The soiling present on the hob or under the cookware before cooking has burnt on during the cooking process.
When to clean
Before each use: clean the entire hob and the base of the cookware.
After every use: clean the entire hob.
Once a week: to prevent cleaning agent residue being burned on, clean the ceramic glass surface with the Miele ceramic and stainless steel cleaner or with a proprietary ceramic glass cleaner. Please follow the cleaning agent manufacturer’s instructions.
Removing light soiling
Clean the entire ceramic surface of the hob with a damp, soft cloth and a solution of water and a little washing-up liquid. Please follow the cleaning agent manufacturer’s instructions.
1. Example of a cleaning sponge with a soft scouring side.
2. Example of a cleaning sponge with a hard scouring side.
Removing stubborn soiling
Remove any coarse soiling with a damp cleaning cloth and more stubborn soiling with a glass scraper.
Clean the ceramic glass surface with the Miele glass ceramic and stainless steel cleaner, with a proprietary ceramic glass cleaner or scouring liquid. Please follow the cleaning agent manufacturer’s instructions.
Soak heavily soiled areas with scouring liquid for 15 minutes.
Clean the affected areas with a cleaning sponge with a soft scouring side (1) for 2–5 minutes.
Removing very heavy soiling
Soak the heavily soiled areas with scouring liquid for 15 minutes.
Clean the affected areas with a cleaning sponge with a soft scouring side (1) for 2–5 minutes.
If any residue remains, repeat the process up to 3 times.
In extreme cases, use a cleaning sponge with a hard scouring side (2).
In the event of extreme soiling, use a strong alkaline oven cleaner or barbecue cleaner suitable for hobs. Leave the cleaning agent to work for at least 30 minutes.
Finishing the cleaning process
Remove all cleaning agent residues with a damp cleaning cloth.
Dry the ceramic surface of the hob after cleaning.
Unsuitable cleaning agents
To avoid damaging the surfaces of the appliance, do not use:
Cleaning agents containing soda, ammonia, acids or chlorides
Stain and rust removers
Powder cleaners and cream cleaners
Cleaning agents containing solvents
Dishwasher cleaning agents
Hard, abrasive brushes
Eraser stain remover blocks
