Gaggenau VG 425 210 CN, Instruction Manual

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11
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!
Penetrating moisture may cause an electric shock. Do
not use any high-pressure cleaners or steam cleaners.
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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!
Cleaning the appliance
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 underneath the pan support clean.
Do not cover the air inlets.
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.
When assembling the burner parts, make sure they
are properly positioned (catching pin). Make sure all
burner parts 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.
Discolouration of burners
After long use, the brass burner parts turn darker due
to natural oxidation. The color change doesn't affect
use. Proceed as follows to eliminate this
discoloration:
1 Prepare a solution of equal amounts of white
vinegar with a maximum of 8% acid (typical
household vinegar) and warm water.
2 Immerse the burner parts in the solution for a
maximum of 10 minutes. Remove stubborn stains
with a cloth or sponge.
3 Then rinse the burner parts thoroughly with clear
water and dry them well prior to next use.
Caution! Too strongly concentrated solution or too
long of contact with vinegar will damage the surface
of burner parts!
Part/surface Recommended cleaning method
Stainless steel
surfaces Clean with soapy water – dry with a soft
cloth. Do not use too much water to
avoid water entering the appliance.
Soak burnt-in remainders in a little water
and detergent. Do not scrape away.
To remove stubborn residues or yellow-
ish discolouration because of the heat,
you can order a stainless-steel cleaner
(order number 311413).
Pan support Carefully take off pan support for clean-
ing. 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 parts
(brass) Clean with soapy water – dry with a soft
cloth. Port openings of the burner ring
must be kept free.
Be careful not to loose the small parts.
Do not clean in a dishwasher!
Control knobs Clean with soapy water – the cloth
should not be too wet. Dry with a soft
cloth.