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Ceramic Hotplate
Daily Care
First of all, make sure that the heat indicator light is off and
that the cooking surface is cool.
Apply a small dab of ceramic cleaning cream in the centre
of the area to be cleaned. Dampen a clean paper towel and
work the cream onto the cooking surface. As a final step, wipe
the cooking surface with a clean, dry paper towel.
Cleaning Spills
For spills and boil-overs that occur while cooking, turn off the
unit and wipe the area surrounding the hot zone with a clean
paper towel. If a spill (other than a sugary substance) is on the
hot zone, do not clean until the unit has completely cooled
down, and then follow the instructions below,
‘Cleaning
Burned-on Spills’
.
If you accidentally melt anything on the surface or if you spill
foods with a high sugar content (preserves, tomato sauce,
fruit juice, etc.), remove the spill IMMEDIATELY with a razor
scraper, while the unit is still hot.
IMPORTANT: Use an oven glove to protect your hand from
potential burns.
Scrape the major spill or melted material from the cooking
zone and push into a cold area. Then, turn the unit ‘OFF’
and allow to cool before cleaning further. After the cooking
surface cools down and the heat indicator lights go off, follow
the ‘Daily Care’ procedure outlined above.
Cleaning Burned-on Spills
Make sure that the heat indicator lights are off and that the
hob is cool. Remove the excess burned-on substance with a
single-edged razor scraper. Hold the scraper at an angle of
about 30° to the surface and then scrape off the burned-on
matter (
Fig. 6.5
).
Once you have removed as much as possible with the scraper,
follow the ‘Daily Care’ procedure outlined above.
To Remove Metal Rub-off
Sliding pans on the hob – especially aluminium or copper
pans – can leave marks on the ceramic surface. These marks
often appear like scratches, but can easily be removed (see
‘Cleaning Spills’). If the rub-off marks are especially stubborn,
use a cleaning cream together with the razor.
The Griddle Plate
Always clean the griddle plate after use. Allow it to cool
completely before removing. Immerse the griddle plate in hot
soapy water. Use a soft cloth or, for stubborn stains, a nylon
washing up brush.
Note
: If the griddle plate is washed in a dishwasher then
some dishwasher residue may appear on the back. This is
normal and will not affect the performance of your griddle
plate.
Fig. 6.5