Hotpoint X156E, X253E Care and Cleaning, Turn OFF the Main Cooker Wall Switch Before Cleaning

Care and Cleaning

	TURN OFF THE MAIN COOKER WALL SWITCH BEFORE CLEANING.
	BEFORE SWITCHING ON AGAIN, ENSURE THAT ALL CONTROLS
	ARE IN THE OFF POSITION.
	NEVER USE BIOLOGICAL WASHING POWDER, HARSH
	ABRASIVES, SCOURING PADS, AEROSOL CLEANERS OR OVEN
	CHEMICAL CLEANERS OF ANY KIND UNLESS
	SPECIFIED BELOW.
Cleaning materials	1.	Plastic or nylon pads / scourers, these may scratch the surface.
to avoid	2.	Household abrasive powders.
	3.	Oven chemical cleaners, aerosols and oven pads.
		Caustic cleaners such as these will etch the surface and attack the
		metal frame.
	4.	Bath and sink cleaners may mark the surface.
Electric sealed	The cleaning of sealed hotplates should be done when they are cold,
hotplates	using a soap filled Brillo pad, following the grain of the hotplate. This will

(X153E, X253E and	ensure that any stubborn, burnt on spillages are removed. Wipe over with
C220E)	a damp clean cloth, making sure that all the cleaner has been removed.
	Finally, turn on hotplate to warm for a few minutes, then smear with a
	little cooking oil to provide a protective coating, or the restorative agent
	Homecare Four Hob, available from Credacare Spares or leading
	supermarkets. The bezels will mellow with use to a burnished gold colour,
	a soap filled Brillo pad will help to keep them bright, care should be taken
	not to damage the vitreous enamel hob surface.
	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.
Ceramic hob	To reduce the amount of cleaning always ensure that the hob and
	cooking utensils are clean and dry before use. Regular use of cleaner
(X156E)	conditioner is recommended for proper care and protection of the hob
	surface. Apply conditioner before using the hob for the first time. It
	contains a mild cleaning agent, so that subsequent applications may
	clean off soil and apply a protective film at the same time. For stubborn
	stains or heavy soiling use any of the following materials, and finish off
	with conditioner.
	1. Cif, non-scratch scouring cream.
	2. Liquid Gumption Kitchen Cleanser.
	3. Special Powder Cleanser.
	Powder Cleanser – Mineral deposits that are present in hard water, and
	some foods, may cause ‘discolourations’ that appear in the form of grey
	or brown stains. The stains sometimes appear to be in or under the glass
	surface. If there are some persistent stains after using any of the other
	recommended cleaning materials, powder cleanser may be applied,
	following the manufacturers instructions. Do not use abrasive cleaners
	or the powder cleanser on the painted metal framework.
	Cleaner Conditioner – Regular use of the conditioner will make the
	surface easier to clean thus ensuring that years of heavy abrasive
	cleaning do not progressively dull the surface.

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