Electrolux EK 5741 - Manual (Page 12)

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Before any maintenance or cleaning
can be carried out, you must
DISCONNECT the cooker from the
electricity supply.
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 pro-
duce 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.
Maintenance and Cleaning
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.
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.