The easiest way is to wipe away any spills immediately after use.
Clean cast iron or ceramic hotplates with a damp cloth and dishwashing detergent. Dry the cast iron plates thoroughly so that they do not rust. If there is stubborn dirt on the stove, start by soaking it in dishwashing detergent and water for a while. After soaking, remove any dirt with a dish brush, do not use abrasive or scratching substances or washers. If the surface is scratched, the dirt will sit even more permanently in the scratched surface.
You can rub cast iron hotplates with salt, steel wool or a scouring pad.
Ceramic cookers and induction cookers should be cleaned immediately after use with appropriate detergents, in accordance with the instructions for use. Wait for the stove to cool down before cleaning. If you are unable to remove the dirt, repeat the process.
Clean dirt from the oven as soon as possible after cooling. It is always easier to remove dirt when it is fresh. Use detergents specifically designed for cleaning the oven and follow the instructions for use. Remember to wear protective gloves!
The grease filter of the cooker hood collects grease and other impurities – this reduces the suction power and increases the risk of grease fire. Therefore, the cooker hood and, in particular, the grease filter should be cleaned every few months. If the hood is equipped with an activated carbon filter, it must be replaced according to the manufacturer’s recommendation. When the grease filter is clean, the kitchen fumes are easier to control!
If the cooker hood has an exhaust valve behind the filter, clean it with a damp cloth.
Metal-framed filters can be washed in the dishwasher. If you wash the filter by hand, soak it in hot water with dishwasher detergent. This makes it easier to remove grease and dirt, for example, with a coarse sponge, a brush or a cloth.
Refit the clean and dry filter carefully to prevent it from falling on the hot stove.
Regularly clean the external surfaces of the hood switches and the hood during weekly cleaning. If the hood is equipped with an activated carbon filter, it must be replaced according to the manufacturer’s recommendation.