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6 Maintenance
6.1 General
Your appliance has been manufactured from high-grade materials, which are easy for you
to clean.
Burner parts should not be cleaned in the dishwasher. The parts may be damaged by
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the dishwasher detergent! Do not use too much water as this can penetrate into the
burner or ventilation openings.
Clean the spark plugs preferably with a cloth. Do this carefully. If too much pressure
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is applied, the distance from the point of the sparkplug to the burner may change,
causing the burner to ignite poorly or not at all. The sparkplug will only operate
correctly in a dry environment. If the plug is very dirty, you may clean the point with a
tiny brush.
Set the pan supports down vertically, without sliding them
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over the drip tray. Assemble the burner parts using the
guide ridges.
Regular cleaning immediately after use prevents over-cooked food being able to
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become ingrained and cause stubborn stains that are difficult to remove. Use a mild
cleaning agent.
Clean the control knobs, burners and pan supports first and then the drip tray. This
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avoids the drip tray getting dirty again during cleaning.
6.2 Cleaning
6.2.1 Stubborn stains on enamel (pan supports, burner caps)
Remove with a non-abrasive cream or a soft sponge. Never use scouring powder,
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scouring pads, sharp objects or aggressive cleansing agents.
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1. Burner head
2. Burner base
3. Thermocouple
4. Sparkplug
6.2.2 Stubborn stains on stainless steel (drip trays)
If spilled, acid fluids and sugary foodstuffs like red cabbage, beetroot, soy sauce,
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applesauce and rhubarb may cause the surface to discolour. Stubborn stains on
stainless steel are best removed with a special cleaning agent. Always polish in the
direction of the steel structure to avoid shine spots. (This kind of damage is not
covered by the warranty!).
If the above methods do not remove the stains, clean the plate with HG oven
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and grill cleaning agent. Remember to treat the entire drip tray in order to avoid
discolouring. Also, as a follow-up treat the drip tray with a polish or maintenance
agent for stainless steel. Please note that over the years the surface will slightly
discolour.
6.2.3 Cleaning removable burner components
The removable burner components are best cleaned with a mild cleaning product
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and a soft cloth. In the case of obstinate stains you can soak the parts in hot suds.
Never use scouring powder, scouring pads, sharp objects or aggressive cleansing
agents.
6.2.4 ATAG Shine
Atag Nederland supplies a range of cleaning agents under the name ATAG Shine.
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These can be obtained via the website at www.atag.nl, where you will also find
various cleaning and operating tips.
6.2.5 Decorative glass cover
Always clean the decorative glass cover after use. If the lid is very dirty we advise you
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to soak the decorative glass cover in water with a bit of dishwasher detergent for a
while (e.g. by putting a humid cloth on top of the glass cover).
