Hotpoint EW51 Care and Cleaning, The Ceramic Hob Important Notes Decorative Trims Control Panel

Care and Cleaning

Cleaning Materials to avoid

The Ceramic Hob

Important Notes

Decorative Trims

Control Panel

TURN OFF THE MAIN SWITCH BEFORE CLEANING.

BEFORE SWITCHING ON AGAIN, ENSURE THAT ALL CONTROLS ARE IN THE OFF POSITION.

NEVER USE BIOLOGICAL WASHING POWDER, HARSH ABRASIVES, SCOURING PADS, AEROSOL CLEANERS OR OVEN CHEMICAL CLEANERS OF ANY KIND.

1.Plastic or nylon pads, scourers, these may scratch the surface.

2.Household abrasive powders.

3.Oven chemical cleaners, aerosols and oven pads. Caustic cleaners such as these will etch the surface and attack the metal frame.

4.Bath and sink cleaners may mark the surface.

Apply conditioner before using the hob for the first time. It contains a mild cleaning agent, so that subsequent applications may clean off soil and apply a protective film at the same time. For stubborn stains or heavy soiling use any of the following materials, and finish off with conditioner.

1.Cif, non-scratch scouring cream.

2.Liquid Gumption Kitchen Cleanser.

3.Special Powder Cleanser.

1.If the hob is scratched through accident or misuse, soil that collects will appear as fine brown lines; these are not fully removable but can be made less obvious by the daily use of cleaner conditioner. Cooking performance is in no way affected by scratches on the surface.

2.Pans with aluminium bases should be lifted rather than dragged across the hob surface. This will avoid metal rubbing off the pan onto the glass. Such marks are easily removed by the powder cleanser, provided they are not subsequently baked on for long periods at high temperatures.

In the unlikely event of the ceramic hob surface cracking, isolate the cooker by switching it off at the main switch, and contact the nearest service centre. Do not continue to use the cooker until it is repaired.

Wipe with a damp cloth and polish with a dry cloth.

It is advisable to clean the decorative trims regularly to prevent any build up of soiling. The recommended method of cleaning is to wipe over the trims with a soft cloth wrung out in warm water or mild non-abrasive cleaner. (If in doubt try the cleaner on a small area of trim which is not noticeable in normal use). Then, after wiping with a cloth wrung out in clear water, dry with a soft clean cloth.

Wipe over with a soft cloth wrung out in warm soapy water. To dry, gently wipe over with a clean soft cloth.

TAKE EXTRA CARE WHEN WIPING OVER METALLIC PAINTWORK.

DO NOT USE SCOURING PADS AND ABRASIVE CLEANERS, THESE WILL SPOIL THE APPEARANCE OF YOUR APPLIANCE.

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