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Care and maintenance

Switching the appliance off

Disconnect your appliance from the electricity supply 
before carrying out any work on it.

Cleaning the appliance

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 Do not use abrasive or corrosive detergents 

(for example, products in spray cans for cleaning 
barbecues and ovens), stain removers, anti-rust 
products, powder detergents or sponges with abrasive 
surfaces: these may scratch the surface beyond repair.

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Never use steam cleaners or pressure cleaners on the 

appliance.

•  It is usually sufficient simply to wash the hob using 

a damp sponge and dry it with absorbent kitchen 
towel.

•  If the hob is particularly dirty, rub it with a special 

glass ceramic cleaning product, then rinse well and 
dry thoroughly.

•  To remove more stubborn dirt, use a suitable 

scraper. Remove spills as soon as possible, without 
waiting for the appliance to cool, to avoid residues 
forming crusty deposits. You can achieve excellent 
results by using a rust-proof steel wire sponge - 
specifically designed for glass ceramic surfaces - 
soaked in soapy water.

•  If any plastic or sugary substances are accidentally 

melted on the hob, remove them immediately with 
the scraper, while the surface is still hot.

•  Once it is clean, the hob may be treated with 

a special protective maintenance product: the 
invisible film left by this product protects the surface 
from drips during cooking. This maintenance task 
should be carried out while the appliance is warm 
(not hot) or cold.

•  Always remember to rinse the appliance well with 

clean water and dry it thoroughly: residues can 
become encrusted during subsequent cooking 
processes.

Stainless steel frame 

(only in models with outer frame)

Stainless steel can be marked by hard water which has 
been left on the surface for a long time, or by cleaning 
products containing phosphorus.
After cleaning, it is advisable to rinse the surface well 
and dry it thoroughly. If water is spilt on the surface, 
dry it quickly and thoroughly.

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Some hobs have an aluminium frame which is 

similar to stainless steel. Do not use any cleaning or 
degreasing products which are not suitable for use 
with aluminium.

Disassembling the hob

If it is necessary to disassemble the hob:
1. Loosen the screws fixing the alignment springs on 
each side.
2. Loosen the screws holding the fixing hooks in each 
corner.
3. Take the hob out of its installation cavity.

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Do not attempt to repair the appliance yourself. If the 

appliance breaks down, contact a Service Centre.