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Ceramic glass surface
After each use of the glass-ceramic hob, wait for it to cool down and clean it;
otherwise, even the smallest food residue will be burnt onto the hot surface next time
you use the appliance.
For regular cleaning and maintenance of the glass-ceramic surface, use special
conditioning agents which form a protective layer on the surface, shielding it from
dirt.
Before each use, wipe any dust or other particles from the hob surface and
pan bottom as these could scratch the surface (Figure 1).
Careful: steel wool, abrasive sponges, and abrasive detergents can scratch the hob
surface. Glass ceramic surface can also be damaged by aggressive sprays and
inappropriate or insufficiently shaken (mixed) liquid cleaning agents (Figure 1 and
Figure 2).
Signs and indications on the hob may be worn if aggressive cleaning aids are used
on cooking zone edges, or if pans with damaged bottom or used.
Light stains can be removed by a damp soft cloth; then, wipe the surface dry (Figure
3).
Water stains can be removed using a mild solution of vinegar however, do not use
this solution to clean the frame (only with some models, as it may become dull. Do
not use aggressive sprays or decalcification agents (Figure 3).
Heavier stains can be removed using special agents and utensils for cleaning the
glass-ceramic hobs. When using these products, follow the instructions provided by
their respective manufacturers.
Make sure any residues of cleaning agents are thoroughly removed, as they could
damage the glass-ceramic hob when the cooking zones heat up (Figure 3).
Stubborn and burnt residues can be removed using a scraper.
make sure the plastic part of the scraper does not come into contact with a hot
cooking zone. Be careful not to cut yourself with the scraper!
Sugar and sugar-laden food may permanently damage the glassceramic surface
(Figure 5); therefore, they should be removed from the glass-ceramic surface as
soon as possible, although the cooking zone may still be hot (Figure 4). Any change
in the color of the glass-ceramic surface does not affect its operation
or the stability of the surface. Such discolorations are mostly a result of burnt food
residues or use of cookware made of materials such as aluminum or copper; these
stains are difficult to remove.
Warning: All damage described above predominantly relates to the aesthetics, i.e.
appearance of the appliance and do not affect its functionality directly. Such errors
cannot be the subject of a warranty claim.
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