7. Cleaning and maintenance
Switch off the appliance applying the ON/OFF sensor (1). Remove any coarse residues from the level
surfaces using a special glass scraper which is available in the specialist trade and in household equipment
shops.
Make sure that you only wipe the ON/OFF sensor briefly when cleaning. Thus, an accidental switch-on can
be avoided!
Never use abrasives, steam jet appliances, steel wool or sharp, scratching objects and make sure that no
steam or water may infiltrate the underside.
7.1. Cleaning after usage
Always clean the whole cooktop when it is dirty – best after each usage. The cold glass ceramic surface is
wiped with a moist cloth and a little soapy water and dried with a clean cloth or a kitchen tissue.
7.2. Weekly maintenance
Clean and maintain the whole hob once a week thoroughly with usual glass ceramic cleaning agents.
Absolutely observe the instructions of the respective producer. When applying, the cleaning agents build a
protective film which has a water and dirt repellent effect. All impurities remain on the film and can be
removed easier. Dry the surface afterwards with a clean cloth. Residues of cleaning agents must not remain
on the surface as they become aggressive and alter the surface when heated.
7.3. Particular soiling
Heavy soiling and stains (limescale, perlescently shining stains) can be removed best when the hob is
still lukewarm. Use usual cleaning agents and proceed as described in “weekly maintenance”.
Moisten overboiled food first with a wet cloth and remove the soiling residues afterwards with a special
glass scraper for glass ceramic hobs. Then clean as described in “weekly maintenance”.
Do not use the cleaning scraper in the curve. Otherwise, it will scratch the surface!
Coloured alterations of the hob do not affect the function and stability of the glass ceramic. This does
not mean the hob is damaged but residues have not been removed and thus burnt in.
Shiny spots are caused by abrasion of the pot especially when using cookware made of aluminium or
unsuitable cleaning agents. They can hardly be removed with usual cleaning agents. Maybe you have to
repeat the cleaning process several times. By using abrasive cleaning agents and scouring pots the
decor is grinded by and by and dark stains arise.
Remove burned-in sugar and melted plastic immediately with the cleaning scraper. Afterwards clean as
described in “weekly maintenance”.
Grains of sand possibly falling into the hob when peeling potatoes or cleaning salad may cause scratches
when moving the pot. Therefore, make sure no grains of sand may remain on the surface.
