Gaggenau VL414111 Instruction Manual
10
Cleaning
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Risk of burns!
The appliance becomes hot during operation. Allow
the appliance to cool down before cleaning.
the appliance to cool down before cleaning.
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Risk of electric shock!
Penetrating moisture may cause an electric shock. Do
not use any high-pressure cleaners or steam cleaners.
not use any high-pressure cleaners or steam cleaners.
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Risk of injury!
Components inside the appliance may have sharp
edges. Wear protective gloves.
edges. Wear protective gloves.
Caution! Risk of surface damage: Do not use these
cleaners
cleaners
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harsh or abrasive cleaning agents
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oven cleaners
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corrosive or aggressive cleaners, or those
containing chlorine
containing chlorine
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cleaning agents with a high alcohol content
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hard and scratchy sponges, brushes or scouring
pads
pads
If such an agent comes into contact with the
appliance, wash it off immediately with water.
Thoroughly wash out new sponge cloths before using
them!
appliance, wash it off immediately with water.
Thoroughly wash out new sponge cloths before using
them!
Cleaning the appliance
Note: Remove any jewellery from arms and hands
before cleaning.
before cleaning.
Clean the appliance after each time you use it but only
once it has cooled down. Remove any overflowing
liquid immediately and do not allow food residues to
dry in.
once it has cooled down. Remove any overflowing
liquid immediately and do not allow food residues to
dry in.
The locking mechanism can be removed for cleaning;
see section "Removing the metal grease filter". The
locking mechanism can be cleaned in the dishwasher.
Also clean the inside of the downdraft ventilation
regularly. For stubborn dirt, you can use a special
grease remover (order number 311297).
see section "Removing the metal grease filter". The
locking mechanism can be cleaned in the dishwasher.
Also clean the inside of the downdraft ventilation
regularly. For stubborn dirt, you can use a special
grease remover (order number 311297).
Cleaning the metal mesh grease
filters
filters
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Risk of fire!
Grease deposits in the grease filter may catch fire.
Clean the grease filter at least every 2 months.
Never operate the appliance without the grease filter.
Clean the grease filter at least every 2 months.
Never operate the appliance without the grease filter.
Notes
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Do not use any aggressive, acidic or alkaline
cleaning agents.
cleaning agents.
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When cleaning the metal mesh grease filters, also
clean the holder for the metal mesh grease filters
in the appliance using a damp cloth.
clean the holder for the metal mesh grease filters
in the appliance using a damp cloth.
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The metal mesh grease filters can be cleaned in
the dishwasher or by hand.
the dishwasher or by hand.
In the dishwasher:
Note: When cleaning the ventilation moulding in the
dishwasher, light discolouration may occur. This does
not have any effect on the function of the metal grease
filter.
dishwasher, light discolouration may occur. This does
not have any effect on the function of the metal grease
filter.
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Do not clean heavily soiled metal grease filters
together with dishes.
together with dishes.
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Place the metal grease filter loosely into the
dishwasher. Do not let the metal grease filter
become jammed.
dishwasher. Do not let the metal grease filter
become jammed.
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Place the metal grease filter into the dishwasher
with its opening facing downwards.
with its opening facing downwards.
Appliance part/
surface
surface
Recommended cleaning
Stainless steel
surfaces
surfaces
Detergent solution – dry using a soft
cloth. Only use a little water when clean-
ing – no water must get into the appli-
ance.
cloth. Only use a little water when clean-
ing – no water must get into the appli-
ance.
On areas where dirt has dried in, allow a
little water and washing-up liquid to soak
in. Do not scour the dirt away.
little water and washing-up liquid to soak
in. Do not scour the dirt away.
Use our stainless steel cleaner to
remove heavy soiling, yellowing that is
caused by heat, or small patches of rust
on the locking mechanism caused by
cleaning it in the dishwasher (order
number 311413).
remove heavy soiling, yellowing that is
caused by heat, or small patches of rust
on the locking mechanism caused by
cleaning it in the dishwasher (order
number 311413).
Controls
Detergent solution – the cloth must not
be too wet. Use a soft cloth to dry.
be too wet. Use a soft cloth to dry.