Operation Manual

Cleaning and care
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 Risk of burning due to hot cook-
ing zones.
The cooking zones will be hot after
use.
Switch the hob off.
Allow the cooking zones to cool
down before cleaning the hob.
 Risk of damage due to moisture
ingress.
The steam from a steam cleaning ap-
pliance could reach live electrical
components and cause a short cir-
cuit.
Do not use a steam cleaner to clean
the hob.
All surfaces could be discoloured or
damaged if unsuitable cleaning
agents are used. All surfaces are
susceptible to scratching.
Remove all cleaning agent residues
immediately.
Never use abrasive sponges or
cleaning agents.
 Clean the hob after every use.
 Dry the hob thoroughly after cleaning
with water to avoid limescale residue.
Unsuitable cleaning agents
To avoid damaging the surfaces of the
appliance, do not use:
– washing-up liquid
– cleaning agents containing soda, al-
kalines, ammonia, acids or chlorides
– cleaning agents containing descaling
agents
– stain and rust removers
– abrasive cleaning agents, e.g.
powder cleaners and cream cleaners
– solvent-based cleaning agents
– dishwasher cleaner
– oven sprays
– glass cleaning agents
– hard, abrasive brushes or sponges
(e.g. pot scourers) or sponges which
have been previously used and still
contain abrasive cleaning agents
– melamine eraser blocks