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 to prevent the 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
•steel wool pads;
•bath/sink stain removers.
The Hotplates
Spills onto the actual plate should be removed using warm water and a soft brush, nylon or plastic scourer. To keep the plates looking as new, hotplate conditioner can be purchased from most hardware stores, e.g. “4 Hob” by HomeCare Products (follow the manufacturer’s instruction for use). Alternatively, wipe the plates with a drop of olive oil on a kitchen towel to avoid rust. It is important to note that the plate will smoke a little and produce a slightly unpleasant odour when next used.
Drying
Important: After cleaning, dry the hotplates thoroughly by switching on to a
Restoring
To maintain the appearance of your sealed hotplates apply a little
To apply vegetable oil: first heat the hotplate on a medium setting for 30 seconds then turn off. Pour a very small amount of
To apply restorative agent: first heat the hotplate on a medium setting for 30 seconds then turn off. Apply a very thin coating of Collo Electrol (using the applicator). Heat a hotplate on a high setting for
Stainless steel parts: the stainless steel spill rings may become straw coloured with use. Use a proprietary stainless steel cleaner to remove this straw discolouration. This also applies to the area around the hotplates on stainless steel hobs.
OVEN BULB REPLACEMENT
Ensure that the appliance is switched off and disconnected from the electricity supply before replacing the bulb to avoid possibility of an electric shock.
If the oven bulb needs replacing, it must comply with the following specifications:
Wattage: | 25W |
Voltage: | 230/240V(50Hz) |
Temperatures: | 300ºC |
Thread Type: | E14 |
To replace the faulty bulb.
1.Turn the glass cover anticlockwise and remove.
2.Remove the faulty bulb and replace with a new one.
3.Refit the glass cover.
Reconnect the appliance to the electricity supply.
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