19Ceramic HotplateDaily CareFirst of all, be sure that the heat indicator light is off and thatthe cooking surface is cool.Apply a small dab of ceramic cleaning cream in the centreof the area to be cleaned. Dampen a clean paper towel andwork the cream onto the cooking surface. As a final step, wipethe cooking surface with a clean, dry paper towel.Cleaning SpillsFor spills and boil-overs that occur while cooking, turn off theunit and wipe the area surrounding the hot zone with a cleanpaper towel. If a spill (other than a sugary substance) is on thehot zone, do not clean until the unit has completely cooleddown, and then follow the instructions below, ‘Cleaningburned-on spills’.If you accidentally melt anything on the surface or if you spillfoods with a high sugar content (preserves, tomato sauce,fruit juice, etc), remove the spill IMMEDIATELY with a razorscraper, while the unit is still hot.IMPORTANT: Use an oven glove to protect your hand frompotential burns.Scrape the major spill or melted material from the cookingzone and push into a cold area. Then, turn the unit ‘OFF’and allow to cool before cleaning further. After the cookingsurface cools down and the heat indicator lights go off, followthe ‘Daily Care’ procedure outlined above.Cleaning Burned-on SpillsMake sure that the heat indicator lights are off and that thehob is cool. Remove the excess burned-on substance with asingle-edged razor scraper. Hold the scraper at an angle ofabout 30° to the surface and then scrape off the burned-onmatter (Fig.5-5).Once you have removed as much as possible with the scraper,follow the ‘Daily Care’ procedure outlined above.To Remove Metal Rub-offSliding pans on the hob – especially aluminium or copperpans – can leave marks on the ceramic surface. These marksoften appear like scratches, but can easily be removed (see‘Cleaning Spills’). If the rub-off marks are especially stubborn,use a cleaning cream together with the razor.The GriddleAlways clean the griddle after use. Allow it to cool completelybefore removing. Immerse the griddle plate in hot soapywater. Use a soft cloth or, for stubborn stains, a nylon washingup brush.Note: If the griddle is washed in a dishwasher then somedishwasher residue may appear on the back. This is normaland will not affect the performance of your griddle.Fig.5-5