Maintenance and care – Hotpoint GQ74SI User Manual

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Switching the appliance off

Disconnect your appliance from the electricity supply

before carrying out any work on it.

Cleaning the appliance

! Do not use abrasive or corrosive detergents such as

stain removers, anti-rust products, powder detergents

or sponges with abrasive surfaces: these may scratch

the surface beyond repair.

! Never use steam cleaners or pressure cleaners on

the appliance.

! The silver grids might grow darker due to use. That

is why the hob comes equipped with another kit of

black grids.

It is usually enough to wash the hob with a damp

sponge and dry it with absorbent kitchen roll.

The removable parts of the burners should be

washed frequently with warm water and soap and

any burnt-on substances removed.

For hobs which ligth automatically, the terminal part

of the electronic instant lighting devices should be

cleaned frequently and the gas outlet holes should

be checked for blockages.

Stainless steel can be marked by hard water that

has been left on the surface for a long time, or by

aggressive detergents containing phosphorus.

After cleaning, rinse and dry any remaining drops

of water.

Before using the

ceramic glass

module, the surface

must be cleaned,

using a damp cloth to

remove dust or food

residues. The

ceramic glass surface

should be cleaned

regularly with a

soultion of warm

water and a non-abrasive detergent. Periodically,

special products will need to be used to clean the

surface. First, remove all food buildup or grease

with a cleaning scraper, e.g.

(not

supplied.

Clean the cooking surface when it is still warm with

Maintenance and care

a suitable cleaning product (such as the one in the

Solutions product line available from any After-

Sales Service Centre) and paper towels. Then rub

with a damp cloth and dry. Aluminum foil, plastic

items, objects made of synthetic material, sugar or

foods with a high sugar content that have melted

onto the surface must be removed immediatley with

a scraper while the cooking surface is still hot.

Special cleaning

products for ceramic

glass surfaces form a

transparent protective

layer which fights diry

buildup. This also

protects the surface

from damage caused

by food with a high

sugar content. Do

not use abrasive

sponges or cleaning products under any

circumstances. This holds true for chemically

aggressive cleaners, like oven sprays and stain

removers.

Gas tap maintenance

Over time, the taps may become jammed or difficult to

turn. If this happens, the tap must be replaced.

! This procedure must be performed by a qualified

technician authorised by the manufacturer.