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Cleaning and maintenance
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7 Cleaning and maintenance
Light soiling
X
Make sure that the appliance is switched off (see the
Operation chapter).
X
Wait until the stainless steel grill surface has cooled.
X
Remove light soiling with a damp cloth and detergent.
X
To prevent water or limescale stains (yellowish colouring), use
a soft cloth to dry off the surfaces that have been cleaned
with water.
Normal soiling
X
Ensure that the cleaning function is activated for both grilling
zones (see the Operation chapter).
X
Wait until the grilling zone indicators are no longer flashing (=
optimum cleaning temperature of 70°C).
X
Use only clean, cold water on the grill surface.
X
Leave the water to work for 15 minutes.
X
Then remove all coarse dirt and food residues using a Tepan
spatula.
X
Remove the remaining dirt and water with a clean cloth.
X
Dry the appliance with a clean cloth.
Heavy soiling
X
Ensure that the cleaning function is activated for both grilling
zones (see the Operation chapter).
X
Wait until the grilling zone indicators are no longer flashing (=
optimum cleaning temperature of 70°C).
X
Dilute a dessert spoon of citric acid (approx. 10 –15 ml) in a
bowl of warm water (approx. 200 ml).
X
Pour the liquid on the grill surface.
X
Leave the solution to work for approx. 5–8 minutes.
X
Loosen burned-on food from the grill surface with a plastic
brush.
X
Remove all remaining dirt and water (citric acid solution) with
a clean cloth.
X
Use only clean, cold water on the grill surface.
X
Remove the remaining dirt and water with a clean cloth.
X
Dry the cooktop with a clean cloth.
Any changes in colour or small scratches do not mean that the
appliance is damaged. They do not affect the functionality of the
Tepan stainless steel grill or the stability of the stainless steel
grill surface.
Changes in colour are the result of residues which have not been
removed and have burnt on.
7.3 Looking after your cooktops
X
Never use a cooktop as a work or storage surface.
X
Do not push or pull cookware over the cooktop.
X
Always lift pots and pans.
X
Keep the cooktop clean.
X
Remove any dirt immediately.
X
Only use suitable cookware on the appliance (see the
Appliance description chapter).
X
Observe all safety and warning information (see „2 Safety“).
X
Follow the enclosed manufacturer’s information.
X
When conducting scheduled cleaning and maintenance,
ensure that the cooktop and cooktop extractor are fully
switched off and cooled so as to prevent injury (see „6.2
Switching the system on and off“).
O
Regular cleaning and maintenance ensures long service life of
the product and optimal function.
X
Adhere to the following cleaning and maintenance cycles:
Component
Cleaning cycle
Control knob:
Knob ring/knob
housing
Immediately after every soiling
Cooktops:
Cooktop
Clean well immediately after soiling, using
conventional detergents
Tab. 7.1
Cleaning cycles
7.1 Cleaning agents
i
Due to the use of aggressive cleaning agents and
abrasion caused by the pot bases the surface will
become damaged and dark stains will occur.
X
Never use steam cleaners, abrasive sponges, scouring pads or
chemically aggressive cleaning agents (e.g. oven cleaner spray).
X
Make sure that the cleaning agent does not contain any sand,
soda, acids, lyes or chloride.
7.1.1 Cleaning products for the Tepan
stainless steel grill
To clean the Tepan stainless steel grill you need a special Tepan
spatula and suitable cleaning agents.
7.2 Cleaning the cooktops
7.2.1 Cleaning Tepan stainless steel grill
surfaces
i
Use the scraper only on the grill surface as otherwise
other surfaces may be damaged.
i
Clean the stainless steel surface in the polishing direction
only.
i
Do not apply citric acid to surfaces adjacent to the
cooktop and worktop as the acid may damage them.
i
Do not use stainless steel care products on the stainless
steel surfaces or the stainless steel grill surface.
