6Remove the packaging from the appliance anddispose of it according to local regulations.Be careful to remove all accessories from thepackaging. Keep packaging elements and plasticbags away from children.Check the appliance for transport damage afterunpacking it. Do not connect the appliance if it hasbeen damaged.The appliance must be connected by an authorisedspecialist. No warranty claims can be lodged forany damage resulting from incorrect connection.Observe the installation instructions.Thoroughly clean the appliance before using it forthe first time. This will eliminate any ‘newness’smells and soiling.Before operating the appliance fit the includedgrease filter to the inside rear wall.This appliance is labelled in accordancewith the European Directive 2002/96/EGconcerning used electrical and electronicappliances (waste electrical and electronicequipment – WEEE). The guidelinedetermines the framework for the return andrecycling of used appliances as applicable.Avoiding Damage to the Applianceand the CabinetSteam Oven and Cabinet FrontsDo not cover the ventilation openings of the steamoven.Do not take off the door seal. A damaged door sealmust be changed immediately.After taking the food out of the oven, allow the ovento cool down with the door closed. Do not leave theoven door half open, the hot air can cause damageto adjacent cabinets. The cooling fan will continueto run for a while and will then switch offautomatically.Avoiding Damage to the OvenInteriorObserve the following tips to avoid corrosion in theoven. No warranty claims can be lodged for anydamage resulting from non compliance with thesenotes.• Clean the oven interior after it has cooleddown. After cleaning, use the drying function todry the oven interior.• Aggressive cleaners may cause corrosion. Onlyuse hot soapy water to clean the oven interior.Use the cleaning function.• Do not use oven cleaner or caustic cleaners.Do not use cleaners containing chloride.• For regular care of the stainless steel interiorwe recommend the Gaggenau oven careproduct. Please observe the notes in thecleaning chapter.• Salt in the oven reacts aggressively. Saltresidues on the oven interior may cause spotsof corrosion. Always remove residuesimmediately.• Spicy sauces (e.g. ketchup, mustard) andsalted food (e.g. salted roasts) contain chlorideand acids. These act aggressively on stainlesssteel. Always clean the oven interior after use.• If your tap water contains a high chloridecontent (>40 mg/l) we recommend you usenon-carbonated bottled water with a lowchloride content instead. Refer to your localwater supply company for informationconcerning your tap water.• Only use original accessories in the oveninterior. Rusting materials (e.g. serving plates,cutlery) may cause corrosion of the oveninterior.• Only use original small parts (e.g. knurlednuts). Order small parts from our after-salesservice, should you loose any.Door PanelUsing aluminium foil in the oven compartment:aluminium foil in the oven compartment should nottouch the glass panel of the oven door. This couldcause permanent marks on the glass panel.Operating for the First Time