Indesit VRH-640-X: Care and maintenance

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Care and maintenance

Switching the appliance off

Disconnect your appliance from the electricity supply 

before carrying out any work on it.

Cleaning the appliance

!

Do not use abrasive or corrosive detergents (for 

example, products in spray cans for cleaning 

barbecues and ovens), stain removers, anti-rust 

products, powder detergents or sponges with abrasive 

surfaces: these may scratch the surface beyond repair.

!

Never use steam cleaners or pressure cleaners on the 

appliance.

•  It is usually sufficient simply to wash the hob using a 

damp sponge and dry it with absorbent kitchen roll.

•  If the hob is particularly dirty, rub it with a special 

glass ceramic cleaning product, then rinse well and 

dry thoroughly.

•  Food residue and dirt can be removed using a 

special scraper. Do this as soon as possible, do 

not wait for the hob to cool down in order to avoid 

incrustations. For excellent results, use a special 

stainless steel wool pad for vitroceramic glass 

cleaning soaked in soapy water.

•  If any plastic or sugary substances are accidentally 

melted on the hob, remove them immediately with 

the scraper, while the surface is still hot.

•  Once it is clean, the hob may be treated with 

a special protective maintenance product: the 

invisible film left by this product protects the surface 

from drips during cooking. This maintenance should 

be carried out while the appliance is warm (not hot) 

or cold.

•  Always remember to rinse the appliance well with 

clean water and dry it thoroughly: residues can 

become encrusted during subsequent cooking 

processes.

Stainless steel frame *

Stainless steel can be marked by hard water which has 

been left on the surface for a long time, or by cleaning 

products containing phosphorus. 

After cleaning, it is advisable to rinse the surface well 

and dry it thoroughly. If water is spilt on the surface, 

dry it quickly and thoroughly.

!

 Some hobs have an aluminium frame which is 

similar to stainless steel. Do not use any cleaning or 

degreasing products which are not suitable for use 

with aluminium.

Disassembling the hob

If it is necessary to disassemble the hob:

1. Loosen the screws fixing the alignment springs on 

each side.

2. Loosen the screws holding the fixing hooks in each 

corner.

3. Take the hob out of its installation cavity.

!

Do not attempt to repair the appliance yourself. If the 

appliance breaks down, contact a Service Centre.

*

 Only available on certain models.

This appliance conforms to the following 

European Economic Community directives:

- 2006/95/EEC dated 12/12/06 (Low 

Voltage) and subsequent amendments;

- 89/336/EEC dated 03/05/89 (Electromagnetic 

Compatibility) and subsequent amendments;

- 93/68/EEC dated 22/07/93 and subsequent 

amendments.

Disposal 

•  When disposing of packaging material: observe 

local legislation so that the packaging may be 

reused.

•  The European Directive 2002/96/EC relating to Waste 

Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) states 

that household appliances should not be disposed of 

using the normal solid urban waste cycle. Exhausted 

appliances should be collected separately in order 

to optimise the cost of re-using and recycling the 

materials inside the machine, while preventing 

potential damage to the atmosphere and to public 

health. The crossed-out dustbin is marked on all 

products to remind the owner of their obligations 

regarding separated waste collection.

  For further information relating to the correct disposal 

of exhausted household appliances, owners may 

contact the public service provided or their local 

dealer.