Care and Cleaning
Regular cleaning is recommended to keep white cookers in its best possible condition.
Turn OFF the main control unit and allow the cooker to cool before cleaning. Before switching on again, ensure that all controls are in the OFF position.
'STAY CLEAN' OVEN LINERS AND HOW THEY WORK
The surfaces of the 'Stay clean' oven liners are treated on the mottled face with a special vitreous enamel which absorbs cooking soils. At temperatures of 220˚C (425˚F) or above, the special surface enables these soils to be slowly destroyed. The higher the temperature, the more effective it is. In most cases normal cooking operations at this temperature will permit this cleaning operation to proceed during cooking. However, if higher cooking temperatures are not used regularly, it may be necessary, in order to prevent heavy soiling, to run the oven without a meat pan, at a higher temperature setting of 230˚C (450˚F) for a couple of hours. This may be necessary once a month or every two or three months depending on the type and amount of oven cooking.
OVEN SIDES
It should not normally be necessary to clean the 'Stay clean' panels. If the user feels it is desirable to do so, pull out the rod shelves, lift up and remove the side panels before washing them in warm soapy water, and rinsing in clear water.
Do not use enzyme/biological washing powder, harsh abrasives or oven chemical cleaners of any kind.
VITREOUS ENAMEL HOB SURROUND
Clean with a cloth wrung out in soapy water. Stubborn stains can be removed with a cream, paste or liquid cleaner, or by gently rubbing with liberally soaped, very fine steel wool pads. Check that the cleaning agent used is approved by the Vitreous Enamel Development Council.
Note:
We do not recommend the use of decorative covers over the hot hotplates as these can hold condensation and cause corrosion. Accidental operation with a cover in place can cause intense heat. Never place saucepan lids on the hotplates, as this may cause corrosion.
SEALED HOTPLATES
The cleaning of sealed hotplates should be done when they are cold, using a soap filled scouring pad, following the grain of the hotplate. This will ensure that any stubborn, burnt on spillages are removed. Wipe over with a damp clean cloth, making sure that all the cleaner has been removed. Finally, turn on heater to warm for a few minutes, then smear with a little cooking oil to provide a protective coating, or a restorative agent such as
CONTROL PANEL AND SPLASHBACK
Wipe over the control panel and/or splashback with a damp cloth. Polish with a dry cloth. Do not use oven cleaners or aerosols, scouring pads or abrasive powder for cleaning the plastic knobs as damage will occur.
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