Cleaning materials to avoid.
1. Household abrasive powders, e.g. Vim.
2. Oven chemical cleaners, aerosols and oven pads. Caustic cleaners such as these will etch
the surface and attack the metal frame.
3. Bath and sink cleaners may mark the surface.
4. Cleaning agents containing hypochlorites are unsuitable for long term contact with
stainless steel and even when used in the highly diluted form, they can give pitting under
certain conditions. Most common domestic bleaches/sterilising solutions contain chlorine in
the form of sodium hypochlorite. They should always be used to the strengths prescribed
by the manufacturer and should be thoroughly rinsed off with clean water immediately after
use.
Electric sealed hotplates
The cleaning of sealed hotplates should be done when they are cold, using a soap filled Brillo
pad, following the grain of the hotplate. This will ensure that any stubborn, burnt on spillages
are removed. Wipe over with a damp clean cloth, making sure that all the cleaner has been
removed. Finally, turn on hotplate to warm for a few minutes, then smear with a little cooking
oil to provide a protective coating, or the restorative agent Homecare Four Hob, available from
Credacare Spares or leading supermarkets. The bezels will mellow with use to a burnished
gold colour, a soap filled Brillo pad will help to keep them bright, care should be taken not to
damage the vitreous enamel hob surface.
Note: We do not recommend the use of decorative covers over the hot hotplates as these can
hold condensation and cause corrosion. Accidental operation with a cover in place can cause
intense heat. Never place saucepan lids on the hotplates, as this may cause corrosion.
Control knobs
Wipe over the knobs with a soft cloth wrung out in hot soapy water or mild non-abrasive
cleaner. Then, after wiping with a cloth wrung out in clear water, dry with a soft clean cloth.
Never use scouring pads or abrasive cleaners/powders which may scratch the surface.
Vitreous enamel hob surround
Wipe with a cloth wrung out in hot soapy water. Stubborn stains can be removed with a cream
paste, liquid cleaner or by rubbing with fine steel wool soap pads.
Check that the cleaning agent is approved by the Vitreous Enamel Development Council.
After use, slight discolouration of the stainless steel surface may be visible around the heater
areas. This is normal and is due to the high temperatures of the heaters. The colour can be
restored with the use of stainless steel cleaners such as ‘Bar Keepers Friend’ or similar
carefully following the manufacturer’s instructions.
CARE AND CLEANING
SWITCH OFF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY BEFORE CLEANING.
BEFORE SWITCHING ON AGAIN, ENSURE THAT ALL
CONTROLS ARE IN THE OFF POSITION.
NEVER USE BIOLOGICAL WASHING POWDER, HARSH
ABRASIVES, SCOURING PADS, AEROSOL CLEANERS OR
OVEN CHEMICAL CLEANERS OF ANY KIND.
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