15CARE AND MAINTENANCECleaning the cooktop surface, panstand grids andcontrol panel• Before cleaning the cooktop, disconnect it from mainspower supply and wait until it has cooled down.• Wipe with a cloth moistened with hot water and soap ordiluted liquid detergent.• Do not use abrasive or corrosive products, chlorine productsor steel wool.• Do not use vapour cleaning appliances.• Do not use flammable products.• Do not leave acid or alkaline substances, such as vinegar, saltor lemon juice, etc., on the cooktop.Stainless steel surface• Clean with a specific commercial product.Note: if the cooktop is used continuously, the hightemperatures produced by the flames may alter the colourof the surface near the burners.Cleaning the burners1. Raise the cap and remove it.2. Extract the burner from its housing by pulling it up.3. Soak the burner and the cap in hot water and liquiddetergent. (Do not wash into a dishwasher).4. Rinse out and dry carefully.5. Ensure that none of its openings is clogged.6. Reposition the burner and cap.Note: to avoid damaging the electric ignition device, do notuse it when the burners are not in their housing.Cleaning the electric hotplateThe electric hotplate must be cleaned when it is lukewarm.Wipe with a cloth moistened with water and salt, and polishwith a cloth moistened with oil.3gb53231b.fm5 Page 15 Friday, April 11, 2003 12:21 PM