Cleaning Your Electric Hob - Electrolux EKM11440KN User Manual

Cleaning Your Electric Hob

Ceramic glass hobs (if fitted)
The ceramic hotplates, and hob top can be cleaned
using a clean, damp cloth or kitchen paper. Please
ensure that the elements are cooled fully to avoid
steam burns.
You can use a specialist ceramic cleaner to restore the
surface, but use sparingly to avoid coating the hob top
too thickly, too much cream cleaner will lead to
discolouration. Use a dry, clean cloth to polish the
surface.
For stubborn marks, a little cream cleaner and a
specialist hob scraper can be used.
Do not use steam cleaners.
Regular cleaning will prevent any salts or minerals from
accumulating on your hob and discolouring the glass.
Solid plate hobs (if fitted)
Prime and Season - this helps maintain the finish of the
elements.
Use a damp, clean cloth to wipe the solid plate, making
sure that you follow the circular grooves and avoid
damaging the 'red spot(s)'. Make sure that you allow
the hotplate to dry before use by switching on the
elements at a low heat.
You can restore the hotplates by using a solid plate
cleaner.
Plastic & Painted parts
Only use a clean cloth wrung out in hot soapy water.
Vitreous enamel surfaces (enamel hobs only)
Use a mild cream cleaner on a clean cloth.
Stainless steel & Aluminium surfaces
Only use a clean cloth wrung out in hot, soapy water.
Stubborn marks can be removed by using a specialist
cleaner, we also recommend that you clean the whole
area, to maintain a uniform finish.
Some foods are corrosive, eg: vinegar, fruit juices and
especially salt, these can damage and leave marks on
the surface. Wipe any spillage of these substances as
safely, and as quickly as possible.
Do not use steam cleaners
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Always allow your
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appliance to cool
down, and switch off
the electricity before
you clean any part of
it.
Take care when clean-
ing over symbols on
fascia panels, excessive
cleaning can lead to the
symbols fading.
Keep a separate cloth
aside for cleaning your
glass hob - this will pre-
vent greases being
transferred which can
cause discolouration of
the glass surface.
Solid Plate Hobs only
To prime: Switch on each
element in turn for a short
while (with no pan on it) at a
medium - high setting. This
will harden and burn off the
coating.
To season: Heat the element
for 30 seconds at a medium
setting then switch off. Use a
minimum amount of unsalted
vegetable oil on a dry cloth or
paper towel, and apply a thin
coat of oil to the element sur-
face.
Wipe off the excess and heat
the element for 1 minute.
Baby oil can be used to
restore stainless steel
finishes - but only use a
few drops. Do not use
cooking oils as they can
contain salts which will
damage the metal.
Do not use:
Abrasive powder clean-
ers, wire wool, soap
filled wire pads, deter-
gents, bleaches, bath
stain remover or chemi-
cal oven cleaners.