Care and maintenance
Switching the appliance off
Disconnect your appliance from the electricity supply before carrying out any work on it.
Cleaning the appliance
Do not use abrasive or corrosive detergents (for example, products in spray cans for cleaning barbecues and ovens), stain removers,
Never use steam cleaners or pressure cleaners on the appliance.
•It is usually sufficient simply to wash the hob using a damp sponge and dry it with absorbent kitchen roll.
•If the hob is particularly dirty, rub it with a special glass ceramic cleaning product, then rinse well and dry thoroughly.
•Food residue and dirt can be removed using a special scraper. Do this as soon as possible, do not wait for the hob to cool down in order to avoid incrustations. For excellent results, use a special stainless steel wool pad for vitroceramic glass cleaning soaked in soapy water.
•If any plastic or sugary substances are accidentally melted on the hob, remove them immediately with the scraper, while the surface is still hot.
•Once it is clean, the hob may be treated with a special protective maintenance product: the invisible film left by this product protects the surface from drips during cooking. This maintenance should be carried out while the appliance is warm (not hot) or cold.
•Always remember to rinse the appliance well with clean water and dry it thoroughly: residues can become encrusted during subsequent cooking processes.
Stainless steel frame *
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Stainless steel can be marked by hard water which has been left on the surface for a long time, or by cleaning products containing phosphorus.
After cleaning, it is advisable to rinse the surface well and dry it thoroughly. If water is spilt on the surface, dry it quickly and thoroughly.
Some hobs have an aluminium frame which is similar to stainless steel. Do not use any cleaning or degreasing products which are not suitable for use with aluminium.
Disassembling the hob
If it is necessary to disassemble the hob:
1.Loosen the screws fixing the alignment springs on each side.
2.Loosen the screws holding the fixing hooks in each corner.
3.Take the hob out of its installation cavity.
Do not attempt to repair the appliance yourself. If the appliance breaks down, contact a Service Centre.
*Only available on certain models.
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