Cleaning And Care; Glass Ceramic Hob; Specifi C Soiling; Hob Fan - Bauknecht CTDI K 840C NE Gebrauchs- Und Montageanweisung

5 Cleaning and care

• Switch the hob off and let it cool down before you clean
it.
• Never clean the glass ceramic hob with a steam clea-
ner or similar appliance!
• When cleaning make sure that you only wipe lightly
over the ON/OFF key. The hob may otherwise be acci-
dentally switched on!

5.1 Glass ceramic hob

Important! Never use aggressive cleaning agents such as
rough scouring agent, abrasive saucepan cleaners, rust
and stain removers etc.
Cleaning after use
1. Always clean the entire hob when it has become soiled.
It is recommended that you do so every time the hob
is used. Use a damp cloth and a little washing up liquid
for cleaning. Then dry the hob with a clean dry cloth to
ensure that there is no detergent left on the surface of
the hob.
Weekly cleaning
2. Clean the entire hob thoroughly once a week with com-
mercial glass ceramic cleaning agents. Please follow
the manufacturer's instructions carefully. When applied,
the cleaning agent will coat the hob in a protective fi lm
which is resistant to water and dirt. All the dirt will re-
main on the fi lm and can then easily be removed. Then
rub the hob dry with a clean cloth. Make sure that no
cleaning agent remains on the surface of the hob since
this will react aggressively when the hob is heated up
and will change the surface.
5.2 Specifi c soiling
Heavy soiling and stains (limescaling and shiny, mo-
ther-of-pearl-type stains) can best be
removed when the hob is still slightly
warm. Use commercial cleaning
agents to clean the hob. Proceed as
outlined under Item 2.
First soak food which has boiled
over with a wet cloth and then remove
remaining soiling with a special glass
scraper for glass ceramic hobs. Then clean the hob again
as described under Item 2.
Burnt sugar and melted plastic must be removed imme-
diately, when they are still hot, with a glass scraper. Then
clean the hob again as described under Item 2.
Grains of sand which may get onto the hob when you
peel potatoes or clean lettuce may scratch the surface of
the hob when you move pots around. Make sure that no
grains of sand are left on the hob.
Changes in the colour of the hob will not aff ect the func-
tion and the stability of the glass ceramic material. These
colour changes are not changes in the material but food
residues which were not removed and which have burnt
into the surface.
Cleaning and care
Shiny spots result when the base of the cookware rubs
on the surface of the hob, particularly when cookware
with an aluminium base or unsuitable cleaning agents are
used. They are diffi cult to remove with standard cleaning
agents. You may need to repeat the cleaning process
several times. In time, the decoration will wear off and dark
stains will appear as a result of using aggressive cleaning
agents and faulty pan bases.

5.3 Hob fan

Cleaning the metal grease fi lters
Clean the metal grease fi lters in the dishwasher or in
mild soapy water at least once a month or in the event of
excessive grease deposits and/or intensive use.
To remove the fi lter, lift up the fan cover and lift the U-sha-
ped stainless steel ventilation plate in the suction intake
opening upwards to remove it from the fan. Now remove
the fi lter. To do so, press the lock in the recessed handle
downwards and remove the fi lter.
The fi lter can be rinsed in a dishwasher. Stand the fi lter
upright in the dishwasher. Please use only rinse aid that is
suitable for use with aluminium in order to avoid damaging
and discolouring the fi lters.
Never rinse right next to glasses or light-coloured porce-
lain.
Do not operate the fan without grease fi lters!
After rinsing the fi lter, dry it and replace it in the fan. Please
make sure that the recessed handle is visible after you
have replaced the fi lter. If possible, wipe the easily acces-
sible inside of the fan with a cloth dampened with deter-
gent every time you replace a fi lter, while at the same time
paying attention to protruding parts in the inside of the fan.
Fan cleaning and care
The fan is best cleaned every time you clean the fi lters.
Condensation water may collect under the fi lter after water
has boiled rapidly with the lid of the pot removed. This is
quite normal. The water should, however, be removed and
the inside of the fan cleaned.
The ventilation openings in the cover ensure that residual
moisture resulting from cooking and cleaning can escape
if necessary when the fan is not in operation and the cover
is on.
Please clean the fi lter and the inside of the fan if unplea-
sant remaining odours escape.
The fan is best cleaned with a soft damp cloth and mild
soapy water.
Service
The fi lter must remain accessible. Replace the charcoal
fi lter mats of a charcoal fi lter every 5 to 24 months.
Replace the charcoal fi lter mats of plasma fi lters at least
every 5 years. To do so, open the cover of the casing and
replace the charcoal fi lter mats.
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