Cleaning and care
The information in this section provides help on how best to
care for your hob.
Suitable maintenance and cleaning products can be purchased
from the after-sales service or in our e-Shop.
Ceramic
Clean the hob after each use. This will prevent spills from
burning onto the ceramic.
Only clean the hob when it has cooled down sufficiently.
Use only cleaning agents which are suitable for ceramic. Follow
the cleaning instructions on the packaging.
Never use:
Undiluted washing-up liquid
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Detergent intended for dishwashers
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Scouring agents
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Rectifying faults
Malfunctions often have simple explanations. Please read the
following notes before calling the after-sales service.
Indicator
Fault
Blank
There is no power supply.
The controls are damp or an object is
"
is flash-
resting on them.
ing
Electronic fault.
"§
+
number
The electronics have overheated and
"ƒ
have switched off the corresponding
hotplate.
The electronics have overheated and
"...
have switched off all hotplates.
The hotplate was in operation for too
"‰
long and has switched itself off.
* Do not place hot pans close to or on the control panel
After-sales service
Our after-sales service is there for you if your appliance should
need to be repaired. We are committed fo find the best solution
also in order to avoid an unnecessary call-out.
E number and FD number:
Please quote the E number (product number) and the FD
number (production number) of your appliance when
contacting the after-sales service. The rating plate bearing
these numbers can be found on the appliance certificate.
Please note that a visit from an after-sales service engineer is
not free of charge, even during the warranty period.
Harsh cleaning agents such as oven spray or stain remover
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Abrasive sponges
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High-pressure cleaners or steam jet cleaners
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Ground-in dirt can be best removed with a glass scraper,
available from retailers. Please note the manufacturer's
instructions.
You can also obtain a suitable glass scraper from our after-
sales service or from the e-Shop.
Hob surround
To prevent damage to the hob surround, please observe the
following instructions:
Use only warm, soapy water.
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Do not use harsh or abrasive agents.
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Do not use the glass scraper.
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Action
Check the household fuse for the appliance. Check whether there is a power
cut by trying other electronic appliances.
Dry the controls or remove the object.
Switch the appliance off and back on again after about 30 seconds using
either the household fuse or the circuit breaker in the fuse box. Contact the
after-sales service if this appears in the display again.
Wait until the electronics have cooled down sufficiently. Then touch a control
for the hotplate.*
Wait until the electronics have cooled down sufficiently. Then touch any con-
trol.*
You can switch the hotplate back on again immediately.
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