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St George Appliances
3-5 Birmingham Ave Chester Hill NSW 2162
ph 1300-305-366
www.sga.com.au
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These hotplates are easy to clean and maintain. The smooth surface of the glass helps to prevent dirt build
up.
Cleaning And Maintenance
To Prevent Cooktop Scratching
Do not slide glass or metal utensils across the glass top. Make sure the bottom of all utensils are
clean and dry before using. Make sure the cooktop surface is clean and dry before using. Do
not allow aluminium foil (including foil containers) to come into contact with the glass while the
unit is on. Cookware with sharp, damaged or jagged edges may scratch the glassware.
The glass cooktop can be used to place hot baking dishes etc from the oven, provided they
are not likely to scratch the surface as described above.
For Normal Cleaning
When the cooktop is cool, wipe the glass with a clean damp cloth or nylon pad. You may also
use a fresh solution of dishwashing detergent and warm water.
Do not use a dirty sponge or use the same water used for washing up, as this may leave a
greasy residue which will show up as streaks when the cooktop is next heated. Wipe away any
residual cleaning agent with clean water.
Do not use abrasive sponges or cleaners. Many caustic oven cleaners will permanently burn the
stain onto the glass surface.
When wiping over, remember to turn diamond rings away from the glass to prevent accidental
scratching.
Cleaning Fresh Spillovers
It is best to clean a spillover immediately to avoid much more work later on. Turn the unit off and
wipe around the hot zone with a paper towel. Use a protective glove or mitt to prevent burning.
Important: Melted plastic, or spills involving foods with a high sugar content must be removed
immediately before the cooktop has cooled, or they will become permanently fused into the
glass top. Use a ceramic cooktop scraper to completely lift the spilled residue and move it to
a cool area of the cooktop. Wait till the affected part of the cooktop has cooled, then clean
according to normal cleaning procedures outlined above.
Cleaning Burnt-On Spillovers
When the cooktop surface is cool, use a ceramic cooktop scraper. Hold
it an at an angle and scrape off residue. Clean according to normal
cleaning procedures outlined above.
Metal Staining
Copper and aluminium become soft at higher cooking temperatures and leave marks on
the glass cooktop. These can appear as scratches, but are easily removed using the same
procedure as for cleaning spillovers.
In some cases metal staining can cause pitting of the glass surface if left untreated, so these
marks are best cleaned immediately. In particular, do not allow aluminium foil to touch the glass
surface while the element is on, as this material is prone to quick melting
Cleaning Stubborn Stains.
It is advisable to use commercially available glass cooktop cleaners occasionally, which are
found in the housewares sections of most supermarkets, appliance and kitchen stores. These not
only clean thoroughly, but also leave a protective coating on the glass surface.
