Gaggenau AI442720 Use & Care Manual

Open the lock and fold the metal grease filter 
downwards. For safety reasons, the metal grease 
filter is locked in place at the rear edge.

Slightly lift the front edge of the metal grease 
filter until it can be removed from the holder.

Note: Grease can accumulate in the bottom of the 
metal grease filter. Hold the metal grease filter 
level to prevent fat from dripping out.

Remove the metal mesh filter.

Pull the two parts of the filter apart, using the 
recessed grip to help you do this.

Clean the metal grease filter.

Clean the appliance from the inside.

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Risk of fire
Grease deposits in the grease filter can ignite.

Never operate the appliance without the grease 
filter.

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Do not use any aggressive, acidic or alkaline 
cleaning agents.

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When cleaning the metal grease filters, also clean 
the metal grease filter holder in the appliance 
with a moist cloth.

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You can clean the metal grease filters in a 
dishwasher or by hand.

Note: If the metal grease filters are cleaned in the 
dishwasher, slight discoloration may occur. This has 
no effect on the function of the metal grease filters.

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Do not clean heavily soiled metal grease filters 
together with utensils.

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Remove any heavy soiling first by hand.

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Place the metal grease filters loosely in the 
dishwasher. The metal grease filters may not be 
wedged in.

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Soak the metal grease filters in hot soapy water. 

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Clean the filters with a brush and then rinse them 
thoroughly.

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Leave the metal grease filters to drain.

Note: You can use a special degreaser for stubborn 
dirt. This can be ordered via the Online-Shop 
(Product no. 00311297). Spray the dirty metal grease 
filters with the degreaser and leave it to work for up to 
five minutes. Then rinse thoroughly. Observe the 
instructions for use supplied with the cleaning 
product.