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6 Maintenance and care
General information
Service life of the product will extend and the
possibility of problems will decrease if the
product is cleaned at regular intervals.
DANGER
Risk of electric shock!
Switch off the electricity before
cleaning product to avoid an
electric shock.
DANGER
Hot surfaces may cause burns!
Allow the product to cool down
before you clean it.
x Clean the product thoroughly after each
use. In this way it will be possible to
remove cooking residues more easily, thus
avoiding these from burning the next time
the appliance is used.
x No special cleaning agents are required
for cleaning the product. Use warm water
with washing liquid, a soft cloth or sponge
to clean the product and wipe it with a dry
cloth.
x Always ensure any excess liquid is
thoroughly wiped off after cleaning and
any spillage is immediately wiped dry.
x Do not use cleaning agents that contain
acid or chloride to clean the stainless or
inox surfaces and the handle. Use a soft
cloth with a liquid detergent (not abrasive)
to wipe those parts clean, paying attention
to sweep in one direction.
The surface may get damaged
by some detergents or cleaning
materials.
Do not use aggressive
detergents, cleaning powder/
cream or any sharp objects.
Do not use steam cleaners for
cleaning as this may cause an
electric shock.
Cleaning the hob
Electric hobs
1. Turn off the hotplates and wait until they
cool down.
2. If necessary, clean the plates with a
cleaning agent (you can obtain cleaners/
softeners from specialty stores).
3. Warm only for a few minutes after cleaning
in order to have their top section dried.
4. Apply a thin layer of machine oil onto the
top surface of the hob regularly in order to
protect it.
Do not remove the control
buttons/knobs to clean the
control panel. Control panel
may get damaged!
Cleaning the control panel
Clean the control panel and knobs with a
damp cloth and wipe them dry.