Zanussi Cook Plate Maintenance And Cleaning, Something Not Working?, The Hob Top, The Hotplates

MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING

Before any maintenance or cleaning can be carried out, you must DISCONNECT the hob from the electricity supply.

The hob is best cleaned whilst it is still warm, as spillage can be removed more easily than if it is left to cool.

The Hob Top

Regularly wipe over the hob top using a soft cloth well wrung out in warm water to which a little washing up liquid has been added. Avoid the use of the following:

-household detergent and bleaches;

-impregnated pads unsuitable for non-stick saucepans;

-steel wool pads;

-bath/sink stain removers.

Should the hob top become heavily soiled, it is recommended that a cleaning product such as Hob Brite or Bar Keepers Friend is used.

The control knobs may be removed by carefully pulling them upward for easier cleaning.

The Hotplates

Spills onto the actual plate should be removed using warm water and a soft brush, nylon or plastic scourer. To keep the plates looking as new, hotplate conditioner can be purchased from most hardware stores, e.g. "4 Hob" by HomeCare Products (follow the manufacturer's instruction for use).

Alternatively, wipe the plates with a drop of olive oil on a kitchen towel to avoid rust. It is important to note that the plate will smoke a little and produce a slightly unpleasant odour when next used.

Stainless steel parts: the stainless steel spill rings may become straw coloured with use. Use a proprietary stainless steel cleaner to remove this straw discolouration. This also applies to the area around the hotplates on stainless steel hobs.

Failure to clean and condition hotplates may lead to rust and corrosion forming on the surface.

SOMETHING NOT WORKING?

If the hob is not working correctly, please carry out the following checks before contacting your local Zanussi Service Force Centre.

SYMPTOM	SOLUTION
■ The plate does not heat up.	◆ Check that the unit is plugged in and the electrical
	supply is switched on
	◆ Check that the RCCB has not tripped (if fitted)
	◆ Check the mains fuse has not blown
	◆ Check the correct control knob has been turned.
■ The plate is not giving satisfactory results	◆ Check the plate is clean and dry
	◆ Check the cooking pan is the correct size for the plate.
	◆ Check the cooking pan has a flat bottom
	◆ Check the setting is correct for the type of cooking.

If after all these checks, your hob still does not operate correctly, contact your local Zanussi Service Force Centre.

Please note that it will be necessary to provide proof of purchase for any in-guarantee service calls.

In-guarantee customers should ensure that the above checks have been made as the engineer will make a charge if the fault is not a mechanical or electrical breakdown.

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