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Okay to start “Rust is a type of corrosion that occurs on metal surfaces when iron reacts with oxygen and water. The chemical reaction that causes rust is called oxidation. The oxidation process eats away at the metal and creates visible rust on the metal’s surface.”
Have had a quick search on Google and there are a few cooker rusting issues listed on Martins Money site and a couple of others to. I havn’t delved in deep to see if any resolutions were achieved.
Looking at your picture closer I wouldn’t be surprised if the manufacturer said it’s down to moisture ie pans boiling over etc. As your cooker is under 5 years old you do have a five year parts cover so it may well be worth a try contacting them.
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I would think the most likely cause is the hob surround being knocked by pans and chipped. Unless immediately repaired moisture will then get underneath the paint and cause what we see in the photo. Cost cutting in production likely isn’t helping as good surface preparation and the use of a suitable primer will slow any rust spread but exactly what is done in the factory I have no idea.
Hello. I was searching online as my Hotpoint hob paint started to bubble and flake after just one year, It’s in the same place as yours. I have not used any harsh chemicals or put anything hot there. It’s now 3 years old and I avoid any contact with that area but of course the paint continues to chip and the bubbling has spread so at some point it will all come off the front. and the metal will continue to rust. It looks terrible and I feel I have no choice but to replace the entire hob as the trim is not available as a separate part. I look after what I have and am sure there is a fault in the paint finish for it to happen so soon. I always thought the heat from the grill was causing the paint to bubble.
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