Gaggenau BX 481 Instruction Manual

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26Cleaning and maintenanceWith thorough care and cleaning your appliance willretain its looks and remain in good order. We willexplain here how you should care for and clean yourappliance correctly.ã Risk of burns!The appliance becomes very hot. Never touch theinterior surfaces of the cooking compartment or theheating elements. Always allow the appliance to cooldown. Keep children at a safe distance.ã Risk of electric shock!Penetrating moisture may cause an electric shock. Donot use any high-pressure cleaners or steam cleaners.ã Risk of injury!Scratched glass in the appliance door may developinto a crack. Do not use a glass scraper, sharp orabrasive cleaning aids or detergents.Cleaning agentsPay attention to the information in the table to avoiddamaging the various surfaces by incorrect cleaningagents.Do not use▯ harsh or abrasive cleaning agents▯ metal or glass scrapers to clean the glass on theappliance door▯ metal or glass scrapers to clean the door seal▯ hard abrasive pads or cleaning spongesThoroughly rinse out new sponge cloths before use. Microfibre clothThe honeycomb microfibre cloth is particularlysuitable for cleaning sensitive surfaces such as glass,glass ceramic, stainless steel or aluminium (productno. 460770, also available from our online eShop). Itremoves liquid and greasy deposits in one go.Area Cleaning agentsDoor panels Glass cleaner: Clean with a soft clothor a microfibre cloth.Do not use a glass scraper.Display Wipe down using a microfibre cloth ora slightly damp cloth.Do not wipe with a wet cloth.Stainless steel Hot soapy water: Clean using a dishcloth and then dry with a soft cloth.Remove flecks of limescale, grease,starch and albumin (e.g. egg white)immediately. Corrosion can form undersuch flecks. Special stainless steelcleaning agents are available from theafter-sales service or from specialistretailers.Aluminium Clean with a mild window cleaningagent. Using a window cloth or a non-fluffing microfibre cloth, wipe over thesurfaces lightly in a horizontal direc-tion.Cooking compart-mentHot soapy water: Clean using a dishcloth and then dry with a soft cloth.Very dirty cookingcompartmentOven cleaner gel (order number463582 from the after-sales service orfrom the online shop).Please note:▯ Must not come into contact with thedoor seal.▯ Maximum application time is 12hours.▯ Do not use on warm surfaces.▯ Always rinse using water.▯ Observe the manufacturer'sinstructions.Glass cover for thecooking compart-ment lightHot soapy water: Clean with a dishcloth.Door sealDo not remove.Hot soapy water: Clean with a dishcloth, do not scrub.Do not use a metal or glass scraper forcleaning.Core temperatureprobeWipe with a damp cloth.Do not clean in the dishwasher.Accessories Hot soapy water: Soak and clean witha dish cloth or brush.Slide-in racks Dishwasher, see section Removingslide-in racksTelescopic shelf(optional acces-sory)Hot soapy water: Clean with a dishcloth or a brush.Do not soak or clean in the dish-washer.Baking stone(optional acces-sory)Remove baked-on residues with abrush.Never clean the baking stone when it iswet.Area Cleaning agents