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4 The ceramic hob
Use the medium settings for:
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completing the cooking of large quantities;
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defrosting fi rm vegetables (French beans, for example).
Use the lowest settings for:
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simmering bouillon;
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stewing pears;
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preparing meat stew;
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completing the cooking of dishes;
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braising vegetables.
4.3 Maintenance
4.3.1 General
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Always clean the hobs after use. You can use a mild cleaning agent, such as washing-
up liquid, for this purpose. Special cleaning agents for ceramic hobs have the
advantage that a thin fi lm remains on the glass surface so that over-cooked food and
lime scale are less likely to get burnt into the hob, making it easier to clean the next
time.
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It is best to let the hob cool down before cleaning it. Over-cooked food containing
a lot of sugar and acids, such as apple sauce, rhubarb or red cabbage are best
removed immediately with a damp dish cloth to prevent them getting burnt into the
hob. Be careful with the hot cooking zone!
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You can use a glass-scraper to remove obstinate food residue.
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Traces of metals (due to sliding pans) can be diffi cult to remove. Special products are
available for removing traces of metal.
4.3.2 Decorative glass cover
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Always clean the decorative glass cover after use. If the lid is very dirty we advise you
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).
