Care and cleaning
WARNING!
Before cleaning always allow the appliance to cool down before switching off at the electricity supply.
Cleaning materials
•Before using any cleaning materials on your appliance, 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 and scourers should also be avoided.
Cleaning the outside of the appliance
•Do not use abrasive cleaning materials e.g. abrasive cream cleaners, wire wool pads or scourers on painted or printed finishes as damage may occur. Regularly wipe over the control panel, control knobs, handles, doors and appliance sides using a soft cloth and hot soapy water. To prevent streaking, finish with a soft cloth.
•Stainless Steel cream cleaners are abrasive and should be avoided as they may dull the surface finish. Any spillage on the stainless steel finish must be wiped off immediately.
WARNING!
Do not attempt to remove any of the control knobs from the appliance as this may cause damage and is a safety hazard.
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Cleaning the ceramic hob
•Make sure the ceramic glass is cool before cleaning. It is important to clean the ceramic hob daily to prevent foodstuff being burnt on.
•Take care to avoid the hob trims when cleaning the ceramic glass as they may be damaged by the cleaning agents.
Daily cleaning
•Use a
•Apply a small amount of hob cleaner in the centre of each area to be cleaned.
•Dampen a clean paper towel or a plastic pad designed for
•Wipe off residues of cleaner with another damp paper towel and polish dry with a soft cloth.
•If hob cleaner is unavailable, one or more of the cleaning agents below may be used temporarily:
•Cream Cleaner
•Baking Soda
To remove more stubborn marks
•Cream cleaner may be used to clean off more stubborn stains or to remove discolouration.
•It may be necessary to rub the marks hard for several minutes.
•Use a plastic pad designed for
