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Maintenance and useful tips
Cleaning the glass surface
The vitroceramic glass used for the heating surface is smooth and poreless; it is also resistant
to thermal shocks (it is insensitive to differences in temperature) and to mechanical shocks
under normal conditions of use. In order to preserve these properties, we recommend you
care for your hob as follows:
· for ordinary maintenance, just wipe it with a damp sponge and dry it thoroughly using
paper towels. If the hob is dirty, rub clean using a special cleaner suitable for vitroceramic
glass*, rinse off and dry thoroughly. When the hob is clean, you can apply a special
product for the care and protection of the same: this type of product leaves an invisible film
on the surface of the hob to protect the same against any spills and boiled-over food. It is
best if you do this when the hob is lukewarm or cold.
· food residue and dirt can be removed using the special scraper supplied with your
appliance (razor blade). Do this as soon as possible, do not wait for the hob to cool down
in order to avoid incrustations. For excellent results, use a special stainless steel wool pad
for vitroceramic glass cleaning soaked in soapy water.
Make sure you always rinse the hob with clean water and dry it thoroughly: otherwise
the cleaning products could become encrusted onto the hob during subsequent cooking.
Precautions
Never use abrasive or corrosive substances, such as aerosol cleaners for grills and ovens,
stain removers or rust removers, scouring powders and abrasive sponges: even the delicate
ones could scratch the hob surface irreversibly.
We recommend you keep all items which could melt away from the hob, such as plastic
utensils, sugar or products with a high sugar content. Should liquid boil over onto the hob
surface, remove it immediately (while the hob is still hot) using a razor blade scraper, in order
to avoid damaging the surface.
Use this hob exclusively for cooking. Do not place items on the hob when the same is not
in use. Do not use the hob as a work surface (by placing lids, saucepans or dishcloths on it, for
example), nor as a chopping board. Never leave aluminium wrappers, aluminium foil and
plastic cookware on the hob when hot or still warm.
The guarantee does not cover damage to the hob caused by incorrect use.
Warnings
· If the surface of the glass cracks, unplug the appliance immediately.
· Do not stare at the halogen lamps featured by the cooking zones.
* We recommend the use of Vitroclen products.
