To remove discolourations or ? Avoid the use of:
white and silver marks ? Household detergents and
These marks sometimes give the bleaches.
impression of being in or underneath
the hob glass. They can almost ? Impregnated plastic or nylon
always be removed provided they pads that are not described
have not become excessively burnt as suitable for non-stick
on. Follow the instructions above saucepans.
under ?To Remove more Stubborn
Marks?. ? Brillo pads, Ajax pads, steel
If this is unsuccessful, make up a wool pads.
paste of one part water to three
parts Cream of Tarter and leave on ? Chemical oven cleaners, e.g.
the discoloured areas overnight. aerosols and oven pads.
The marks should be easily
removable the next day provided ? Rust stain, bath and sink
they have not been excessively stain removers.
burnt on. The paste should be
thoroughly washed off afterwards. ? Any of the above products
may cause damage to the
Hints and tips hob.
? It is dangerous to mix different
To reduce hob soilage: cleaning products. The
? Make sure the bottom of the chemicals in them may react
saucepan and the cooking area
with each other with hazardous
are clean and dry before cooking results.
begins.
? Soilage from sugar solutions
? Ensure saucepans are large
enough to accommodate food to must be removed from the
avoid boil overs. hob before the syrup has set
otherwise damage to the hob
surface will occur.
? If possible, wipe up spills and
splatters as they occur, but take
care to avoid steam burns. ? Avoid placing plastic items, foil
or dishes on the hot surface as
? Avoid using a dishcloth or this will cause damage to the
sponge to clean the hob. These hob.
may leave a layer of soiled
detergent on the hob surface
which will burn and discolour the
next time the hob is used.
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