Gaggenau VI 411611 - Manual (Page 15)

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Cleaning and maintenance
Daily cleaning
Note:ĄĄRecommended cleaners indicate a type of
cleaner and do not constitute an endorsement.
Glass ceramic cooktop
d ĄWarning:ĄĄDo not use any kind of cleaner on the
glass while the surface is hot, use only the razor blade
scraper. The resulting fumes can be hazardous to your
health. Heating the cleaner can chemically attack and
damage the surface.
Clean the surface when it is completely cool with the
following exception: remove dry sugar, sugar syrup,
tomato products and milk immediately with the razor
blade scraper (See special care chart).
Wipe off spatters with a clean, damp sponge or a paper
towel. Rinse and dry. Use white vinegar if smudge
remains; rinse.
Apply a small amount of the glass ceramic cooktop
cleaner. When dry, buff surface with a clean paper towel
or cloth.
Stainless steel side trim
Wipe with the grain when cleaning. For moderate/heavy
soil, use BonAmi
 or Soft Scrub  (no bleach).
Wipe using a damp sponge or cloth, rinse and dry.
Madnetic dial
Remove dial from cooktop. Wipe with hot, soapy cloth.
rinse and dry. The twist knob could be damaged if
cleaned in a dishwasher. Do not soak in water.
Cleaning guidelines
When using a cleaner, use only a small amount; apply to
a clean paper towel or cloth. Wipe on the surface and
buff with a clean dry towel.
For best results, use cleaners such as glass ceramic
cooktop cleaner, BonAm
i

, Soft Scrub

(without
bleach), and white vinegar.
Avoid these cleaners
Glass cleaners which contain ammonia or chlorine
bleach. These ingredients may permanently etch or stain
the cooktop
.
Caustic cleaners - cleaners such as Easy Off

may etch
the cooktop surface.
Abrasive cleaners.
Metal scouring pads and scrub sponges such as Scotch
Brite
 can scratch and / or leave metal marks.
Soap-filled scouring pads such as SOS

can scratch
the surface.
Powdery cleaners containing chlorine bleach can
permanently stain cooktop.
Flammable cleaners such as lighter fluid or WD-40.