The hotplateClean the hotplate top using a mild abrasive such as 'Cif'. Take care notto damage the spark electrodes. If the spark electrodes are damagedthe burners will not light.You can remove the pan supports, burner caps and burner crownsto clean them. Again take care not to damage the spark electrodes.If any food spills during cooking you can place the pan on anotherburner to finish cooking. Then you can remove the dirty parts and cleanthem before the spill 'burns on'.You can wash the removable parts in very hot soapy water. You mayuse mild abrasives. Make sure that the electrode and the hole and slotsin the crown are not blocked with food or cleaning materials.Clean the burner crowns by soaking them in very hot soapy water.You can remove any stubborn stains by scouring with a soap filled padsuch as 'Brillo'. If you look after the burner crowns in this way they willstay reasonably clean. However the surface will dull with time.Aluminium based saucepans can leave shiny metal marks on the pansupports. Clean the pan supports regularly to remove the marks using amild abrasive like 'Cif' with a soft scourer. For more stubborn marks youcan use a soap-filled pad such as 'Brillo'.After cleaning the appliance parts, drythem thoroughly before you put them back.When replacing hotplate burner parts1. Crown to body (Do not try to force thecrown on to the body).Make sure that the hole in the crown isover the electrode. Check that the twolonger location pegs sit in the slots in thebody. When the crown is in this positionlet it fall freely on to the body. Check thatthe crown can be moved slightly fromside to side.2. Cap to crownPlace cap centrally on the top of thecrown (enamel side up). Move sidewaysand front to back to check the cap isproperly fitted.3. Check for ignitionIf a burner will not light then you need tocheck the crown and cap positions.29Z C G 7 5 5 1 XCare and cleaning