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Before any maintenance or cleaning can be
carried out, you must DISCONNECT the
cooker from the electricity supply.
The Hob Top
The hob is best cleaned whilst it is still warm, as
spillage can be removed more easily than if it is left
to cool.
Regularly wipe over the hob top using a soft cloth
well wrung out in warm water to which a little
wasing up liquid has been added. Avoid the use of the
following:
- household detergent and bleaches;
- impregnated pads unsuitable for non-stick saucepans;
- steel wool pads;
- bath/sink stain removers.
Should the hob top become heavily soiled, it is
recommended that a cleaning product such as Hob
Brite or Bar Keepers Friend is used.
The Hotplates
Spills onto the actual plate should be removed using
warm water and a soft brush, nylon or plastic scourer.
To keep the plates looking as new, hotplate
conditioner can be purchased from most hardware
stores, e.g. "4 Hob" by HomeCare Products (follow
the manufacturer's instruction for use).
Alternatively, wipe the plates with a drop of olive oil
on a kitchen towel to avoid rust. It is important to
note that the plate will smoke a little and produce a
slightly unpleasant odour when next used.
Drying
Important: After cleaning, dry the hotplates
thoroughly by switching on to a low-medium setting
for a few minutes.
Maintenance and Cleaning
Restoring
To maintain the appearance of your sealed hotplates
apply a little salt-free vegetable oil or restorative
agent (i.e. "Collo Electrol", or Minky Hotplate
Cleaning Cloths) periodically.
To apply vegetable oil: first heat the hotplate on a
medium setting for 30 seconds then turn off. Pour a
very small amount of salt-free oil onto a dry cloth or
kitchen paper. Apply a thin coat of oil to the hotplate
surface and wipe off any excess. Heat the hotplate on
a medium setting for 1 minute.
To apply restorative agent: first heat the hotplate on a
medium setting for 30 seconds then turn off. Apply a
very thin coating of Collo Electrol (using the
applicator). Heat the hotplate on a high setting for 2-3
minutes to cure. Some smoke will occur, this is
normal and nontoxic. (NB: this product is a resorative
agent not a cleanser. It is available from hardware
stores).
Stainless steel parts: the stainless steel spill rings may
become straw coloured with use. Use a proprietary
stainless steel cleaner to remove this straw
discolouration. This also applies to the area around
the hotplates on stainless steel hobs.
