subject: Kitchen Hobs - A Guide To Cleaning [print this page] Below is a quick guide to getting the best out of your kitchen hob with cleaning and maintenance tips for preserving your appliance.
Electric hobs: Wipe the surface of the hob around the rings after use, using as damp cloth. Turn off the electricity and cleanse the plates with a scouring pad and a cream cleaner. Any rings that are removeable can be taken apart and washed in soapy water. Make sure everything is put back into place correctly before switching the electricity back on.
Aga hobs: Use a damp cloth to wipe up any spills as they occur. Remember that an Aga is always on, so make sure to use a thick cloth so as not to burn your hands on the heat. Clean the enamel parts with a cream cleanser weekly, and also the chrome lids and rail. Try cooking at moderate temperatures always to reduce the risk of splatter.
Gas hobs: Always wipe down your gas hob quickly after use, especially if there has been a spillage during cooking. Use a liquid cleaner and a damp cloth for best results. Try using a nylon scourer for any burnt on patches, and also sprinkle a little salt on to any spills to soak up the grease.
Weekly, take off all the pan supports, burner caps and heads from the hob and wash these as well. The pan supports can be washed in hot water, and the burner caps and hob rings should be cleansed using a brillo pad. Make sure that everything is put back into place correctly to ensure the hob works correctly.
Cooker hoods: Weekly, turn off the cooker at the mains and use a damp cloth to wipe it down. Every 6 months, dismantle the hood, thoroughly clean the cover inside and out and change the filter.
Glass topped hobs: Always wipe the hob down with a damp cloth after using it. Hob scrapers can be used to tackle any stubborn stains. Weekly, clean the hob more thoroughly with a specialist hob cleaner. Always check the manufacturers manual before attempting any cleaning on these types of hobs, because certain cleansing products and detergents can reduce the ability for the hob to radiate any heat.
