Gaggenau VG 231 234 AU Instruction Manual - Care And Cleaning
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Care and cleaning
In this chapter you will find tips on how to maintain
and clean your cooktop correctly.
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Risk of burns!
The appliance becomes hot during operation. Allow
the appliance to cool down before cleaning.
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Risk of electric shock!
Do not use high pressure washers or steam cleaners
to clean the appliance.
Cleaning
Clean the appliance after every use once it has cooled
down. Remove spills immediately. Burnt in residues
may be difficult to remove.
Cleaning the gas cooktop:
1
Take off the pan support with both hands.
Caution!
Be careful not to scratch the stainless
steel base.
2
Remove the burner lids. Only clean the burner
parts when cold!
3
Soak burnt-in remainders in a little water and
detergent. This loosens even the most stubborn
of soiling. Do not use any abrasive agents and
abrasive sponges.
4
Only use very little water to clean your cooktop.
Be careful that no water enters the burner base.
5
As the result of heat development, slight
discoloration can appear on the stainless steel
surface. Do not attempt to scrape away such
discoloration. This damages the surface.
Distribute stainless steel care agent uniformly
and thinly on the cooktop (not on the control
panel!). This will ensure an even surface and will
keep your cooktop in a good condition for a long
period of time.
6
Make sure the burner parts are dry before
assembly. Only operate the appliance with all
parts dry. Damp burner parts will cause
malfunctions when igniting or unstable flames.
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When assembling the burner parts, make sure
that the burner lids are placed in such a way that
the catching pins fit in the corresponding holes.
Make sure all burner lids are properly fitted and
lie evenly flat.
Burnt-in residues
To remove stubborn, burnt-in residues you can order
the grill cleaning gel (order number 463582) from your
specialist retailer or from our after-sales service. You
can use it to clean the pan supports, the burner parts
and the stainless steel cooktop base. If necessary
apply the gel and leave overnight. Please observe the
manufacturer’s instructions.
Do not use these cleaning agents
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Scouring or chemically aggressive cleaners
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Acidic cleaners (e.g. vinegar, citric acid, etc)
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Cleaners containing chlorine or with a high
content of alcohol
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Oven cleaner
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Hard and scratchy sponges, brushes or scouring
pads
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Thoroughly wash out new sponge cloths before
using them.
Part/surface
Recommended cleaning method
Stainless steel
surfaces
Clean with a soft cloth and some soapy
water; polish dry with a soft cloth. Do not
use too much water to avoid water enter-
ing the appliance.
Pan support
Carefully take off pan supports for clean-
ing. Soak in soapy water. Clean with a
brush and some detergent.
Be careful when cleaning around the
rubber rests to ensure they do not come
loose.
Rinse with clear water. Carefully dry pan
support before assembly.
Do not clean in a dishwasher!
Burner lids
Take burner lids off for cleaning. Clean
in soapy water with a cloth and deter-
gent.
Do not clean in a dishwasher!
Control panel
Clean with a soft, moist cloth and some
soapy water; do not use too much water.
Dry with a soft cloth.
Control knobs
Clean with a soft, moist cloth and some
soapy water; do not use too much water.
Caution!
Damage to the appliance: Do
not pull off the control knobs to clean
them.