HINTS AND TIPS
TO REDUCE HOB SOILAGE:
•Make sure the bottom of the saucepan and the cooking area are clean and dry before cooking begins.
•Ensure saucepans are large enough to accommodate food to avoid boil overs.
•If possible, wipe up spills and splatters as they occur, but take care to avoid steam burns.
•Avoid using a dishcloth or sponge to clean the hob. These may leave a layer of soiled detergent on the hob surface which will burn and discolour the next time the hob is used.
•Avoid the use of:
•Household detergents and bleaches.
•Impregnated plastic or nylon pads that are not described as suitable for
•Brillo pads, Ajax pads, steel wool pads.
•Chemical oven cleaners, e.g. aerosols and oven pads.
•Rust stain, bath and sink stain removers.
•Any of the above products may cause damage to the hob.
•It is dangerous to mix different cleaning products. The chemicals in them may react with each other with hazardous results.
•Soilage from sugar solutions must be removed from the hob before the syrup has set otherwise damage to the hob surface will occur.
•Avoid placing plastic items, foil or dishes on the hot surface as this will cause damage to the hob.
CLEANING THE SHELVES, WIRE- WORK RUNNERS AND GRILL/OVEN FURNITURE
All removable parts, except the grill pan handle can be washed in the dishwasher.
The grill pan, grill pan grid, oven shelves and wirework runners may be cleaned using a soap impregnated steel wool pad. Soaking first in hot soapy water will make cleaning easier.
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