Gaggenau VF 411-610, Operation And Assembly Instructions

Do not use any abrasive and caustic cleaning
agents (scouring or nitro polishing agents). Do not
use any cleaning agents containig chloride (for
example bleach), these can cause corrosion
damage to the appliance.
Do not use any abrasive sponges either.

Clean the appliance and accessories thoroughly
before using them for the first time.  

Cleaning the frying basin

• Drain off oil/fat (see page 9). Remove the frying

basket. 

• If necessary, remove food residues from the frying

basin with kitchen paper after draining the oil and
letting the heating element cool down. 

• Fill the empty frying basin with approx. 4 litres of

soapy water.

• Press down both control knobs and turn them right

to the cleaning setting. The luminous disc behind
the right control knob flashes, as long as the 
appliance heats up. 

• Clean the frying basin with a soft dishwashing

brush once the appliance has heated up and the
luminous disc lights constantly.  

• The water is drained off through the oil drain 

valve, which is located under the funnel-shaped
base of the deep frying tub: unscrew the plastic
cap from the drain valve and open the oil drain
valve by turning the handle down. Use a 
temperature-resistant bucket with a capacity 
of at least 10 litres to collect the water.

• If you should wish to repeat the operation due to

heavy soiling, refill the basin with clean water and
turn the right control knob to the 0 position and
then back to the cleaning setting. The appliance
re-heats to 140 °F.

• To clean underneath the heating element, wait 

until the residual heat display has gone off. Then
tilt up the heating element. 

• Leave the bucket under the drain valve and rinse

the appliance with hot water and rub it dry. 
Close the oil drain valve again and screw on the
plastic cap.

• The frying basin should not be treated with 

stainless steel care agents because, in most
cases, these are not neutral as far as foodstuffs
are concerned.

Cleaning the frying basket holder and the 
frying basket

Remove basket holder gently from clips. Clean 
holder and basket after use in the dishwasher or
with mild soapy water.   

Cleaning the control knobs

Wipe with a damp cloth. Cloth should not be too
wet, as moisture could penetrate behind the control
knob. 

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6. Cleaning and care

Note: 

to avoid jeopardising the electrical safety

of the appliance, do not use high-pressure or
steam jet cleaning devices – risk of short circuits!

Caution, risk of burns! 

Before cleaning, please wait until the appliance
has cooled down completely.
Never switch on the fryer when the heating 
element is tilted up.
Do not allow any water to come into contact with
hot fat or oil!  

Cleaning setting