Maintenance And Care - Defy DSS517 Instruction Manual

Vitroceramic smooth top
WARNING In the unlikely event of sustaining
accidental damage and cracking, switch off the
appliance at the mains to avoid electric shock and
have the panel replaced before further use.
Plate controls—variable
Select the heat level by turning the plate control
knob to the required setting.
1= low , 3 = medium and 6 = high.
The relevant pilot light will glow and shortly
thereafter the hot surface indicator light on the hob
will glow. It will remain on for 20 to 30 minutes
after switch off. This is a reminder that the hob
surface is still too hot to touch.
Caring for the Vitroceramic hob
Vitroceramic is a tough, durable material, which
provides a functional and long lasting cooking
surface. To keep it looking good, it needs to be
treated with care and cleaned regularly.
Wipe spillage off as soon as possible with a damp
cloth, preferably while the hob is still warm.
Clean the hob with a nylon pad and a suitable
smooth top cleaning solution, which is available
from all Defy Service Centres. Remove calcium
stains (yellow stains) by applying a small amount
of lime remover such as vinegar or lemon juice.
Other suitable commercially available products
can also be used.
If necessary stubborn spills may be removed using
a blade scraper.
Do not use metal scourers or coarse abrasive
powders as these could scratch the Vitroceramic
surface.
Regular cleaning after use will prevent dirt build up
and ensure that the hob remains bright and
attractive.
Wipe the hob surround with a damp hot soapy
cloth and dry.
Recommendations
Use only pots with a solid level base. An uneven
base will prolong cooking time and waste energy.
Use pots with a base diameter slightly larger than
that of the thermal area. This will ensure even heat
distribution and prevent spillage from dripping onto
and staining the hot zone.
Always cover the pot with a lid. This will conserve
energy and minimize spillage.
Save energy by switching the plate off 5 to 10
minutes before the end of a lengthy cooking
period. The Vitroceramic hob will retain sufficient
residual heat to complete the cooking process.
A pot with rough edges could cause scratches if it
were dragged across the surface of the hob.
Any spillage of sugar solution such as jam, must
be removed immediately. If allowed to cool on the
Vitroceramic it could pit and damage the surface.
Do not cover the Vitroceramic with aluminium foil
and do not use poor quality aluminium pots. These
will leave unsightly deposits which in time, could
adhere to the Vitroceramic.
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5. Maintenance and care

Cleaning the oven
Switch off the electrical power supply before
cleaning any part of the appliance.
Open the oven door and allow the oven to cool
down.
For improved access, the shelf, roast pan and
oven door may be removed.
Clean the oven with a damp, hot soapy cloth. Do
not use a steam cleaner.
It may be necessary to soak burnt soils with a
liquid cleaner to soften them before scrubbing
them with a nylon brush or scouring sponge.
Heavy soils on the bottom of the oven may require
overnight soaking under a sponge liberally
sprinkled with household ammonia. The soil can
then be removed the following morning by washing
normally.
Do not use metal objects or steel wool to clean the
oven.
After cleaning, fit the bottom element into the
hooks of the element guard. Failure to observe this
precaution would allow the element to rest on and
possibly damage the oven enamel.
Oven light
The oven light is switched on by the oven thermostat
and switches off when the thermostat knob is
returned to 0.
To replace a faulty light bulb, proceed as follows.
Switch off the power at the wall isolator to avoid
the possibility of electric shock.
Remove the light cover by unscrewing it in an anti-
clockwise direction
Unscrew the faulty bulb and fit a new 25 watt bulb
rated for 300'C
Refit the light cover.
Removable oven door
The oven door may be removed to improve access to
the oven for cleaning purposes.
1 Open the door fully to expose the hinges (A) on
either side.
2 Flip the hinge locking levers (B) to the upright
position.
3 Partially close the oven door and lift it free of
the side panel retaining slots.
4 After cleaning, re-fit the oven door in reverse
order making sure that the bottom hinge
notches © locate properly onto the bottom
edges of the side panel retaining slots.
DANGER: Risk of electric
shock! Before starting any work on
the electrical installation, please
disconnect the appliance from the
mains supply.