… Care and maintenance
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Catalytic selfcleaning
Depending on the model, the cooking space may come supplied with a catalytic self-
cleaning coating. The coating is matt and rough. During the catalytic cleaning pro-
cess, food residues are burned off at temperatures of over 200 °C during normal use.
The cleaning process requires oxygen out of the air. A dirty catalytic coating should,
therefore, not be covered. Dried-up, baked-on food spills (e.g. burned-on gravy or
glaze) impair the cleaning effect and can be avoided, as follows:
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When grilling, place the original baking tray – lined with aluminium foil – at
level
1
.
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Wipe away food spills as soon as possible when still in a liquid form.
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Place protective foil on the bottom of the cooking space.
For dried-up, baked-on food spills:
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Soften with a damp cloth and then wipe away.
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Use a plastic or wooden spatula to scrape off any dried-up, baked-on food spills.
Soften any stubborn rests with a damp cloth and then wipe away.
If the cooking space is heavily soiled, it is recommended that the empty cooking space
be heated for several hours at the maximum cooking space temperature using the
operating mode.
The life expectancy of the catalytic coating largely depends on the degree of soiling.
Do not scrub the cooking space or use oven sprays, cleaning
pastes or household detergents in it. The catalytic coating
may otherwise become discoloured and the selfcleaning
function may no longer work.
Only remove dried-up, baked-on food spills. Any remaining food residues will
eventually disappear after going through the baking and cleaning process a
number of times. In the case of a heavily soiled appliance or after being in
operation for several years, some stains may remain.