Instructions for the User
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8.
Cleaning and maintenance
Before carrying out any operations, disconnect the appliance from the
electricity supply.
Never use a jet of steam for cleaning the appliance.
8.1
Cleaning the hob
To keep the hob in good condition, it must be cleaned regularly, after each use, first
allowing it to cool.
8.1.1
Routine daily glass hob cleaning
When cleaning and caring for glass surfaces always use
only
specific products which
do not contain abrasives or chlorine-based acids.
Instructions for use:
pour the product onto a damp cloth and wipe over the surface,
then rinse thoroughly and dry with a soft cloth or chamois leather.
8.1.2
Food stains or spills
Never use metal scouring pads or sharp scrapers which will damage the
surface.
Use ordinary non-abrasive products for glass, with the aid of non-scratching
sponges and wooden or plastic utensils if necessary.
Rinse thoroughly and dry with a soft cloth or chamois leather.
8.2
Cleaning the components
Never clean the knobs with aggressive products containing alcohol or steel or glass
cleaners, since they might cause permanent damage.
The components described below must never be washed in a dishwasher.
8.2.1
The knobs
The knobs must be cleaned with a soft cloth dipped in warm water and dried
thoroughly. They can easily be lifted off.
8.2.2
The pan stands
Remove the pan stands and wash them in warm water with a non-abrasive detergent,
taking care to remove all deposits. Replace them on the hob following the instructions
provided in point “7.1 Fitting the Pan Stands”.
8.2.3
The flame diffuser rings
The burner caps and flame diffuser rings can be removed for easier cleaning; wash
them in hot water and non-abrasive detergent, taking care to remove all deposits, and
wait for them to
dry completely.
The burner pins
A
must be fitted into the recesses
B
in the flame diffuser ring. The
holes
C
in the flame diffuser ring must mate with the ignition plugs and thermocouples
D
on the hob.
8.2.4
The plugs and thermocouples
For best performance, the ignition plugs and thermocouples must always be kept
thoroughly clean. Check them frequently and if necessary clean them with a wet cloth.
Remove any dry residues with a wooden toothpick or a needle.
