Cleaning And Maintenance; Control Knobs - DeLonghi DEGCT424FSS User Manual

Do not use steam jet cleaners
because the humidity could
infiltrate into the appliance making
it dangerous.
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cleaning and maintenance

GENERAL RECOMANDATION
Before you begin cleaning you must ensure that the hob is switched off.
It is advisable to clean when the appliance is cold.
All enamelled surfaces have to be washed with soapy water or some other non-
abrasive product with a sponge and are to be dried preferably with a soft cloth.
Avoid leaving alkaline or acid substances (lemon juice, vinegar etc.) on the surfaces.
ENAMELLED PARTS
All the enamelled parts must be cleaned with a sponge and soapy water only or
other non-abrasive products.
Dry preferably with a chamois leather.
If acid substances such as lemon juice, tomato conserve, vinegar etc. are left on
the enamel for a long time they will etch it, making it opaque.
STAINLESS STEEL ELEMENTS
Stainless steel parts must be rinsed with water and dried with a soft and clean
cloth or with a chamois leather.
For difficult dirt, use a specific non-abrasive product available commercially or a
little hot vinegar.
Note: regular use could cause discolouring around the burners, because of
the high flame temperature.

CONTROL KNOBS

The control knobs may be removed for cleaning but care should be taken not to
damage/remove the seal fitted below the knobs.
BURNERS AND GRIDS
These parts can be removed and cleaned with appropriate products.
After cleaning, the burners and their flame distributors must be well dried and
correctly replaced.
It is very important to check that the burner flame distributor and the cap has
been correctly positioned - failure to do so can cause serious problems.
Check that the probe next to each burner is always clean to ensure correct opera-
tion of the safety valves.
In appliances with electric ignition keep the electrode clean so that the sparks
always strike.
Note: To avoid damage to the electric ignition do not use it when the
burners are not in place.
GAS VALVES
In the event of operating faults in the gas valves, call the Service Department.