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5. USE AND MAINTENANCE
Clean your plancha regularly between uses and after leaving it for a long period. After use,
wait at least 1 hour before cleaning. Protect your hands with gloves to avoid burns. Never
pour water on the cooking plate when the surfaces are still hot. Never handle hot parts
without hand protection. To guarantee long product life and a good state of repair, we
strongly recommend to cover the plancha if it is stored outdoors, even for short periods,
particularly during the winter months.
Clean with hot soapy water. To remove all the traces of food, use a cream-cleaning product
applied with a non-abrasive sponge. Rinse thoroughly and wipe fully.
Remove burners and clean them regularly or whenever an excessive accumulation of soot
or insects is noticed, to avoid blocking the burner openings and Venturi tube. Use a pipe
cleaner to clean the blocked holes. Use a wire brush to remove the corrosion of burners.
Reassemble the burners and make sure the Venturi tubes are properly adjusted.
Regularly remove excess oil and grease of the plancha body using a soft plastic or wooden
squeegee. It is not necessary to remove the grease and oil completely. For thorough cleaning,
only use hot soapy water and a cloth or nylon brush.
All screws and bolts, etc. should be checked and tightened once a year or if necessary.
Store the plancha in a cool, dry place. The bottle must also be protected from sunlight.
Cover the burners with aluminum foil in order to prevent insects or other debris from
accumulating
in the burner holes and obstructing them. If your plancha is stored indoors,
disconnect the gas bottle and leave it outside. Always store the gas bottle outdoors, in a
dry and well-ventilated place far away from any source of heat or fire. Do not let children
play with the bottle. Before using the plancha again carry out the leak test.
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