Care and cleaning
Important!
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Always disconnect the oven from the power supply before any cleaning or maintenance. Electronic clock models: When you turn the power back on after cleaning, you will have to set the clock.
Do not use abrasive cleaners, cloths or pads to clean any part of your oven. Some nylon scourers may also scratch. Check the label.
See the following pages for instructions on removing and refitting different parts of the oven for cleaning.
Before cleaning, make sure the oven is a safe temperature to touch. Do not use a steam cleaner.
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| Wipe up spills as soon as the |
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| oven is a safe temperature to |
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Avoid leaving alkaline or acidic substances (such as lemon juice, vinegar or salty spills) on the oven surfaces.
Do not use cleaning products with a chlorine or acidic base.
Stainless steel | 1 | Wipe the soiling off with a |
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| 2 | Wipe the surface dry. |
| 3 | Use a suitable stainless steel |
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Immediately wipe off any caustic cleaners if they are spilled onto the oven door handle or the knobs.
External glass | Wipe with a damp cloth or use a |
surfaces | glass cleaner. |
Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or sharp metal scrapers since they scratch the surface and may result in the glass shattering.
Oven cavity | 1 | Remove everything from the |
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| oven: all shelves and trays, the |
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| side racks, the catalytic panels |
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| and fat filter if supplied. |
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| 2 | Remove the oven door (see |
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| 3 | Wipe the inside of the oven |
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| 4 | Wipe clean with a damp cloth |
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If using ‘off the shelf’ oven cleaners, always follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
Side racks, oven |
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shelves, trays |
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| If badly soiled, soak in a solution |
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| of hot water and biological |
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| clothes washing powder to |
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| make cleaning easier. |