CLEANING and MAINTENANCE
GENERAL ADVICE
■■ 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
■■ Avoid leaving alkaline or acid substances (lemon juice, vinegar etc.) on the surfaces. ■■ Do not use cleaning products with a chlorine or acidic base.
■■ Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or sharp metal scrapers to clean the glass since they can scratch the surface, which may result in shattering of the glass.
WARNING: When correctly installed, your product meets all safety requirements laid down for this type of product category. However special care should be taken around the underneath of the appliance as this area is not designed or intended to be touched and may contain sharp or rough edges, that may cause injury.
GLASS SURFACE
■■ Remove spillages and other types of incrustations by using only specific products which do not contain abrasives or
■■ If you use a detergent, please make sure that it is not abrasive or scouring. Abrasive or scouring powders can damage the glass surface of the hob.
■■ All traces of the cleaner must be removed with a damp cloth. ■■ Dust or food particles can be removed with a damp cloth.
■■ Dust, fat and liquids from food that has boiled over must be removed as soon as possible. ■■ If they are allowed to harden they become increasingly difficult to remove. This is especially true in the case of sugar/syrup mixtures which could permanently damage
the surface of the hob if left to burn on it.
■■ Avoid using a knife or other sharp utensil as these may damage the glass surface.
■■ Do not use steel wool or an abrasive sponge which could scratch the surface permanently. ■■ Do not put articles on the hob which can melt: i.e plastic, aluminium foil, sugar, sugar
syrup mixtures etc.
ENAMELLED PARTS
■■ All the enamelled parts must be cleaned with a sponge and soapy water only or other
■■ Dry preferably with a soft cloth.
■■ If acid substances such as lemon juice, tomato conserve, vinegar etc. are left on the enamel for a long time they will etch it, making it opaque.
GAS TAPS
■■ Periodic lubrication of the gas taps must be carried out by specialist personnel only. ■■ In the event of operating faults in the gas taps, call the Service Department.
CONTROL KNOB/S
■■ The control knob/s may be removed for cleaning but care should be taken not to da- mage the seal.
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