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Cookware test
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20 Cookware test
The quality of the cookware has a major influence on
the speed and the result of the cooking process.
You can use this function to test the quality of the cook-
ware.
Before the test, ensure that the size of the cookware
base corresponds to the size of the cooking zone be-
ing used.
Access is via the basic settings. →
20.1 Carrying out Cookware test
As a single cooking zone, the flexible cooking zone is
set in such a way that only the individual item of cook-
ware is checked.
1.
At room temperature, place the cookware with ap-
prox. 200 ml water in the centre of the cooking zone
that best fits the base of the cookware in terms of
size.
2.
Call up the basic settings and select .
3.
Turn TwistPad®. flashes in the cooking zones.
a
The function is switched on.
a
After 10 seconds, the result appears in the cooking
zone displays.
20.2 Checking the result
You can see what the result means for the quality and
speed of the cooking process in the following table.
Result
The cookware is not suitable for the cooking zone
and therefore does not heat up.
The cookware is taking longer to heat up than ex-
pected and cooking is not progressing as well as
it ought to.
The cookware is heating up correctly and cooking
is progressing well.
To reactivate the function, turn TwistPad®.
21 Cleaning and servicing
To keep your appliance working efficiently for a long
time, it is important to clean and maintain it carefully.
21.1 Cleaning products
You can obtain suitable cleaning products and glass
scrapers from customer service, a retailer or the online
shop www.neff-international.com.
ATTENTION!
Unsuitable cleaning products may damage the sur-
faces of the appliance.
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Never use unsuitable cleaning products.
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Do not use cleaning products while the hob is still
hot. This may cause marks on the surface.
Unsuitable cleaning products
¡
Undiluted detergent
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Detergent intended for dishwashers
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Abrasive cleaning products
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Aggressive cleaning products such as oven spray
or stain remover
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Abrasive sponges
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High-pressure or steam jet cleaners
21.2 Cleaning the hob
Clean the hob after every use to stop cooking residues
from getting burnt on.
Requirement:
The hob must be cold. Do not allow the
hob to cool down if it has sugar stains, plastic or alu-
minium foil on it.
1.
Remove heavy soiling using a glass scraper.
2.
Clean the hob with a cleaning agent for glass
ceramic.
Follow the cleaning instructions on the packaging of
the cleaning agent.
Tip:
You can achieve good cleaning results using a
special sponge for glass ceramic.
21.3 Cleaning the hob surround
If the hob frame is dirty or stained after use, clean this.
Note:
Do not use a glass scraper.
1.
Clean the hob frame with hot soapy water and a soft
cloth.
Wash new sponge cloths thoroughly before use.
2.
Dry with a soft cloth.
21.4 Cleaning TwistPad®
To clean the twist knob, use lukewarm water with a little
washing-up liquid.
Do not use abrasive or corrosive cleaning agents. Do
not clean it in the dishwasher or immerse it in water, as
this may damage it.
