Caring And Cleaning; Enamelled Cast Iron; Enamelled Cookware; Cast Iron Ovens And Hotplate - AGA CITY60 CONTEMPORARY User Manual

Caring and cleaning

REMEMBER: BE CAREFUL OF THE HOT
APPLIANCE.
DO NOT USE A STEAM CLEANER TO CLEAN
THIS COOKER.
DO NOT USE ABRASIVE PADS, CAUSTIC
CLEANERS, OVEN CLEANERS OR METAL
SCRAPERS TO CLEAN THE SURFACES OF
THE ENAMEL.
IMPORTANT - WE RECOMMEND VITREOUS
ENAMEL ASSOCIATION APPROVED
CLEANERS FOR CLEANING THE VITREOUS
ENAMELLED SURFACES OF THIS PRODUCT.
FOR MOST CLEANING IT IS BEST WHEN THE
APPLIANCE IS TURNED OFF.
REMEMBER THE TOP PLATE AND THE
POLISHED COVERS WILL SCRATCH IF PANS
OR UTENSILS ARE DRAGGED ACROSS THEM.
DO NOT IMMERSE THE DOORS IN WATER AS
THEY ARE PACKED WITH INSULATING
MATERIAL, WHICH WILL BE DAMAGED BY
EXCESSIVE MOISTURE.
DO NOT PUT OVEN DOORS OR RESTING
PLATES IN A DISHWASHER.

Enamelled cast iron

Top plate, front plate, oven doors and resting plates -
The easiest way to clean the enamelled cast iron parts
is to mop up spills as soon as they happen. It maybe
useful to keep a damp cloth handy to do this. Baked on
food is more difficult to clean but can usually be
removed with the AGA vitreous enamel cleaner or mild
cream cleaners using a damp cloth, or, if necessary a
nylon scouring pad. If milk or fruit juice or anything
containing acid, is spilt on the cooker, wipe it up
immediately. Clean off any condensation streaks on the
front plate around the oven doors or the vitreous enamel
maybe permanently discoloured.
To keep the vitreous enamel surfaces of the cooker
bright and clean, a daily rub over with a damp soapy
cloth followed immediately with a clean, dry cloth to
avoid streaks is all that is required. AGA E-cloths are
excellent for this.
Resting plates - Can be removed for cleaning as Page
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Enamelled cookware

Enamelled roasting tins - supplied with the AGA City60
should be cleaned in hot soapy water, soaking if
necessary. A nylon scouring pad can also be used. They
may also be cleaned in the dishwasher, but with
constant use, the enamelled finish will become dull in
appearance.

Cast iron ovens and hotplate

Ovens - are made from cast iron and keep themselves
clean. They are very durable, but will rust if surface
moisture is left on them. Remember to always switch the
ovens on, to dry them out after cleaning.
Heating up the ovens periodically will help burn off any
cooking deposits to aid cleaning within the ovens.
To season the ovens, a light vegetable spray oil (corn oil
is best) is recommended. Any stubborn stains can be
removed with the wire brush supplied.
Hotplate - is made from cast iron, and is easy to care
for. Regular maintenance will ensure long-life. They will
rust if surface moisture is left on them
Should the hotplate become soiled, use a sponge, cloth,
scouring pad or wire brush to remove burnt-on spills.
Rinse off detergents or cleaning agents thoroughly.
Remember to switch on the hotplate for a few minutes
to dry it after cleaning. Every now and then, apply a thin
coating of vegetable oil (corn oil is best) when the
hotplate is cold.
Lids and oven door/lids linings
The top of the insulated cover (lid) - this is chrome or
stainless steel and can be kept clean by wiping over
with a damp cloth and polished up - the AGA E-cloths
are excellent for this purpose as they are lint-free and
eco-friendly. AGA stainless steel and chrome cleaner are
recommended to keep the insulated cover clean and
shining. These can be purchased from your local AGA
Specialist.
Lining of the insulated cover (lid interior) - the use of
an AGA splash shield is recommended to keep the lining
free of fat splashes, (obtainable from your AGA
Specialist or on-line at www.agacookshop.co.uk).
If the lining is marked it is best cleaned when the
hotplate is cold. It can be cleaned with hot soapy water
and/or a cream cleanser. If badly marked then a soap
impregnated pad can be used - this should be used in a
circular motion.
The first few times a soap impregnated pad is used you
will see the circular marks, these will become reduced
and the surface of the lining becomes shinier each time
when used. Do not use excessive water and make sure
the lining is dry before closing the cover.
Oven door linings - the linings can be cleaned with hot
soapy water, a cream cleanser or soap impregnated
pad. To deep clean the lining place a towel on the work
surface and carefully lift off the oven door (doors are
heavy) and place it enamel side down on the towel
padding. Clean with a soap impregnated pad to remove
stubborn marks. Dry off before replacing on their hinges.
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