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Fig. 3.8
CLEANING
Before you begin cleaning make
sure that the appliance is
switched off.
Remove any encrustation using the
scraper provided.
Dust or food particles can be removed
with a damp cloth.
If you use a detergent, please make sure
that it is not abrasive or scouring.
Abrasive or scouring powders can dam-
age the glass surface of the hob.
All traces of the cleaner have to be
removed with a damp cloth.
It is highly recommended to keep off the
hob any article which can melt: plastic,
aluminium foil, sugar, sugar syrup mix-
tures etc.
If any of these products has melted on
the ceramic surface, you should remove
it immediately (when the surface is still
hot) by using the scraper to avoid any
permanent damage to the surface of the
hob.
Avoid using any knife or sharp utensil
since these can damage the ceramic.
Do not use steel wool or an abrasive
sponge which could scratch the surface
in an irreparable way
ATTENTION: MOST IMPORTANT!
If cleaning the glass ceramic hob
using a special tool (i.e. scraper) take
extra care to avoid damage to the
seal at the edges of the glass ceram-
ic surface.
ADVICE FOR SAFE USE OF THE
COOKTOP
• Before switching on make sure that you
have the correct knob for the hotplate
chosen. It is advisable to put the pan on
the hotplate before switching on and to
take it away after switching off.
• Use cookware with flat and even bot-
toms (be careful when using cast iron
vessels). Uneven bottoms can scratch
the glass ceramic surfaces. Be careful
that the bottom is clean and dry.
• Pots with aluminium bottoms may leave
silver streaks or spots on the bob.
• Do not leave wet or damp lids on the
bob.
• The glass-ceramic surface and pans
must be clean. Carefully eliminate any
food remains (especially containing
sugar), dirt etc. with the aid of a cleans-
ing agent.
• Make sure that the handles of cookware
do not stick out over the edge of the
cooker, to avoid them being knocked
over by accident.
This also makes it
more difficult for children to reach the
cooking vessels.
• Do not lean over the cooking zones
when they are switched on.
• Do not drop heavy or sharp objects on
the glass ceramic cooktop.
If the sur-
face is broken or damaged unplug the
cooktop and contact the after-sales
service.
• Do not put aluminium foil or plastic
objects on the cooking zones when they
are hot.
• Remember that the cooking zones
remain hot for some time after they are
switched off (about 30 mm.).
• Follow the cleaning instructions careful-
ly.
•
If you note a crack in the cooktop,
switch the appliance off immediately
and call the After-Sales Service.
Do not scratch the cooktop with
cutting or sharp objects.
Do not use the glass ceramic sur-
face as a work surface.
