Cleaning and Conservation

For the correct conservation of theCleaninghob glassand conservation of other elements:

it must be cleaned using the appropriate pro-	•	Pan supports should be cleane
ducts and utensils and when the glass is		non-abrasive scourer after they h
cold. Cleaning is easier if it is done each		led off.
time the hob is used, thus preventing the	• Burners must be cleaned periodic
build-up of dirt.		ticularly the grooves in the burne
The cleaning of the hob glass will depend on		This is achieved by soaking in war
The cleaning of the hob glass will depend on		water and scrubbing with a scou
its degree of dirtiness:		stiff brush.
• When the hob is only slightly dirty and the	• Do not clean the enamelled burne
dir t is not adhered, clean with a damp		when they are still hot. Damage
cloth and mild detergent.		caused by abrasive products, such
• Stains or grease should be removed using		gar, coffee, milk, salt water and to
cleaning products suitable for glass (cera-		ce, as a result of prolonged con
mic cleaners).	•	the enamelled surfaces.
• When dirt is strongly adhered or burnt-on,	•	Stainless steel must be wash
it should be removed by scraping with a		soapy water and a soft cloth. If th
razor blade.		continues to be yellow after was
• If plastic objects/utensils or sugar has		recommend the use of lemon, vine
melted on the surface of the glass, these		ted bleach or a cleaning product w
should be scraped off immediately, before		tains bleach. The shine of stainle
the glass cools off.		is maintained by lightly buffing
• Under no circumstances should aggressive		metal polish.
or abrasive cleaning products, such as	• The control panel should be clea
oven cleaners, deoxidizing stain removers,		soapy water and a soft cloth.
sponges with hard sur faces or scourers,	• When the burners have been dis
be used.		for cleaning purposes, care sh
• Do not slide pans across the glass. This		taken to prevent liquids or other
may cause scratching.		from entering the nozzle unit.
• Take care to prevent pans from boiling dr y.	• Do not use cleaning products w
The heat accumulated in the bottom of the		aggressive to aluminium, such a
pan could cause damage to the burner or		soda, oil, etc.
to the hob glass.	• Each time you assemble a bur ne
• The hob glass will withstand light blows by		that all of its component parts fit
large pans which do not have sharp edges.		correctly. A badly positioned elem
Care should be taken to avoid impacts by		cause the hob glass to overheat.
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.