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ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
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If the appliance is connected to a flue, the exhaust pipe must be cleaned according to that
foreseen by specific regulatory provisions of the country (contact your installer for information).
To make sure that the appliance is in perfect technical conditions; have it serviced at least once
a year by an authorised technician of the assistance service.
Unauthorised persons (including children, disabled individuals and people with limited physical,
sensory and mental abilities) are prohibited from performing any procedures.
Performing any procedures without first having read all the documentation is strictly prohibited.
Whenever you access the cooking area, always remember that the danger of being burnt persists.
It is therefore mandatory to take appropriate measures for personal protection.
Disconnect electrical power upstream the appliance whenever you need to work in safe conditions
to perform cleaning or maintenance.
Wear protective equipment suitable for the operations to be performed. As far as personal
protective equipment is concerned, the European Community has issued Directives which the
operators must comply with.
The appliance is used to prepare food products. Keep the appliance and the surrounding area
constantly clean. Failure to keep the appliance in ideal hygienic conditions could cause it to
deteriorate quickly and create dangerous situations.
Filth deposit built up near heat sources can burn during normal use of the appliance and create
dangerous situations. The appliance must be cleaned regularly and every incrustation or food
deposit removed.
The chemical effect of salt and/or vinegar or other acid substances can in the long run cause the
inside of the hob to corrode during cooking. At the end of the cooking cycle of such substances,
the appliance must be washed thoroughly with detergent, abundantly rinsed and carefully dried.
Be careful not to damage stainless steel surfaces. No not use corrosive products, abrasive
material or sharp tools.
The liquid detergent for cleaning the hob must have certain chemical features: pH greater than 12,
without chlorides/ammonia, viscosity and density similar to water. Use non-aggressive products
for cleaning the inside and outside of the appliance (use detergents on the market for cleaning
steel, glass and enamel).
Carefully read the indications carried on the labels of the products used. Wear protective
equipment suitable for the operations to be performed (see the protective equipment carried on
the package label).
Do not use pressurised or direct water jets to clean the appliance. Rinse the surfaces with tap
water and dry them with an absorbent cloth or other non-abrasive material.
In the event of prolonged inactivity, besides disconnecting the supply lines, you must thoroughly
clean all the inside and outside parts of the appliance.
Before performing any of the cleaning operations described hereafter, the operator must have
had a look at the whole document.
Refer to standards in force for waste disposal.
Obligations - Prohibitions - Advice - Recommendations
