Care And Maintenance; Switching The Appliance Off; Cleaning The Oven; Replacing The Oven Light Bulb - Indesit K3C11/FR S Operating Instructions Manual

Care and maintenance

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Switching the appliance off

Disconnect your appliance from the electricity supply before
carrying out any work on it.
! Never use steam cleaners or pressure cleaners on the
appliance.

Cleaning the oven

• The stainless steel or enamel-coated external parts and the
rubber seals may be cleaned using a sponge that has been
soaked in lukewarm water and neutral soap. Use specialised
products for the removal of stubborn stains. After cleaning,
rinse and dry thoroughly. Do not use abrasive powders or
corrosive substances.
• The inside of the oven should ideally be cleaned after each
use, while it is still lukewarm. Use hot water and detergent,
then rinse well and dry with a soft cloth. Do not use abrasive
products.
• Clean the glass part of the oven door using a sponge and a
non-abrasive cleaning product, then dry thoroughly with a
soft cloth. Do not use rough abrasive material or sharp metal
scrapers as these could scratch the surface and cause the
glass to crack.
• The accessories can be washed like everyday crockery, and
are even dishwasher safe.
• Dirt and grease should be removed from the control panel
using a non-abrasive sponge or a soft cloth.
Inspecting the oven seals
Check the door seals around the oven regularly. If the seals
covering the lamp socket (see fi gure).
2. Remove the light bulb and replace it with a similar one:
voltage 230 V, wattage 25 W, cap E 14.
3. Replace the lid and reconnect the oven to the electricity
supply.
! Do not use the oven lamp as/for ambient lighting.

Cleaning the glass ceramic hob

! Do not use abrasive or corrosive detergents (for example,
products in spray cans for cleaning barbecues and ovens), stain
removers, anti-rust products, powder detergents or sponges with
abrasive surfaces: these may scratch the surface beyond repair.
• It is usually sufficient simply to wash the hob using a damp
sponge and dry it with absorbent kitchen roll.
• If the hob is particularly dirty, rub it with a special glass
ceramic cleaning product, then rinse well and dry thoroughly.
• To remove more stubborn dirt, use a suitable scraper (this is
not supplied with the appliance). Remove spills as soon as
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are damaged, please contact your
nearest After-sales Service Centre. We
recommend that the oven is not used until
the seals have been replaced.

Replacing the oven light bulb

1. After disconnecting the oven from the
electricity mains, remove the glass lid
possible, without waiting for the appliance to cool, to avoid residues
forming crusty deposits. You can obtain excellent results by using a
rustproof steel wire sponge - specifically designed for glass ceramic
surfaces - soaked in soapy water.
• If plastic or sugary substances have accidentally been melted
on the hob, remove them immediately with the scraper, while the
surface is still hot.
• Once it is clean, the hob may be treated with a special protective
maintenance product: the invisible film left by this product protects
the surface from drips during cooking. This maintenance should be
carried out while the appliance is warm (not hot) or cold.
• Always remember to rinse the appliance well with clean water
and dry it thoroughly: residues can become encrusted during
subsequent cooking processes.
Cleaning stainless steel
Stainless steel can be marked by hard water that has been left on
the surface for a long time, or by aggressive detergents that contain
phosphorus. We recommend that the steel surfaces are rinsed well
then dried thoroughly.

Assistance

Please have the following information handy:
• The appliance model (Mod.).
• The serial number (S/N).
This information can be found on the data plate located on the
appliance and/or on the packaging.
Glass ceramic hob cleaners Available from
Window scraper Razor blade DIY Stores
scrapers
Replacement blades DIY Stores,
supermarkets,
chemists
COLLO luneta Boots, Co-op stores,
HOB BRITE department stores, Regional
Hob Clean Electricity Company shops,
SWISSCLEANER supermarkets
Catalitic Cleaning*
In some models, the most exposed internal vertical sides of the
oven are coated with porous enamel, which is called catalytic
enamel. When heated, this enamel destroys fat particles given off
by the food. This „oxidation" of the fat particles occurs when the
temperature of the sides exceeds 170°C. The porous quality of the
catalytic enamel increases the surface area where the exchange
vital to the oxidation of the fats takes place.
If there is still grime on the catalytic surfaces after the cooking
programme has ended, leave the empty oven on with the door
shut, turning the temperature adjustment knob to its maximum
setting. Leave the oven like this for a period of time between
60 and 90 minutes, according to how much dirt was left inside.
The cleaning process for more stubborn food residues may be
quickened by using hot water and a soft brush.
Only available in certain models.
*