Gaggenau BM 450 Use And Care Manual

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41CleaningIf taken care of and cleaned conscientiously, yourappliance will stay beautiful and intact for a long time.Here we explain how to take care of and clean yourappliance correctly.Note: Unpleasant odors, for example after fish hasbeen prepared, can be removed very easily. Add a fewdrops of lemon juice to a cup of water. Always place aglass rod/spoon in the container to prevent delayedboiling. Heat the water for 1 to 2 minutes at maximummicrowave output.9 WARNINGBe sure the entire appliance has cooled andgrease has solidified before attempting to cleanany part of the appliance.9 WARNINGRisk of burnsThe appliance becomes very hot. Never touchthe hot inside surfaces of the oven interior orheating elements. Always allow the appliance tocool down. Keep children away.9 WARNINGRisk of electrical shockMoisture entering the appliance can cause anelectrical shock. Don't use a high-pressurecleaner or steam cleaner.9 WARNINGRisk of injuryScratched glass in the appliance door canburst. Do not use any glass scrapers or strongor abrasive cleaning agents.Self-cleaning surface in the cookingcompartmentThe back panel of the oven is coated with self-cleaning enamel. It cleans itself while the oven is inoperation. Sometimes, larger splashes of food maynot disappear until the oven has been operatedseveral times. You can remove remains of spices andsimilar with a dry cloth or a soft brush.Notes‒ Never treat the self-cleaning surface with ovencleaner. If oven cleaner accidentally gets onto therear wall, remove it immediately with a spongeand plenty of water.‒ Never use abrasive cleaning agents. You willscratch or destroy the highly porous coating.‒ Never clean the self-cleaning surface with ascouring pad.‒ Light discoloration of the enamel does not affectself-cleaning.Cleaning the bottom of the cooking compartment,ceiling, and side walls: Use a dish rag and hot soapywater or vinegar solution.Cleaning agentTo ensure that the different surfaces are not damagedby using the wrong cleaning agent, observe theinformation in the table.Do not use:▯ Harsh or abrasive cleaning agents.▯ Metal or glass scrapers to clean the glass in theappliance door.▯ Metal or glass scrapers to clean the door seal.▯ Hard scouring pads or sponges.Wash new sponge cloths thoroughly before use.