VCleaning and maintenanceFor reasons of hygiene andsafety, the griddle must bekept clean.Grease stains and spilledfood generate smoke whenheated, and can even causefire.SplashguardThe splashguard can be removed tomake it easier to clean the surface.What to do:1. Hold the splashguard as shownin the diagram2. Lift the splashguard straight up3. Clean the top surface asdescribed in “cleaning the steelsurface”Be aware of the two retainingpegs, which are sharp.4. Replace the splashguard inposition ENSURE that it isfitted the correct way round.Never use hard or sharpimplements to lift off thesplashguard.Do not wash the splashguardin a dishwasher.The hob must not be usedwith the splashguard off.