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Cleaning and servicing
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19.1 Checking the cookware
1.
At room temperature, place the cookware with ap-
prox. 200 ml water in the centre of the cooking
zone.
2.
Open the basic settings menu. →
3.
Select the
setting.
a
lights up.
4.
Press or .
a
lights up.
a
A signal tone sounds.
a
The displays for the cooking zones light up.
a
The function is activated.
a
lights up.
a
After a few seconds, the results for the quality and
speed of the cooking process are displayed.
5.
If necessary, repeat the test using or .
19.2 Checking the result
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Check the quality result and the speed of the cook-
ing process using the following overview.
Display
Result
The cookware is not suitable for the
cooking zone and therefore does not
heat up.
1
The cookware is taking longer to heat
up than expected and cooking is not
progressing as well as it ought to.
1
The cookware is heating up correctly
and cooking is progressing well.
1
If a smaller cooking zone is available, test the
cookware on this cooking zone.
20 Cleaning and servicing
To keep your appliance working efficiently for a long
time, it is important to clean and maintain it carefully.
20.1 Cleaning products
You can obtain suitable cleaning products and glass
scrapers from customer service, the online shop or a
retailer.
ATTENTION!
Unsuitable cleaning products may damage the sur-
faces of the appliance.
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Never use unsuitable cleaning products.
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Do not use cleaning products while the hob is still
hot. This may cause marks on the surface.
Unsuitable cleaning products
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Undiluted detergent
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Detergent intended for dishwashers
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Abrasive cleaners
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Aggressive cleaning products such as oven spray
or stain remover
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Abrasive sponges
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High-pressure or steam jet cleaners
20.2 Cleaning the hob
Clean the hob after every use to stop cooking residues
from getting burnt on.
Requirement:
The hob must be cold. Do not allow the
hob to cool down if it has sugar stains, rice starch,
plastic or aluminium foil on it.
1.
Remove heavy soiling using a glass scraper.
2.
Clean the hob with a cleaning agent for glass
ceramic.
Follow the cleaning instructions on the packaging of
the cleaning agent.
Tips
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You can achieve good cleaning results using a
special sponge for glass ceramic.
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If you keep the base of the cookware clean, the
hob surface remains in a good condition.
20.3 Cleaning the hob surround
If the hob frame is dirty or stained after use, clean this.
Note:
Do not use a glass scraper.
1.
Clean the hob frame with hot soapy water and a soft
cloth.
Wash new sponge cloths thoroughly before use.
2.
Dry with a soft cloth.
20.4 Cleaning the control knob
Notes
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Do not use a glass scraper.
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You cannot remove the knob for cleaning.
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Lemon and vinegar are not suitable for cleaning and
may create dull patches.
1.
Clean the control knob with warm soapy water and
a soft cloth.
2.
Do not use too much water when cleaning.
