CLEANING THE GRILL / TOP OVEN COMPARTMENT

The grill / top oven compartment base, sides and back panel can be cleaned using oven cleaners or aerosol oven cleaners with care. Ensure that the manufacturers instructions are followed and that all parts are well rinsed afterwards. Aerosol cleaners must not come into contact with the grill element as this may cause damage.

TO CLEAN THE TOP OVEN ROOF

The grill element is hinged to make cleaning the oven roof easier.

Isolate the cooker from the electricity supply before cleaning and ensure the oven is cold.

1.Remove the wirework side runners. See below.

2.Undo the screw which holds the grill element in place.

3.Gently pull the element downwards to allow access to the oven roof. Do not force the element downwards.

4.Clean the top of the oven with Jif cream cleaner and a sponge scourer. If heavily soiled, aerosol oven cleaners may be used following the instructions given above for cleaning the grill / top oven compartment.

5.Gently push the grill element back into place.

6.Fit the screw to hold the element in place and tighten firmly.

7.Replace the wirework side runners.

Ensure the screw is firmly in place after cleaning.

TO REMOVE THE WIREWORK RUNNERS

The wirework runners in both ovens can be removed for cleaning.

1.Remove all shelves and furniture from the oven.

2.Hold the wirework at the bottom and gently pull towards the centre of the oven.

3.Unhook the runner at the top and remove it from the cavity.

4.To replace, hook the wirework back into the oven sides.

Ensure that the wirework runners are firmly in place before refitting the oven shelves.

Central Screw

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Zanussi ZHM 868 Cleaning the Grill / TOP Oven Compartment, To Clean the TOP Oven Roof, To Remove the Wirework Runners

ZHM 868 specifications

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