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CARE AND CLEANING
IMPORTANT!
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Always disconnect the oven from the power supply before any cleaning or
maintenance.
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Electronic clock models: When you turn the power back on after cleaning, you will
have to set the clock.
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Do not use abrasive cleaners, cloths or pads to clean any part of your oven. Some
nylon scourers may also scratch. Check the label.
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See the following pages for instructions on removing and refitting different parts of
the oven for cleaning.
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Before cleaning, make sure the oven is a safe temperature to touch.
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Do not use a steam cleaner.
WHAT? HOW? IMPORTANT!
General
advice
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Wipe out the oven after every
use.
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Wipe up spills as soon as the
oven is a safe temperature to
touch.
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Avoid leaving alkaline or
acidic substances (such as
lemon juice, vinegar or salty
spills) on the oven surfaces.
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Do not use cleaning products
with a chlorine or acidic base.
Stainless
steel
surfaces
1 Wipe the soiling off with a
cloth using a mild household
detergent or stainless steel
cleaner.
2 Wipe the surface dry.
3 Use a suitable stainless steel
polish.
Immediately wipe off any caustic
cleaners if they are spilled onto
the oven door handle or the
knobs.
External
glass
surfaces
Wipe with a damp cloth or use a
glass cleaner.
Do not use harsh abrasive
cleaners or sharp metal scrapers
since they scratch the surface and
may result in the glass shattering.
Oven cavity
(enamel)
1 Remove everything from the
oven: all shelves and trays, the
side racks, the catalytic panels
and fat filter if supplied.
2 Remove the oven door (see
instructions on following pages).
3 Wipe the inside of the oven
using a household detergents or
an ammonia-based cleaner.
4 Wipe clean with a damp cloth
and allow to dry completely.
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To make cleaning the oven
ceiling easier, the grill element
in some full ovens can be
lowered. See Fig. 19.
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If using ‘off the shelf’ oven
cleaners, always follow the
manufacturer’s instructions.
Side racks,
oven
shelves,
trays
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Clean these using a solution of
detergent and hot water. They
are also dishwasher safe.
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If badly soiled, soak in a solution
of hot water and biological
clothes washing powder to
make cleaning easier.