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Do not use a steam cleaner or a high
-
pressure steam
cleaner to clean the appliance. Before you start cleaning
the appliance, disconnect it from the power mains and
let it cool down.
Appliance housing front
Clean the surfaces with liquid non
-
abrasive detergents
intended for smooth surfaces, and a soft cloth. Apply the
detergent on the cloth and wipe o
ff
the dirt; then, rinse
with water. Do not apply the detergent directly on the
surfaces. Do not use aggressive or abrasive cleaners,
sharp objects or steel wool, as these will scratch the
appliance.
Aluminum surfaces
Aluminum surfaces should be cleaned with non
-
abrasive
liquid detergents intended for such materials. Apply the
detergent on a wet cloth and clean the surface; then,
rinse the surface with water. Do not apply the cleaner
directly on the aluminum surface. Do not use abrasive
cleaners or abrasive sponges. The surface should not
come into contact with oven cleaning sprays.
Stainless steel front panels
(only with some models)
Clean the surface with a mild cleaner (soapsuds) and a
soft sponge that will not scratch the material. Do not use
abrasive or solvent
-
based cleaners. If these instructions
are ignored, the housing surface can be damaged.
Lacquer-coated and plastic surfaces
(only with some models)
Clean the buttons / knobs and the door handle with a
soft cloth and liquid detergents intended for cleaning
smooth lacquer
-
coated surfaces. You may also use the
cleaners made especially for this type of surfaces; in this
case, follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
WARNING:
The above surfaces should never come
into contact with oven cleaning sprays, as these will
permanently damage the aluminum parts.
Cleaning
Ceramic-glass hob
After each use of the
glass-ceramic hob,
wait for it
to
cool down
and clean it; otherwise, even the smallest
food residue will be burnt onto the hot surface next
time you use the appliance.
For regular cleaning and
maintenance of the glass-ceramic surface, use
special conditioning agents
which form a protective
layer on the surface, shielding it from dirt. Before each
use, wipe any dust or other particles from the hob
surface and pan bottom as these could scratch the
surface (Figure 1).
Figure 1
Careful:
steel wool, abrasive sponges, and abrasive
detergents can scratch the hob surface. Glass ceramic
surface can also be damaged by aggressive sprays
and inappropriate or insu
ffi
ciently shaken (mixed) liquid
cleaning agents (Figure 1 and Figure 2).
Signage
may be worn when using aggressive or
abrasive cleaners or cookware with damaged bottom
(Figure 2).
Figure 2
Light stains
can be removed by a damp soft cloth; then,
wipe the surface dry (Figure 3).
Water stains
can be removed using a mild solution of
vinegar; however, do not use this solution to clean the frame
(only with some models, as it may become dull. Do not use
aggressive sprays or decalci
fi
cation agents (Figure 3).
Heavier stains
can be removed using special agents and
utensils for cleaning the glass
-
ceramic hobs. When using
these products, follow the instructions provided by their
respective manufacturers.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
