20ArtNo.312-0010 Cleaning; scraping the ceramic hobnn Isolate the electricity supply before carrying out anymajor cleaning. Then allow the cooker to cool.nn NEVER use paint solvents, washing soda, causticcleaners, biological powders, bleach, chlorine basedbleach cleaners, coarse abrasives or salt.nn DO NOT mix different cleaning products – they mayreact together with hazardous results.All parts of the cooker can be cleaned with hot soapy water– but take care that no surplus water seeps into theappliance.Remember to switch the electricity supply back on and resetthe clock before re-using the cooker.HobDaily careFirst of all, be sure that all heat indicator lights are off andthat the cooking surface is cool. Apply a small dab of ceramiccleaning cream in the centre of each area to be cleaned.Dampen a clean paper towel and work the cream onto thecooking surface. As a final step, wipe the cooking surface witha 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.nn IMPORTANT: Use an oven glove to protect your handfrom potential 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. 6.1).Once you have removed as much as possible with the scraper,follow the ‘Daily Care’ procedure outlined above.6. Cleaning your cookerFig. 6.1