Care and Cleaning
Electric sealed | The cleaning of sealed hotplates should be done when they are cold, |
hotplates | using a soap filled Brillo pad, following the grain of the hotplate. This will |
(KD3E1E) | ensure that any stubborn, burnt on spillages are removed. Wipe over with |
| a damp clean cloth, making sure that all the cleaner has been removed. |
| Finally, turn on hotplate to warm for a few minutes, then smear with a |
| little cooking oil to provide a protective coating, or the restorative agent |
| Homecare Four Hob, available from our spares department or leading |
| supermarkets. The bezels will mellow with use to a burnished gold colour, |
| a soap filled Brillo pad will help to keep them bright, care should be taken |
| not to damage the vitreous enamel hob surface. |
| Note: We do not recommend the use of decorative covers over the hot |
| hotplates as these can hold condensation and cause corrosion. Accidental |
| operation with a cover in place can cause intense heat. Never place |
| saucepan lids on the hotplates, as this may cause corrosion. |
Ceramic hob | To reduce the amount of cleaning always ensure that the hob and |
(KD3C1E) | cooking utensils are clean and dry before use. Regular use of cleaner |
| conditioner is recommended for proper care and protection of the hob |
| surface. Apply conditioner before using the hob for the first time. It |
| contains a mild cleaning agent, so that subsequent applications may |
| clean off soil and apply a protective film at the same time. For stubborn |
| stains or heavy soiling use any of the following materials, and finish off |
| with conditioner. |
| 1. Cif, |
| 2. Liquid Gumption Kitchen Cleanser. |
| 3. Special Powder Cleanser. |
| Powder Cleanser – Mineral deposits that are present in hard water, and |
| some foods, may cause ‘discolourations’ that appear in the form of grey |
| or brown stains. The stains sometimes appear to be in or under the glass |
| surface. If there are some persistent stains after using any of the other |
| recommended cleaning materials, powder cleanser may be applied, |
| following the manufacturers instructions. Do not use abrasive cleaners |
| or the powder cleanser on the painted metal framework. |
| Cleaner Conditioner – Regular use of the conditioner will make the |
| surface easier to clean thus ensuring that years of heavy abrasive |
| cleaning do not progressively dull the surface. |
Grill | Remove the grill pan and the wire grid food support, it is best to wash |
| these items immediately after use to prevent stains from being burnt on |
| when used again. Wipe out the Grill compartment, use a fine steel wool |
| soap pad to remove stubborn stains from the grill runners and the floor of |
| the compartment. |
Control Panel | Wipe over the control panel with a damp cloth and polish with a dry cloth. |
| Do not use cream cleaners, oven cleaners or aerosols, scouring pads or |
| abrasive powder for cleaning the plastic knobs as damage will occur. |
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