8.4 Cleaning recommendations
Follow these cleaning recommendations for the individual parts of your appliance.
Part / Material
Suitable cleaning method
Burner base / porce-
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lain enamel
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Rinse and dry immediately.
Burner cap / porcelain
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enamel
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Rinse and dry immediately.
Control knobs and illu-
Non-abrasive cleaners: Dish soap and hot wa-
minated ring
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Dry thoroughly after cleaning.
Exterior finish / stain-
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less steel
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Rinse and dry immediately.
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Non-abrasive cleaners: Dish soap and hot
water, ammonia, Fantastic®
Mild abrasive cleaners: Bon Ami®
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Comet®
Liquid cleaners: Soft Scrub®
For food stains: abrasive cleaners such as
Zud®
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, Barkeepers Friend®
Non-abrasive cleaners: Dish soap and hot
water, ammonia, Fantastic®
Mild abrasive cleaners: Bon Ami®
Comet®
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Liquid cleaners: Soft Scrub®
For food stains: abrasive cleaners such as
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Zud®
, Barkeepers Friend®
Clean with soapy water and soft cloth, then
rinse and dry with a soft cloth.
Condition steel with the Gaggenau Stainless
Steel Conditioner (part # 00576698). Not for
use on black steel.
Hard water spots: Household white vinegar
Mild abrasive cleaners: Kleen King®
less steel liquid cleaner, Bon Ami®
Heat discoloration: Bar Keepers Friend®
Important notes
Do not scratch or gouge the port openings.
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Clean ports with a wire or a straightened pa-
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per clip.
Do not use a toothpick, it may break off.
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Do not soak burner bases.
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A toothbrush can be used for stubborn
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stains.
Acidic and sugar-laden spills deteriorate the
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enamel. Remove soil immediately after the
appliance has cooled enough to touch.
Do not use wet sponge or towel on hot
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porcelain.
Always apply minimal pressure with abrasive
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cleaners.
Dry thoroughly and make sure the burner
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cap is seated properly on the burner base
after cleaning.
Acidic and sugar-laden spills deteriorate the
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enamel. Remove soil immediately after the
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appliance has cooled enough to touch.
Do not use wet sponge or towel on hot
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porcelain.
Do not soak burner caps.
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Always apply minimal pressure with abrasive
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cleaners.
Dry thoroughly and make sure the burner
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cap is seated properly on the burner base
after cleaning.
Do not remove the control knobs when
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cleaning the appliance. The appliance may
be damaged if moisture finds its way inside.
Do not remove the illuminated rings under
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any circumstances. You will require Cus-
tomer Service to refit them. DO NOT USE
THE COOKTOP WITHOUT ALL PARTS
FITTED CORRECTLY!
Do not soak the control knobs.
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Do not clean the control knobs in the dish-
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washer, they may be damaged.
Do not use abrasive scrubbers or cleaners,
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such as Bon Ami®
They may permanently damage the finish or
remove graphics.
Do not use steel wool pads. They will
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scratch the surface.
Stainless steel resists most food stains and
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pit marks providing the surface is kept clean
and protected.
Never allow food stains or salt to remain on
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stain-
stainless steel for any length of time
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Rub lightly in the direction of the grain.
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Chlorine or chlorine compounds in some
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cleaners are corrosive to stainless steel.
Check the ingredients on the label before
using.
Cleaning and maintenance en-us
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, Ajax®
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, or Comet®
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