COOKTOPS
Clean the stainless steel cooktop
surface after each use with a
clean cloth and normal deter-
gent. Make sure the detergent
does not contain chloride or any
chloride compound.
For persistent stains use warm
vinegar or a non-abrasive cleaner.
If you need to polish a cooktop
surface use a metal polish such
as Auto Sol.
To make cleaning easier always
wipe spills when they occur, do
not leave them to dry as this
makes cleaning harder.
Trivets
Trivets should only be cleaned
once they have cooled, to stop
grazing from occurring. To clean
trivets wash in sink with warm
soapy water then dry immediately
using a clean dry cloth. Do not
use anything too abrasive such as
a chrome detergent as this may
cause damage.
Enameled trivets may over a
period of time discolour, this is
due to exposure to a naked flame
which may burn the enamel edge
off the tips of trivets. This will not
affect the performance of the
cooktop
Important
information
There are three components to
a burner; a cap, brass burner
and aluminium skirt. The cap is a
cosmetic piece and is not neces-
sary during the operation of the
cooktop. It is advised that you
remove the cap during usage
then replace after usage.
Burner caps
The burner caps sit on the brass
burners to clean remove and
wash in warm water. Burner caps
should not be put into cold water
immediately after use, as grazing
will occur, always allow caps to
cool before cleaning.
Brass burners
The brass burners will tarnish to
a brown colour with use. To clean
simply wash in warm soapy water
to remove food splatter.
Aluminium skirts
The aluminium skirt from the
base of the burner may be
washed in warm soapy water
using a gentle scouring pad to
remove any burnt on food
splatter. A commercial product
such as Autosol, which is de-
signed for cleaning aluminium,
can be used following makers’
instructions. Do not put skirts
in the dishwasher as this may
cause the aluminium to discolour.
Stainless steel
Stainless steel can be cleaned
using the ILVE cleaning cloth avail-
able from ILVE or a range of com-
mercial products and stainless
steel cleaners. Follow makers’
instructions, taking care when
cleaning around the graphics.
Never use abrasive products
on the stainless steel as it will
scratch the stainless steel.
Teppanyaki plate
Allow the teppanyaki plate to cool
slightly and apply a commercial
product such as Mr. Muscle
Orange Energy. Allow to sit for
five minutes then scrape plate
with a flat spatula. For heavy build
up a scourer may be required.
Ceran cooktops
When using a ceran cooktop it is
advised to only use stainless steel
pots with stainless steel bases.
The bottom of the pan must be
thick and fat and as close in di-
ameter to the cooking zone as is
possible. The surface of the hob
and the bottom of the pan must
be kept clean.
The flat surface of the ceran
makes it easy to maintain. All
cleaning must occur when the
cooktop is cold. When cold use a
soft damp cloth to wipe over the
cooktop and then dry gently. For
a more precise clean a specialty
cleaning product may be
purchased from an outlet, never
use abrasive products.
Take care not to drop substances
containing sugar on the hob,
if this does happen clean with
warm water immediately before
the glass cools.
Oven light
replacement
Replacement globes are available
from the Ilve service department.
When changing over the lamp
always switch off the power first.
Unscrew the glass cover over the
globe by twisting it anticlockwise.
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