Kleenmaid IVK60 - Manual (Page 13)

● You must not
Leave metal cooking utensils, knives and forks,
or metal objects on the hob. They will get hot if
left close to any heating zone that is in use.
Store
M AINTENANCE or I NFLAMMABLE products in the
cupboard under your hob.
Leave an empty pan on a heating zone.
Heat up a closed can. It may burst; this
recommendation applies to all methods of cooking.
Preheat at maximum temperature when using
pans with non-stick inside surfaces (Teflon type).
Use very little or no fat at all.
The maximum heating position is for boiling and
frying only.
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Preserving and maintaining your hob
● You must:
Avoid any shocks with pans:
The glass surface is highly resistant but not un-
breakable.
Avoid rubbing with any abrasive cleaners or
with base of pans etc. as in time this will
deteriorate the markings on the top of your
ceramic hob.
Avoid using pans with rough or dinted
bases:
They may hold and transport matter liable to
stain or scratch the hob.
Any such faults, which are not the cause of
breakdowns nor make the hob impossible
Place your pan in the middle of the heating
zone.
TYPE OF STAIN
Minor
Accumulated burnt-on
stains
Rings and traces of
limescale
Burnt-on stains following
sugar spillage, melted
aluminium or plastic.
Soak the area to be cleaned with hot water, then
wipe it.
Clean sponges
Soak the area to be cleaned with hot water, use a special
ceramic hob scraper to remove the worst, finish off with the
rough side of a cleaning sponge, then wipe it clean.
Clean sponges
special ceramic hob
scraper
Apply hot white spirit vinegar on the stain, leave to
act then wipe off with a soft cloth. Use a
commercial cleaner.
Special ceramic hob
cleaner
Apply a special ceramic hob cleaner on the
surface, preferably one which contains silicone
(protective action).
Special ceramic
hob cleaner
WHAT TO DO ACCESSORIES
EMPLOYED
cream
powder
abrasive-backed sponge
ordinary sponge or special
sponge for delicate items
It is very easy to clean your hob, especially if you follow these few recommendations:
cooking zone surface area marked on the
ceramic plate.
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to use, are not included in the warranty
conditions.
Use a pan of the right size. The diameter of the
base must be as big as, or bigger than the