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MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING
Before any maintenance or cleaning can
be
carried out, you must
DISCONNECT
the cooker from the electricity supply.
The Hob Top
The hob is best cleaned whilst it is still warm, as
spillage can be removed more easily than if it is
left to cool.
Regularly wipe over the hob top using a soft
cloth well wrung out in warm water to which a
little washing up liquid has been added. Avoid
the use of the following:
- household detergent and bleaches;
- impregnated pads unsuitable for non-stick
saucepans;
- steel wool pads;
- bath/sink stain removers.
Should the hob top become heavily soiled, it is
recommended that a cleaning product such as
Hob Brite or Bar Keepers Friend is used.
The Hotplates
Spills onto the actual plate should be removed
using warm water and a soft brush, nylon or
plastic scourer.
To keep the plates looking as new, hotplate
conditioner can be purchased from most
hardware stores, e.g. "4 Hob" by HomeCare
Products (follow the manufacturer's instruction
for use).
Alternatively, wipe the plates with a drop of olive
oil on a kitchen towel to avoid rust. It is
important to note that the plate will smoke a little
and produce a slightly unpleasant odour when
next used.
Drying
Important: After cleaning, dry the hotplates
thoroughly by switching on to a low-medium
setting for a few minutes.
Restoring
To maintain the appearance of your sealed
hotplates apply a little salt-free vegetable oil or
restorative agent (i.e. "Collo Electrol", or Minky
Hotplate Cleaning Cloths) periodically.
To apply vegetable oil
: first heat the hotplate on
a medium setting for 30 seconds then turn off.
Pour a very small amount of salt-free oil onto a
dry cloth or
kitchen paper. Apply a thin coat of oil to the
hotplate surface and wipe off any excess. Heat
the hotplate on a medium setting for 1 minute.
To apply restorative agen
t: first heat the
hotplate on a medium setting for 30 seconds
then turn off. Apply a very thin coating of Collo
Electrol (using the applicator). Heat the hotplate
on a high setting for 2-3 minutes to cure. Some
smoke will occur, this is normal and non-toxic.
(NB: this product is a resorative
agent not a cleanser. It is available from
hardware stores).
Stainless steel part
s: the stainless steel spill
rings may become straw coloured with use. Use
a proprietary stainless steel cleaner to remove
this straw discolouration. This also applies to
the area around the hotplates on stainless steel
hobs.
