CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
GENERAL ADVICE
■■ Before you begin cleaning, you must ensure that the appliance is switched off and disconnected from the electrical power supply.
■■ It is advisable to clean when the appliance is cold.
■■ Avoid leaving alkaline or acidic substances (lemon juice, vinegar, etc.) on the surfaces. ■■ Avoid using cleaning products with a chlorine or acidic base.
■■ Do not use a steam cleaner because the moisture can get into the appliance thus make it unsafe.
■■ Important: The use of suitable protective clothing/gloves is recommended when handling or cleaning of this appliance.
■■ Do not scratch the cooktop with cutting or sharp objects.
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 un- derneath 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.
CLEANING THE CERAMIC HOB
■■ Remove spillages and other types of incrustations.
■■ Dust or food particles can be removed with a damp cloth.
■■ 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, 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 pit the surface of the hob if left to burn on it.
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■■ Do not put articles on the hob which can melt: i.e plastic, aluminium foil, sugar, sugar syrup mixtures etc.
■■ Avoid using a knife or other sharp uten- sil as these may damage the ceramic surface.
■■ Do not use steel wool or an abrasive sponge which could scratch the surface permanently.
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