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Maintenance and cleaning
THE PLATE
The plancha's ferritic stainless steel plate has a mirrored appearance when delivered. Scratches and
black spots appear soon during the normal course of use of the appliance. These are caused by using
different utensils and acids present in the food. This is perfectly normal. All these scratches and
spots will soon blend and the plate will have a patina and brushed appearance which will not
change any more over time. This will not impair cooking in any way.
Cleaning is performed with the plancha switched off and the power lead disconnected. It is easier if
the plancha is still lukewarm. Beware risks of burns.
Use a rigid spatula to remove the bulk of the juices adhering to the cooking plate by pushing them
towards the cooking residues collection tray.
Then thoroughly moisten the cooking plate to water down the remaining juices (using a sponge filled
with water or by dropping ice cubes on it). Leave for a few minutes.
Use the rigid spatula to remove the remaining watered down juices by pushing them towards the
cooking residues collection tray.
Finish cleaning with an abrasive then a soft sponge.
Pour white vinegar onto the plate to remove odours and residual flavours.
After cooking salty preparations, the cooking plate must be cleaned promptly (risk of the plate being
corroded by the salt). Do not use chlorinated products as these may also cause corrosion.
THE FRAME
The ferritic stainless steel frame should be cleaned with a slightly moist sponge.
THE COOKING RESIDUES COLLECTION TRAY
It collects the cooking residues. It must be handled when cold, emptied and cleaned before it is used
again.
STORAGE
Store your plancha in a dry and safe location where it will not be damaged.
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