HINTS AND TIPS
TO REDUCE HOB SOILAGE:
Make sure the bottom of the saucepan and the cooking area are clean and dry before cooking begins.
Ensure saucepans are large enough to accommodate food to avoid boil overs.
If possible, wipe up spills and splatters as they occur, but take care to avoid steam burns.
Avoid using a dishcloth or sponge to clean the hob. These may leave a layer of soiled detergent on the hob surface which will burn and discolour the next time the hob is used.
Avoid the use of:
Household detergents and bleaches.
Impregnated plastic or nylon pads that are not described as suitable for
Brillo pads, Ajax pads, steel wool pads.
Chemical oven cleaners, e.g. aerosols and oven pads.
Rust stain, bath and sink stain removers.
Any of the above products may cause damage to the hob.
It is dangerous to mix different cleaning products. The chemicals in them may react with each other with hazardous results.
SOILAGE FROM SUGAR SOLUTIONS MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE HOB BEFORE THE SYRUP HAS SET OTHERWISE DAMAGE TO THE HOB SURFACE WILL OCCUR.
Avoid placing plastic items, foil or dishes on the hot surface as this will cause damage to the hob.
CLEANING THE PLATED HANDLES
(Where applicable)
It is strongly recommended that only hot soapy water is used for cleaning the handles. ANY OTHER CLEANING MATERIALS WILL DULL THE PLATED FINISH.
CLEANING THE OUTSIDE OF THE APPLIANCE
DO NOT use abrasive cleaning materials e.g. Hob Brite, Brillo pads or scourers on painted or printed finishes as damage may occur.
Regularly wipe over the control panel, oven doors and appliance sides using a soft cloth and hot soapy water. To prevent streaking on stainless steel models finish with a soft cloth. Any spillage on the stainless steel finish must be wiped off immediately.
Stainless Steel cream cleaners are abrasive and should be avoided as they may dull the surface finish.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REMOVE ANY OF THE CONTROL KNOBS FROM THE APPLIANCE AS THIS MAY CAUSE DAMAGE AND IS A SAFETY HAZARD.
CLEANING THE GRILL AND OVEN FURNITURE
All removable parts, except the grill pan handle can be washed in the dishwasher.
The grill pan, grill pan grid and oven shelves may be cleaned using a soap impregnated steel wool pad. Soaking first in hot soapy water will make cleaning easier.
CLEANING INSIDE THE OVEN AND GRILL COMPARTMENTS
The top, sides and back of the main oven compartment are coated with a special Stayclean coating.
The Stayclean surfaces inside the main oven should not be cleaned manually. See page 27 ‘Care of Stayclean Surfaces’.
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