ilve Cleaning Guide - Manual (Page 5)

CLEANING
Trivets
Trivets should only be cleaned once they have cooled, to stop grazing from occurring. To clean trivets
wash in the sink with warm soapy water then dry immediately using a clean dry cloth. Do not use anything
too abrasive such as a chrome detergent as this may cause damage. The alkaline of dishwashing
detergents could damage the trivets. If you choose to wash the trivets in the dishwasher we recommend
you use a hot wash mode with no detergent. Enamelled trivets may over a period of time discolour; this is
due to exposure to a naked flame which may burn the enamel edge off the tips of trivets. This is normal
‘wear and tear’ and will not affect the performance of the cook top. To remove surface staining use any
cooking oil and a fine brush or scourer, lightly oiling trivets will also help in keeping their new appearance.
Burner caps
The burner caps sit on the brass burners. When cooking we recommend you remove the burner caps
as this helps to keep them looking good for longer. To clean, remove and wash in warm water. Burner
caps should not be put into cold water immediately after use, as grazing will occur, always allow caps to
cool before cleaning.
Brass burners
The brass burners will tarnish to a brown colour with use. To clean simply scrub with QuicKleen S.
Aluminium skirts
The aluminium skirt forms the base of the burner. It may be washed in warm soapy water using a gentle
scouring pad to remove any burnt on food splatter. We recommend QuicKleen S as the best solution to
clean your burner skirts. You can also apply a product called Autosol in paste form to give a shine after
cleaning. This is available from most hardware stores. Do not put skirts in the dishwasher as this will cause
the aluminium to discolour. We also sell as an accessory burner skirt covers which sit over the skirt to
protect them. (available at all ILVE Showrooms or shop.ilve.com.au)
Stainless steel
Stainless steel can be cleaned using hot soapy water and a cloth or sponge. Take care when cleaning
around the graphics. When cleaning, be sure to follow the grain of the stainless steel as much as possible.
Never use abrasive products on the stainless steel as it will scratch.
Clean the stainless steel cooktop surface after each use with a clean cloth and normal detergent. Make
sure the detergent does not contain chloride or any chloride compound. For persistent stains use warm
vinegar or a non-abrasive cleaner .To make cleaning easier always wipe spills when they occur, do not
leave them to dry as this makes cleaning harder.
CLEANING YOUR ILVE COOKTOP
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