Gaggenau VK230714 Manuel D'Instructions
15
Care and cleaning
In this chapter you will find tips and information on
optimal care and cleaning of your appliance.
optimal care and cleaning of your appliance.
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WARNING: Risk of burns:
The appliance grows hot during operation. Let
appliance cool down prior to cleaning.
appliance cool down prior to cleaning.
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WARNING: Risk of electrical shock:
Don't use a high-pressure cleaner or steam
cleaner.
cleaner.
Cleaning appliance
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Empty the cooking basin after each use and clean
it with dishwashing liquid and a sof t dishwashing
brush.
it with dishwashing liquid and a sof t dishwashing
brush.
Don't treat the cooking basin with
stainless steel care products, since they
normally aren't food-safe.
normally aren't food-safe.
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Grime, salt or lime deposits can cause corrosion
damage.
damage.
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Clean the cooking inser ts and the residuary filter
in the dishwasher or with mild soapy water. Only
clean the hand grip for the cooking inser ts by
hand.
in the dishwasher or with mild soapy water. Only
clean the hand grip for the cooking inser ts by
hand.
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Dry the chamber thoroughly with a dishtowel. The
glass cover shouldn't be put on as long as the
cooking basin is still damp.
glass cover shouldn't be put on as long as the
cooking basin is still damp.
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If a white deposit forms in the cooking basin due
to ver y hard water: W ipe out cooking basin with a
mixture of vinegar and water or a food-safe
decalcifier. Rinse out af ter wards with clear water.
to ver y hard water: W ipe out cooking basin with a
mixture of vinegar and water or a food-safe
decalcifier. Rinse out af ter wards with clear water.
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After dr ying, polish the cooking basin with a sof t
cloth and a drop of cooking oil.
cloth and a drop of cooking oil.
After cleaning and dr ying, you can store the cleaned
cooking inser ts and the grip in the cooking basin. The
glass cover must be turned over so that the appliance
cover (special accessor y) lies correctly on the
sur face.
cooking inser ts and the grip in the cooking basin. The
glass cover must be turned over so that the appliance
cover (special accessor y) lies correctly on the
sur face.
Note:
After a few hours of operation, the heating
contours begin to show on the bottom of the basin.
This has no negative effect on the functionality or
quality of the appliance.
This has no negative effect on the functionality or
quality of the appliance.
Do not use these cleaning agents
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Caustic or corrosive cleaners
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Don't allow acidic cleaners (e.g. vinegar, citric
acid, etc.) to get on the frame or panel
acid, etc.) to get on the frame or panel
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Cleaners containing chlorine or large propor tions
of alcohol
of alcohol
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Baking oven spray
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Hard, scratchy dish-washing sponges, brushes or
scourers
scourers
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Thoroughly wash out new sponge cloths before
using them.
using them.
Appliance part /
surface
surface
Recommended cleaning
Cooking basin
Clean with a soft dishwashing brush
and dishwashing liquid and dry
thoroughly with a soft dishtowel.
and dishwashing liquid and dry
thoroughly with a soft dishtowel.
Cooking vessel
Dishwasher
Glass cover
Dishwasher
Hand grip
Clean with warm water and
dishwashing liquid.
dishwashing liquid.
Control panel
Clean with a soft, damp cloth and a bit
of dishwashing liquid; the cloth must
not become too wet. Dry off with a soft
cloth.
of dishwashing liquid; the cloth must
not become too wet. Dry off with a soft
cloth.
In order to maintain the control panel,
you can obtain suitable care oil (order
number 311135) from your specialist
dealer or from our online shop. Apply
the care oil evenly to the control panel
using a soft dishtowel.
you can obtain suitable care oil (order
number 311135) from your specialist
dealer or from our online shop. Apply
the care oil evenly to the control panel
using a soft dishtowel.
Control knob
Clean with a soft, damp cloth and a bit
of dishwashing liquid; the cloth must
not become too wet.
of dishwashing liquid; the cloth must
not become too wet.
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CAUTION: Damage to
appliance:
Do not remove control knob for
cleaning.
cleaning.