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General information
Service life of the product will extend and the
possibility of problems will decrease if the
product is cleaned at regular intervals
6 Maintenance and care
DANGER:
Disconnect the
product from the mains supply
before starting maintenance and
cleaning works. There is a risk of
an electric shock!
DANGER:
Allow the product
to cool down before you clean it.
Hot surfaces may cause burns!
The surface might get damaged
by some detergents or cleaning
materials. Do not use aggressive
detergents, cleaning powders/
creams or any sharp objects
during cleaning. Do not use
harsh abrasive cleaners or sharp
metal scrapers to clean the
vitroceramic surface as they can
scratch the surface, which may
result in shattering of the glass.
Do not use steam cleaners to
clean the appliance as this may
cause an electric shock.
Sugar-based foods such as thick
cream and syrup must be cleaned
promptly without waiting for the
surface to cool down. Otherwise,
the glass ceramic surface may be
damaged permanently.
Cleaning the control panel
Clean the control panel and knobs with a
damp cloth and wipe them dry
Do not remove the control
buttons/knobs to clean the
control panel. The control panel
may get damaged!
Turning on the ceramic plates
The hob control knobs are used for
operating the plates. To obtain the desired
cooking power, turn the hob control knobs to
the corresponding level.
Cooking
level
1
2 — 3
4 — 6
warming stewing,
simmering
cooking,
roasting,
boiling
Turning off the ceramic plates
Turn the plate knob to OFF (upper) position.
Slight color fading may occur on coatings or
other surfaces in time. This will not affect
operation of the product. Color fading and
stains on the glass ceramic surface is a
normal condition, and not a defect.
Caring for the hob
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Vitroceramic is a tough, durable material,
which provides a beautiful, functional and
long lasting cooking surface. To keep it
looking good, it needs to be treated with
care and cleaned regularly.
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Clean the product thoroughly after each
use. In this way it will be possible to
remove cooking residues more easily,
thus avoiding these from burning the next
time the appliance is used.
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Wipe the glass ceramic surface using a
piece of cloth dampened with cold water
in a manner as not to leave any cleaning
agent on it. Dry with a soft and dry cloth.
Remaining residues may cause damage
on the glass ceramic surface when using
the hob for the next time.
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Only use clean pots with an even flat base
to prevent cracking on glass due to hot
spots.
WARNING:
In the unlikely
event of the Vitroceramic
sustaining accidental damage or
cracks, switch off the appliance
at the mains to avoid an electric
shock and have the panel
replaced before further use.