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Cleaning and Care
Always clean the hotplates after they have 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, cleaning sponges and abrasive powders
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
calcium 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 looses its gloss.
Heavy dirt
Use "Sidol Special 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
than wipe off completely with cold water; then dry the surface thoroughly.
Cleaning residues on the surface can become aggressive when the hob is
reheated.
Persistent dirt and caking
can best be removed with a glass scraper
c
which
can be obtained in household goods stores, painting and DIY shops or from our
after-sales 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.
Food that contains sugar may permanently damage the glass ceramic
surface because they can produce scratches 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
d
,
e
.
Changes to the colour of the ceramic hotplates
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
g
is caused by wear from pan bottoms or
unsuitable cleaning agents. This discolouring can only be removed with great
difficulty with "Sidol Special for Stainless Steel" or "Stahlfix". You may have to
clean several times to remove the discolouring.
Worn decoration
h
. In time, the decoration will wear off and dark stains will
appear as a result of using aggressive cleaning agents and faulty pan bottoms.
Remove melted sugar and food containing sugar immediately while still hot with
a glass scraper
c
, otherwise damage may be caused to the surface
d
,
e
.
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 hotplates regularly.
