Gaggenau VI 414 613, Use And Care Manual

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Cleaning and maintenance
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Cleaning and Maintenance
Cleaning and maintenance
Daily Cleaning
Note: Recommended cleaners indicate a type of cleaner
and do not constitute an endorsement of a specific
brand.
Glass Ceramic Cooktop
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CAUTION
Do not use any kind of cleaner on the glass while
the surface is hot; use only the razor blade scraper.
The resulting fumes can be hazardous to your
health. Heating the cleaner can chemically attack
and damage the surface.
Clean the surface when it is completely cool, with the
following exception: remove dry sugar, sugar syrup,
tomato products and milk immediately with the razor
blade scraper (see cleaning chart).
Wipe off spatters with a clean, damp sponge or a paper
towel. Rinse and dry. Use white vinegar if smudge
remains; rinse.
Apply a small amount of the glass ceramic cooktop
cleaner. When dry, buff surface with a clean paper towel
or cloth.
Stainless steel side trim
Use a cleaning pad for this piece. For moderate or heavy
soil, use a powder cleaner such as BonAmi® or
SoftScrub® (without bleach).
Wipe using a damp sponge or cloth, rinse and dry.
Control knob
Wipe with warm soapy cloth, rinse and dry.
Wok Support
The wok support should not be cleaned in the
dishwasher.
Cleaning Guidelines
When using a cleaner, use only a small amount; apply to
a clean paper towel or cloth. Wipe on the surface and
buff with a clean dry towel.
For best results, use cleaners such as glass ceramic
cooktop cleaner, BonAmi®, Soft Scrub® (without
bleach), and white vinegar.
Avoid these Cleaners
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Glass cleaners which contain ammonia or chlorine
bleach. These ingredients may damage or permanently
stain the cooktop.
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Caustic cleaners - cleaners such as Easy Off® may
stain the cooktop surface.
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Abrasive cleaners.
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Metal scouring pads and scrub sponges such as
Scotch Brite® can scratch and/or leave metal marks.
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Soap-filled scouring pads such as SOS® can scratch
the surface.
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Powdery cleaners containing chlorine bleach can
permanently stain the cooktop.
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Flammable cleaners such as lighter fluid or WD-40.
Cleaning Chart
Type of Soil Possible Solution
Dry sugar, sugar syrup,
milk or tomato spills.
Melted plastic film or foil.
All these items REQUIRE
IMMEDIATE REMOVAL.
Failure to remove these
immediatly can perma-
nently damage the sur-
face.
Remove these types of spills
while the surface is hot using
the razor blade scraper. Use a
new, sharp razor in the
scraper. Remove pan and turn
off the cooking zone. Wearing
an oven mitt, hold scraper at
30° angle, using care not to
gouge or scratch the glass.
Push soil off the heated area.
After the surface has cooled,
remove the residue and apply
the glass ceramic cooktop
cleaner.
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WARNING
Risk of injury!
The blade is extremely
sharp. Risk of cuts. Pro-
tect the blade when not
in use. Replace the
blade immediately when
any imperfections are
found. Follow manufac-
turer’s instructions.
Burned-on food soil, dark
streaks, and specks
Soften by laying a damp paper
towel or sponge on top of soil
for 30 minutes. Use a plastic
scrubber and glass ceramic
cooktop cleaner or use the
razor blade scraper. Rinse
and dry.