Cleaning and care

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NEVER use a steam cleaner to clean this appliance.

The steam can reach the electrical components and cause a short circuit.

Clean the appliance on a regular basis, preferably after each use. Let the appliance cool down before cleaning.

Dry the appliance any time water is used to clean it. This helps prevent lime deposits.

To avoid damaging the surfaces, do not use any

– dishwashing liquid,

– cleaning products that contain washing soda, acids/alkali, ammonia, or bleach,

– limescale removers,

– stain and rust removers,

– abrasive cleaners such as scouring powder, scouring liquid or pumice stones,

– cleaners containing solvents,

– dishwasher cleaner,

– grill andovensprays,

– glass cleaners,

– scouring brushes and sponges (such as pot scrubbers), or used sponges that still contain abrasive cleanser residue,

– magic erasers,

– sharp objects

(they could damage the seals between the ceramic and the frame or between the frame and the countertop).

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Cleaning and care

Do not use dishwashing liquid for cleaning. When cleaning with a dishwashing liquid, not all contaminants and residues are removed. The result is an invisible film, which leads to discolouration of the ceramic surface. This discolouration cannot be removed.

Clean the cooktop on a regular basis with a special ceramic cleaner.

First wipe down the surface with a damp cloth to loosen soiling, then remove stubborn crusting with a glass scraper.

Next, clean the cooktop with the Miele ceramic and stainless steel cleaner (see "Optional accessories"), or a commercial ceramic cleaner and paper towel or a clean cloth. Do not apply cleaner to a hot cooking zone as this can leave spots.

Follow the instructions of the manufacturer of the cleaning product.

Wipe the cooking zone with clean water and dry it with a clean, dry cloth. Be sure to remove all cleaning product residue. Residue will burn into the cooktop during subsequent uses, damaging the glass ceramic.

Spots from lime deposits, water, and aluminium deposits

(shimmering metallic spots) can be removed with a glass ceramic and stainless steel cleaner.

If sugar, plastic, or aluminium foil fall onto a hot cooking zone, switch the appliance off. Immediately, while the zone is still hot, use a glass scraper to thoroughly remove the spill from the cooking zone. Risk of burns!

Once the zone has cooled off, clean thoroughly as described above.

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