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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 non-stick
saucepans
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, aluminium foil or
dishes on the hot surface as this will cause
damage to the hob.
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. Regular ly wipe over
the control panel, oven doors and cooker sides using
a soft cloth and liquid detergent.
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 PANEL AS THIS
MAY CAUSE DAMAGE AND IS A SAFETY
HAZARD.
CLEANING THE GRILL PAN, GRILL PAN
GRID AND OVEN SHELVES
All removable parts, except the grill pan handle can
be washed in the dishwasher.
The grill pan, and oven shelves may be cleaned
using a soap impregnated steel wool pad. The grill
pan grid should be cleaned using hot soapy water.
Soaking first in soapy water will make cleaning
easier.
CLEANING INSIDE THE OVENS AND
GRILL COMPARTMENTS
The vitreous main oven sides and base and the top
oven/grill compartment can be cleaned using normal
oven cleaners or aerosol oven cleaners with care.
Ensure that the manufacturers instructions are
followed and that all parts are well rinsed afterwards.
HINTS AND TIPS
•Follow the recommendations below to keep oven
soilage to minimum.
•Cook at the recommended temperatures. Higher
temperatures during roasting will increase
soilage. Try cooking at lower temperatures for
an increased length of time, you will save energy
and often the joint is more tender.
•Use minimal, if any, extra oil or fat when roasting
meat, potatoes only require brushing with fat
before cooking. Extra fat in the oven during
roasting will increase splashing and soilage.
•Covering joints during cooking will also prevent
splashing onto the interior surfaces. Removing
the covering for the last 20-30 minutes will allow
extra browning if required. Some large joints and
turkeys especially benefit by this method of
cooking, allowing the joint to cook through before
the outside is over-browned.