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Cleaning and maintenance
Always clean the glass surface after it has cooled down. Even the slightest
amount of dirt will burn into the surface the next time you switch it on. Use only
recommended cleaners. Steel wool, sponges and powdered cleaning agents
must not be used since they may scratch the surface. Do not use oven sprays as
these are aggressive and damage the surface.
Light amounts of dirt
Use a damp cloth or a warm rinse to clean light amounts of dirt from the surface.
Rinse with cold water and then dry thoroughly. Use vinegar, lemon juice or a cal-
cium dissolving agent to remove water stains from the surface. If these agents
come into contact with the frame, wipe them off with a wet cloth, otherwise the
frame loses its gloss.
Heavy dirt
Use “Special cleaner for Stainless Steel”, “Stahlfix” or “Cerafix” to remove heavy
dirt. Apply the cleaner with kitchen paper and rub it in. Leave it to take effect, then
wipe off completely with cold water and dry the surface thoroughly. Cleaning res-
idues on the surface can become aggressive when the hob is reheated.
Persistent dirt and caking
can best be removed with a glass scraper
+
. A glass
scraper can be obtained in household goods stores, painting and DIY shops or
from our Customer service. Pay attention to handle on purchasing. If you buy a
glass scraper, make sure that the handle is not made of plastic as this will stick
to the hot surface. Take care when using the scraper. Risk of injury!
Food that contains sugar
may permanently damage the glass ceramic surface
because they can produce scratches or permanent stains after they have
become dry. In order to prevent such surface damage, such substances must be
immediately removed with the glass scraper while they are still hot
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Changes to the colour of the ceramic surface
These have no effect on the function and stability of the glass ceramic. These
colour changes are not changes in the material but food residues which were not
removed and which have burnt in.
Metallic iridescent discolouring
is caused by wear from pan bottoms or un-
suitable cleaning agents. This discolouring can be removed with great difficulty
with “Special cleaner for Stainless Steel” or “Stahlfix”. You may have to clean
several times to remove the discolouring.
Worn decoration
-
. In time, the decoration will wear off and dark stains will
appear as a result of using aggressive cleaning agents and faulty pan bottoms.
If cared for properly, your hob will remain beautiful for many years and cleaning
will be easier.
To care for your hob
we recommend that you use “Cerafix”. The high silicone
percentage of this cleaner creates a protective film which keeps off water and
dirt. All dirt remains on the film and can be removed easily. Clean your hob and
the cooking zones regularly.
