MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING
The oven should be kept clean at all
times. A build-up of fats or otherlocking parts
foodstuffs could result in a fire.
Before cleaning, ensure all control
knobs are in the OFF position, and the
appliance has cooled completely.
Before any maintenance or cleaning
can be carried out, you must
DISCONNECT the cooker from the
electricity supply.
Cleaning materials
Before using any cleaning materials on your
oven, check that they are suitable and that the
manufacturer recommends their use.
Cleaners that contain bleach should
NOT be used as they may dull the
surface finishes. A steam cleaner is not
to be used. Harsh abrasives should also
be avoided.
External cleaning
We recommend for cleaning cleaners type
AXION or CIF that do not scratch the surface;
after that rinse and dry with a soft cloth.
Avoid use of metall objects (knife, edge), steel
wool or nylon pads, abrasive or caustic products,Refit the door by reversing the operation
or diluents.described above.
Oven CavityThe Hob Top
The hob is best cleaned whilst it is still warm; as
The enamelled oven cavity is best cleaned whilst
spillage can be removed more easily than if it is
the oven is still warm.
left to cool.
Wipe the oven over with a soft cloth soaked in
Regularly wipe over the hob top using a soft cloth
warm soapy water after each use. From time to
well wrung out in warm water to which a little
time it will be necessary to do a more thorough
washing up liquid has been added. Avoid the use
cleaning, using a proprietary oven cleaner.
of the following:
" household detergent and bleaches;
Oven Shelves and shelf support
To clean the oven shelves, and shelf support soak" impregnated pads unsuitable for non-stick
saucepans;
in warm soapy water and remove stubborn marks
" steel wool pads;
with a well-wetted soap impregnated pad. Rinse
well and dry with a soft cloth." bath/sink stain removers.
The Hotplates
Cleaning the Oven door
Spills onto the actual plate should be removed using
For a more complete cleaning of the oven door, it
warm water and a soft brush, nylon or plastic
is advisable to disassemble it in the following
scourer. To keep the plates looking as new, hotplate
way:
conditioner can be purchased from most hardware
- Open the door completely.stores, e.g. ?4 Hob? by HomeCare Products (follow
- Turn the two locking parts on the hinge armsthe manufacturer?s instruction for use).
to 170°;
o
- Partially close the door, to a 30 angle;Alternatively, wipe the plates with a drop of olive
- Lift the door and pull out.oil on a kitchen towel to avoid rust. It is important
to note that the plate will smoke a little and
produce a slightly unpleasant odour when next
used.
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