Care and cleaning
Warning! Switch the appliance off and let it cool
down before you clean it. Disconnect the appliance
from the electrical supply, before carrying out any
cleaning or maintenance work.
Warning! For safety reasons, do not clean the
appliance with steam cleaners or high-pressure
cleaners.
Warning! Do not use abrasive cleaners, steel wool
pads or acids, they can cause damage to the
appliance.
• You can remove the pan supports to easily clean the
hob.
• To clean the enamelled parts, cap and crown, wash it
with warm soapy water.
• Stainless steel parts wash with water, and then dry with
a soft cloth.
• The pan supports are not dishwasher proof; they must
be washed by hand .
• When you wash the pan supports by hand, take care
when you dry them as the enamelling process occa-
sionally leaves rough edges. If necessary, remove
stubborn stains using a paste cleaner.
• Make sure you position the pan supports correctly after
cleaning.
What to do if...
Problem
There is no spark when lighting the
gas
The flame is blow out immediately
after ignition
The gas ring burns unevenly
• To make burners work correctly, make sure that the
• Be very careful when you replace the pan supports to
After cleaning, dry the appliance with a soft cloth.
The stainless steel can become tarnished if it is too much
heated. Refer to this you must not cook with potstones,
earthenware pans or cast iron plates. Do not use alumi-
nium foil to prevent damage the top during operation.
Stainless steel parts wash with water, and then dry with a
soft cloth.
Removing the dirt:
1. – Remove immediately: melting plastic, plastic foil,
2. Clean the appliance with a damp cloth and some de-
3. At the end rub the appliance dry with a clean cloth.
Periodic maintenance
Periodically speak your local Service Force Centre to
check the conditions of the gas supply pipe and the pres-
sure adjuster, if fitted.
Possible cause
• There is no electrical supply
• Burner cap and crown are placed
uneven
• Thermocouple is not heated suf-
ficient
• Burner crown is blocked with food
residues
arms of the pan supports are in the centre of the burner.
prevent the hob top from damage.
and food containing sugar.
– Stop the appliance and let it cool down before you
clean: limescale rings, water rings, fat stains, shi-
ny metallic discolorations. Use a special cleaner
applicable for surface of hob.
tergent.
• Make sure that the unit is connec-
ted and the electrical supply is
switched on.
• Examine the house electrical in-
stallation fuse.
• Make sure that the burner cap and
crown are in correct positions.
• After lightning the flame, keep the
knob pushed for approximately 5
seconds.
• Make sure that the injector is not
blocked and the burner crown is
clear of food particles.
Remedy
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