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Cleaning and Conservation
For the correct conservation of the hob glass it must be cleaned using the appropriate pro- ducts and utensils and when the glass is cold. Cleaning is easier if it is done each time the hob is used, thus preventing the
The cleaning of the hob glass will depend on its degree of dirtiness:
•When the hob is only slightly dirty and the dirt is not adhered, clean with a damp cloth and mild detergent.
•Stains or grease should be removed using cleaning products suitable for glass (cera- mic cleaners).
•When dirt is strongly adhered or
•If plastic objects/utensils or sugar has melted on the sur face of the glass, these should be scraped off immediately, before the glass cools off.
•Under no circumstances should aggressive or abrasive cleaning products, such as oven cleaners, deoxidizing stain removers, sponges with hard surfaces or scourers, be used.
•Do not slide pans across the glass. This may cause scratching.
•Take care to prevent pans from boiling dr y. The heat accumulated in the bottom of the pan could cause damage to the burner or to the hob glass.
•The hob glass will withstand light blows by large pans which do not have sharp edges. Care should be taken to avoid impacts by small sharp utensils. Do not strike the edge of the glass with pans as this may cause irreparable damage.
•Do not spill cold liquids on the glass or the burners when they are hot.
•Do not stand or lean on the glass. It may break and cause injury.
Cleaning and conservation of other elements:
•Pan supports should be cleaned with a
•Burners must be cleaned periodically, par- ticularly the grooves in the burner heads. This is achieved by soaking in warm soapy water and scrubbing with a scourer or a stiff brush.
•Do not clean the enamelled burner covers when they are still hot. Damage can be caused by abrasive products, such as vine- gar, coffee, milk, salt water and tomato jui- ce, as a result of prolonged contact with the enamelled surfaces.
•Stainless steel must be washed with soapy water and a soft cloth. If the surface continues to be yellow after washing we recommend the use of lemon, vinegar, dilu- ted bleach or a cleaning product which con- tains bleach. The shine of stainless steel is maintained by lightly buffing with a metal polish.
•The control panel should be cleaned with soapy water and a soft cloth.
•When the burners have been dismantled for cleaning purposes, care should be taken to prevent liquids or other objects from entering the nozzle unit.
•Do not use cleaning products which are aggressive to aluminium, such as caustic soda, oil, etc.
•Each time you assemble a burner, check that all of its component parts fit together correctly. A badly positioned element may cause the hob glass to overheat.
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