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PDV7460bc
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
y
Before maintenance and cleaning, disconnect the power cord from the electrical socket or switch off the
circuit breaker of the electrical socket of the appliance.
y
Do not clean the appliance until it has completely cooled down.
y
Clean the surface of the appliance with a damp cloth, soft brush or soft sponge, then wipe dry.
y
Do not clean the appliance using coarse abrasive cleaners or sharp metal scrapers so as not to scratch the
surface of the appliance.
y
Do not clean the appliance using a steam cleaner or any other high-pressure cleaning device!
y
Clean the appliance regularly, preferably after each use.
Cleaning of burner grates
y
Take off the burner grates.
y
Clean the grates with a soft brush or soft sponge in warm water with a dish-washing detergent. For
stubborn dirt, soak beforehand.
y
Wipe the grates with a clean dish towel.
y
Grates cannot be washed in a dishwasher.
Cleaning of the glass plate
y
Regularly wipe the glass plate using a soft sponge soaked in warm water with a small amount of dish-
washing detergent.
y
Dry thoroughly after cleaning.
y
Remove salty foods or liquids as soon as possible.
y
Over time, a change in colour may occur in the stainless steel parts of the appliance. This is a normal
phenomenon resulting from the effect of high temperatures. Each time the appliance is used these parts
should be cleaned with a product that is suitable for stainless steel.
Cleaning of burners
y
Remove the burner covers and flame spreaders.
y
Soak them in hot water and a small amount of dish-washing detergent.
y
After cleaning and washing, thoroughly dry them or let them air dry. Make sure that the flame holes are
clean and dry.
y
Clean the burner bodies with a damp sponge and dry them. Wipe the ignition electrode and
thermoelectric cell with a wrung-out sponge and then wipe them dry with a clean dish towel.
y
Before mounting the burners back on the glass plate, make sure that the nozzles are not clogged.
