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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
GENERAL ADVICE
Before you begin cleaning you
must ensure that the hob is
switched off.
It is advisable to clean when the appli-
ance is cold and especially when
cleaning the enamelled parts.
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 sub-
stances (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 persistent dirt, use specific non-
abrasive products available commer-
cially or a little hot vinegar.
Note: regular use could cause dis-
colouring around the burners,
because of the high flame tempera-
ture.
HOT PLATE
Foods burned on the hot plates must
always be cleaned dry.
Do not use water to avoid the forming
of rust.
Be careful with the central feeler of
the automatic plates, it must never be
shined and must only be cleaned with
a damp cloth.
After its use, pour a bit of oil onto the
warm plate and rub with a cloth.
CONTROL KNOB
The control knobs may be removed for
cleaning but care should be taken not
to damage the seal.
GAS TAPS
Periodic lubrication of the gas taps
must be carried out by specialist
personnel only.
In the event of operating faults in the
gas taps, call the Service Department.
BURNERS AND GRIDS
These parts can be removed and
cleaned with appropriate products.
After cleaning, the burners and their
flame spreaders must be well dried
and correctly replaced.
It is very important to check that the
burner flame spreader and the cap
have been correctly positioned.
Failure to do so can cause serious
problems.
In appliances with electric ignition
keep the electrode clean so that the
sparks always strike.
Note: To avoid damage to the elec-
tric ignition do not use it when the
burners are not in place.
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