altimo BIH600T1B, Instruction Manual

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Care and maintenance
Looking after your appliance
Cleaning
WARNING: Switch off the appliance and allow it to cool before cleaning is to be carried out.
General instructions
• Check whether the cleaning materials are appropriate and recommended by the manufacturer before use on
your appliance.
• Use cream cleaners or liquid cleaners which do not contain particles. Do not use caustic (corrosive) creams,
abrasive cleaning powders, rough wire wool or hard tools as they may damage the cooker surfaces.
Do not use cleaners that contain particles, as they may scratch the glass, enamelled and/or painted parts of
your appliance.
• Should any liquids overflow, clean them immediately to avoid parts becoming damaged.
Do not use steam cleaners for cleaning any part of the appliance.
Cleaning the ceramic glass
Ceramic glass can hold heavy utensils but may be broken if it is hit with a sharp object.
WARNING: Ceramic Cooktops - if the surface is cracked, to avoid the possibility of an electric shock, switch
off the appliance and call for service.
• Use a cream or liquid cleaner to clean the vitroceramic glass. Then, rinse and dry them thoroughly with a dry
cloth.
Do not use cleaning materials meant for steel as they may damage the glass.
• Spilt sugary or sweet foods must be cleaned immediately after the glass has cooled.
• Dust on the surface must be cleaned with a wet cloth.
• Any changes in colour to the ceramic glass will not affect the structure or durability of the ceramic and is not
due to a change in the material.
Colour changes to the ceramic glass may be for a number of reasons:
1.
Spilt food has not been cleaned off the surface.
2.
Using incorrect dishes on the hob will erode the surface.
3.
Using the wrong cleaning materials. Cleaning the stainless steel parts (if available):
• Clean the stainless steel parts of your appliance on a regular basis.
• Wipe the stainless steel parts with a soft cloth soaked in only water. Then, dry them thoroughly with a dry
cloth.
Do not clean the stainless steel parts while they are still hot from cooking.
Do not leave vinegar, coffee, milk, salt, water, lemon or tomato juice on the stainless steel for a long time.