Cleaning And Care; Grates, Control Knobs; Ceramic Surface - Miele KM 391 Operating Instructions Manual

Cleaning and care

Do not use a steam cleaner to clean
this cooktop. Pressurized steam
could cause permanent damage to
the surface and its components, for
which the manufacturer cannot
accept responsibility.
Do not use any sharp pointed
objects which could damage the
seal between the ceramic surface
and the surrounding frame or
between the frame and the
countertop.
Never use scouring agents or pads,
abrasive cleaning agents or strong
cleaners such as oven sprays, stain
or rust removers, these could
damage the surface of the
appliance.
Clean the surface of the cooktop
with a cleaner for ceramic surfaces.
Follow the manufacturer's
instructions on the packaging.
Keep the ignitor in the burner dry. If
it gets wet it will not spark.
After cleaning, the ceramic surface
must be thoroughly dried with a soft
cloth to prevent a build up of
limescale deposits.
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Grates, Control Knobs

^ Let the appliance cool to a safe
temperature before removing the
grates.
^ Clean the grates and knobs with a
sponge and a mild solution of warm
water and liquid dish soap.
^ Soak baked or hardened spills.
^ Dry grates and knobs thoroughly
after cleaning.

Ceramic surface

The ceramic surface should be cleaned
regularly, preferably after each use.
^ Before cleaning allow the cooktop to
cool.
^ Wipe off spills using a damp cloth.
Stubborn spills are best removed
with a shielded scraper blade.
^ Sugar or syrup spills must be
cleaned before the cooktop cools
completely or the glass will dimple.
^ Apply a cleaner for ceramic surfaces
using a soft cloth or paper towel. This
will prevent any water marks caused
by water boiling over.
^ Wipe the ceramic surface with a
damp cloth and then dry it with a
clean soft cloth.