Siemens HE2215C User Manual

Cleaning and Maintenance

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The bezel is the plastic piece behind the knob.

1. Pull out and off to remove both knob and bezel. Wipe with hot, soapy cloth, 

rinse and dry. Do not soak.

2. To replace, position knob on top of bezel hold spring tight. Place both knob 

and bezel on shaft at the same time and release spring.

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Glass cleaners which contain ammonia or chlorine bleach. These ingredients 
may permanently etch or stain the cooktop.

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Caustic Cleaners

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Oven cleaners such as Easy Off® may etch the cooktop surface.

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Abrasive Cleaners

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Metal scouring pads and scrub sponges such as Scotch Brite® can scratch 
and/ or leave metal marks.

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Soap-filled scouring pads such as SOS® can scratch the surface.

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Powdery cleaners containing chlorine bleach can permanently stain cooktop.

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Flammable cleaners such as lighter fluid or WD-40.

Dry sugar, sugar syrup, milk or tomato 
spills. Melted plastic film or foil. All these 
items require immediate removal. Remove 
only these types of spills while the surface is 
hot using the razor blade scraper. Be sure to 
use a new, sharp razor in your scraper. 

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Remove pan and turn off the element.

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Wearing an oven mitt, hold scraper at 30

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 angle, using care not to 

gouge or scratch the glass. Push soil off the heated area.

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After the surface has cooled, remove the residue and apply the 
Cooktop Cleaning Creme®.

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Soften by laying a damp paper towel or sponge on top of soil for 
about 30 minutes. 

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Use a plastic scrubber and Cooktop Cleaning Creme® or use the 
razor blade scraper. Rinse and dry.

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Use a soapy sponge or cloth to remove grease; rinse thoroughly 
and dry. Apply Cooktop Cleaning Creme®.

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Pans with aluminum, copper or stainless steel bases may leave 
marks. Treat immediately after surface has cooled with Cooktop 
Cleaning Creme. If this does not remove the marks, try a mild 
abrasive (Bon Ami®, Soft Scrub® without bleach) with a damp-
ened paper towel. Rinse and reapply creme. Failure to remove 
metal marks before the next heating makes removal very difficult.

Hard Water Spots - Hot cooking liquids 
dripped on surface

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The minerals in some water can be transferred onto the surface 
and cause stains. Use undiluted white vinegar, rinse and dry. 
Recondition with Cooktop Cleaning Creme. 

Surface scratches - Small scratches are to 
be expected on the glass surface, but do not 
affect cooking. In time, small scratches will 
become smoother and much less noticeable 
with daily use of the Cooktop Cleaning Creme.

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Apply Cleaning Creme before using to remove sand-like grains 
and grit such as salt and seasoning.

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Can be reduced by using pans with bases that are smooth, clean, 
and dry before use. Use recommended Cooktop Cleaning Creme 
daily on the cooktop.