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MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING
Disconnect the appliance from the power supply
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CLEANING THE HOB SURFACE
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All the enamelled and glass parts should be cleaned with warm water
and a neutral solution.
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Clean with warm water and neutral detergent, and then dry with a
soft cloth or chamois.
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Do not use abrasive or corrosive products, chlorine-based cleaners, or
pan scourers.
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Do not use steam cleaning appliances.
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Do not leave acid or alkaline substances, such as vinegar, mustard, salt,
sugar, or lemon juice on the hob.
CLEANING THE HOB PARTS
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Clean glass and enamelled parts only with soft cloth or sponge.
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Grids, burner caps, and burners can be removed to be cleaned.
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Clean them by hand with warm water and non-abrasive detergent,
removing any food residues and checking that none of the burner
openings is clogged.
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Rinse and dry.
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When replacing the grids, make sure that the panstand area is aligned
with the burner.
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Models equipped with electrical ignition plugs and safety device
require thorough cleaning of the plug end in order to ensure correct
operation. Check these items frequently, and if necessary, clean them
with a damp cloth. Any baked-on food should be removed with a
toothpick or needle.
NOTE: to avoid damaging the electric ignition device, do not use it
when the burners are not in their housing.
WARNINGS:
Comply with the following instructions, before remounting the parts:
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Contact the technical assistance service for repairs.
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The pan support must be placed in the appropriate centering pins
verifying the perfect stability.
PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE
This cooktop should not require ongoing maintenance provided you ensure
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All spillages are cleaned up as soon as they occur.
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Burner are kept clean.
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Burner ports are free of debris, food or anything else that may cause an
obstruction.
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Electrode and thermocouples are kept clean.
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Burners are re-assembled correctly.
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Do not get water in the area where the injectors are located.
TROUBLESHOOTING
If the hob does not operate correctly, before calling the After-Sales Service,
refer to the Troubleshooting Guide to determine the problem.
1.
Check that:
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the gas or electrical supplies are not shut
and especially that the
gas supply tap is open;
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the gas cylinder (liquid gas) is not empty;
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the burner openings are not clogged;
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the plug end is not dirty;
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all the burner parts have been positioned correctly;
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there are no draughts near the hob.
2.
The burner does not stay lit
Check that:
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when lighting the burner, the knob has been pressed for enough
time to activate the protection device;
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the burner openings are not clogged near the thermocouple;
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the end of the safety device is not dirty;
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the minimum gas setting is correct (see relevant paragraph).
3.
The containers are not stable
Check that:
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the container is centred on the burner;
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the grids have not been exchanged or positioned incorrectly.
If after the above checks the fault still occurs, get in touch with the nearest
After Sales Service.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
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Clean burner top and trivet at least once a week, or after any spillage.
Gas inlet pipes should be checked periodically for leakages (see
section on leak testing) a minimum of every 12 months.
This can only be done by an authorised person and is not covered by
warranty.
Lubrication of gas valves- this can only be performed by an authorised
turn.
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Surfaces may be stained by calcareous water or aggressive detergents
should be wiped away before they dry.