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Never leave the hot plates on without pans on
them or with empty pans. Switch on the hot
plates after having set the pan in place.
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Switch off the heating element before
removing the pan, Once switched off, the
plates will remain warm for a while.
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Avoid using oversized pans that may radiate
excessive heat and cause damage to
surrounding surfaces.
Cleaning Hints
To keep your electric cooktop in good condition,
always allow it to cool down before attempting to
clean.
Stainless steel surface
The stainless steel surface are to be cleaned
only with a damp cloth and with a purpose made
product, such as Steel Power from Hillmark, or a
few drops of olive oil on a damp cloth.
Hot Plates
Weekly cleaning of frequently used hot plates is
recommended to maintain their surface finish.
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Use a small amount of concentrated house
hold detergent and a nylon scourer to remove
all baked on grime. Wipe off with a damp
cloth and dry with about 10 seconds of high
temperature heat.
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Apply a hot plate protector to the cleaned hot
plates such as Solid Hotplate Protector from
Hillmark or lightly oil with olive oil while plate is
still warm.
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The chrome element rings around the hot
plates will change colour over time due the
effect of the heat on the metal. The colour
changes are dependant on the temperature
levels and is common to all electric cooktops.
