Cleaning and maintenance
Cleaning
Once the appliance is cool, use a sponge to clean it
with soap and water.
After each use, clean the surface of the respective
burner parts once they have cooled down. If any
residue is left (baked-on food, drops of grease etc.),
however little, it will become stuck to the surface and
more difficult to remove later. The holes and grooves
must be clean for the flame to ignite properly.
The movement of some pans may leave metal residue
on the pan supports.
Clean the burners and pan supports using soapy
water and scrub with a non-wire brush.
If the pan supports are fitted with rubber rests, ensure
that these are also cleaned. The rests may come loose
and the pan support may scratch the hob.
Always dry the burners and pan supports completely.
Water droplets or damp patches on the hob at the
start of cooking may damage the enamel.
After cleaning and drying the burners, make sure the
burner caps are correctly positioned on the diffuser.
Caution!
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Do not use steam cleaners. This could damage
the hob.
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If your hob is fitted with a glass or aluminium
panel, never use a knife, scraper or similar
implement to clean the point where it joins the
metal.
Maintenance
Always clean off any liquid as soon as it is spilt. This
will prevent food remains from sticking to the hob
surface and you will save yourself any unnecessary
effort.
Due to the high temperatures endured, the wok burner
and the stainless steel zones (grease drip tray, burner
outline, etc.) can change colour. This is normal. After
each use, clean these areas with a product that is
suitable for stainless steel.
It is recommended that the cleaning product available
from our Technical Assistance Service (code 464524)
is used regularly.
Caution! The stainless steel cleaner must not be used
in the area around the controls. The (printed) symbols
may be wiped off.
Do not leave acidic liquids (e.g. lemon juice, vinegar,
etc.) on the hob.
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