Cleaning The Metal Grease Filter - Gaggenau AI 442 720 Use And Care Manual

1 Open the lock and fold the metal grease filter
downwards. For safety reasons, the metal grease
filter is locked in place at the rear edge.
2 Slightly lift the front edge of the metal grease
filter until it can be removed from the holder.
Note: Grease can accumulate in the bottom of the
metal grease filter. Hold the metal grease filter
level to prevent fat from dripping out.
3 Remove the metal mesh filter.
4 Pull the two parts of the filter apart, using the
recessed grip to help you do this.
5 Clean the metal grease filter.
6 Clean the appliance from the inside.

Cleaning the metal grease filter

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WARNING
Risk of fire
Grease deposits in the grease filter can ignite.
Clean the grease filter at least every two
months.
Never operate the appliance without the grease
filter.
Notes
‒ Do not use any aggressive, acidic or alkaline
cleaning agents.
‒ When cleaning the metal grease filters, also clean
the metal grease filter holder in the appliance
with a moist cloth.
‒ You can clean the metal grease filters in a
dishwasher or by hand.
In the dishwasher:
Note: If the metal grease filters are cleaned in the
dishwasher, slight discoloration may occur. This has
no effect on the function of the metal grease filters.
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Do not clean heavily soiled metal grease filters
together with utensils.
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Remove any heavy soiling first by hand.
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Place the metal grease filters loosely in the
dishwasher. The metal grease filters may not be
wedged in.
By hand:
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Soak the metal grease filters in hot soapy water.
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Clean the filters with a brush and then rinse them
thoroughly.
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Leave the metal grease filters to drain.
Note: You can use a special degreaser for stubborn
dirt. This can be ordered via the Online-Shop
(Product no. 00311297). Spray the dirty metal grease
filters with the degreaser and leave it to work for up to
five minutes. Then rinse thoroughly. Observe the
instructions for use supplied with the cleaning
product.
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