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Y
ou must not
Leave metal cooking utensils, knives and forks,
or metal objects on the hob. They will get hot if
left close to any heating zone that is in use.
Store
M
AINTENANCE
or
I
NFLAMMABLE
products in the
cupboard under your hob.
Leave an empty
pan on a heating zone.
Heat up a closed can. It may burst
; this
recommendation applies to all methods of cooking.
Put
the pans on the frame or plate (depending on the
model)
Preheat at maximum temperature when using
pans with
non-stick inside surfaces (Teflon type). Use very
little or no fat at all.
The maximum heating position is for boiling and
frying only.
Preserving and maintaining your hob
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Y
ou must:
Avoid any shocks
with pans:
The glass surface is highly resistant but not un-
breakable.
Avoid rubbing
with any abrasive or with the
base of pans etc. as in time this will deteriorate
the markings on the top of your ceramic hob.
Avoid using pans with rough or dented
bases
:
They may hold and transport matter liable to
stain or scratch the hob.
Any such faults, which are not the cause of
breakdowns nor make the hob impossible
to use, are not
included in the guarantee conditions.
Place
your pan
in the middle
of the heating
zone.
TYPE OF STAIN
Minor
Accumulated burnt-on
stains
Rings and traces of
limescale
Burnt-on stains following
sugar spillage, melted
aluminium or plastic.
Soak the area to be cleaned with hot water, then
wipe it.
Clean sponges
Soak the area to be cleaned with hot water, use a special
ceramic hob scraper to remove the worst, finish off with the
rough side of a cleaning sponge, then wipe it clean.
Clean sponges
special ceramic hob
scraper
Apply hot white spirit vinegar on the stain, leave to
act then wipe off with a soft cloth.- Use a
commercial cleaner.
Special ceramic hob
cleaner
- Apply a special ceramic hob cleaner on the
surface, preferably one which contains silicone
(protective action).
Special ceramic
hob cleaner
WHAT TO DO
ACCESSORIES
EMPLOYED
cream
powder
abrasive-backed sponge
ordinary sponge or special
sponge for delicate items
It is very easy to clean your countertop hob, especially if you follow these few recommendations:
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