Cleaning Your Appliance; Enamel; Stainless Steel; Glass - Electrolux EOC617 User Manual

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TIPS & INFORMATION tips & information
Important:
• A lways make sure that the oven is electrically isolated
before cleaning. This can be done via the functional
switch located nearby. Do not use steam cleaners.
• D o not line the bottom of the oven or grill with foil
or cookware as trapped heat will crack and craze the
floor of the oven.

enamel

• R ub persistent stains vigorously with a nylon scourer or
creamed powder cleansers.
Note: You can also use household oven enamel cleaners
– follow the manufacturer's instructions carefully.
• D o not use harsh abrasive cleaners, powder cleaners,
steel wool or wax polishes.

stainless steel

All grades of stainless steel can stain, discolour or became
greasy. You must clean these areas regularly by following
the procedures below, if you want your appliance to look its
best, perform well and have a long life.
Care must be taken when wiping exposed stainless steel
edges...they can be sharp!
• W ash with warm soapy water and rinse with clean water.
• I f you want a better look, wipe your appliance with a
suitable stainless steel cleaner then wipe with a soft lint
free cloth.
• U se a stainless steel cleaner only where the stainless steel
is extremely dirty and / or discoloured. A suitable cleaner
can be purchased from Electrolux Service or Spares. See
back cover.
Note: Make sure you follow the polish or brushing lines
in the steel.

glass

• G lass surfaces on doors are best cleaned immediately
after soiling.
• A damp cloth may help remove baked on food deposits.
• O ven cleaners can be used to remove stubborn marks
and stains.
Painted Control Panel & Door trim
• W ash with soapy water and rinse with clean water.
Wipe dry with a soft, lint free cloth.
• D o not use harsh abrasive cleaner, powder cleaners,
steel wool or wax polishes.
16 COOKING PROBLEMS Built-in Cooking

oven

• A lways keep your appliance clean. Ensure that fats and
oils do not accumulate around elements, burners or fans.
• A lways keep the oven dish, bake trays and smokeless grill
insert clean, as any fat deposits may catch fire.
• A lways wrap your meats in foil or an oven roasting bag
to minimise cleaning. Any polyunsaturated fats can leave
a varnish-like residue which is very difficult to remove.

grill

• A lways keep the grill dish and smokeless grill insert clean,
as any fat deposits may catch fire.

Cleaning your oven accessories

Removing the shelves from your appliance
• S lide the shelves towards you until they reach the front stop.
• T ilt them up at the front, taking care not to spill any contents.
• Lift them clear.
• Wash the dish and insert the shelves in hot soapy water.
• R everse the above steps to put the grill dish and shelves
back again.
• See page 5 for more details.
Removing the side racks (in separate grill wall ovens)
• Grasp the shelf supports at the front.
• Pull them firmly inwards.
• To install the side racks, see page5.
cleaning your
appliance
Removing and replacing the oven light
• T urn oven light glass anticlockwise to remove it for globe
replacement.
• A special high temperature resistant globe should be
used. This can be purchased from the Electrolux Customer
Care Centre.
WARNING
warning
Important:
Make sure the appliance is turned off before you remove
or replace parts, to avoid the possibility of electric shock.
Releasing the grill element
Retaining wire models
We have designed the upper element with a hanger clip to
help you reach your oven roof for cleaning.
Retaining wire models
• L ift element up carefully.
• P ush the sides of the clip together.
The element will drop down freely.
Rotating latch models
• R otate latch 180º.
The element will drop down freely.
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