Gaggenau VG 425, 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 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!
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.
Burnt-on dirt
For hard-to-remove, burnt-on dirt, you can order a gel
grill cleaner from your specialist retailer or our after-
sales service (item number 00311761). It is suitable for
pan supports and the stainless-steel recess. If
necessary, let the dirt soak overnight. Follow the
instructions on the cleaning agent.
Caution!
Do not use the gel grill cleaner on the burner parts.
Burner discolouration
After extended use, the brass burner parts take on a
darker colour as a result of the oxidation process that
occurs naturally. The discolouration does not affect
their serviceability.
Appliance part/
surface Recommended cleaning
Stainless-steel
surfaces Use soapy water and dry with a soft
cloth. Only use a minimal amount of
water when cleaning so that no water
enters the appliance.
Soak burnt-on remains with a small
amount of soapy water; do not scour.
Remove heavy soiling or yellow discol-
ouration caused by heat using our stain-
less-steel cleaning agent (item no.
00311499).
Pan supports Carefully remove them for cleaning.
Soak in the sink. Clean using a scrub-
bing brush and detergent.
Clean the area around the rubber buff-
ers carefully so that they do not become
detached.
Rinse with clean water before leaving to
dry.
Do not clean them in the dishwasher.
Burner parts
(brass) Use soapy water and dry with a soft
cloth. Make sure that the openings are
not blocked.
Take care that no small parts are lost.
Do not clean them in the dishwasher.
Control knob The soapy cloth must not be too wet. Dry
with a soft cloth.