Cleaning and maintenance
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.
General cleaning
Wash enamelled parts with lukewarm water and detergent; do not use abrasive products which might damage them.
Wash the flame caps and burner caps often with boiling water and detergent, taking care to remove all deposits.
The hob pan stands can also be washed in a dishwasher.
For stubborn dirt, use ordinary
Hob
Clean the hob regularly with a soft cloth wet with lukewarm water and a little liquid detergent. Do not use the following products:
-household detergents or bleaches;
-soaped scouring pads not suitable for
-steel wool scouring pads;
-stain removers for baths or sinks.
Should the hob top become heavily soiled, it is recommended that a cleaning product such as Hob Brite or Bar Keepers Friend is used.
Ignition plug
Automatic burner ignition is provided (when in- stalled) by a ceramic "plug" and a metal electrode (B in fig. 1). Periodically clean these parts of the hob thoroughly. In addition, to avoid ignition difficulties, check that the cavities in the burner are not obstructed.
To remove deposits from the burner cavities, remove the cap and separate the two parts (see diagram on the right). After cleaning, put the two parts back together and return them correctly to their position. After washing, replace the hob pan stands, checking that they are correctly positioned.
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