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Cleaning
Cleaning
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Warning – Risk of burns!
The appliance becomes hot during operation. Allow the
appliance to cool down before cleaning.
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Warning – Risk of burns!
The appliance will become hot during operation. If hot
liquids penetrate the appliance, leave the appliance to
cool for at least two hours before removing the filter
cover, the metal grease filter, the container, the overflow
reservoir or the appliance housing.
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Warning – Risk of electric shock!
Do not use any high-pressure cleaners or steam
cleaners, which can result in an electric shock.
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Warning – Risk of electric shock!
Penetrating moisture may result in an electric shock.
Clean the appliance using a damp cloth only. Before
cleaning, pull out the mains plug or switch off the circuit
breaker in the fuse box.
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Warning – Risk of injury!
Components inside the appliance may have sharp
edges. Wear protective gloves.
Note:
Only use a minimal amount of water when
cleaning so that no water enters the appliance.
Notes
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Before cleaning the appliance, remove any jewellery
you are wearing on your arms and hands.
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Do not use any cleaning agents while the hob is still
hot. This may mark the surface. Ensure that any
residue left by cleaning agents is removed.
Cleaning agents
Only use cleaning products that are suitable for this
type of hob. Follow the manufacturer's instructions on
the product packaging.
Follow all instructions and warnings included with the
cleaning products.
Suitable maintenance and cleaning products can be
purchased from the after-sales service or in our e-Shop.
Caution!
Beware of causing surface damage
Do not use:
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Undiluted washing-up liquid
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Cleaning products designed for dishwashers
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Abrasive cleaning products
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Pressure washers or steam jet cleaners
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Oven cleaners
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Corrosive or aggressive cleaners, or those
containing chlorine
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Cleaners containing a large percentage of alcohol
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Hard, scratchy sponges, brushes or scouring pads
Caution!
Beware of causing surface damage
Always wash new sponge cloths thoroughly before use.
To ensure that the different surfaces are not damaged
by using the wrong cleaning product, follow the
instructions in the table.
Area
Cleaning product
Glass ceramic
Glass cleaner for stains caused by limescale
and residual water:
Clean the hob as soon as it has cooled down.
You can use a cleaning product that is suita-
ble for glass-ceramic hobs or glass cleaner
(article no. 00311499).
Glass scraper (article no. 00087670) for
stains caused by sugar, rice starch or plastic:
Clean immediately. Caution: Risk of burns.
Then clean with a damp dish cloth and then
dry with a cloth or towel.
Note:
Do not use cleaning products designed
for dishwashers.
Stainless steel
Hot soapy water:
Clean with a dish cloth and then dry with a
soft cloth.
Use a minimal amount of water when cleaning
to prevent water from penetrating the appli-
ance.
Leave dried-on remnants to soak in a small
amount of soapy water; do not scour.
Always clean stainless steel surfaces in the
direction of the grain.
Special stainless steel cleaning products (arti-
cle no. 00311499) are available from our
after-sales service, through our online shop or
from specialist retailers. Apply a very thin
layer of the cleaning product with a soft cloth.
Note:
Do not use a glass scraper to clean the
hob surround.
Plastic
Hot soapy water:
Clean with a soft cloth or in the dishwasher.
Controls
Hot soapy water or an appropriate glass
cleaner (article no. 00311499):
Clean using a damp dish cloth and then dry
with a soft cloth.
Filter cover
Hot soapy water:
Clean using a damp dish cloth and then dry
with a soft cloth.
