Cleaning the Oven
Before cleaning always allow the cooling fan to cool the oven down before switching off at the electricity supply.
The oven should be kept clean at all times. A
Cleaning materials
Before using any cleaning materials on your oven, check that they are suitable and that their use is recommended by the manufacturer.
Cleaners that contain bleach should NOT be used as they may dull the surface finishes. Harsh abrasives should also be avoided.
External cleaning
Regularly wipe over the control panel, oven door and door seal using a soft cloth well wrung out in warm water to which a little liquid detergent has been added.
To prevent damaging or weakening the door glass panels avoid the use of the following:
•Household detergent and bleaches
•Impregnated pads unsuitable for
•Brillo/Ajax pads or steel wool pads
•Chemical oven pads or aerosols
•Rust removers
•Bath/Sink stain removers
Clean the outer and inner door glass using warm soapy water. Should the inner door glass become heavily soiled it is recommended that a cleaning product such as Hob Brite is used. Do not use paint scrapers to remove soilage.
DO NOT clean the oven door while the glass panels are warm. If this precaution is not observed the glass panel may shatter.
If the door glass panel becomes chipped or has deep scratches, the glass will be weakened and must be replaced to prevent the possibility of the panel shattering. Contact your local Service Force Centre who will be pleased to advise further.
Oven Shelves and Shelf Supports
To clean the oven shelves and the shelf supports, soak in warm soapy water and remove stubborn marks with a well wetted soap impregnated pad. Rinse well and dry with a soft cloth.
The shelf supports can be removed for easy cleaning (see diagram). Please, ensure the retaining nuts are secure when refitting the shelf support.
Oven Cavity
The enamelled base of the oven cavity is best cleaned whilst the oven is still warm.
Wipe the oven over with a soft cloth soaked in warm soapy water after each use. From time to time it will be necessary to do a more thorough cleaning, using a proprietary oven cleaner.
Grease Filter
To prevent a
To clean the grease filter
When the oven has cooled down, remove the filter by pushing the protruding tongue on the filter upward, and wash carefully.
The grease filter should be cleaned after every use. The filter may be washed in a dishwasher on a 65°C wash. If the filter is heavily soiled, place the filter in a saucepan of water with approximately 1 teaspoon of automatic washing powder or dishwasher powder. Bring to the boil and leave to soak for approximately 30 minutes or longer depending on the degree of soiling. Ensure the solution does not boil over as it could mark your hob.
Rinse filter in clear water and dry.
Remember to refit the filter before using the oven again.
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