OT - Marks on induction hob

Bald eagle

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Jan 24, 2009, 4:51:38 PM1/24/09

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Have had an induction hob for a few weeks and really pleased with it.
Tonight used a new frying pan - bought because it was compatible with
induction - and immediately the oil started smoking in two places. Moved it
off quickly but it seems to have marked the hob. The glossy glass surface
appears slightly roughened.

Manufacturers instructions for cleaning are just wipe with hot water but
this isn't shifting them. Any ideas? Thought about gently scraping with a
Stanley knife blade but don't want to make it worse.

I know this may be a bit OT but probably more knowledge on this group than
many others.

Steve Walker

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Jan 24, 2009, 5:14:17 PM1/24/09

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Bald eagle wrote:
> Have had an induction hob for a few weeks and really pleased with it.
> Tonight used a new frying pan - bought because it was compatible with
> induction - and immediately the oil started smoking in two places.
> Moved it off quickly but it seems to have marked the hob. The glossy
> glass surface appears slightly roughened.
>
> Manufacturers instructions for cleaning are just wipe with hot water
> but this isn't shifting them. Any ideas? Thought about gently
> scraping with a Stanley knife blade but don't want to make it worse.

That works for me - new blade, gripped in a pair of pliers, slices away all
the crud easily.

James Salisbury

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Jan 24, 2009, 6:07:39 PM1/24/09

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Also try some ceramic hob cleaner, hob brite paper towel and some elbow
grease.

OG

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Jan 24, 2009, 7:05:31 PM1/24/09

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"Bald eagle" <cous...@nospamntlworld.com> wrote in message
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If mine, I would complain to the shop where I bought the hob, the surface
should be heat resistant.

Andy Dingley

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Jan 24, 2009, 7:29:54 PM1/24/09

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On 24 Jan, 21:51, "Bald eagle" <cousi...@nospamntlworld.com> wrote:

> Manufacturers instructions for cleaning are just wipe with hot water but
> this isn't shifting them. Any ideas? Thought about gently scraping with a
> Stanley knife blade but don't want to make it worse.

Best thing I've found (glass halogen & ceramic, haven't tried
induction) is a metal bladed scraper sold by Partsmaster at a couple
of quid for two, maybe made/sold/approved by Creda themselves (AFAIR).
I bought it as a gimmick when ordering washing machine spares, but
it's just the job for this scraping. It's like a Stanley blade, only
thinner and more flexible, springy stainless steel with no sharp edge
other than a square, held in a little plastic gadget. You could make
your own with a bit of thin metal.

OTOH, the washing machine seal was cracked and Partsmaster are being
useless at refunding it. 8-(

Lee

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Jan 24, 2009, 10:11:59 PM1/24/09

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Steve Walker wrote:

> That works for me - new blade, gripped in a pair of pliers, slices away all
> the crud easily.
>

Our induction hob was supplied with a cleaning tool which is essentially
a Stanley blade in a plastic holder.
Another vote for Hob Brite here as well :)

Lee

The Medway Handyman

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Jan 25, 2009, 4:46:21 AM1/25/09

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Or the slightly more technical version :-)

http://www.screwfix.com/prods/30305/Cleaning/Floorcare/Safety-Scraper-Set

Designed for getting stuff off windows, work a treat.

--
Dave - The Medway Handyman
www.medwayhandyman.co.uk

Bald eagle

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Jan 25, 2009, 6:06:40 AM1/25/09

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Thanks everyone for replies - will try the Stanley blade very gently later.
Having had a chance to look more closely though I'm not sure that the marks
are actually on the hob. They seem to be under the glass, which is odd and
if I'm right will not be reversible. Will post what happens.

JC

mark

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Jan 25, 2009, 7:37:46 AM1/25/09

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"Bald eagle" <cous...@nospamntlworld.com> wrote in message
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I find 'Astonish' cleans anything like that.
You can buy it in Poundland type shops and Lakeland or online:
http://www.astonishcleanersweb.co.uk/product/product_info.php?cPath=21&products_id=49

From what I can make out it is mostly silica flour and soap/detergent. It
works well as I have been using it recently.

mark

Dirk

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Jan 25, 2009, 8:37:58 AM1/25/09

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"Bald eagle" <cous...@nospamntlworld.com> wrote in message

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AFAIR, Homecare Hob Brite will clear marks which "appear to be under the
glass" - agree with earlier poster about the elbow grease

FWIW my halogen hob responds well on a day-to-day basis to glass wipes - 80
pack from Poundland

Slider

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Jan 26, 2009, 6:09:52 AM1/26/09

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On a slight side note. Can I ask how did you install the induction hob?
Where did you connect it to for power?

Bald eagle

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Jan 26, 2009, 6:52:35 AM1/26/09

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"Slider" <sli...@slide.com> wrote in message
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> On a slight side note. Can I ask how did you install the induction hob?
> Where did you connect it to for power?
>

Dedicated supply from the consumer unit to a cooker switch (30 amp?) and
thence to hob.

Renovations

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Oct 31, 2014, 7:50:57 AM10/31/14

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Just used a brand new frying pan (suitable for all hobs)- dry fried - on my induction hob for the first time and it has left marks on the hob. Not sure what to do ..... check ith manufacturer of hob &/or frying pan? Please help!!!

Michael Chare

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Oct 31, 2014, 3:05:58 PM10/31/14

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I use CIF and an old Golden Golly pan cleaner

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Michael Chare

Roger Mills

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Nov 1, 2014, 4:37:10 PM11/1/14

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If it's just something burnt onto the hob, hob-brite is pretty good at
shifting it. If it's actually damaged the surface of the hob, take it up
with the manufacturer of the pan which claimed to be
induction-compatible - and ask to be compensated for the hob damage.
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Cheers,
Roger
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