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Cleaning and maintenance
Cleaning operations must only be carried out
when the hob is cool.
The appliance should be disconnected from your
mains supply before commencing any cleaning
process.
Cleaning the ceramic hob top
Any residues that are left on the hob top surface from cleaning
agents will damage it. You should remove any residues with
warm water mixed with a little washing up liquid.
Abrasive cleaners or sharp objects will damage the hob surface;
you should clean it using warm water mixed with a little washing
up liquid.
You may find it easier to clean some deposits whilst the hob
surface is still warm. However you should take care not to burn
yourself if cleaning the hob surface when it is still warm.
After each use
o
Wipe the appliance over with a damp cloth.
o
Dry the appliance by rubbing the surface with a clean cloth.
Cleaning table
Type of deposit
Remove
immediately?
Remove
when the
appliance
has cooled
down?
What should I
use to remove
the deposit?
Sugar or
food/liquid
containing sugar
Yes
No
Ceramic hob
scraper
Tin foil or plastic
Yes
No
Ceramic hob
scraper
Fat splashes
No
Yes
Ceramic hob
cleaner
Metallic
discolouration
No
Yes
Ceramic hob
cleaner
Water splashes or
water rings
No
Yes
Ceramic hob
cleaner