Miele KM 451 - Manual (Page 30)

Never use a steam cleaner to clean
this appliance. Pressurized steam
could cause permanent damage to
the surface and to components.
Do not use any sharp pointed ob-
jects which could damage the seal
between the ceramic surface and
the surrounding frame and between
the frame and the countertop.
Never use abrasive cleansers,
scouring pads or strong cleaners
e.g. oven sprays, stain or rust re-
movers, as these could damage the
surface of the appliance.
Do not use liquid dish soap to clean
the cooktop. Dish soap can leave a
permanent blue sheen on the ce-
ramic surface.
Spills should be removed as quickly
as possible to prevent them from
burning on and becoming difficult to
remove.
Turn off the cooktop immediately if
any
sugar, plastic or aluminium
foil falls on to the cooking surface
while in use. While the cooktop is
hot, use a shielded scraper blade to
clean off the surface. Take care not
to burn yourself. Allow the cooktop
to cool and clean with a ceramic
cooktop cleaner.
Cleaning the ceramic surface
The ceramic surface should be cleaned
regularly with a cleaner for ceramic sur-
faces. Follow the cleaner manufac-
turer’s instructions.
Before cleaning allow the cooktop to
cool. Wipe spills off using a damp cloth.
Stubborn spills are best removed with a
shielded scraper blade.
Apply the ceramic cleanser using a soft
cloth to remove any limescale deposits
or metallic water marks.
A cleaner with a special additive to pre-
vent water marks and smears on the
ceramic surface can be used.
After cleaning, wipe the ceramic sur-
face with a damp cloth to remove any
residue. Cleaner residues could dam-
age the cooktop or create toxic fumes
when heated. Finally, dry the cooktop
with a clean soft cloth.
Cleaning and care
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