Cleaning and maintenance

GENERAL RECOMANDATION

✓Before you begin cleaning you must ensure that the hob is switched off.

It is advisable to clean when the appliance is cold and especially when cleaning the enamelled parts.

✓All enamelled surfaces have to be washed with soapy water or some other non- abrasive product with a sponge and are to be dried preferably with a soft cloth.

✓Avoid leaving alkaline or acid substances (lemon juice, vinegar etc.) on the surfaces.

Do not use steam jet cleaners because the humidity could infiltrate into the appliance making it dangerous.

Do not scratch the cooktop with cutting or sharp objects.

Do not use the cooktop as a work surface.

ENAMELLED PARTS

✓All the enamelled parts must be cleaned with a sponge and soapy water only or other non-abrasive products.

Dry preferably with a chamois leather.

STAINLESS STEEL PARTS

✓Stainless steel parts must be rinsed with water and dried with a soft and clean cloth or with a chamois leather.

✓For difficult dirt, use a specific non-abrasive product available commercially or a little hot vinegar.

CONTROL KNOBS

✓The control knobs may be removed for cleaning but care should be taken not to damage the seal.

VITROCERAMIC SURFACE

Before cleaning the top, make sure that it is switched off.

Remove any encrustation using a special scraper which can be bought (fig. 3.1). Remove dust using a damp cloth.

Detergents can be used as long as they are not abrasive or corrosive. All residues of detergent must be eliminated with a damp cloth.

Keep all objects that could be melted by the heat away from the top: plastic objects, aluminium foil, sugar or sugary products.

If an object melts on the top, remove immediately (while the top is still hot) using a special scraper to avoid permanent damage to the pyroceram surface.

Avoid using knives and pointed objects as they could damage the surface of the top. Also avoid using abrasive sponges or wire wool which can permanently scratch the pyroceram surface.

ATTENTION: MOST IMPORTANT!

If cleaning the glass ceramic hob using a special scraper tool take extra care to avoid damaging to the seal at the edges of the glass ceramic surface.

Fig. 3.1