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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
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Fig. 3.1
CLEANING THE CERAMIC HOB
Before you begin cleaning, disconnect the cooktop from mains power supply.
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Remove spillages and other types of incrustations.
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Dust or food particles can be removed with a damp cloth.
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If you use a detergent, please make sure that it is not abrasive or scouring. Abrasive
or scouring powders can damage the glass surface of the hob.
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All traces of the cleaner must be removed with a damp cloth.
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Dust, fat and liquids from food that has boiled over must be removed as soon as pos-
sible.
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If they are allowed to harden they become increasingly difficult to remove.
This is especially true in the case of sugar/syrup mixtures which could permanently pit
the surface of the hob if left to burn on it.
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If any of these products has melted on the ceramic surface, you should remove it
immediately (when the surface is still hot) by using a scraper to avoid any permanent
damage to the surface of the hob.
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Do not put articles on the hob which can melt: i.e plastic, aluminium foil, sugar, sugar
syrup mixtures etc.
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Avoid using a knife or other sharp utensil as these may damage the ceramic surface.
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Do not use steel wool or an abrasive sponge which could scratch the surface perma-
nently.
Do not scratch the cooktop with cut-
ting or sharp objects.
Do not use the glass ceramic surface
as a work surface.
Do not use a steam cleaner because
the moisture can get into the appliance
thus make it unsafe.
