time. The resulting heat
accumulation will damage
the appliance.