cleaning and maintenance
WARNING
VERY IMPORTANT
Before any operation of maintenance disconnect the appliance from the electrical mains supply.
GENERAL RECOMANDATION
✓Important: Before any operation of cleaning and maintenance disconnect the appliance from the electrical supply.
✓It is advisable to clean when the appliance is cold and especially for cleaning the enamelled parts.
✓Avoid leaving alkaline or acidic substances (lemon juice, vinegar, etc.) on the sur- faces.
✓Avoid using cleaning products with a chlorine or acidic base.
The oven must always be cleaned after every use, using suitable products and keep- ing in mind that its operation for 30 minutes on the highest temperature eliminates most grime reducing it to ashes.
ENAMELLED PARTS
✓All the enamelled parts must be cleaned with a sponge and soapy water only or other
Dry preferably with a chamois leather.
PAINTED PARTS AND SILK-SCREEN PRINTED SURFACES
✓Clean using an appropriate product. Always dry thoroughly.
IMPORTANT: these parts must be cleaned very carefully to avoid scratching and abra- sion. You are advised to use a soft cloth and neutral soap.
Do not use steam jet cleaners because the humidity could infiltrate into the appliance making it dangerous.
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STAINLESS STEEL ELEMENTS
✓Stainless steel parts must be rinsed with water and dried with a soft and clean cloth or with a chamois leather.
✓For difficult dirt, use a specific
INSIDE OF OVEN
✓This must be cleaned regularly.
✓With the oven warm, wipe the inside walls with a cloth soaked in very hot soapy water or another suitable product.
VITROCERAMIC SURFACE
Before cleaning the top, make sure that it is switched off.
Remove any encrustation using a special scraper which can be bought (fig. 6.1). Remove dust using a damp cloth.
Detergents can be used as long as they are not abrasive or corrosive. All residues of detergent must be eliminated with a damp cloth.
Keep all objects that could be melted by the heat away from the top: plastic objects, aluminium foil, sugar or sugary products.
If an object melts on the top, remove immediately (while the top is still hot) using a special scraper to avoid permanent damage to the pyroceram surface.
Avoid using knives and pointed objects as they could damage the surface of the top. Also avoid using abrasive sponges or wire wool which can permanently scratch the pyroceram surface.
ATTENTION: MOST IMPORTANT!
If cleaning the glass ceramic hob using a special scraper tool take extra care to avoid damaging to the seal at the edges of the glass ceramic surface.
