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  1. Shine On: Cleaning Your Cooktop

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    The Best Way to Clean Your Gas Cooktop

    Gas Cooktops are powerful and a joy to work with, but because of their extra componentry, can be more involved to clean than their induction and electric counterparts. But given their easy assembly and reassembly, the process for keeping your gas cooktop squeaky clean and germ-free is still simple. All you have to do is follow these instructions:

    1. Wait for the cooktop to cool down
    2. Leave temperature control elements in place
    3. Remove pan supports and burners
    4. Apply a moderate, evenly-distributed amount of soapy water or cleaning solution onto cooktop
    5. Use a kitchen cloth or paper towel to clean the surface
    6. Use wet cloth, then remove excess moisture using dry cloth or paper towel
    7. Clean burners and pan supports using soapy water
    8. Refit burner and pan supports
    The Do’s and Don’ts of Cleaning a Gas Cooktop

    To best maintain a clean appearance and keep your gas cooktop working perfectly for years to come, there are some guidelines we recommend you follow.

    Do’s

    • Clean the burners after each use
    • Wait until the cooktop has cooled down before cleaning
    • Remove pan supports and burners before cleaning
    • Clean cooktop with sponge, soap and water
    • Clean using the NEFF hob cleaner

    Don’ts

    • Clean burners infrequently, or when you think they visibly need it
    • Clean while still hot or switched on
    • Remove control elements while cleaning
    • Attempt to clean with pan supports and burners still in place
    • Clean with heavy-duty cleaners or those not made for this purpose
    • Attempt to use without properly refitting all the cleaned componentry
    Spot Cleaning

    By spot cleaning regularly, you can avoid some of the more dire cleaning jobs that can build up over time. By using soapy water and cleaning the surface of your induction or gas cooktop regularly, you can keep it sparkling. It’s recommended that you clean your cooktop after every use but remember to wait until it has completely cooled down first.

    Deep Cleaning

    For larger cleaning jobs, you may want to use the NEFF cooktop cleaner.

    But first wash down your surface with soapy water and use a scraper to lift the baked-on grime.  If the grit doesn’t lift, apply some NEFF hob cleaner with a sponge and dry before replacing. To maintain the finish of your NEFF surfaces and components, only use gentle cleaning products recommended in your manual. More aggressive cleaning solutions may damage the finish on your cooktop and burners.

    What about Induction Cooktops?

    Electric or induction cooktops, whether ceramic or glass, are a sleek alternative to gas. Without the need for pan supports or external dials, the induction hob is a single ceramic or glass surface, making it ideal for easy cleaning by following these easy steps. (Plus, with the NEFF TwistPadFire removable magnetic dial you won’t have any hard to clean spots on the surface).

    The Best Way to Clean Your Induction cooktop:
    • Ensure cooktop is cold before you commence cleaning
    • Clean hob with soapy water and sponge or paper towel
    • Use a scraper to remove stubborn stains and grime
    • Scrape at a 30-degree angle
    • Pour a small amount of NEFF hob cleaning fluid onto cooktop surface
    • Apply cleaner using paper towel
    • Wipe thoroughly with damp cloth or sponge
    • Dry with a clean sponge or cloth

    NEFF cooktops are German engineered with a 4-year warranty. To Learn more about NEFF appliances, click here.

  2. NEFF accessories every home cook needs

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    You’re a passionate home chef who knows their Himalayan sea salt from their first-cold-pressed extra-virgin olive oil. And just like with quality ingredients, it makes sense that you invest in the best kitchen accessories for your cooking. NEFF accessories are the crème de la crème of kitchen appliances, saving you time and making the entire cooking experience one of effortless joy.

    Ready to take your cheffing game to the next level? These five NEFF kitchen accessories will revolutionise your home cooking. Game on!

     

    Baking stone

    Does the thought of a charred pizza base or chewy sourdough loaf leave you weak at the knees? Then the NEFF bread and pizza baking stone is the kitchen accessory for you. Supplied with a wooden paddle and suitable for all ovens, our ceramic baking stone is designed to provide an appetising stone-baked effect to cooking. Perfect for cooking pizzas, baking breads and flans or heating frozen food dishes, this NEFF accessory is handmade in Germany – so you know you’re in good hands.

    Wondering how you can use the NEFF baking stone at home? Click here for our delicious Rosemary and Olive Focaccia recipe.

    Casserole Pan

    Like a moreish potato gratin or pomegranate salad, an excellent kitchen accessory elevates the entire dining experience. Take our extra-deep enamelled tray, for example. Perfect for roasting potatoes, vegetables, or preparing baked pasta dishes and casseroles, it glides seamlessly into our 45cm and 60cm ovens. The result? Simple, effortless cooking – the dream of any ardent home chef.

    Already have one at home? Give it a whirl with our haloumi and chicken tray bake recipe .

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    Cookware set

    It’s the little things that make for a seamless experience in the kitchen. Like a litre scale inside saucepans, so you know exactly how much is inside the pot without the need to pre-measure. With the three-piece NEFF cookware set, two glass-lidded saucepans and a non-stick frying pan let you fry, stew and sizzle your way to a festive feast. Crafted from quality stainless steel, these durable kitchen accessories are suitable for induction hobs, ovens (the glass lids up to 220 degrees) and dishwashers. Goodbye fuss, hello ease.

    Griddle plate

    Combining the fun of grilling with the ease of cooking, the versatile NEFF griddle plate is ideal for cooking food quickly and evenly, particularly when grilling meat, fish, seafood and vegetables. This easy-to-clean and dishwasher-safe kitchen accessory transforms the flexible cooking zone on NEFF ovens into a grill, while the typical grill pattern allows oil to run down the gaps – making whipping up healthy meals for friends and family a cinch.

    Learn how you can perfect your steak at home with the NEFF griddle plate here.

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    Teppanyaki plate

    Ready to cook like a pro? The large-surface NEFF Teppanyaki plate works on multiple cooking zones, so you can cook and warm several dishes at once. With the ability to sauté on high heat at the front while keeping food warm on low heat at the back, this handy kitchen accessory introduces a new cooking style into the arsenal of fervent home chefs. Compatible with Induction Cooktops and dishwasher safe, it’s ideal for creating special dishes including Nasi Goreng and chilli prawn coconut skewers.

     

    Want to get your hands on any of these NEFF accessories? Call our friendly team on 1300 087 033.

     

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    NEFF Appliances. Made for a lifetime of moments.

     

    With NEFF appliances, every meal in your kitchen is a meal worth sharing. Celebrate together with premium ovens, cooktops and more.

     

    Find out more here.

  3. 5 Reasons to Love the New NEFF Vented Cooktop

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    1. Freedom to create an open-plan kitchen

    The NEFF vented cooktop features an integrated rangehood, allowing you to create a seamless open-plan kitchen and living space with no overhead rangehood necessary. Crafted from black ceramic glass with a stainless steel trim, it’s a stylish accessory that encourages you to design your dream kitchen with ultimate freedom.

    2. Flexibility for different sized pots and pans

    With four  induction cooking zones featuring an impressive 17 power levels, our vented cooktop is big on convenience.

    But it’s also highly flexible, move your pots and pans anywhere within the FlexInduction zone. Their size and shape are automatically detected and heat is applied at their exact location.

    With quick and automatic first pot detection, a keep warm function and LED display and timer, this intuitive kitchen appliance will transform your approach to cooking and entertaining.

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    3. Integrated ventilation which automatically adjusts itself

    Our vented cooktop’s most innovative feature? Its integrated high-performance downdraft extractor – aesthetically inbuilt into the cooktop itself. Its fully-flush air intake design allows you to place and move cookware freely. Plus, the automatic air sensor monitors steam and odours and adjusts the ventilation power level automatically.

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    4. You won’t lose important storage space

    Short on storage space in the kitchen? Then our vented cooktop is perfect for you. Its unique slimline design allows for cupboards or drawers below the appliance, ensuring every precious inch of kitchen space is utilised.

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    5. Two installation options, duct or recirculate, the choice is yours!

    The NEFF vented cooktop features optimised odour reduction performance, meaning you can cook foods with robust odours like bacon and fish with little to no kitchen smell.

    The cooktop can be set-up to either filter and recirculate the extracted air Into the kitchen environment, or exit it from your home altogether .

    Ideally, the cooktop uses a ducted system to discharge cooking odours directly outdoors through a duct. If this isn’t possible in your kitchen, you can install a recirculation system. Either way, you’re guaranteed a functional end product.

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  4. Should you get a gas or induction cooktop

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    What you feel like cooking is a decision you need to make several times a day, every day. But what you cook it on is something you only get to choose a few times in your lifetime. And golly, is it a tricky decision.

    Cooktops have come a long way from the days of a woody fire in the outdoors. But with so many benefits on either side of the gas vs induction cooktop discussion, too much choice can become stressful.

    So, for those in the market for a new cooktop, we’ve put together a buying guide outlining what the pros and cons of each choice are. To be honest, there’s no right answer – there’s only preference. If we could have both, we would.

    Good old gas

    Reliability
    There’s a lot of magic in an old-school gas flame. Top of the list is most probably reliability. No matter what cuisine you’re cooking or what kind of pot you’re using, gas will get the job done. An open flame is how cooking was invented after all!

    Best for wok cooking
    If you cook a lot of stir frys and Asian cuisine that requires cooking with a wok, gas cooktops could be for you. Wok cooking is much easier with with gas, as the trivet supports the round base of the wok, allowing for a more even flow of heat.

    Intuitive
    Gas is also incredibly intuitive – you can see the source of the heat, and you know exactly what you’re getting when you turn it up or down. It’s cooking at its simplest. The NEFF FlameSelect® function, gives you step-by-step power setting from 1 to 9. Cook your steak best on level 8? Just remember that for next time for consistent results.

    Design options
    In terms of design, a gas cooktop is sturdy and solid: great for those kitchens that would suit a classic aesthetic. Within NEFF’s range, you can choose from black matte ceramic or stainless steel.

    Not as easy to clean
    The only major watch-out? They aren’t as easy to clean as gas cooktops.

    Elegant induction

    Since their invention in 1970, induction cooktops have grown greatly in popularity – and for good reason. Apart from their aesthetic, they’re also a lot more efficient in terms of time and energy usage.

    Quicker to bring to the boil

    Side-by-side tests show that induction cooktops are much quicker to bring to the boil, and provide an even heat under any sized pot. Most NEFF induction cooktops come with a removable, magnetic TwistPadFire® dial. This gives you precise control over all cooking zones compared to standard controls which may be difficult to activate due to spills and grease on the cooktop.

    Safe for the family

    For families with young kids, improved safety is also a major drawcard. All NEFF induction cooktops come with a child safety lock so the cooktop can’t be turned on by children. It’s also much safer without having active flame.

    Easy to clean

    The flame-less aesthetic makes induction cooktops pleasing on the eye. With a flat glass surface, you’ll find them easier to clean, with a simple wipe needed and no nooks and crannies to catch spills or crumbs.

    Induction friendly pots

    The biggest watch-out? You’ll need to ensure you have induction-friendly pots and pans. Because of the way heat is transferred from the plate to the utensil, pots and pans need to be designed for this specific purpose. We recommend speaking to an electrician to confirm you have the power capability to run an induction cooktop.

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    About NEFF

    NEFF is a German-engineered kitchen appliance brand, with a product range that includes ovens, cooktops, rangehoods, coffee machines and dishwashers designed to make life in the kitchen a daily pleasure. For people who love to cook, NEFF gives you the tools to creative meaningful connections, express your creativity and make memories. Because real life happens in the kitchen.

    Learn more about NEFF here.

  5. The benefits of a NEFF warming drawer

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    Warming drawers aren’t always considered an essential kitchen item, but there are several reasons why they might be on your list if you’re currently planning a kitchen renovation. Here are some of the benefits of the NEFF warming drawers.  

    Pre-heating your serving dishes 

    Food and drinks served with warmed plates or cups will also remain warmer for longer, making for a more enjoyable eating experience for your guests. This function works for dinner plates, soup bowls serving platters and espresso cups (at a lower setting).  

    Hot tip: Serving steamed potatoes? Place the serving bowl in the warming drawer with some butter, herbs & salt & pepper then just toss the steamed potatoes through the melted butter mix before serving. 

    Preserving the heat 

    Whether you’re cooking multiple courses simultaneously or just want to serve your muffins and bread rolls warm, a warming drawer can be your best friend. This will help preserve the temperature of your meal without drying it out or overheating it. This also works when resting meat, keeping your dinner warm without drying it out. 

    Hot tip: Your warming drawer is great for pancakes –  These are are usually best eaten as soon as cooked and the warming drawer keeps them beautifully for a nice tall stack.  

    Get baking assistance 

    As many experienced bakers know, the external temperature can make a huge difference to your baking. Use your warming drawer as an easy way to melt chocolate or proving yeast dough to give you the perfect environment for dough to prove for an optimum result.  

    Thawing foods 

    The gentle temperature inside the warming drawer can help you to thaw all types of foods, from scones, muffins and bread roles, to hardier meats or breads. Thawing food in your warming drawer will help regulate the temperature to decrease thawing time.  

    Hot tip: Need softened butter for a baking recipe but forgot to take it out of the fridge? Place it in the warming drawer and it will be ready to bake in no time. 

    Filling a gap with function 

    For many people, having a block of empty space below their built-in oven will drive them mad – not to mention ruining the sleek lines they’ve invested in. NEFF warming drawers come in two sizes (14cm and 29cm) allowing you to fill the gap below your oven with a functional appliance that offers a coordinated kitchen look. 

    Want to learn more about NEFF warming drawers? Head over to our product page to see how they can integrate with your NEFF oven.  

     

     

    About NEFF   

     NEFF is a German-engineered kitchen appliance brand, with a product range that includes ovens, cooktops, rangehoods, coffee machines and dishwashers designed to make life in the kitchen a daily pleasure. For people who love to cook, NEFF gives you the tools to creative meaningful connections, express your creativity and make memories. Because real life happens in the kitchen.   

      Learn more about NEFF here.    

  6. Why you should book a phone consultation with a NEFF expert

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    When renovating your kitchen or upgrading your appliances, deciding which products to purchase requires a deep understanding of the physical space and your future needs, which is why we offer free phone consultations with a NEFF cooking expert to help you feel confident in your decision to buy with NEFF. 

    Here are a few reasons to book in for a phone consultation now:  

    Learn more about NEFF products 

    Induction or gas cooktops. FullSteam, VarioSteam or no steam ovens. What’s a combination microwave? 

    NEFF has lots of options when it comes to its kitchen appliances, and learning more about the products themselves can help you to make an informed decision when it comes time to buy. 

    Our NEFF experts have detailed knowledge of all NEFF products, making your phone consultation the perfect opportunity to ask all those burning questions or simply sit back and learn more. 

     

    Sales? Cookbooks? Find out more about our special offers.

    Our expert will talk you through our current promotions as well as everything you will receive once your purchase your appliancs. From cookbooks to how-to tutorial videos. Get to know exactly what it’s like being in the NEFF community. And most importantly.. don’t miss out on 

    See which products suit your needs 

    It’s easy to be swayed by an appliance’s bells and whistles, only to realise down the track that they don’t suit your needs. In a NEFF phone consultation, you can talk about your current cooking abilities, requirements and limitations. 

    Maybe you love cooking roasts for your family, but always seem to overcook it. You could benefit from an oven with a MultiPoint MeatProbe to help you set and forget your Sunday dinners. Or perhaps you’ve got small children and are worried about their safety in the kitchen – our NEFF expert can tell you about our Induction cooktops and cool touch oven glass.  

    Get excited about cooking with NEFF 

    At the NEFF Kitchen, we love to cook. And NEFF appliances can help to make cooking delicious and impressive meals easier with expertly crafted functionality. In fact, our phone consultations are with one of our expert home economists, responsible for developing and testing recipes for the NEFF Kitchen.  

    What’s involved in a NEFF phone consultation? 

    The good news is that NEFF phone consultations are a free service to assist customers looking to purchase an oven, cooktop, rangehood or dishwasher. Simply reserve a time to speak to a NEFF expert, and fill in your details. The NEFF team will call you at the specified time, ready to answer all your questions. 

    Click here to book a time with a NEFF expert now. 

     

     

    About NEFF  

    NEFF is a German-engineered kitchen appliance brand, with a product range that includes ovens, cooktops, rangehoods, coffee machines and dishwashers designed to make life in the kitchen a daily pleasure. For people who love to cook, NEFF gives you the tools to creative meaningful connections, express your creativity and make memories. Because real life happens in the kitchen.  

      Learn more about NEFF here. 

  7. How NEFF appliances can help empower people living with a disability

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    NEFF has been creating kitchen appliances for more than 140 years. In this time, we’ve met hundreds of passionate home cooks who love using our range of appliances to create better meals for their families and friends.

    But we recently received a message from a customer who helped us discover something new about our ovens. We just had to share the story with you, in the hopes that it may help others who may be in a similar situation.

    Nick Schumi recently finished renovating his property and decided to purchase a NEFF Slide&Hide® oven as part of his renovations. What you might not know about Nick is that he lives with Cerebral Palsy, a condition that affects movement in the lower part of his body. As a wheelchair user, he believes that our Slide&Hide® oven has been excellent for his needs, helping him to better enjoy his time in the kitchen, without requiring costly custom modifications.

    While our products were not specifically engineered for those living with a disability, we are humbled to know that our Slide&Hide® oven is helping him to have a positive cooking experience.

    Here’s what Nick had to say about how NEFF appliances have helped him in his everyday life.

    Which NEFF appliances do you have in your kitchen?

    I have the NEFF Slide&Hide® oven with extra telescopic rails. I specifically chose this oven for the fully retractable door which provides fantastic reach and access to the oven, with no door in the way.

    What do you like most about the appliance?

    I love that this appliance allows me to cook independently in my own home, which I have never been able to do before. As a wheelchair user, my NEFF Slide&Hide® oven is situated at bench-top height, meaning that it is at my eye level.

    Because I can hide the door underneath, I can get very close to the oven from a front-on position, helping me to control the functions and safely remove food from inside. I also have the extra telescopic rails which makes it extremely easy to pull out the oven trays for easier handling and transfer when cooking, reducing the risk of getting burnt.

    The oven wasn’t specifically designed as a wheelchair accessible appliance but it works exactly that way for me, and I think a lot of other people living with a disability should know that it works for this function as well.

    Click here to learn more our Slide&Hide oven.

    About Nick

    Nick Schumi is a passionate and active disability advocate and public speaker, who founded the Julia Farr Youth Committee to empower young adults living with a disability.

  8. Meet NEFF Cooking Demonstrator Warren Carle

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    Did you know that we hold free product demonstrations in different locations across the country? Cooking specialists will show you how to use each appliance while explaining the technology behind each feature. Each session runs for approximately two hours and you’ll get to taste some delicious recipes from around The NEFF Kitchen.

    But not everyone has what it takes to teach a room full of people how to use their NEFF appliances. That’s why each of our product demonstrators has real world cooking experience that will help you take your entertaining skills to the next level.

    The first cooking demonstrator we’d like to introduce you to is Warren Carle, a man who has been cooking up a storm since he was 15 years old.

    What did you do before getting involved with NEFF?

    I’ve been cooking for more than 20 years, so food has always been a huge part of my life. I have a background in fine dining, working in restaurants across the globe. I was trained in Alice Springs, then went to Europe for three years, getting experience in kitchens throughout England and Italy, including a Michelin Star restaurant. This is where I developed a whole new appreciation for cooking and began to understand different flavours and ingredients at a deeper level.

    What inspired your love of cooking?

    Well to be honest with you, my mum was a terrible cook which meant I had to fend for myself. And after doing some work experience as a kitchen hand at the age of 15, I knew it was the right path for me.

    Eventually, long hours and labour intensive work took their toll on my body and I had to look for something a little less strenuous. I had worked with NEFF appliances in kitchens before, so I knew it was a great brand. When I saw the job ad, I was certain it was a great way for me to continue sharing my love of food within a company I truly believe in.

    What is your favourite dish in the NEFF Kitchen this Autumn?

    This is such a tough choice. But if I can only pick one, it would have to be the Chinese Steamed Buns. It’s something most people think they can only eat if they go to an Asian restaurant. But in reality, it’s really easy to do using a NEFF steam oven.

    Do you have a favourite NEFF product or feature?

    It’s no secret that I love cooking with steam. Anything you can cook on a stove top, you can cook in a steam oven. And best of all, it’s impossible for it to burn or catch alight. A lot of customers think you can only cook vegetables in a steam oven but we also make a lot more complicated dishes like our risotto which you can whip up in under an hour.

    How do customers benefit from coming to a product demonstration?

    Think of it this way. There are more than 16 different functions in a NEFF oven. Even if you read the user manual cover to cover, it’s tough to grasp all of the content in one sitting. In our product demonstrations we show you how to use the appliances in real time, making dishes you will actually want to eat.

    Click here to book yourself into a free product demonstration near you.

  9. How to stay connected with NEFF

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    Cooking inspires people, and people inspire us: this is the basic principle behind everything we do at NEFF. So, you can imagine why we’re dedicated to making sure that nothing gets in the way of your cooking ideas, from the showroom to your dining room table.

    Here’s what you get when you become part of the NEFF family 

    Whether it’s a four-course dinner or a dessert you just can’t get enough of, a NEFF kitchen is equipped for every dish. In fact, our range is full of unique innovations exclusive to your NEFF kitchen – from Slide&Hide and Circotherm, to the NEFF Light and Comfort Flex functions.

    But our connection doesn’t stop once your innovative NEFF appliance has found its place in your kitchen.

    From in-store demos and inspirational recipes, to tips and tricks and special promotions, the NEFF family loves to stay connected. After all, home-cooked meals are better when you’ve got a big family to share them with.

    But everyone connects in their own way. So here are 5 different ways to join the community:

    New recipes every week

    We are constantly developing new recipes, right here in Australia. Each week you’ll receive an email with the NEW recipes so you to start creating.

    Attend a FREE cooking demonstration

    Nothing beats learning from the professionals in the comfort of the NEFF kitchen. Join us at one of our live demonstrations to see your NEFF products in action under the expert hands of the NEFF chefs – and get to taste the delicious wares! You can take the delicious recipes home and try them out for yourself in your NEFF kitchen.

    Watch our how-to’s

    If you’re stuck in the house (or the office) and can’t find time to attend a demo or class, why not make use of our online resources? We’ve got a channel packed with how-to’s on the best ways to use your NEFF appliances and easy tips for more interesting and complicated cooking techniques and recipes. And you can learn right in front of the oven, from the comfort of your screen – a foodie’s dream!

    Customer service

    If you ever have a question, you can call our friendly team are available Monday – Friday, 24 hours.