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Maintenance and care
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PROBLEM
The plates do not work /
Check there is
power to the wall switch.
The timer on Gemini hobs make a clicking
noise /
This is normal. Timers do make a
clicking noise.
Remember that you may be charged for a
service call even during the warranty period
if the fault is due to or caused by any of the
above.
Problem check
Before calling a service technician to assist
with a problem
Caring for the hob
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Vitroceramic is a tough, durable material,
which provides a beautiful, functional and
long lasting cooking surface. To keep it
looking good, it needs to be treated with
care and cleaned regularly.
x
Clean the product thoroughly after each
use. In this way it will be possible to
remove cooking residues more easily,
thus avoiding these from burning the next
time the appliance is used.
x
Wipe the glass ceramic surface using a
piece of cloth dampened with cold water
in a manner as not to leave any cleaning
agent on it. Dry with a soft and dry cloth.
Remaining residues may cause damage
on the glass ceramic surface when using
the hob for the next time.
x
If the surface is heavily soiled, apply a
suitable smooth top cleaning solution
(available from Defy Service Centres) on
a sponge and wait until it is absorbed well.
Then, clean the surface of the hob with a
damp cloth.
x
Wipe the hob surround with a damp hot
soapy cloth and dry.
x
Remove calcium stains (yellow stains) by
applying a small amount of lime remover
such as vinegar or lemon juice. Other
suitable commercially available products
can also be used.
x
Dried residues on the glass ceramic
surface should under no circumstances
be scraped with hook blades, steel wool
or similar tools.
x
If necessary stubborn spills may be
removed using an approved blade
scraper.
x
Always ensure any excess liquid is
thoroughly wiped off after cleaning and
any spillage is immediately wiped dry.
x
Do not use cleaning agents that contain
acid or chloride to clean stainless or inox
surfaces. Use a soft cloth with a liquid
detergent (not abrasive) to wipe those
parts clean, paying attention to sweep in
one direction.
WARNING:
In the unlikely
event of the Vitroceramic
sustaining accidental damage or
cracks, switch off the appliance
at the mains to avoid an electric
shock and have the panel
replaced before further use.
Recommendations
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Use only pots with a solid level base. An
uneven base will prolong cooking time
and waste energy.
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Use pots with a base diameter slightly
larger than that of the thermal area. This
will ensure even heat distribution and
prevent spillage from dripping onto and
staining the hot zone.
x
Always cover the pot with a lid. This will
conserve energy and minimize spillage.
x
Save energy by switching the plate off 5
to 10 minutes before the end of a lengthy
cooking period. The Vitroceramic hob will
retain sufficient residual heat to complete
the cooking process.
x
A pot with rough edges could scratch the
Vitroceramic surface if it were dragged
across the surface of the hob.
x
Any spillage of sugar solution such as
jam, must be removed immediately. If
allowed to cool on the Vitroceramic
surface it could pit and damage the
surface.
x
Do not cover the Vitroceramic surface with
aluminium foil and do not use poor quality
aluminium pots. These will leave unsightly
deposits which in time, could adhere to
the Vitroceramic surface.