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Do not use steam jet cleaners
because the humidity could
infiltrate into the appliance making
it dangerous.
GENERAL RECOMANDATION
✓ Before you begin cleaning you must ensure that the hob is switched off.
It is advisable to clean when the appliance is cold.
✓ All enamelled surfaces have to be washed with soapy water or some other non-
abrasive product with a sponge and are to be dried preferably with a soft cloth.
✓ Avoid leaving alkaline or acid substances (lemon juice, vinegar etc.) on the surfaces.
ENAMELLED PARTS
✓ All the enamelled parts must be cleaned with a sponge and soapy water only or
other non-abrasive products.
✓ Dry preferably with a chamois leather.
If acid substances such as lemon juice, tomato conserve, vinegar etc. are left on
the enamel for a long time they will etch it, making it opaque.
STAINLESS STEEL ELEMENTS
✓ Stainless steel parts must be rinsed with water and dried with a soft and clean
cloth or with a chamois leather.
✓ For difficult dirt, use a specific non-abrasive product available commercially or a
little hot vinegar.
✓ Note: regular use could cause discolouring around the burners, because of
the high flame temperature.
CONTROL KNOBS
✓ The control knobs may be removed for cleaning but care should be taken not to
damage/remove the seal fitted below the knobs.
BURNERS AND GRIDS
✓ These parts can be removed and cleaned with appropriate products.
✓ After cleaning, the burners and their flame distributors must be well dried and
correctly replaced.
✓ It is very important to check that the burner flame distributor and the cap has
been correctly positioned - failure to do so can cause serious problems.
✓
Check that the probe next to each burner is always clean to ensure correct opera-
tion of the safety valves.
✓ In appliances with electric ignition keep the electrode clean so that the sparks
always strike.
✓ Note: To avoid damage to the electric ignition do not use it when the
burners are not in place.
GAS VALVES
✓ In the event of operating faults in the gas valves, call the Service Department.
cleaning and maintenance
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