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18 MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
Cleaning and maintenance
CAUTION
• Cleaning operations must only be carried out
when the appliance is completely cool.
• The appliance should be disconnected from
your mains supply before commencing any
cleaning process.
• Clean the appliance regularly, preferably after
each use.
Trivets
• Take off the trivets.
• Clean these with a damp cloth, washing up
liquid and warm water. For stubbon soiling, soak
beforehand.
• Dry everything with a clean soft cloth.
Control Knobs and Decor Rings
Clean or rinse the control knobs and decor rings by
using a damp cloth. Use mild soap and water or a
50/50 solution of vinegar and water. Use clean water
for rinsing.
The control knob and decor ring may be removed for
easier cleaning.
Make sure the knobs are in the OFF position and pull
them straight off the stems for cleaning.
To reinstall the knobs, make sure each the knob has
the OFF position aligned and slide the knob directly
onto the valve shaft.
NOTE
• To prevent mis-operation during cleaning the
control knobs, Unplug your gas hob.
• Do not use abrasive cleansers, strong liquid
cleaners, plastic scouring pads or oven
cleaners on the control knobs - they can cause
damage to the finish of the knobs.
• Do not try to bend knobs by pulling them up
or down or by hanging a towel or other such
loads. This can damage the gas valve shaft.
Decor Ring
Control Knob
Top plate
ONLY use Ceramic Glass Cleaner. Other creams
may not be as effective or they might damage the
surface with scratches or permanent staining.
To maintain and protect the ceramic top plate, follow
these steps:
1
Before using the gas hob for the first time, clean
it with Ceramic Glass Cleaner. This helps protect
the top and makes cleanup easier.
2
Daily use of Ceramic Glass Cleaner will help
keep the gas hob looking new.
3
Shake the cleaning cream well. Apply a few
drops of Cleaner directly to the top plate.
4
Use a paper towel to clean the entire top plate
surface.
5
Rinse with clear water and use a dry cloth or
paper towel to remove all cleaning residue.
NOTE
It is very important that you DO NOT heat the gas
hob until it has been cleaned thoroughly.
CAUTION
• DO NOT use scrub pads or abrasive
cleaning pads. They may damage the ceramic
top plate.
• For your safety please wear an oven mitt
potholder while cleaning the hot cooking
surface.
Cleaning the burned-on residue
1
Remove burnt-on deposits or spilled food
from the glass-ceramic cooking surface.
Use a suitable metal razor scraper held at
approximately a 30-degree angle to the top
plate. The scraper will not damage the cooking
surface.
NOTE
• Do not use a dull or nicked blade. For your
safety, please wear an oven mitt potholder
while using the metal scraper.
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