CARE & CLEANING
Cleaning the hob
Ceramic glass surface
Do not use abrasive powder cleaners, “Brillo” pads, metal wire, detergents, bleaches, bath stainremovers, or chemical oven cleaners; all these product types will damage the ceramic glass.
The following recommendations will help to keep the ceramic glass surface bright and clean.
Allow the hob to cool.
Use a dampened paper towel or clean damp cloth to apply a small dab of cleaner conditioner to clean each heating area.
Use another paper towel or a clean dry soft cloth to wipe dry, and then polish the whole glass surface.
To remove any stubborn marks or heavy soiling, a non scratching, mild cream cleaner may be used - eg; “Cif”.
Important: If you use a wet paper towel or clean damp cloth to remove spillage from a warm heating area of the hob, be careful to avoid steam burns.
Care and maintenance
Before using the hob for the first time, apply a thin coatingof cleaner conditioner (eg; “Hob Brite”, by Homecare*) to the ceramic glass only, and polish the surface with a clean cloth.
The conditioner gives a protective covering to the ceramic glass which not only makes the hob easier to clean, but also ensures that you will
gain maximum life out of this product. Occasional use will help prevent the build up of mineral deposits which can cause discolouration of the hob surface.
Discolouration of the hob
Do not use a dishcloth or dish sponge to wipe the hob - this can leave a film of detergent on the surface which will discolour the hob next time a heating area is used. Clean cloths kept for the cleaning of the hob can be used.
Do not use too much cleaner conditioner - only a thin coating is required, any excess may burn on and discolour the hob when it is next in use.
If persistent stains or marks remain on the ceramic glass surface, it can be cleaned using a mild cream cleaner - eg; “Cif”, or a ceramichob scraper. This will also remove any accumulated salts or minerals before they have an opportunity to discolour the ceramic glass.
Wipe clean with a damp paper towel or clean damp cloth and
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