Bosch PGL985UC Operating Instructions - Page 12

Steel usage rules: cleaning and care NO YES DO NOT use abrasive Once the appliance has products, sharp objects, cooled, clean it with a steel wool, knives, etc. to sponge, soap and remove hardened water. remains of food on the Remove all spilt liquids cooktop, pan immediately. This will supports, burners or save unnecessary efforts. electrical cooktops. If your cooktop has a glass panel, DO NOT use a knife, scraper or any similar device to clean the joint where it meets the metal. To keep the burners and pan supports clean, they must be regularly cleaned, submerging them in soapy water and scrubbing them with a non-metallic brush so that the holes and slots are perfectly clear to provide proper flame. Always dry the burner covers and the DO NOT use steam grates if they have cleaning machines on the become wet. cooktop, as they could damage it. DO NOT leave acidic liquids (lemon juice, vinegar, etc.) on the cooktop. After cleaning and drying the burners, ensure that the lids are properly placed atop the burner flame diffuser. If the appliance has Monoblock burners, ensure that they are perfectly dry before their next use. Due to the high temperatures that the ring lid of your triple flame burner, and stainless steel areas such as the grease splash tray and the outer perimeter of the burners, etc. must withstand, they will become discoloured over time. This is NORMAL. Clean them after every use using products appropriate for stainless steel. After washing the grates, dry them completely before cooking with them again. The presence of water droplets or wet areas at the beginning of cooking can cause possible points of enamel deterioration. If the grates of your cooktop have rubber pads, use precaution when cleaning them, as they could come off, leaving the grate unprotected and leading to scratching of the cooktop. Stainless steel cleaning products should not be used in the area surrounding the control knobs. The (printed) symbols may be wiped off. 12