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Before cleaning or performing maintenance on your hob,
disconnect it from the power supply. Check that all controls
are in the OFF position, '0', before reconnecting.
NEVER USE: Washing powder, harch abrasive,
scouring pads, aerosol cleaners or oven chemical
clearners of any kind.
Cleaning materials to avoid
•
Household abrasive powders, eg. Vim.
•
Oven chemical cleaners, aerosols and oven pads -
Caustic cleaners such as these will etch the surface and
attack the metal frame.
•
Bath and sink cleaners may mark the surface.
The Ceramic Hob
To reduce the amount of cleaning always ensure that the
hob and cooking utensils are clean and dry before use.
Regular use of cleaner conditioner is recommended for proper
care and protection of the hob surface. Apply conditioner
before using the hob for the first time. It contains a mild cleaning
agent, so that subsequent cleaning applications may clean
off soil and apply a protective film at the same time. For
stubborn stains or heavy soiling use any of the following
materials, and finish off with conditioner:
1.
Cif, non-scratch scouring cream.
2.
Liquid Gumption Kitchen Cleanser.
3.
Special Powder Cleanser.
Care and Cleaning
Troubleshooting
Before calling service for assistance, check through the
following list, there may be nothing wrong.
Nothing works.
Check to make sure that:
•
the mains wall switch is switched on.
If a control is on, the corresponding pilot light will
come on.
Hotplates are slow to boil or will not simmer.
Check to make sure that:
•
Your pans conform with the recommendations detailed
in this book.
If, despite all of these checks, the hob does not function
properly and problem persists, call Hotpoint Service (see
KEY CONTACTS, back page), informing them of:
- The type of problem.
- The abbreviation used to identify the model (Mod. ...) as
indicated on the warranty.
IMPORTANT:
Never call upon technicians not authorized by the
manufacturer, and refuse to accept spare parts that are not
original.
Powder Cleanser - Mineral deposits that are present in
hard water and some foods may cause discolouration, that
appear in the form of grey or brown stains. The stains
sometimes appear to be in or under the glass surface. If
there are any persistent stains after using any of the other
recommended cleaning materials, powder cleanser may be
applied, following the manufactures instructions. DO NOT
use abrasive cleaners or powder cleanser on the painted
metal framework. Pans with aluminium bases should be
lifted rather than dragged across the hob surface. This will
avoid metal rubbing off the pan onto the glass. Such
marks are easily removed by the powder cleanser
provided they are not subsequently baked on for long
periods at high temperatures.
Cleaner Conditioner - Regular use of the conditioner will
make the surface easier to clean thus ebsuring that years
of heavy abrasive cleaning do not progressively dull the
surface. If the hob is scratched through accident or misuse.
soil that collects will appear as fine brown lines; these are
not fully removable but can be made less obvious by the
daily use of cleaner conditioner. Cooking performance is in
no way affected by scratched on the surface.
Control Knobs
Wipe over the knobs with a soft cloth wrung out in warm
soapy water or mild non-abrasive. Then, after wiping with a
cloth wrung out in clear water, dry with a soft clean cloth.
Painted Metal Surround Trim
Wipe over with a cloth wrung out in warm soapy water
only. DO NOT USE ABRASIVES.
Stainless Steel
Wipe with a cloth wrung out in warm soapy water followed
by a wipe with a cloth wrung out in clean water and then
dry with a soft clean cloth.
