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The oven should be kept clean at all
times. A build-up of fats or other
foodstuffs could result in a fire.
Before cleaning, ensure all control
knobs are in the OFF position, and the
appliance has cooled completely.
Before any maintenance or cleaning
can
be
carried
DISCONNECT the cooker from the
electricity supply.
Cleaning materials
Before using any cleaning materials on your oven,
check that they are suitable and that their use is
recommended by the manufacturer.
Cleaners that contain bleach should NOT
be used as they may dull the surface
finishes. A steam cleaner is not to be
used. Harsh abrasives should also be
avoided.
External cleaning
Regularly wipe over the control panel, oven door
and door seal using a soft cloth well wrung out in
warm water to which a little washing up liquid has
been added.
To prevent damaging or weakening the
door glass panels avoid the use of the
following:
• Household detergent and bleaches
• Impregnated pads unsuitable for non stick
saucepans
• Brillo/Ajax pads or steel wool pads
• Chemical oven pads or aerosols
• Rust removers
• Bath/Sink stain removers
Oven Cavity
The enamelled oven cavity is best cleaned whilst
the oven is still warm.
Wipe the oven over with a soft cloth soaked in
warm soapy water after each use. From time to
time it will be necessary to do a more thorough
cleaning, using a proprietary oven cleaner.
Oven Shelves and shelf support
To clean the oven shelves, and shelf support soak
in warm soapy water and remove stubborn marks
with a well wetted soap impregnated pad. Rinse well
and dry with a soft cloth.
Cleaning the Oven door
For a more complete cleaning of the oven door, it
is advisable to remove it in the following way:
Open the door completely.
-
-
Turn the two locking plates on the hinge arms
to 170°;
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out,
you
must
-
Partially close the door, to a 30
-
Lift the door and pull out.
Refit the door by reversing the operation
described above.
DO NOT clean the oven door while the
glass panels are warm. If this precaution is not
observed the glass panel may shatter. If the
door glass panel becomes chipped or has
deep scratches, the glass will be weakened
and
must
be
replaced
possibility of the panel shattering.
Contact your local Service Centre who will be
pleased to advise further.
The Hob Top
The hob is best cleaned whilst it is still warm, as
spillage can be removed more easily than if it is
left to cool.
Regularly wipe over the hob top using a soft cloth
well wrung out in warm water to which a little
washing up liquid has been added. Avoid the use
of the following:
• household detergent and bleaches;
• impregnated pads unsuitable for non-stick
saucepans;
• steel wool pads;
• bath/sink stain removers.
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angle;
locking plates
to
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