Maintenance and Cleaning
Before any maintenance or cleaning can be carried out, you must DISCONNECT the hob from the electricity supply.
The hob is best cleaned whilst it is still warm, as spillage can be removed more easily than if it is left to cool.
The Hob Top
Regularly wipe over the hob top using a soft cloth well wrung out in warm water to which a little washing up liquid has been added. Avoid the use of the following:
-household detergent and bleaches;
-impregnated pads unsuitable for
-steel wool pads;
-bath/sink stain removers.
Should the hob top become heavily soiled, it is recommended that a cleaning product such as Hob Brite or Bar Keepers Friend is used.
Pan Supports
To keep the pan supports in the correct position, they are hooked into hinges at the back of the hob.
Model ZGF 681 IX: The pan supports can be lifted
for easier cleaning, as shown in Fig. 2.
Model ZGF 681 ICX: The hob has two cast iron pan supports.
Take care when removing them. They are heavy and could damage the hob or your kitchen furniture if you let them fall.
Never turn the pan supports on the hinges, this could damage them.
To remove the pan supports completely, proceed as shown in Fig. 3.
Wash the pan supports using hot soapy water. If necessary, a paste cleaner or a soap impregnated steel wool pad can be used with caution.
After cleaning, be sure to wipe dry with a soft cloth.
The Burners
The burner caps and crowns (Fig. 1) can be removed for cleaning.
Wash the burner caps and crowns using hot soapy water, and remove marks with a mild paste cleaner. A well moistened soap impregnated steel wool pad can be used with caution, if the marks are particularly difficult to remove. After cleaning, be sure to wipe dry with a soft cloth.
Ignition candle
FO 2237 |
Fig. 2
YES |
NO |
Fig. 3
The electric ignition is obtained through a ceramic "candle" and a metal electrode (Fig. 1 - letter C). Keep these components well clean, to avoid difficult lighting, and check that the burner crown holes are not obstructed.
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