Gaggenau VI 422 10, Instruction Manual

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Important safety information
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Warning – Risk of fault!
A fan is located on the underside of this hob. If
a drawer is located on the underside of the
hob, do not store any small or sharp objects,
paper or tea towels in it. These may be sucked
in and damage the fan or impair the cooling.
There must be a clearance of at least 2 cm
between the contents of the drawer and the fan
entry point.
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Warning – Risk of injury!
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When cooking in a bain marie, the hob and
cooking container could shatter due to
overheating. The cooking container in the
bain marie must not directly touch the
bottom of the water-filled pot. Only use
heat-resistant cookware.
Risk of injury!
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Saucepans may suddenly jump due to
liquid between the pan base and the
hotplate. Always keep the hotplate and
saucepan bases dry.
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Causes of damage
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Causes of damage
Causes of damage
Caution!
– Rough pan bases may scratch the hob.
– Avoid leaving empty pots and pans on the hotplate.
Doing so may cause damage.
– Do not place hot pans on the control panel, the
indicator area, or the hob frame. Doing so may
cause damage.
– Hard or pointed objects dropped on the hob may
damage it.
– Aluminium foil and plastic containers will melt if
placed on the hotplate while it is hot. The use of
laminated sheeting is not recommended on the hob.
Overview
The table below lists the commonest kinds of damage:
Damage Cause Remedy
Stains Food boiling over Remove any food that has boiled over immediately with a
glass scraper
Unsuitable cleaning agents Only use cleaning agents that are suitable for this type of hob
Scratches Salt, sugar and sand Do not use the hob as a work surface or storage space
Rough pan bases can scratch the hob Inspect the cookware
Discolouration Unsuitable cleaning agents Only use cleaning agents that are suitable for this type of hob
Wear caused by cookware Lift pots and pans when moving them.
Blistering Sugar, food with a high sugar content Remove any food that has boiled over immediately with a
glass scraper