Bosch HBL7
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HBN7 Oven Use and Care Manual
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Oven Care and Cleaning
Oven Finishes / Cleaning Methods
The entire oven can be safely cleaned with a soapy sponge, rinsed and dried.
If stubborn soil remains, follow the recommended cleaning methods below.
• Always use the mildest cleaner that will do the job.
• Rub metal finishes in the direction of the grain.
• Use
clean, soft cloths, sponges or paper towels.
• Rinse thoroughly with a minimum of water so it does not drip into door slots.
• Dry to avoid water marks.
The cleaners listed below indicate types of products to use and are not being endorsed.
Use all products according to package directions.
A Chrome Wash with hot sudsy water. Rinse thoroughly and dry. Or, gently rub with Soft Scrub
®
,
Bon-Ami
®
, Comet
®
, Ajax
®
, Brillo
®
or S.O.S.
®
pads as directed. Easy Of
f
®
or Dow
®
Oven
Cleaners (cold oven formula) can be used, but may cause darkening and discoloration.
Racks may be cleaned in the oven during the self-clean mode. However, they will lose
their shiny finish and permanently change to a metallic gray.
B Fiberglass
DO NOT HAND CLEAN GASKET.
Knit
C Glass Spray Windex
®
or Glass Plus
®
onto a cloth first, then wipe to clean. Use Fantastik
®
or
Formula 409
®
to remove grease spatters.
D Painted Clean with hot sudsy water or apply Fantastik
®
or Formula 409
®
first to a clean sponge
or paper towel and wipe clean. Avoid using powdered cleansers and steel wool pads.
E Porcelain Immediately wipe up acid spills like fruit juice, milk and tomatoes with a dry towel. Do not
use a moistened sponge/towel on hot porcelain. When cool, clean with hot sudsy water or
apply Bon-Ami
®
or Soft Scrub
®
to a damp sponge. Rinse and dry. For stubborn stains,
gently use Brillo
®
or S.O.S.
®
pads. It is normal for porcelain to craze (fine lines) with age
due to exposure from heat and food soil.
F Reflective Clean with hot sudsy water and sponge or plastic scrubber. Rub stubborn stains with
Glass vinegar, Windex
®
, ammonia or Bon-Ami
®
. DO NOT USE HARSH ABRASIVES.
G Stainless Always wipe or rub with grain. Clean with a soapy sponge then rinse and dry. Or, wipe
with Fantastik
®
or Formula 409
®
sprayed onto a paper towel. Protect and polish with
Stainless Steel Magic
®
and a soft cloth. Remove water spots with a cloth dampened with
white vinegar. Use Zud
®
, Cameo
®
,
Bar Keeper’s Friend
®
or RevereWare Stainless Steel
Cleaner
®
,
to remove heat discoloration.
Plated
CLEANING METHOD
PART
H Probe Clean probe by hand with detergent and hot water. Then rinse and dry. Do not
soak or clean in dishwasher.
Steel