14
Care and Maintenance
Always disconnect the appliance from the power supply before
undertaking any cleaning or maintenance.
Important:
•
Steam cleaners must not be used when cleaning this appliance.
•
You should use a non-abrasive cleaner to clean the hob top. Any
abrasive cleaner (including Cif) will scratch the surface and
could erase the control panel markings.
•
Sugar and starch can cause permanent damage to the surface of the
hob. Wipe away any spillages immediatly.
If your hob is not working:
1. Check that the zone is switched on.
2. Check that the mains supply has not been switched off.
3. Check that the fuse in the spur has not blown.
4. Check the hob is configured correctly (see page 20).
Types of residues
Clean with
Cleaning advice
Light
Cleaning sponge and soft
cloth
Wipe over the zone to be cleaned with a
sponge and hot water, and then wipe off with a
soft dry cloth.
Accumulated baked-on
stains/dirt, sugar spills or
melted plastics
Cleaning sponge or glass
scraper and soft cloth
Wipe over the zone to be cleaned with a
sponge and hot water, using a ceramic scraper
to remove any large marks or stains and then
wipe off with a soft dry cloth.
Rings and hard water
residues
White vinegar and soft
cloth
Pour a small amount of warm white vinegar
onto the stain, leave it to stand, and then wipe
off with a soft dry cloth.
Shiny metallic streaks
Cleaning agent for
vitroceramic glass
etc.) Slow boiling, e.g.
spaghetti, soups, stews,
potatoes
Use specialist vitroceramic glass cleaner
(preferably one with silicone for its protective
properties)
