Cleaning and servicing
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9 Cleaning and servicing
To keep your appliance working efficiently for a long
time, it is important to clean and maintain it carefully.
9.1 Cleaning products
You can obtain suitable cleaning products from after-
sales service or the online shop.
WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock!
An ingress of moisture can cause an electric shock.
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Do not use steam- or high-pressure cleaners to
clean the appliance.
WARNING ‒ Risk of burns!
The appliance becomes hot during operation.
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Allow the appliance to cool down before cleaning.
ATTENTION!
Unsuitable cleaning products may damage the sur-
faces of the appliance.
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Do not use harsh or abrasive detergents.
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Do not use cleaning products with a high alcohol
content.
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Do not use hard scouring pads or cleaning
sponges.
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Only use glass cleaners, glass scrapers or stainless
steel care products if recommended in the cleaning
instructions for the relevant part.
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Wash sponge cloths thoroughly before use.
9.2 Cleaning the pan support manually
WARNING ‒ Risk of burns!
The appliance becomes hot during operation.
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Allow the appliance to cool down before cleaning.
1.
Carefully remove the pan support.
2.
Soak the pan support in the sink.
3.
Clean the pan support using a scrubbing brush and
washing-up liquid.
Clean the area around the rubber buffers carefully
so that they do not become detached.
4.
Rinse the pan support rinse with clean water.
5.
Dry the pan support with a kitchen towel.
9.3 Cleaning the pan support in the
dishwasher
WARNING ‒ Risk of burns!
The appliance becomes hot during operation.
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Allow the appliance to cool down before cleaning.
1.
Carefully remove the pan support.
2.
Clean in the dishwasher at a maximum temperature
of 60 °C.
Note:
When cleaning in the dishwasher, the pan sup-
ports may become discoloured. This discolouration
does not affect their usability.
9.4 Cleaning the burners
After long use, the brass burner parts become darker
due to natural oxidation. This discolouration does not
affect their usability.
WARNING ‒ Risk of burns!
The appliance becomes hot during operation.
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Allow the appliance to cool down before cleaning.
1.
Carefully remove the pan support.
2.
Carefully remove the burner parts.
3.
Clean the burner parts using a scrubbing brush and
washing-up liquid.
4.
Rinse the burner parts with clean water.
5.
Ensure that the burner parts are completely dry be-
fore fitting them; otherwise, there may be ignition
problems or problems during operation.
9.5 Cleaning the stainless steel surfaces
1.
Observe the information regarding the cleaning
agents.
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2.
Clean using a sponge cloth and hot soapy water in
the direction of the finish.
3.
Dry with a soft cloth.
4.
Apply a thin layer of the stainless steel cleaning
product with a soft cloth.
Tip:
You can obtain stainless steel cleaning products
from after-sales service or the online shop.
9.6 Cleaning the control knob
Notes
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Do not use a glass scraper.
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You cannot remove the knob for cleaning.
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Lemon and vinegar are not suitable for cleaning and
may create dull patches.
1.
Clean the control knob with warm soapy water and
a soft cloth.
2.
Do not use too much water when cleaning.
9.7 Using cleaning gel for burnt-on dirt
For hard-to-remove, burnt-on dirt, you can order a
cleaning gel from our online shop, from your specialist
retailer or via our after-sales service.
1.
Follow the instructions on the cleaning product.
2.
Remove the pan supports and the burner parts.
3. ATTENTION!
On the burner parts, the controls and the aluminium
surfaces, the cleaning gel leads to damage.
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Only use the cleaning gel on the pan supports
and stainless steel surfaces.
Apply the cleaning gel to the burnt-on dirt.
4.
If necessary, let the dirt soak overnight.
9.8 Keeping the ventilation openings clean
1.
Keep the ventilation openings clean.
2.
Do not cover the ventilation openings.
