Zanussi ZCE 5000 - Manual (Page 29)

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To remove more stubborn
marks Hints and tips
To reduce hob soilage:
• Make sure the bottom of the saucepan
and the cooking area are clean and dry
before cooking begins.
1. Bar Keepers Friend may be used to
clean off more stubborn stains or to
remove discolourations.
• Ensure saucepans are large enough to
accommodate food to avoid boil overs.
It may be necessary to rub the marks
hard for several minutes.
• If possible, wipe up spills and splatters
as they occur, but take care to avoid
steam burns. 2. Use a plastic pad specially for non-stick
saucepans with Bar-Keepers Friend for
removal of more stubborn soilage.
• Avoid using a dishcloth or sponge to
clean the hob. These may leave a layer
of soiled detergent on the hob surface
which will burn and discolour the next
time the hob is used.
To remove burnt on soilage
We strongly recommend the use of a
Ceramic Hob Scraper (incorporating a single
edge razor blade) to remove spillage on the
hob, in particular sugar solutions, which if
not removed can cause permanent damage.
• Avoid the use of:
• Household detergents and
bleaches.
1. Make sure the ceramic glass is cool. • Impregnated plastic or nylon pads
that are not described as
suitable for non-stick saucepans.
2. Use a ceramic hob scraper with care at
an angle of 30° to remove as much
soilage as possible.
• Brillo pads, Ajax pads, steel wool
pads.
3. Use Bar-Keepers Friend or Hob Brite to
finish off as directed above.
• Chemical oven cleaners, e.g.
aerosols and oven pads.
To remove discolourations or
white and silver marks • Rust stain, bath and sink stain
removers.
• Any of the above products may
cause damage to the hob.
These marks sometimes give the impression
of being in or underneath the hob glass.
They can almost always be removed
provided they have not become excessively
burnt on. Follow the instructions above
under ‘To Remove more Stubborn Marks’.
• It is dangerous to mix different
cleaning products. The chemicals in
them may react with each other with
hazardous results.
• Soilage from sugar solutions must
be removed from the hob before the
syrup has set otherwise damage to
the hob surface will occur.
If this is unsuccessful, make up a paste of
one part water to three parts Cream of Tarter
and leave on the discoloured areas
overnight. The marks should be easily
removable the next day provided they have
not been excessively burnt on. The paste
should be thoroughly washed off afterwards.
• Avoid placing plastic items, foil or
dishes on the hot surface as this will
cause damage to the hob.