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- Place some paper inside the top part of
the chamber near the direct draw
opening (see image).
- Light this latter pieces of paper and wait
until they burn out before lighting the
paper / fire-starters at the bottom of the
chamber (if necessary and if the chimney
is not drawing correctly, repeat this
step).
Once lit, we recommend a slow fire for 3 to 4
hours. This will help stabilise the different
components and avoid any possible
breakages.
3. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
1.- Front, top frame and enamelled base
sections.
Clean when the cooker is cold, using a slightly
damp cloth.
Avoid the use of strong detergents or abrasive
products that may damage the enamel.
2.- Glass ceramic
Never clean the under section of the glass
ceramic hob.
The exterior may only be cleaned using an
appropriate scraper and products for glass
ceramic components that can be purchased
in supermarkets and other shops...
Scraper:
Use a scraper to remove traces of food, oil
splashes..., even when hot, because when
cold they adhere to the surface.
Scrapers must always be kept within reach.
Cleaning products
When the surface is warm, use a special glas
ceramic cleaning product, applied with
kitchen paper.
Then clear using a damp cloth and dry with a
clean cloth.
We do not recommend the use of sponges or
other high-absorption kitchen cloths, as the
liquid part of the cleaning products will be
absobed leaving the rough components or
high concentration of components on the
surface and which may cause scratches.
There are a number of products used to
preserve the shiny protective surface against
dirt.
If aluminium foil, plastic, sugar or other
materials that melt quickly fall on the hob,
eliminate immediately while the hob is hot
using the scraper to avoid damaging the
surface.
Some materials found on the base of certain
pots may also leave metallic marks on glass
ceramic hobs. There are products on the
market capable of solving this problem.
Lime stains on the surface can also be
eliminated but can be avoided if the surfaces
of pots are clean and dry.
If you use appropriate cleaning products, the
silk-screen printing on the glass ceramic will
not be damaged.
If the glass ceramic hob is stained or
damaged, it is because products that are not
suitable for glass ceramic components have
been used.
Never use metallic sponges, scourers, knives
or other tools that may damage the glass
ceramic surface.
Make sure that you use special pots for glass
ceramic hobs and, if not, make sure that the
contact surface of the pots is clean and
smooth, free from elements that may scratch
the surface.
3.- Stainless steel rim
There are a number of appropriate products
on the market to preserve metal components
that will help you keep stainless steel looking
like a mirror.
Avoid any utensil that can scratch the steel.
4.- Ash
The special design of the combustion
chamber and the use of refractory materials
provides maximum combustion efficiency