Kleenmaid CH311B - Manual (Page 9)

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CH311C CERAMIC - CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
Fig 4
Before carrying out any cleaning or maintenance operation, cut off the electricity to the apparatus.
In order to give your equipment a long life, it is vital to thoroughly clean it all over, remembering the
following points:
§ First remove large food bits and grease drops from the cooking surface with the special scraper
(Fig 4). The cooking surface must be cleaned and cared for regularly. Use only reliable and verified
cleansing agents, designed specially for ceramic-glass surfaces. Any attempt to use other
detergents may result in considerable damage, as they may be too invasive and damage the
surface or produce scratches. Under no circumstances should abrasive sponges or irritating
chemical detergents be used such as oven sprays or spot removers.
§ Clean the cooktop surface only when cold or at least cooled down, except in case of spilled sugar,
strongly sweetened food, pieces of aluminium foil or plastic material which may have inadvertently
melted. In such case wipe the surface immediately and remove the sugar residues with a scraper
while the cooking zone is still hot. Failure to do so may cause the hotplate to be damaged beyond
repair.
§ Regular cleaning is extremely simple. Usually it is enough to wipe the ceramic-glass surface with a
wet cloth and dry it with a dry napkin before and after use. This will protect the cooktop both before
use, by removing any dust and dirt particles that might produce scratches when moving the
cookware about, as well as after use, by maintaining it and preventing deterioration. If the ceramic-
glass surface is not properly cleaned it may soon lose its natural shine. We recommend you use
Kleenmaid Cerapol Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner (product code CCH) available from your nearest
Kleenmaid Store or by phoning 13 13 08.
§ Never use sponges previously used for washing the dishes. They usually contain alkaline
substances that may result in discolouring the cooktop surface.