Cleaning and servicing
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26 Cleaning and servicing
To keep your appliance working efficiently for a long
time, it is important to clean and maintain it carefully.
26.1 Cleaning products
You can obtain suitable cleaning products and glass
scrapers from customer service, a retailer or the online
shop www.gaggenau.com.
ATTENTION!
Unsuitable cleaning products may damage the sur-
faces of the appliance.
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Never use unsuitable cleaning products.
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Do not use cleaning products while the hob is still
hot. This may cause marks on the surface.
Unsuitable cleaning products
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Undiluted detergent
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Detergent intended for dishwashers
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Abrasive cleaning products
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Aggressive cleaning products such as oven spray
or stain remover
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Abrasive sponges
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High-pressure or steam jet cleaners
26.2 Cleaning the hob
Clean the hob after every use to stop cooking residues
from getting burnt on.
Requirement:
The hob must be cold. Do not allow the
hob to cool down if it has sugar stains, rice starch,
plastic or aluminium foil on it.
1.
Remove heavy soiling using a glass scraper.
2.
Clean the hob with a cleaning agent for glass
ceramic.
Follow the cleaning instructions on the packaging of
the cleaning agent.
Tips
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You can achieve good cleaning results using a
special sponge for glass ceramic.
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If you keep the base of the cookware clean, the
hob surface remains in a good condition.
26.3 Cleaning the hob surround
If the hob frame is dirty or stained after use, clean this.
Note:
Do not use a glass scraper.
1.
Clean the hob frame with hot soapy water and a soft
cloth.
Wash new sponge cloths thoroughly before use.
2.
Dry with a soft cloth.
26.4 Cleaning TwistPad
To clean the twist knob, use lukewarm water with a little
washing-up liquid.
Do not use abrasive or corrosive cleaning agents. Do
not clean it in the dishwasher or immerse it in water, as
this may damage it.
27 FAQs
27.1 Using the appliance
Question
Answer
Why can I not switch on the
hob and why is the child-
proof lock symbol lit?
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The childproof lock is activated. You can find further information about this func-
tion under
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Why are the illuminated dis-
plays flashing and why is a
signal sounding?
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Clean the surface of the control panel of any liquids or food residue. Remove any
objects that may cover the control panel.
You can find further information about deactivating the signal tone under
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Why can I not activate the
cooking assistance func-
tions?
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The appliance has reached its maximum power consumption or the power man-
ager function has been activated. Switch off or reduce the power levels of the act-
ive cooking zones.
You can find further information about this function under
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