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Cleaning and maintenance
Warning - Risk of electric shock!
Do not use any high-pressure cleaners or steam cleaners,
which can result in an electric shock.
Warning - Risk of electric shock!
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 cleaning
gel from our online shop, from your specialist retailer or our
after-sales service (item number 00311859). 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!
Damage to the surface
Do not use the cleaning gel 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 dis-
colouration caused by heat using our
stainless steel cleaning agent (item
no. 00311499).
Pan supports Carefully remove them for cleaning.
Soak in the sink. Clean using a
scrubbing brush and detergent.
Clean the area around the rubber
buffers 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 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.