Cooktop Cleaning Chart; Burner Discoloration; Cleaning Guidelines - Gaggenau CG 280 210CA Manual De Uso

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Keep the ignitor ports clean for proper lighting
performance of the burners. It is necessary to
clean these when there is a boilover or when the
burner does not light even though the electronic
ignitors click.
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Do not use flammable cleansers such as lighter
fluid or WD-40.
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CAUTION: All igniters spark when any single
burner is turned on. Do not touch any of the
burners when the cooktop is in use.

Cooktop Cleaning Chart

Cooktop Part / Material
Burner Base
Burner Cap
Porcelain Enamel
Control Knobs and
Grommets
Exterior Finish
Stainless Steel
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Suggested Cleaners
Detergent and hot water; rinse and dry.
Stiff nylon bristle tooth brush to clean port
openings.
BonAmi ® , Bar Keeper's Friend
Purpose Brass Polish ® , or Kleen King
and dry immediately.
Hot sudsy water; rinse and dry thoroughly.
Nonabrasive Cleansers: Ammonia, Fantastic
Formula 409 ® .
Mild Abrasive Cleansers: Bon Ami
Comet .
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Liquid cleaners: Kleen King
For food stains, use an abrasive cleanser such
as, Zud or Bar Keepers Friend
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Reassemble. Make sure that the cap is seated
on the base.
Hot sudsy water; rinse and dry immediately.
see "Burner Control
To remove grommets,
Knob Removal" on page 11
To remove knobs, lift straight up.
Nonabrasive Cleaners: Hot water and
detergent, Fantastic ® , Formula 409
dry immediately.
Cleaner Polish: Stainless Steel Magic
protect the finish from staining and pitting;
enhances appearance.
Hard water spots: Household white vinegar.
Mild Abrasive Cleaners: Kleen King Stainless
Steel liquid cleaner, Bon Ami
Heat discoloration: Bar Keepers Friend

Burner Discoloration

After prolonged use, the brass burner burner parts go
dark due to natural oxidation. The color changes have
no impact on burner performance.

Cleaning Guidelines

The cleaners recommended below and on the
following page indicate a type and do not constitute
an endorsement of a particular brand. Use all
products according to package directions.
Important Reminders
Do not scratch or gouge the port openings.
Clean ports with a wire or straightened paper
clip.
® , Wright's All Do not use a toothpick that may break off.
® ; rinse
Acidic and sugar-laden spills deteriorate the
porcelain enamel. Remove soil immediately
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after unit has cooled sufficiently.
Do not use wet sponge or towel on hot
, Ajax ,
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porcelain.
Do not soak burner caps.
® , Soft Scrub ® .
Always apply minimal pressure with abrasive
cleaners.
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Dry thoroughly after cleaning.
Do not soak knobs or grommets.
Do not use abrasive scrubbers or cleansers,
. such as Bon Ami
permanently damage the finish or remove
graphics.
Do not pull on grommet when removing or
replacing.
Do not use steel wool pads. They will scratch
® . Rinse and the surface.
Stainless steel resists most food stains and pit
® to marks provided the surface is kept clean and
protected.
Never allow food stains or salt to remain on
stainless steel for any length of time.
Rub lightly in the direction of the grain.
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Chlorine or chlorine compounds in some
® . cleaners are corrosive to stainless steel. Check
ingredients on label before using.
® , Ajax ® , or Comet ® . They may