Cleaning and maintenance
Cleaning operations must only be carried out when the hob is cool.
The appliance should be disconnected from your mains supply before commencing any cleaning process.
Cleaning the ceramic hob top
Any residues that are left on the hob top surface from cleaning agents will damage it. You should remove any residues with warm water mixed with a little washing up liquid.
Abrasive cleaners or sharp objects will damage the hob surface; you should clean it using warm water mixed with a little washing up liquid.
You may find it easier to clean some deposits whilst the hob surface is still warm. However you should take care not to burn yourself if cleaning the hob surface when it is still warm.
After each use
oWipe the appliance over with a damp cloth.
oDry the appliance by rubbing the surface with a clean cloth.
Cleaning table
Type of deposit | Remove | Remove |
| immediately? | when the |
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| appliance |
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| has cooled |
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| down? |
Sugar or | Yes | No |
food/liquid |
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containing sugar |
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Tin foil or plastic | Yes | No |
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Fat splashes | No | Yes |
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Metallic | No | Yes |
discolouration |
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Water splashes or | No | Yes |
water rings |
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What should I use to remove the deposit?
Ceramic hob
scraper
Ceramic hob
scraper
Ceramic hob
cleaner
Ceramic hob
cleaner
Ceramic hob
cleaner
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