Gaggenau VI 424 610, Use And Care Manual

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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 special care 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.
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 charts
Type of Soil Possible Solution
Dry sugar, sugar syrup,
milk or tomato spills.
Melted plastic film or foil.
All these items REQUIRE
IMMEDIATE REMOVAL. Fail-
ure to remove these imme-
diatly can permanently
damage the surface. 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 element. 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 manu-
facturer’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.