Routine maintenance and cleaning of the oven
Disconnect the oven from the source of electricity before performing any maintenance or cleaning. To ensure a long life for your oven, clean it frequently and carefully, keeping in mind that:
·Do not use steam equipment to clean the appliance.
·the enamelled parts and the
·The inside of the oven should be cleaned fairly often while it is still warm, using warm water and detergent followed by careful rinsing and drying;
·stainless steel may become marked if it comes into contact with very hard water or harsh detergents (containing phosphorous) for long periods of time. After cleaning, it is advisable to rinse thoroughly and dry. It is also recommended to dry any water drops;
·avoid dirt and grease accumulating on the control panel by cleaning it frequently. Use
Cleaning the hob surface
Prior to cooking, the hob surface should always be cleaned using a damp cloth to remove any dust or stray food particles. The hob surface should be regularly cleaned with a lukewarm solution of water and a mild detergent. Periodically it may be necessary to use a proprietary ceramic hob cleaner. First remove all spilt food and fat with a window scrape, preferably the razor blade type
B(not supplied) or, failing that, the fixed blade razor edge type.
Then clean the hob while it is still warm to the touch with a suitable cleaner and paper towel. Then rinse it and wipe it dry with a clean cloth .If aluminium foil or plastic items are accidentally allowed to melt on the hob surface they should be immediately removed from the hot cooking area with a scraper. This will avoid any possible damage to the surface. This also applies to sugar or any food with a high sugar content. Do not use abrasive sponges or scourers of any type. Corrosive cleaners such as oven sprays and stain removers should also not be used.
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Window scraper Razor blade | DIY Stores | |
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Replacement blades | DIY Stores, | |
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COLLO luneta | Boots, | |
HOB BRITE | department stores, Regional | |
Hob Clean | Electricity Company shops, | |
SWISSCLEANER | supermarkets | |
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Replacing the oven light bulb
·Either pull out the plug (if it is accessible) or disconnect the oven from the mains by turning off the multipole switch used for connecting the oven to the electricity source;
·Remove the glass cover of the lamp holder;
·Unscrew the bulb and replace it with a high tempera- ture resistant bulb (300°C) with the following characteristics:
-Voltage 230/240 V
-Wattage 25W
-Type E14
·Replace the glass cover and reconnect the power supply to the oven.
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