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Cleaning and Maintenance
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7 Cleaning and
Maintenance
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Observe all safety and warning information
(see the Safety chapter).
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Follow the enclosed manufacturer’s information.
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Make sure that the cooktop and cooktop extractor
have been switched off completely and have cooled
down prior to the planned cleaning and maintenance
work to prevent injury (see the Operation chapter).
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Regular cleaning ensures the longevity of the product
and optimal functioning.
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Adhere to the following cleaning and maintenance
cycles:
Component
Cleaning cycle
Control knob
immediately after every soiling
Cooktop
immediately after every soiling every
week thoroughly with standard
commercially available cleaning agents
Tab. 7.1 Cleaning cycles
7.1 Cleaning agents
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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.
You need a special Tepan scraper and suitable cleaning
agents to clean the cooktop.
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Never use steam cleaners, abrasive sponges, scouring
pads, or chemically aggressive cleaning agents
(e.g. baking oven spray).
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Make sure that the cleaning agent does not contain
any sand, soda, acids or chloride.
7.2 Maintaining the cooktop
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Do not use the cooktop as a worktop or shelf.
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Do not push or pull cookware across the cooktop.
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Keep the cooktop clean.
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Remove any kind of soiling immediately.
7.3 Cleaning the cooktop
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When the cooktop extractor is switched on, the
stainless steel grease filter must be installed
to ensure that no small and light objects, such
as cleaning wipes made of fabrics or paper are
sucked in (see operating instructions for the
cooktop).
7.3.1 Cleaning the stainless steel grill
surface
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Only use the scraper on the grill surface. Other-
wise, damage may occur on the surface.
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Clean the stainless steel surface in the
polishing direction only.
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Do not apply citric acid to the adjacent
surfaces of the cooktop and countertop
as the citric acid may damage them.
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Do not use stainless steel cleaning agents on
the stainless steel surface or stainless steel
grill surface.
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Ensure that the cooktop is switched off
(see the Operating chapter).
Light soiling
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Wait until the cooking zone has cooled down and is
approx. 30°C.
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Remove light soiling with a damp cloth and detergent.
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Use a soft cloth to dry off the surface that has been
cleaned with water in order to avoid water and scale
marks (yellowish discolouration).
Normal soiling
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Wait until the cooking zone has cooled down and is
approx. 80 - 90 °C.
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Now, apply cold clean water to the grill surface that is
still warm.
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Leave the water to soak for approx. 15 minutes.
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Then, remove all coarse soiling and food residues from
the grill surface with a Tepan scraper.
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Remove any remaining soiling and residual water with
a clean cloth.
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Dry the cooktop with a clean cloth.
Heavy soiling
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Remove heavy soiling while the cooktop is still warm at
approx. 80 - 90 °C.
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Dissolve a tablespoon of citric acid (approx. 10–15 ml)
with hot water (approx. 200 ml) in a separate bowl.
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Now apply the liquid to the warm stainless steel grill
surface.
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Leave the liquid to soak for approx. 5 - 8 minutes.
