Cleaning And Maintenance; Cleaning Agents; Looking After The Cooktop; Cleaning The Cooktop - bora PKT11 Operating And Installation Instructions

7 Cleaning and
Maintenance
Observe all safety and warning information (see the
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Safety chapter).
Follow the enclosed manufacturer's information.
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When conducting scheduled cleaning and
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maintenance, ensure that the cooktop and cooktop
extractor are fully switched off and cooled so as to
prevent injury (see the Operation chapter).
Regular cleaning and maintenance ensures long
Q Q
service life of the product and optimal function.
Adhere to the following cleaning and maintenance
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cycles:
Component Cleaning cycle
Control knob immediately after soiling with
conventional detergents
Cooktop
Tab. 7.1 Cleaning cycles
7.1

Cleaning agents

INFO Due to the use of aggressive cleaning agents and
abrasion caused by the pot bases the surface will
become damaged and dark stains will occur.
To clean the Tepan stainless steel grill you need a special
Tepan spatula and suitable cleaning agents.
Never use steam cleaners, abrasive sponges, scouring
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pads or chemically aggressive cleaning agents (e.g.
oven cleaner spray).
Make sure that the cleaning agent does not contain
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any sand, soda, acids, lyes or chloride.
7.2

Looking after the cooktop

Never use the cooktop as a work or storage surface.
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Do not push or pull cookware over the cooktop.
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Keep the cooktop clean.
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Remove any dirt immediately.
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7.3

Cleaning the cooktop

7.3.1 Cleaning the stainless steel grill
surface
INFO Use the scraper only on the grill surface as
otherwise other surfaces may be damaged.
INFO Clean the stainless steel surface in the polishing
direction only.
INFO Do not apply citric acid to surfaces adjacent to
the cooktop and worktop as the acid may damage
them.
INFO Do not use stainless steel care products on the
stainless steel surface or the stainless steel grill
surface.
Light soiling
Make sure that the cooktop is switched off (see the
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Operation chapter).
Wait until the stainless still grill area has cooled.
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Remove light soiling with a damp cloth and detergent.
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To prevent water or limescale stains (yellowish
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colouring), use a soft cloth to dry off the surfaces that
have been cleaned with water.
Normal soiling
Ensure that the cleaning function is activated for both
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grilling zones (see the Operation chapter).
Wait until the grilling zone displays are no longer
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flashing (= optimum cleaning temperature of 70°C).
Use only clean, cold water on the grill surface.
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Leave the water to work for 15 minutes.
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Then remove all coarse dirt and food residues using a
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Tepan spatula.
Remove the remaining dirt and water with a clean
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cloth.
Dry the cooktop with a clean cloth.
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Heavy soiling
Ensure that the cleaning function is activated for both
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grilling zones (see the Operation chapter).
Wait until the grilling zone displays are no longer
X X
flashing (= optimum cleaning temperature of 70°C).
Dilute a dessert spoon of citric acid (approx.
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10 –15 ml) in a bowl of warm water (approx. 200 ml).
Pour the liquid on the grill surface.
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