QVpy2PQRUFig. 22. Cleaning and Maintenance• Disconnect the appliance from the electricalsupply, before carrying out any cleaning ormanteinance work.Wash the enamelled components with warm soapywater. Never use abrasive cleanersFrequently wash the "caps" and the "crowns" with hotsoapy water, carefully taking away any built-up of food.Carefully wash the stainless steel components withwater, then wipe them dry with a soft cloth.The pan supports are dishwasher proof.If the marks are particularly difficult to remove, usecommon non-abrasive cleaners or specific products.Never use steel wool pads or acids.In models provided with electric ignition, this feature isobtained through a ceramic "candle" and a metalelectrode (Fig. 1 lett. C). Keep these components wellclean, to avoid difficult lighting, and check that the burnercrown holes (lett. B) are not obstructed.PAN SUPPORTSTo keep the pan supports in the right position, they arehooked to a couple of special hinges in the back of thehob.Thanks to these hooks, you can lift the pan supportsfor easier cleaning, as shown in Fig. 2.To take the pan supports completely off the hob,proceed as shown in Fig. 3.