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Cleaning the hob
Before you begin cleaning make sure
that the hob is switched off.
Remove spillages and other types of
incrustations by using a scraper.
Dust or food particles can be removed
with a damp cloth.
If you use a detergent, please make sure
that it is not abrasive or scouring. Abrasive
or scouring powders can damage the
glass surface of the hob.
All traces of the cleaner have to be
removed with a damp cloth.
It is highly recommended to keep off the
hob any article which can melt: plastic,
aluminium foil, sugar, sugar syrup mixtures
etc.
If any of these products has melted on the
ceramic surface, you should remove it
immediately (while the surface is still hot)
by using a scraper to avoid any
permanent damage to the surface of the
hob.
Avoid using any knife or sharp utensil
since these can damage the ceramic.
Do not use steel wool or an abrasive
sponge which could scratch the surface
in an irrepairable way.
Safety hints:
– Do not stare at the light of the halogen
hotplate.
– Before you switch the hob on, make sure
you know which knob controls the
required cooking plate. We advise you to
sit the pan over the cooking plate before
switching it on. Remove the pan after you
have switched the cooking plate off.
– Do not use pots and pans with rough
bases (pay attention to cookware made
of cast-iron). Rough bases can damage
the glass surface of the hob (scratches).
Make sure that the pan bottom is dry and
clean.
– Pots with aluminium bottoms may leave
silver streaks or spots on the hob.
– Pan handles should never stand out
beyond the kitchen worktop, as there is a
great danger of knocking the pan over.
This will also ensure that children cannot
reach them.
– Do not use the hob if the glass surface is
broken or cracked in any way. Please
disconnect the hob from the mains.
– Do not lean over the cooking plate when
in use.
– Do not lay cooking foil, aluminium foil or
plastic materials on the ceramic surface
when it is hot.
– Remember that the surface remains hot for
a long time (about 30 min.) after the
cooking plate has been switched off.
– Do not use the glass surface for storage.
– Follow the cleaning instructions carefully.
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