Zanussi ZCE 641 - Manual (Page 13)

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Before any maintenance or cleaning can be
carried out, you must DISCONNECT the cooker
from the electricity supply.
This appliance cannot be cleaned with steam or
with a steam cleaning machine.
The Hob Top
The hob is best cleaned whilst it is still warm, as spillage
can be removed more easily than if it is left to cool.
Regularly wipe over the hob top using a soft cloth well
wrung out in warm water to which a little wasing up liquid
has been added. Avoid the use of the following:
- household detergent and bleaches;
- impregnated pads unsuitable for non-stick saucepans;
- steel wool pads;
- bath/sink stain removers.
Should the hob top become heavily soiled, it is
recommended that a cleaning product such as Hob Brite
or Bar Keepers Friend is used.
The Hotplates
Spills onto the actual plate should be removed using
warm water and a soft brush, nylon or plastic scourer. To
keep the plates looking as new, hotplate conditioner can
be purchased from most hardware stores, e.g. "4 Hob"
by HomeCare Products (follow the manufacturer's
instruction for use).
Alternatively, wipe the plates with a drop of olive oil on a
kitchen towel to avoid rust. It is important to note that
the plate will smoke a little and produce a slightly
unpleasant odour when next used.
Drying
Important: After cleaning, dry the hotplates thoroughly
by switching on to a low-medium setting for a few
minutes.
Restoring
To maintain the appearance of your sealed hotplates apply
a little salt-free vegetable oil or restorative agent (i.e. "Collo
Electrol", or Minky Hotplate Cleaning Cloths) periodically.
To apply vegetable oil: first heat the hotplate on a medium
setting for 30 seconds then turn off. Pour a very small
amount of salt-free oil onto a dry cloth or kitchen paper.
Apply a thin coat of oil to the hotplate surface and wipe
off any excess. Heat the hotplate on a medium setting
for 1 minute.
Maintenance and Cleaning
To apply restorative agent: first heat the hotplate on a
medium setting for 30 seconds then turn off. Apply a
very thin coating of Collo Electrol (using the applicator).
Heat the hotplate on a high setting for 2-3 minutes to
cure. Some smoke will occur, this is normal and nontoxic.
(NB: this product is a resorative agent not a cleanser. It
is available from hardware stores).
Stainless steel parts: the stainless steel spill rings may
become straw coloured with use. Use a proprietary
stainless steel cleaner to remove this straw
discolouration. This also applies to the area around the
hotplates on stainless steel hobs.