For the correct conservation of the hob glass
it must be cleaned using the appropriate pro-
ducts and utensils and when the glass is
cold. Cleaning is easier if it is done each
time the hob is used, thus preventing the
build-up of dirt .
The cleaning of the hob glass will depend on
its degree of dirtiness:
• When the hob is only slightly dirty and the
d i rt is not adhered, clean with a damp
cloth and mild detergent.
• Stains or grease should be removed using
cleaning products suitable for glass (cera-
mic cleaners).
• When dirt is strongly adhered or burn t - o n ,
it should be removed by scraping with a
razor blade.
• If plastic objects/utensils or sugar has
melted on the surface of the glass, these
should be scraped off immediately, before
the glass cools off.
• Under no circumstances should aggressive
or abrasive cleaning products, such as
oven cleaners, deoxidizing stain re m o v e r s ,
sponges with hard surfaces or scoure r s ,
be used.
• Do not slide pans across the glass. This
may cause scratching.
• Take care to prevent pans from boiling dr y.
The heat accumulated in the bottom of the
pan could cause damage to the burner or
to the hob glass.
• The hob glass will withstand light blows by
large pans which do not have sharp edges.
C a re should be taken to avoid impacts by
small sharp utensils. Do not strike the
edge of the glass with pans as this may
cause irreparable damage.
• Do not spill cold liquids on the glass or the
burners when they are hot.
• Do not stand or lean on the glass. It may
break and cause injury.
Cleaning and conservation of other elements:
• Pan supports should be cleaned with a
non-abrasive scourer after they have coo-
led off.
• B u rners must be cleaned periodically, par-
ticularly the grooves in the burner heads.
This is achieved by soaking in warm soapy
water and scrubbing with a scourer or a
stiff brush.
• Do not clean the enamelled burner covers
when they are still hot. Damage can be
caused by abrasive products, such as vine-
gar, coffee, milk, salt water and tomato jui-
ce, as a result of prolonged contact with
the enamelled surfaces.
• Stainless steel must be washed with
soapy water and a soft cloth. If the surface
continues to be yellow after washing we
recommend the use of lemon, vinegar, dilu-
ted bleach or a cleaning product which con-
tains bleach. The shine of stainless steel
is maintained by lightly buffing with a
metal polish.
• The control panel should be cleaned with
soapy water and a soft cloth.
• When the burners have been dismantled
for cleaning purposes, care should be
taken to prevent liquids or other objects
from entering the nozzle unit.
• Do not use cleaning products which are
a g g r essive to aluminium, such as caustic
soda, oil, etc.
• Each time you assemble a burn e r, check
that all of its component parts fit together
c o r re c t l y. A badly positioned element may
cause the hob glass to overheat.
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