3ArtNo.090-0007 90 Ceramic:oven steam out the backHob Carenn DO NOT use the hob surface as a cutting board.Do not leave utensils, foodstuffs or combustible items onthe hob when it is not is use (e.g. tea towels, frying panscontaining oil).nn DO NOT place plastic or aluminium foil, or plasticcontainers, on the hob.nn DO NOT leave the hob zones switched on unlessbeing used for cooking.Do not stand or rest heavy objects on the hob. Although theceramic surface is very strong, a sharp blow or sharp fallingobject (e.g. a salt cellar) might cause the surface to crack orbreak (Fig.1-2).nn Should a crack appear in the surface, disconnect theappliance immediately from the supply and arrangefor its repair.Always LIFT pans off the hob. Sliding pans may cause marksand scratches (Fig.1-3). Always turn the control to the OFFposition before removing a pan.DO NOT place anything between the base of the pan and thehob surface (e.g. asbestos mats, aluminium foil, wok stand).Cooker CareAs steam can condense to water droplets on the cool outertrim of the oven, it may be necessary during cooking to wipeaway any moisture with a soft cloth. This will also help toprevent soiling and discolouration of the oven exterior bycooking vapours (Fig.1-4).CleaningDO NOT use abrasive cleaners/pads, oven aerosols/padsor stain removers on the surface.In the interests of hygiene and safety, the cooker should bekept clean at all times as a build up in fats and other foodstuff could result in a fire.Clean only the parts listed in this guide.We recommend that you avoid wiping any surface unit areasuntil they have cooled and the indicator light has gone off.Sugar spills are the exception to this (see ‘Cleaning yourCooker’). After cleaning, use a dry cloth or paper towel toremove any cleaning cream residue.The ceramic surface should be washed after use in order toprevent it from becoming scratched or dirty.nn Caution! if a wet sponge or cloth is used to wipespills on a hot surface, be careful to avoid steamburns.nn Clean the hob with caution as some cleaners canproduce noxious fumes if applied to a hot surface.Fig.1-4ArtNo.312-0002 Salt cellar onto hobFig.1-2ArtNo.312-0003 Moving pansFig.1-3