Care and Cleaning

Grill:

Remove the grill pan and the wire grid food support, it is best to wash these items immediately after use to prevent stains from being burnt on when used again. Wipe out the Grill compartment, use a fine steel wool soap pad to remove stubborn stains from the grill deflector plate (C361E & C366E) and the floor of the compartment.

Main oven / Grill:

1.Glass Door – open the oven door fully. The glass panel may now be cleaned.

Stubborn stains can be removed by using a fine steel wool soap pad. Do not use scouring pads, or abrasive powder, which will scratch the glass. Ensure that the glass panel is not subjected to any sharp mechanical blows.

For slight soiling the inner glass panel may be cleaned, while still warm. For removing stubborn stains see next page, cleaning .

2.Remove the rod shelves and meat pan.

Use a fine steel wool soap pad to remove stubborn stains from the rod shelves, meat pan and the floor of the oven. Refer to the instructions on previous page for cleaning the ‘Stay clean’ panels.

Do not use aerosol cleaners on this oven as they could adversely affect the fan motor unit, and cannot be wiped off the fan blade.

Replacement oven lamp:

WARNING: To avoid electric shocks - please ensure that the electricity supply to the appliance is switched off and the appliance is fully cold, before removing the lamp lens.

Open the oven door and remove the rod shelves. Using a suitable cloth to protect the fingers grip the light glass dome, unscrew anti-clockwise and lift. Reach into the aperture and unscrew the lamp anti-clockwise. Fit replacement lamp (15W 300˚C rated SES), refit dome.

Wall-mounted splashpanel:

A wall-mounted splashpanel is available as an optional extra from the Spare Parts Department. See back cover for details.

Care must be taken that rating label edges are not lifted during cleaning and furthermore that the lettering is not blurred or removed.

For details of your nearest Service Centre please see the separate service leaflet. If you have any queries regarding service or spares, our Spares and Service Division will be pleased to advise. See back cover for details.

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Hotpoint C363E, C362E, C361E, C366E, C262E manual Main oven / Grill, Replacement oven lamp, Wall-mounted splashpanel

C363E, C262E, C366E, C361E, C362E specifications

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