If you love cooking delicious meals and enjoy using your stove, things can sometimes get a little messy afterward.
But don't worry: Oil splatters, sauce stains, and burnt-on residue on the glass-ceramic cooktop can be easily removed. We'll show you how to clean your cooktop and provide some helpful tips.
BORA products feature high-quality glass-ceramic from our partner SCHOTT CERAN®. It is extremely durable and scratch-resistant. Nevertheless, this high-quality material is not indestructible. Potential hazards include, for example, salt and sugar crystals, coarsely ground spices, and fine sand particles in the dust. If pans and pots are dragged across the cooktop, they may leave scratches. Therefore, always lift cookware when moving it. In addition, heat can cause stains to set into the fabric.
It is impossible to completely avoid minor signs of wear and tear in everyday kitchen use. However, cleaning the cooktop regularly can significantly reduce the risk of scratches and burnt-on stains. However, please do not use scouring pads or abrasive cleaners. Chemically harsh cleaning agents are also off-limits. Below you will find information on how often and how to clean your BORA glass-ceramic cooktops.
When it comes to cleaning, a distinction must be made between the cooktop itself and its associated components, such as the cooktop hood. Depending on the component, we recommend different cleaning cycles.
| Element | Cleaning cycle |
|---|---|
| Cooktop | Immediately after each use |
| Control panel | Immediately after each use |
| Control knob (for BORA Professional) | Clean the knob ring and knob housing immediately after each use |
| Cooktop extractor | Weekly |
| Inside of cooktop extractor (for BORA Classic 2.0 and BORA Professional) | Weekly and after preparing high-fat foods |
| Sealing cap, grease filter, filter tray (for BORA Professional) | Weekly and after preparing very greasy foods |
| Maintenance tray (for BORA Professional) | As needed, at the latest when replacing the activated carbon filter (for recirculation mode) |
| Inlet nozzle and stainless steel filter | Weekly, as well as after preparing high-fat foods and when the fan speed indicator shows F; please clean the stainless steel only in the direction of the grain |
| Air duct housing | every six months or when replacing the activated carbon filter |
| Activated carbon filter (for recirculation mode) | Replace if extraction performance decreases, odors develop, or the fan speed indicator shows F |
When cleaning a BORA cooktop with integrated extractor, you can put some parts in the dishwasher if necessary:
The temperature of the rinse cycle must not exceed 65 °C. In addition, the hob components must be completely dry after cleaning before you put them back in place.
Cleaning is also easy with the BORA X BO—the professional steam oven for your home: For light soiling, you can wipe down the stainless steel cooking cavity with a clean sponge, dish soap, and warm water. Then dry it with a clean, soft cloth.
The BORA Intensive Cleaning Program does the magic when it comes to cleaning. This means that cleaning and drying are performed automatically. Simply screw the recyclable cleaning cartridge into the center of the baking rack and slide both into the middle rack. In the menu, tap "Maintenance" and start the intensive cleaning program. You can find the exact procedure for cleaning the X BO in the user and installation manual
It only takes a few simple steps to clean your BORA cooktop. Follow these steps to keep it in top condition:
We recommend using a special glass-ceramic cleaner to clean BORA cooktops. If you don't have any on hand, you can make do with window cleaner: Spray this onto the stovetop and let it sit for a moment. Then wipe the cleaner off with a damp cloth. Drying with a dish towel prevents streaks.
One way to remove stubborn encrustations and tough stains is to use baking soda. Mix it with a little water to form a creamy paste. Apply these to the soiled areas and let them sit for about an hour. Then wipe the paste off with a damp cloth.
If you wish to clean a glass ceramic cooktop, use only a glass ceramic scraper to scrape away burnt-on food. Do not use a knife or similar object. Apply only light pressure. Do not, under any circumstances, use cleaning products with abrasive particles (scouring cream, scouring powder) or scouring sponges.
A special glass ceramic cleaner like BORA Cooktop Cleaner is the perfect product for cleaning your cooktop. Alternatively, you can use glass cleaner or lemon juice. It is important to remove any cleaning product residues from the surface afterwards using a damp cloth.
To clean the cooktop, as well as ordinary lemon juice, you can also use shop-bought citric acid. It is important to dilute it sufficiently: dissolve three dessert spoons of pure citric acid powder in a litre of warm water. Wipe the surface with it and then rinse with clean water.
To clean a glass ceramic cooktop and remove burnt-on food, use a glass ceramic scraper. First of all, remove larger grease stains with some kitchen roll. The rest can be removed using glass ceramic cleaner. In the case of stubborn incrustations, baking powder mixed into a paste with a little water helps. Leave it to work for an hour and then wipe it off with a damp cloth.
You can avoid spots by wiping the surface dry with a tea towel after cleaning the cooktop. If spots and smears have built up, remove them with glass ceramic cleaner or glass cleaner.
Cookware with an aluminium or copper base should be avoided. These two metals can leave residues on glass ceramic that are extremely difficult or even impossible to remove.
