Essentials ESSEH60RC, Users Manual & Installation Handbook

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CLEANING
Caution:
Any cleaning agent used incor-
rectly may damage the hob.
Always let the hob cool before cleaning.
Some cooking operations generate a
considerable amount of grease. This,
combined with spillage, can become a
hazard if allowed to accumulate on the
hob through lack of cleaning. In extreme
cases this may amount to misuse of the
appliance & could invalidate your guaran-
tee.
Do not use caustic pastes, abrasive clean-
ing powders, coarse wire wool or any
hard implements, as they will damage the
surfaces.
All parts of the hob can be safely cleaned
with a cloth wrung out in hot soapy water.
Control knobs
Only use hot soapy water. Control knobs
can be removed for cleaning, but take
care to ensure that they are repositioned
correctly after cleaning.
Facia / hob control panel
When cleaning the facia area, care must
be taken on symbols / markings. Only use
hot soapy water.
Vitreous enamel surfaces (Enamel
hobs only)
HOB SPILLAGE WELL
Use a mild cream cleaner.
Stainless Steel surfaces
HOB SPILLAGE WELL (STAINLESS STEEL
MODELS ONLY), SOLID PLATE SPILL-
RINGS
Only use a clean cloth wrung out in hot
soapy water, and dry with a soft cloth.
Stubborn marks can be removed using
a stainless steel cleaner. We recommend
that you clean the whole of the stainless
steel area to maintain a uniform finish.
Do not use undiluted bleach or any
products containing chlorides as they can
permanently damage the steel.
Extra care should be taken when cook-
ing food in salted water. Some foods are
corrosive - eg; vinegar, fruit juices and
especially salt - they can mark or dam-
age stainless steel if they are left on the
surface. Turn off and wipe any spillage
immediately, taking care to avoid skin
contact with any hot surface or spillage.
Sharp objects can mark the surface of
stainless steel, but marks will become
less noticeable with time. To maintain the
finish of the stainless steel, or to remove
any greasy marks, wipe the stainless steel
surface sparingly with a minimum amount
of Baby Oil and kitchen paper. Do not
use cooking oils, as these may contain
salt, which can damage the stainless steel
surface.
Solid plate elements
Care and maintenance:
Before using the hob for the first time, we
recommend that you prime then season
the hotplates.
To prime the hotplates, switch on each
element in turn for a short period, without
a pan, to harden and burn off the coating.
Use a medium - high setting for 3 - 5 min-
utes. A non-toxic smoke may occur during
this process. Allow hotplates to cool, then
season.
To season , first heat the hotplate for 30
seconds on a medium setting, then switch
off. Pour a minimum amount of unsalted
vegetable oil onto a clean dry cloth or
paper towel, and apply a thin coat of oil
to the hotplate surface. Wipe
off any excess oil, then heat the hotplate
on a medium setting for 1 minute. Occa-
sional seasoning will help to maintain the
appearance of the hotplates.
To restore the finish of the hob, a solid
electric hotplate polisH can be used. Refer