SYMPTOM

Cleaning Programme Did Not Clean Properly

Appliance: Gaggenau BS470-BS485 Models: BS 470/471, BS 474/475, BS 484/485

⚠ What This Means

The cooking compartment remains dirty after the cleaning programme.

Caution: Do not confuse descaling cartridges (CL S20 040) with cleaning cartridges (CL S10 040). They are not interchangeable.

🔍 Possible Causes & Solutions

Possible CauseHow to Fix
Locking cap not removed from cartridgeDiscard spent cartridge. Use new cartridge with cap removed. Re-run programme.
Wrong cartridge used (descaling instead of cleaning)Use only cleaning cartridges: CL S10 040 (order #00311703)
Drain filter not insertedEnsure filter remains in floor during cleaning
Power failure >3 minutes during cleaningProgramme ended early. Re-run cleaning.
Stubborn burnt-on residueRun cleaning programme again

🛒 Replacement Parts for This Fix

Gaggenau Cleaning Cartridges (4-pack) CL S10 040 / #00311703
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