La Cornue Cornuchef Centenaire Series, Instructions For Use Manual

Page: 71 / 242

charcoal grey, this does not imply any deterioration. In fact, this cast iron support has a very
long service life.
The simmering plate
(rectangular surface, with concentric circles) is made of cast
iron, a material recognised for its excellent heat distribution properties.
Do not clean the plate with water, as this can cause rust. We recommend using tur-
pentine or methylated spirits.
For everyday care
, remember that the ground rule is to wipe the plate off regularly
using a paper towel. This will remove grease splashes caused by cooking on the various adja-
cent devices.
As the contact surface between the plate and the utensils is large, cooking on the simmering
plate rarely causes spills and splatters.
To remove burnt grease:
use a dry, fine emery cloth, double zero or zero, applied by
hand or a sanding block, and always in the direction of the brushing; then use methylated
spirits or turpentine for a final finishing touch.
With use, the plate tends to darken in colour (charcoal grey).
A "Zébracier" type product can be delicately applied on to the cold surface (sold in hardware
stores). Take care to avoid the stainless steel surround.
A small quantity of “Zébracier” on a cloth will enhance the silver colour of the plate; but this
is a beautifying product only, and not meant for cleaning (do not apply this product to a dirty
or wet plate).
Use small “Jex” pads to remove the most stubborn stains.
The enamelled simmering plate (The Enameled Cast Iron
French Plaque)
- option
Things to avoid
The enamel finish of the simmer plate is very durable – but it can be damaged by some clea-
ning materials.
69
E
NGLISH