Cleaning your Gas Hob
Sometimes when a hob is not working well, it is because
it needs cleaning.
Enamel parts
Use a mild cream cleaner for example ‘Cif’. Stubborn
marks can be removed with a soap filled pad.
Stainless steel surfaces
Only use a clean cloth wrung out with warm, soapy
water and dried off with a soft cloth. For stubborn
marks use a specialist stainless steel cleaner.
Do not
use steam cleaners.
Sharp implements and objects can mark the surface of
stainless steel, however they do become less noticeable
in time.
Cast iron parts
Ensure the parts have fully cooled and scrape off any
stubborn marks, and bits of food with a plastic, or
wooden cooking implement. Rinse in warm soapy
water and dry with a tea towel.
Do not
clean in a dishwasher.
If you notice any rusting on your griddle, or
pansupports, simply clean in warm soapy water, then
re-season.
Burner caps and heads
The slots in the burner head where the flames burn
should be cleared of deposits.
Clean with a nylon brush, rinse and then dry
thoroughly. There may be brownish coloured markings
on your burners, these are carbon deposits or fat stains
and can be removed using a soap filled pad.
Do not
put burners in the dishwasher or soak them.
Using dishwasher powders, washing up liquids and
caustic pastes can damage the burners.
Burner caps and heads must be repositioned correctly
so that they sit squarely on to the hob as shown on the
the left.
This is particularly important with stainless steel models
as failure to reposition the caps correctly may result in
discolouration of the stainless steel around the burners.
Painted & Plastic parts
Only use a clean cloth wrung out in hot soapy water.
Baby oil can be used to
restore stainless steel
finishes - but only use a
few drops. Don’t use
cooking oils as they can
contain salts which will
damage the metal.
Always allow your
appliance to cool
down, and switch off
the electricity before
you clean any part of
it.
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Don’t use:
undiluted bleaches,
products containing
chlorides, wire wool or
abrasive cleaners on
aluminium, stainless
steel, or plasitic/painted
parts they can damage
the appliance. Nylon
pads can also be
unsuitable
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burner cap not central
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correct
parallel
burner cap
burner head
Seasoning the
griddle:
Pour a drop of unsalted
cooking oil onto the
cooking side of the
griddle, use kicthen roll
to cover the griddle
evenly.
Olive oil is not
suitable for seasoning.
Regular seasoning
prevents rust.
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