The hotplateClean the hotplate top using a mild abrasive such as 'Cif'. Take care not todamage the spark electrodes. If the spark electrodes are damaged theburners will not light.You can remove the pan supports, burner caps and burner crowns toclean them. Again take care not to damage the spark electrodes.If any food spills do occur during cooking you can place the pan onanother burner to finish cooking. Then you can remove the dirty parts andclean them before the spill 'burns on'.You can wash the removable parts in very hot soapy water. You may usemild abrasives. Make sure that the electrode and the hole and slots in thecrown 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 will stayreasonably 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 morestubborn marks you can use a soap filled pad suchas '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 iscentrally over the electrode. Check thatthe two longer location pegs sit in theslots in the body. When the crown is inthe position let it fall freely on to the body.Check that the crown can be movedslightly from side to side.2. Cap to crown.Place cap centrally on the top of crown(enamel side up). Move sideways andfront to back to check the cap is properlyfitted.3. Check for ignitionIf a burner will not light then you need tocheck the crown and cap positions.Z C G 5 0 0 0 / 5 0 0 126Care and cleaning