Hawkins Classic Instruction Manual page 35

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To avoid spoiling the outside surface of all Contura cookers keep
the cooker body in an upright position while cleaning (Figure A).
If it is necessary to place the cooker body on its side for cleaning,
keep a folded kitchen cloth or a piece of any other soft material
such as rubber or sponge underneath (Figure B).
FIGURE A
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For Contura Black: Metallic marks – often from gas stove pan
supports – may appear on the base. To remove metallic marks
from base: apply a kitchen cleanser suitable for hard anodised
aluminium to the marks and rub with an abrasive kitchen scrubber
such as Scotch-Brite or fine steel wool.
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Cleaning instructions for pressure cookers are applicable to the
Hawkins Grids, Separator Sets and Idli Stands.
Baked-on Stains
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FIGURE b
If the pressure cooker is not cleaned thoroughly after each use,
a thin layer of food or grease may remain. When the cooker
is heated next, this food/grease becomes "baked-on" and very
difficult to remove. Avoid "baked-on" fat or gravy stains; wipe off
any fat or gravy on the cooker base before placing on hot stove.
Ensure stove surface in contact with pressure cooker is free of fat
drippings.
If you do get "baked-on" stains on the exterior or base, tackle them
while they are still fresh. Soak in hot water for 30 minutes before
washing to remove burnt food more easily.
1. for Classic, Contura and Contura black: Make a thick paste
of a chlorine-based kitchen cleanser and apply it to the surface.
Wait 5 to 10 minutes, then scour lightly with fine steel wool
using a circular motion. Wash and wipe dry.
2. for Ceramic-Coated Contura:
utensil soap or detergent and a non-abrasive plastic scrubber,
removing all superficial food, and dry. Make a paste with
equal parts of baking soda and warm water and apply it to the
area of the ceramic coating with the stain. Wait 5–10 minutes.
Rub paste with a non-abrasive plastic scrubber using a circular
motion until stains are removed. Wash cooker in hot soapy
water and wipe dry.
Wash with a mild liquid
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