Kleenmaid ICK60X - Manual (Page 12)

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Preserving and maintaining your hob
● Avoid banging pots and pans down on the
hob:
The glass surface is very tough but not unbrea-
kable
● Avoid rubbing with any abrasive cleaners
or with base of pans etc. as in time this will
deteriorate the markings on the top of your
ceramic hob.
● Avoid putting your pans on the surround
or rim (dependng on model)
● Avoid using pans with rough or dented
bases:
They may hold and transport matter liable to
stain or scratch the hob.
● Place your pan in the middle of the
heating zone.
● Do not leave an empty pan on a heating
zone.
Any such faults, which are not the cause
of breakdowns nor make the hob impos-
● Do not leave metal cooking utensils,
knives and forks, or metal objects on the hob.
They will get hot if left close to any heating zone
that is in use.
● Do not store M
AINTENANCE or I
NFLAMMABLE
products in the cupboard under your hob.
● Do not heat up a closed can. It may
burst; this recommendation applies to all
methods of cooking.
● Preheat at maximum temperature when using
pans with non-stick inside surfaces. Use very
little or no fat at all.
The maximum heating position is for
boiling and frying only.
TYPE OF STAIN
Minor
Accumulated burnt-on
stains
Rings and traces of
limescale
Burnt-on stains following
sugar spillage, melted
aluminium or plastic.
Soak the area to be cleaned with hot water, then wipe it. Clean sponges
Soak the area to be cleaned with hot water, use a special
ceramic hob scraper to remove the worst, finish off with the
rough side of a cleaning sponge, then wipe it clean.
Clean sponges
special ceramic hob
scraper
Apply hot white spirit vinegar on the stain, leave to act
then wipe off with a soft cloth.- Use a commercial cleaner.
Special ceramic hob
cleaner.
- Apply a special ceramic hob cleaner on the surface,
preferably one which contains silicone (protective action).
Special ceramic hob
cleaner
WHAT TO DO
ACCESSORIES
EMPLOYED
cream
ordinary sponge or special
sponge for delicate items
It is very easy to clean your hob, especially if you follow these few recommendations:
abrasive-backed sponge
powder
sible to use, are not included in the guaran-
tee conditions.
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