Before Using For The First Time; Cleaning The Cooktop For The First Time; Burning In" The Griddle Plate - Miele HR 1124 Operating Instrucitons

Before using for the first time

Cleaning the cooktop for the
first time
 Remove any protective foil and
stickers.
 Using a soft sponge, clean all
removable burner parts with a
solution of warm water and a small
amount of liquid dish soap. Dry the
parts thoroughly after cleaning and
reassemble the burners (see
"Cleaning and care").
 Remove the grilling grate and, using a
soft sponge, clean it with a solution
of warm water and a small amount of
dishwashing liquid. Dry it thoroughly
after cleaning.
 The griddle plate is oiled for
protection against corrosion. Clean
the griddle plate with a soft sponge, a
small amount of dishwashing liquid,
and warm water, and dry it.
 Before first use, wipe down the
appliance with a damp cloth and dry
it.
Metal components are protected by a
conditioning agent. Smells and vapor
may occur when the appliance is used
for the first time.
The smell and any vapors do not
indicate a faulty connection or a
defective appliance and are not harmful
to your health.
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"Burning in" the griddle plate

You must "burn in" the griddle plate
before cooking food on it the first
time. This process prevents food from
sticking and protects the surface from
moisture.
 Set the griddle plate on "High" for 30
minutes.
 Switch off the griddle plate after 30
minutes and let it cool down.
During heating, the griddle plate
constantly changes color. The
discoloration may become more
intensive over time. The properties of
the griddle plate, however, are not
impaired in this manner.
 Pour 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil that
can be heated to a high temperature
in the middle of the cooled griddle
plate and distribute it with a paper
towel, leaving out the corners of the
plate.
Do not use too much oil. Excess oil
leaves a rubbery substance on the
plate that has to be removed.
 Remove any excess oil with a paper
towel.
 Heat the griddle plate on "High" until
it starts to smoke.
 Switch off the griddle plate.
 When the griddle plate had cooled
down to a hand-warm temperature,
wash off the excess oil.
 Repeat the process once the griddle
plate has cooled down completely.