Avoid These Cleaners; Cleaning Guide - Bosch HBL53 Use And Care Manual

6. When the time in the display is unchanged for 3
seconds, Self Clean begins. The Self Clean LED for
the cavity is illuminated.
7. When the Self Clean display shows "0:00", Self Clean
ends.
8. Wipe remaining ash from the oven using a moist cloth.
9. To cancel Self Clean, turn the Cooking Mode Dial to
"Off".
Note:
• The oven light cannot be turned on during self-
cleaning.
• The special heat-resistant enamel and the polished
components in the oven can become discolored over
time. This is normal and does not affect operation. Do
not use scouring pads or abrasive cleaners to treat
discolorations.

Avoid These Cleaners

Do not use commercial oven cleaners such as Easy Off®.
They may damage the oven finish or parts.
Never use scouring pads or abrasive cleaners. Never use
cleansers containing Clorox ®.
Do not use flammable cleaners such as ligher fluid or
WD-40.
Chlorine or chlorine compounds in some cleaners are
corrosive to stainless steel. Check ingredients on label
before using.
English 19

Cleaning Guide

Part
Flat Rack Wash with hot soapy water. Rinse
thoroughly and dry, or gently rub
with cleansing powder or soap-filled
pads as directed. DO NOT clean the
rack in the Self Clean oven.
If flat racks are cleaned in the oven
during the Self Clean mode, they will
lose their shiny finish and may not
glide smoothly. If this happens wipe
the rack edges with a small amount
of vegetable oil. Then wipe off
excess.
Fiberglass DO NOT CLEAN GASKET.
Gasket
Glass Wash with soap and water or glass
cleaner. Use Fantastik® or Formula
409® to remove grease spatters and
stubborn stains.
Painted Clean with hot soapy water or apply
Surfaces Fantastik® or Formula 409® to a
clean sponge or paper towel and
wipe clean. Avoid using powder
cleaning agents, steel wool pads
and oven cleaners.
Porcelain Immediately wipe up acid spills like
Surfaces fruit juice, milk and tomatoes with a
dry cloth. Do not use a moistened
sponge/cloth on hot porcelain. When
cool, clean with hot soapy water or
apply Bon-Ami® or Soft Scrub® to a
damp sponge. Rinse and dry. For
stubborn stains, use soap-filled
pads. It is normal for porcelain to
show fine lines with age due to
exposure to heat and food soil.
Stainless Steel Always wipe or rub in the direction of
Surfaces the grain. Clean with a soapy
sponge, then rinse and dry, or wipe
with Fantastik® or Formula 409®
sprayed on a paper towel. Protect
and polish with Stainless Steel
Magic® and a soft cloth. Remove
water spots with a cloth dampened
with white vinegar. Do not use any
abrasives such as steel wool pads,
SoftScrub®, BonAmi® or Clorox ®
cleansers.
Chlorine or chlorine compounds in
some cleaners are corrosive to
stainless steel. Check ingredients on
label before using.
Recommendations