AEG 3009VNMM Self Cleaning Panels, How the Self cleaning panels work, To re-fit the oven door

Self Cleaning Panels

The range is equipped with 3 panels ( 2 sides and rear ). They are attached to the sides by removing the rack guides assembly and placing the self cleaning panels against the oven side. The rear panel is attached with screws, ensure that the «rough» side is facing out. These liners are «self cleaning» during the cooking. If residue remains on them after cooking, empty the oven of food, and remove all shelves and pan, and turn the selector to Conventional oven ( top and bottom element ) and thermostat to MAX; 15-20 minutes should be adequate to clean the panels using this method.

How the Self cleaning panels work.

The self-cleaning oven panels go through a special enamelling process which ultimately creates a rough surface (this is the side which should face outwards in the oven). Because of the structure of the surface, it is extremely porous and attracts oxygen. When the splashes of grease hit this surface it immediately spreads. In this way, immediate oxidization of the grease occurs, and it ultimately disappears while the oven is in general use at standard cooking temperatures. The self cleaning panels are located on the sides and on the rear of the oven, and are designed to cope with fatty stains very efficiently. For stains on the bottom of the oven, the usual causes are sugar or starch overflows.

The self cleaning panels are manufactured using a special enamelling process

The base of the oven should cleaned by using soapy water ( see procedure to page 15-16) on a soft clean and newspaper

BEWARE: Never use silicone films (polish or cleaners) on self-cleaning panels - they will be rendered useless. Similarly, NEVER try to wash with detergent, or use abrasive cleaners on the panels

Removing oven door (pull down door models only)

The oven door can be easily removed for better access while cleaning. To remove the oven door:

1.Open the door fully and fit the supplied pin in the hole.

2.Raise the door slightly, holding the sides of the door about half way up. Make sure the pin stays in the hole the whole time. Lift the door gently. This should disconnect the hinges from the oven frame.

3.Remove the door by continuing to raise it while pulling the door away from the oven. When handling the door be careful not to dislodge the pin off the hole. If the pin does dislodge, the hinge will have to be closed by hand and the pin re-fitted onto the hole before re-fitting into the oven.

To re-fit the oven door:

i.Holding the door at an angle to the oven, slide the hinges into the oven frame, making sure that on each side the top curved arm fits into the top slot and the lower arm fits into the bottom slot.

ii.Make sure the hinges are pushed as far as they will go and the lower arm engages into the plate mounted in the oven frame.

iii.Open the door fully and ensure the pin fully disengages from the hole. The door can now be opened and as normal.

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