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Cleaning
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W ith good care and cleaning, your appliance will retain
C l e a n i n g
its appearance and remain fully functioning for a long
time to come. We will explain here how you should
correctly care for and clean your appliance.
Cleaning agents
Damage to the various different surfaces caused by
using the wrong cleaning agent can be avoided by
observing the following instructions.
When cleaning the hob do not use
undiluted washing-up liquid or dishwasher detergent,
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scouring pads,
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abrasive cleaning agents such as oven cleaner or
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stain remover,
high-pressure cleaners or steam jets.
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Do not clean individual parts in the dishwasher.
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When cleaning the oven do not use
sharp or abrasive cleaning agents,
■
cleaning agent with a high alcohol content,
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scouring pads,
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high-pressure cleaners or steam jets.
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Do not clean individual parts in the dishwasher.
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Wash new sponges thoroughly before first use.
:
Warning – Risk of burns!
The appliance becomes very hot. Never touch the
interior surfaces of the cooking compartment or the
heating elements. Always allow the appliance to cool
down. Keep children at a safe distance.
Area
Cleaning products
Stainless steel sur-
Hot soapy water:
faces*
Clean with a dishcloth and dry with a soft cloth.
Always wipe stainless-steel surfaces parallel to
(Depending on the
the natural grain. Otherwise, you may scratch
appliance model)
the surface. Remove patches and splashes of
limescale, grease, starch and albumin (e.g. egg
white) immediately. Corrosion can form under
such flecks.
Special care products suitable for hot stainless
steel surfaces are available from our after-
sales service and from specialist retailers.
Apply a thin layer of care product with a soft
cloth.
Enamel, painted, plas-
Hot soapy water:
tic and screen-printed
Clean with a dish cloth and dry with a soft
surfaces*
cloth. Do not use glass cleaner or glass scrap-
ers for cleaning.
(Depending on the
appliance model)
Control panel
Hot soapy water:
Clean with a dishcloth and dry with a soft cloth.
Do not use glass cleaner or glass scrapers for
cleaning.
* Optional (available for some appliances. Depending on the appli-
ance model.)
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Area
Cleaning products
Upper glass cover*
Glass cleaner:
Clean with a soft cloth.
(Depending on the
You can remove the upper glass cover for
appliance model)
cleaning. To find out how to do this, refer to the
section
Rotary knobs
Hot soapy water:
Do not remove!
Clean with a dish cloth and dry with a soft
cloth.
Hob surround
Hot soapy water:
Do not clean with a glass scraper, lemon juice
or vinegar.
Gas hob and pan sup-
Hot soapy water.
ports*
Use very little water. Water must not be
allowed to enter the inside of the appliance
(Depending on the
through the base of the burners.
appliance model)
Clean off boiled-over liquids and spilt food
immediately.
You can remove the pan supports.
Cast iron pan supports*:
Do not clean in the dishwasher.
Gas burners*
Remove the burner head and cap and clean
with hot soapy water.
(Depending on the
Do not clean in the dishwasher.
appliance model)
The gas outlet openings must remain free from
obstruction.
Ignition plugs: Small, soft brush.
The gas burners only work properly when the
ignition plugs are dry. Dry all parts thoroughly.
Ensure they are refitted correctly.
The burner caps are coated in black enamel.
The colour may change over time. This does
not affect their function.
Electric hotplate*
Abrasive materials or sponges:
Briefly heat up the hotplate afterwards, so that
(Depending on the
it dries. Hotplates can rust over time if they
appliance model)
remain wet. Apply care product to finish.
Clean off boiled-over liquids and spilt food
immediately.
Hotplate ring*
Remove yellow to blue iridescent discoloura-
tion from the hotplate ring with a steel care
(Depending on the
product.
appliance model)
Do not use any abrasive materials that may
scratch surfaces.
Ceramic hob*
Care: Protective/care products for ceramics
Cleaning: Cleaning agents suitable for glass
(Depending on the
ceramic.
appliance model)
Follow the cleaning instructions on the packag-
ing.
:
Glass scraper for heavy soiling:
Remove the protective cover and clean using
the blade only. Caution, the blade is very sharp.
Risk of injury.
Cover the blade again after cleaning. Replace
damaged blades immediately.
* Optional (available for some appliances. Depending on the appli-
ance model.)
Upper glass
cover.
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