Helpful Hints And Tips; Maintenance And Cleaning - IKEA LIVSGNISTA Handbuch

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Helpful hints and tips

This hob has burners of different diameters.
For better burner performance, please stick
to the following rules:
- Use pots and pans with bottoms the
same width as that of the burners or
slightly larger (see table on the right).
- Only use flat-bottomed pots and pans.
- Use the correct amount of water
for cooking foods and keep the pot
covered.
- Make sure pots on the grates do not
Burner
Rapid
Semi-rapid
Auxiliary

Maintenance and cleaning

Disconnect power before servicing.
- All the enamelled and glass parts
should be cleaned with warm water and
neutral solution.
- Stainless steel surfaces may be stained
by calcareous water or aggressive
detergents if left in contact for too long.
Any food spills (water, sauce, coffee, etc.)
should be wiped away before they dry.
- Clean with warm water and neutral
detergent, and then dry with a soft
cloth or chamois. Remove baked-on dirt
with specific cleaners for stainless steel
surfaces.
NOTE: Clean glass and enamelled parts
only with soft cloth or sponge.
- Do not use abrasive or corrosive
products, chlorine-based cleaners or
pan scourers.
- Do not use steam cleaning appliances.
- Do not use flammable products.
protrude beyond the edge of the hob.
IMPORTANT: improper use of the grids can
result in damage to the hob: do not position
the grids upside down or slide them across
the hob. Do not use:
- Cast iron griddles, ollar stones,
terracotta pots and pans.
- Heat diffusers such as metal mesh, or
any other types.
- Two burners simultaneously for one
receptacle (e.g. fish kettle).
Pot Ø
from 24 to 26 cm
from 16 to 22 cm
from 8 to 14 cm
- Do not leave acid or alkaline substances,
such as vinegar, mustard, salt, sugar or
lemon juice on the hob.
CLEANING THE HOB PARTS
- Grids, burner caps and burners can be
removed to be cleaned. Do not wash
them in the dishwasher.
- Clean them by hand with warm water
and non-abrasive detergent, removing
any food residues and checking that
none of the burner openings is clogged.
- Rinse and dry
- Refit burners and burner caps correctly
in the respective housings.
- When replacing the grids, make sure
that the panstand area is aligned with
the burner.
- Models equipped with electrical
ignition plugs and safety device require
thorough cleaning of the plug end in
order to ensure correct operation.
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