Cooktops
Clean the stainless steel cooktop surface after each use with a clean cloth and normal detergent. Make
sure the detergent does not contain chloride or any chloride compound. For persistent stains use warm
vinegar or a non-abrasive cleaner. To make cleaning easier always wipe spills when they occur, do not
leave them to dry as this makes cleaning harder.
Trivets
Trivets should only be cleaned once they have cooled, to stop crazing from occurring. To clean trivets,
wash in sink with warm soapy water then dry immediately using a clean dry cloth. Do not use anything
too abrasive such as a chrome detergent as this may cause damage. The alkalinity of dishwashing
detergents could damage the trivets. If you choose to wash the trivets in the dishwasher we recommend
you use a hot rinse mode with no detergent. Enameled trivets may over a period of time discolour, this is
due to exposure to a naked flame which may burn the enamel edge off the tips of trivets. This will not
affect the performance of the cooktop. To remove surface staining use any cooking oil and a fine brush or
scourer, lightly oiling trivets will also help in keeping their new appearance.
Burner caps
The burner caps sit on the brass burners. To clean, remove and wash in warm water. Burner caps should
not be put into cold water immediately after use, as crazing will occur, always allow caps to cool before
cleaning.
Brass burners
The brass burners will tarnish to a brown colour with use. To clean simply scrub with QuicKleen S
(Available online) or soak in white vinegar for two hours to remove food splatter.
Aluminium skirts
The aluminium skirt from the base of the burner may be washed in warm soapy water using a gentle
scouring pad to remove any burnt on food splatter. A commercial product such as Autosol, which is
designed for cleaning aluminium, can be used following makers’ instructions. Do not put skirts in the
dishwasher as this may cause the aluminium to discolour. You can also use QuicKleen S (available at all
ILVE Showrooms or shop.ilve.com.au).
Stainless steel
Stainless steel can be cleaned using the ILVE cleaning cloth available from ILVE or a range of commercial
products and stainless steel cleaners. Follow makers’ instructions, taking care when cleaning around the
graphics. When cleaning, be sure to follow the grain of the stainless steel as much as possible. Never
use abrasive products on the stainless steel as it will scratch the stainless steel. Take care not to drop
substances containing sugar on the hob, if this does happen clean with warm water immediately before
the glass cools.
Oven light replacement
Replacement globes are available from the Ilve service department. When changing over the lamp always
switch off the power first. Unscrew the glass cover over the globe by twisting it anticlockwise. If glass
cover is hard to unscrew, heat oven slightly, as this will heat any fat that might be congealed around the
glass, and unscrew using a cloth. Remove existing globe and fit new bulb, refit the glass cover and switch
on the power.
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