Care and Cleaning

TURN OFF THE MAIN SWITCH AND ENSURE THE COOKER IS COLD BEFORE CLEANING. BEFORE SWITCHING ON AGAIN, ENSURE THAT ALL CONTROLS ARE IN THE OFF POSITION.

NEVER USE BIOLOGICAL WASHING POWDER, HARSH ABRASIVES, SCOURING PADS, AEROSOL CLEANERS OR OVEN CHEMICAL CLEANERS OF ANY KIND, UNLESS SPECIFIED BELOW.

!Never use steam cleaners or pressure cleaners on the appliance.

!Clean the glass part of the oven door using a sponge and a non-abrasive cleaning product, then dry thoroughly with a soft cloth. Do not use rough abrasive material or sharp metal scrapers as these could scratch the surface and cause the glass to crack.

!The accessories can be washed like averyday crockery (even in your dishwasher).

Cleaning materials to avoid:

1.Plastic or nylon pads

2.Household abrasive powders and scourers.These may scratch the surface.

3.Oven chemical cleaners, aerosols and oven pads. Caustic cleaners such as these will etch the surface and attack the metal frame.

4.Bath and sink cleaners may mark the surface.

ALWAYS SWITCH OFF AT THE MAINS SWITCH BEFORE CLEANING.

Ceramic hotplates:

Clean your Ceramic hob top regularly and avoid repeated burning of encrusted contamination.

Your choice of cleaner will depend on the degree of soiling involved (see below).

•minor soiling, where the contamination has not burnt hard, can be wiped off with a clean wet cloth

•major soiling and strongly-adhering burnt encrustation can be quickly and easily removed with a razor-blade scraper

•hard water stains, grease spots and discolouration having a metallic sheen can be removed with 'Easy Do Cleaner Powder'

•always condition hob after cleaning by using 'Easy Do Conditioner' or 'Hob Brite'. Apply a small amount of conditioner with a clean damp cloth or paper towel. Rub vigorously. Remove excess with a clean damp cloth or paper towel. Polish with a clean cloth or paper towel before the conditioner dries.

Detergent residues must always be completely removed

with a clean wet cloth, (even if the instructions for use GB suggest otherwise), as they can have an etching effect

when reheated. Then wipe dry.

To maintain hob in good condition, we would recommend regular use of the 'Easy Do Powder Cleanser'.

Sprinkle Powder Cleanser on a clean damp cloth or paper towel and rub vigorously for 3 to 4 minutes. Remove all residue with a clean damp cloth or paper towel.Then use conditioner to protect the hob.

For more stubborn marks, mix a small amount of the powder cleanser with 'Jif Lemon Juice' (from a bottle) and carefully spread over the affected area. Cover with a damp paper towel and leave for a minimum of 15 minutes.Rub vigorously. Remove excess with a clean damp cloth or paper towel before the conditioner dries. Polish with a clean cloth or paper towel. Easy Do products are available from many electrical retailers, our Parts Department (see Key Contacts, back page) and our Spares Distributors. Homecare 'Hob Brite' is available from leading Supermarkets.

Oven shelf supports

The shelf supports are removable and dishwasher safe. To remove hold the support at the front and pull away from the oven side, this can then be cleaned in a sink or a dishwasher.

When removed it allows access to the oven side, which can be cleaned with warm soapy water.

To refit the support, insert the longer leg into the rear fixing hole and push in the front leg.

Model KT6C3 only: The grill (top cavity) runners are fixed and should not be removed for cleaning. Wipe with a cloth wrung out in warm soapy water followed by a wipe with a damp clean cloth.

Decorative trims

It is advisable to clean the decorative trims regularly to prevent any build up of soiling which may detract from the appearance of the cooker.The recommended method of cleaning is to wipe over the trims with a soft cloth wrung out in warm water or mild non-abrasive cleaner. (If in doubt try the cleaner on a small area of trim which is not noticeable in normal use).Then, after wiping with a cloth wrung out in clear water, dry with a soft clean cloth.

Never use scouring pads or abrasive cleaners/ powders which may scratch the surface.

Take care during cleaning not to damage or distort the door seals.Do not lift the door seal from the oven chassis, if necessary remove the seal by carefully unhooking the corner clips.