Gaggenau VG295250, User Manual

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Cleaning and servicing
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10 Cleaning and servicing
To keep your appliance working efficiently for a long
time, it is important to clean and maintain it carefully.
10.1 Cleaning products
You can obtain suitable cleaning products from after-
sales service or the online shop.
WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock!
An ingress of moisture can cause an electric shock.
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Do not use steam- or high-pressure cleaners to
clean the appliance.
WARNING ‒ Risk of burns!
The appliance will become hot during operation.
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Allow the appliance to cool down before cleaning it.
ATTENTION!
Unsuitable cleaning products may damage the sur-
faces of the appliance.
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Do not use harsh or abrasive detergents.
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Do not use cleaning products with a high alcohol
content.
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Do not use hard scouring pads or cleaning
sponges.
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Do not use any special cleaners for cleaning the ap-
pliance while it is hot.
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Only use glass cleaners, glass scrapers or stainless
steel care products if recommended in the cleaning
instructions for the relevant part.
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Wash sponge cloths thoroughly before use.
10.2 Cleaning the pan support manually
Clean the wok ring in the same way as the pan sup-
port.
WARNING ‒ Risk of burns!
The appliance becomes hot during operation.
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Allow the appliance to cool down before cleaning.
1.
Carefully remove the pan support.
2. Soak the pan support in the sink.
3.
Clean the pan support using a scrubbing brush and
washing-up liquid.
Clean the area around the rubber buffers carefully
so that they do not become detached.
4.
Rinse the pan support rinse with clean water.
5.
Dry the pan support with a kitchen towel.
10.3 Cleaning the pan support in the
dishwasher
Clean the wok ring in the same way as the pan sup-
port.
WARNING ‒ Risk of burns!
The appliance becomes hot during operation.
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Allow the appliance to cool down before cleaning.
1.
Carefully remove the pan support.
2. Clean in the dishwasher at a maximum temperature
of 60 °C.
Note:
When cleaning in the dishwasher, the pan sup-
ports may become discoloured. This discolouration
does not affect their usability.
10.4 Cleaning the burners
After long use, the brass burner parts become darker
due to natural oxidation. This discolouration does not
affect their usability.
WARNING ‒ Risk of burns!
The appliance becomes hot during operation.
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Allow the appliance to cool down before cleaning.
1.
Carefully remove the pan support.
2.
Carefully remove the burner parts.
3.
Clean the burner parts using a scrubbing brush and
washing-up liquid.
4.
Rinse the burner parts with clean water.
5.
Ensure that the burner parts are completely dry be-
fore fitting them; otherwise, there may be ignition
problems or problems during operation.
10.5 Cleaning the stainless steel surfaces
1.
Observe the information regarding the cleaning
agents.
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"Cleaning products", Page 12
2.
Clean using a sponge cloth and hot soapy water in
the direction of the finish.
3.
Dry with a soft cloth.
4. Apply a thin layer of the stainless steel cleaning
product with a soft cloth.
Tip:
You can obtain stainless steel cleaning products
from after-sales service or the online shop.
10.6 Cleaning the controls
WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock!
An ingress of moisture can cause an electric shock.
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Do not detach the control knobs to clean them.
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Do not use wet sponge cloths.
1. Observe the information regarding the cleaning
agents.
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"Cleaning products", Page 12
2.
Clean using a damp sponge cloth and hot soapy
water.
3.
Dry with a soft cloth.
10.7 Using cleaning gel for burnt-on dirt
For hard-to-remove, burnt-on dirt, you can order a
cleaning gel from our online shop, from your specialist
retailer or via our after-sales service.
1.
Follow the instructions on the cleaning product.
2.
Remove the pan supports and the burner parts.
3. ATTENTION!
On the burner parts, the controls and the aluminium
surfaces, the cleaning gel leads to damage.
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Only use the cleaning gel on the pan supports
and stainless steel surfaces.
Apply the cleaning gel to the burnt-on dirt.
4.
If necessary, let the dirt soak overnight.