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Cleaning and care
The information in this section provides help on how best to
care for your hob.
Suitable maintenance and cleaning products can be purchased
from the after-sales service or in our e-Shop.
Ceramic
Clean the hob after each use. This will prevent spills from
burning onto the ceramic.
Only clean the hob when it has cooled down sufficiently.
Use only cleaning agents which are suitable for ceramic. Follow
the cleaning instructions on the packaging.
Never use:
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Undiluted washing-up liquid
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Detergent intended for dishwashers
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Scouring agents
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Harsh cleaning agents such as oven spray or stain remover
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Abrasive sponges
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High-pressure cleaners or steam jet cleaners
Ground-in dirt can be best removed with a glass scraper,
available from retailers. Please note the manufacturer's
instructions.
You can also obtain a suitable glass scraper from our after-
sales service or from the e-Shop.
Hob surround
To prevent damage to the hob surround, please observe the
following instructions:
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Use only warm, soapy water.
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Do not use harsh or abrasive agents.
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Do not use the glass scraper.
After-sales service
Our after-sales service is there for you if your appliance should
need to be repaired. We are committed fo find the best solution
also in order to avoid an unnecessary call-out.
E number and FD number:
Please quote the E number (product number) and the FD
number (production number) of your appliance when
contacting the after-sales service. The rating plate bearing
these numbers can be found on the appliance certificate.
Please note that a visit from an after-sales service engineer is
not free of charge, even during the warranty period.
Please find the contact data of all countries in the enclosed
customer service list.
To book an engineer visit and product advice
Trust the expertise of the manufacturer, and rest assured that
the repair will be carried out by trained service technicians
using original spare parts for your domestic appliance.
Boiling, steaming, stewing
Rice (with double the quantity of water)
Unpeeled boiled potatoes
Boiled potatoes
Pasta, noodles
Stew, soups
Vegetables
Vegetables, frozen
Cooking in a pressure cooker
3
3-4
3-4
5*
3-4
3-4
3-4
3-4
15-30 mins
25-30 mins
15-25 mins
6-10 mins
15-60 mins
10-20 mins
10-20 mins
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Frying**
Escalope, plain or breaded
Escalope, frozen
Steak (3 cm thick)
Fish and fish fillet, plain
Fish and fish fillet, breaded
Fish and fish fillet, breaded and frozen, e.g. fish fingers
Stir fry, frozen
Pancakes
6-7
6-7
7-8
4-5
4-5
6-7
6-7
5-6
6-10 mins
8-12 mins
8-12 mins
8-20 mins
8-20 mins
8-12 mins
6-10 mins
continuous
Ongoing cooking
setting
Ongoing cooking
time in minutes
* Continue cooking without a lid
** Without lid
GB
0844 8928989
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IE
01450 2655
