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• The electric hotplates should be cleaned with a damp cloth and lubricated
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with a little oil while still warm.
• Stainless steel can be marked by hard water that has been left on the
surface for a long time, or by aggressive detergents containing phosphorus.
After cleaning, rinse and dry any remaining drops of water.
Special cleaning products for ceramic glass
surfaces form a transparent protective
layer which fights diry buildup. This also
protects the surface from damage caused
by food with a high sugar content. Do
not use abrasive sponges or cleaning
products under any circumstances. This
holds true for chemically aggressive
cleaners, like oven sprays and stain
removers.
• When cleaning the grill, it is
recommeded that you do so while it
is still hot, using the handles provided
to move it from the cooktop to the sink.
To remove the pan beneath the grill, it
is a good idea to wait until the heating
element has cooled (roughly after 15
minutes).
Gas tap maintenance
Over time, the taps may become jammed or difficult to turn. If this happens,
the tap must be replaced.
! This procedure must be performed by a qualified technician authorised
by the manufacturer.
Troubleshooting
It may happen that the appliance does not function properly or at all. Before
calling the service centre for assistance, check if anything can be done. First,
check to see that there are no interruptions in the gas and electrical supplies,
and, in particular, that the gas valves for the mains are open.
The burner does not light or the flame is not even around the burner.
Check whether:
• The gas holes on the burner are clogged.
• All the movable parts that make up the burner are mounted correctly.
• There are draughts near the appliance.
The flame dies in models with a safety device.
Check to make sure that:
• You pressed the knob all the way in.
• You keep the knob pressed in long enough to activate the safety device.
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The packaging includes the cast-iron
steak grill and the stainless-steel
grease-collection tray together with
grids and burners.
Place the tray under the heating
element (see Figure) and the streak
grill over it so as to enclose the heating
element in between.
• The gas holes are not blocked in the area corresponding to the safety
device.
The burner does not remain lit when set to minimum.
Check to make sure that:
• The gas holes are not blocked.
• There are no draughts near the appliance.
• The minimum setting has been adjusted properly.
The cookware is unstable.
Check to make sure that:
• The bottom of the cookware is perfectly flat.
• The cookware is positioned correctly at the centre of the burner.
• The pan support grids have been positioned correctly.