Cleaning And Maintenance; Cleaning The Appliance; Burnt-On Dirt; Discoloration Of The Burners - Gaggenau VG 491 211 CA Notice D'utilisation

Cleaning and maintenance

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WARNING
C l e a n i n g a n d m a i n t e n a n c e
Risk of electrical shock!
Moisture entering the appliance can cause an
electrical shock. Don't use a high-pressure cleaner
or steam cleaner.
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WARNING
Risk of burns!
The accessible parts get hot during operation.
Never touch hot parts. Keep children away.
NOTICE
SURFACE DAMAGE:
Do not use the following cleaning agents:
Abrasive or rough cleaners
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Oven cleaners
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Caustic, chlorinated or aggressive cleansers
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Cleanser with a high alcohol content
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Hard, scratchy sponges, brushes or scouring pads
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If such an agent comes into contact with the appliance,
wash it off immediately with water.
Always wash new sponge cloths thoroughly before use.

Cleaning the appliance

Clean the appliance after each use once it has cooled
down. Remove liquids that have boiled over or spilled
immediately and do not allow any food remnants to burn
on.
Make sure that the ventilation openings under the pan
support are always clean. The ventilation openings may
not be covered.
Dry the burners thoroughly after cleaning. Only operate
the appliance when the burners are dry. Damp burners
can cause ignition problems and/or an unstable flame.
During assembly, make sure that the burner parts (lugs)
are in the correct position. All parts must be positioned
straight.
Cleaning and maintenance
Appliance part/ Recommended cleaning
Surface
Stainless steel Use soapy water and dry with a soft
surfaces cloth. Only use a minimal amount of
water when cleaning so that no
water enters the appliance.
Soak burnt-on remnants with a small
amount of soapy water; do not
scour.
Remove heavy soiling or yellow dis-
coloration caused by heat using our
stainless-steel cleaning agent (arti-
cle no. 00311499).
Pan support Carefully remove for cleaning. Soak
in the sink. Clean using a scrubbing
brush and detergent.
Clean the area around the rubber
buffers carefully so that they do not
become detached.
Rinse with clean water before leav-
ing to dry.
Do not clean in the dishwasher.
Burner parts Use soapy water and dry with a soft
cloth. Make sure that the openings
are not blocked.
Take care that no small parts are
lost.
Do not clean in the dishwasher.
Control knob The soapy cloth may not be too wet.
Dry with a soft cloth.

Burnt-on dirt

For hard-to-remove, burnt-on dirt, you can order a
cleaning gel from our online shop, from your specialist
retailer or our Customer Service (item
number 00311859). It is suitable for pan supports and
the stainless steel recess. If necessary, let the dirt soak
overnight. Heed the instructions on the cleaning agent.
NOTICE
DAMAGE TO THE SURFACE -
Do not use the cleaning gel on the burner parts.

Discoloration of the burners

After long use, the burner parts made of brass become
darker due to natural oxidation. The change in the color
does not affect use user benefits.
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