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U S I N G Y O U R C O O K T O P
C o o k i n g D o ’s a n d D o n ’ t s
• Do use the stored heat in the hotplate by turning the control to “O” before the final few
minutes of cooking.
• Do not place heat resistant mats, wire mats or aluminium foil under pots and pans.
• Do not allow pots and pans to boil dry, as damage to both pan and hotplate may result.
• Do not use round bottom woks or similar utensils which could lead to overheating of the
hotplates and possible damage to the cooking surface.
• Do not slide pans across the surface of the ceramic glass cooktop, it could result in scratching
of the surface.
• Do not use the cooktop as extra bench space or as a cutting board.
• Do not allow children on or near the cooktop at any time.
C l e a n i n g y o u r h o t p l a t e s
Solid Hotplates with “CERASHIELD” coating
“Cerashield” is an easy care, scratchproof and robust surface. It is corrosion resistant and
temperature resistant up to 600°C and will not smoke and smell during initial heat-up.
1. Wipe off light soilage with a damp cloth or sponge, if necessary use some detergent. Dry the
surface by warming the hotplate for about 30 seconds.
2. Clean heavy or burnt-in soilage by rubbing gently with a damp scouring pad and scouring
agent. Then wipe with a wet sponge and dry by warming the hotplate for about 30 seconds.
3. Remove heavily burnt-in soilage with a ceramic glass scraper. Only use the flat of the blade -
never use the edge of the scraper or any pointed object. Soak the soiled area with detergent
solution for a few minutes and finish cleaning as in 2. above.
4. Soilage or stains that remain after steps 1 to 3 above can be burnt off by running the hotplate
empty for 6-8 minutes. For safety reasons, only do this when the hotplate is under supervision.
Afterwards finish cleaning as in 2. above.
5. Some discolouration of the element and trim ring is normal during use.
6. Any pitting, staining, scratches and other surface detoriation is excluded from the warranty.
Ceramic Hotplates
1. Remove all spilt food and fat with a razor blade scraper (supplied with the unit) while the
ceramic glass is still warm, but not hot. Wipe clean with dishwashing detergent on a damp
cloth.
2. If aluminium foil, plastic items or high sugar content liquids/foods are allowed to melt on the
ceramic glass, these should be removed immediately with a scraper before the surface has
cooled down, otherwise pitting of the surface can occur.
NOTE:
Items with high sugar content not only include jam and fruit but also vegetables such as
peas, tomatoes and carrots.
3. When the ceramic glass is cool, apply a suitable cleaner (supplied with the unit).
4. It is important to follow the cleaner manufacturers instructions. Remove any cleaning residue
from the surface as staining of the cooktop may occur.
5. Do not use abrasive sponges or scourers, oven sprays or stain removers as they may scratch the
cooktop.
6. Any pitting, staining, scratches or other surface deterioration is excluded from the warranty.
7. All stains/water marks can be removed by vigorous cleaning, using the supplied ceramic cleaner.
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