The Hob TopRestoring
The hob is best cleaned whilst it is still warm, asTo maintain the appearance of your sealed
spillage can be removed more easily than if it ishotplates apply a little salt-free vegetable oil or
left to cool.restorative agent periodically.
Regularly wipe over the hob top using a soft
To apply vegetable oil: first heat the hotplate on a
cloth well wrung out in warm water to which amedium setting for 30 seconds then turn off. Pour
little washing up liquid has been added. Avoid
the use of the following:a very small amount of salt-free oil onto a dry cloth
or kitchen paper. Apply a thin coat of oil to the
" household detergent and bleaches;hotplate surface and wipe off any excess. Heat the
" impregnated pads unsuitable for non-stick
saucepans;hotplate on a medium setting for 1 minute.
" steel wool pads;To apply restorative agent: first heat the hotplate
" bath/sink stain removers.on a medium setting for 30 seconds then turn
off. Apply a very thin coating of Collo Electrol
The Hotplates(using the applicator). Heat a hotplate on a high
Spills onto the actual plate should be removed
setting for 2-3 minutes to cure. Some smoke will
using warm water and a soft brush, nylon oroccur, this is normal and nontoxic. (NB: this
plastic scourer. To keep the plates looking as new,product is a restorative agent not a cleanser. It is
hotplate conditioner can be purchased from most
available from hardware stores).
hardware stores, e.g. ?4 Hob? by HomeCare
Products (follow the manufacturer?s instruction forStainless steel parts: the stainless steel spill rings
use). Alternatively, wipe the plates with a drop of
may become straw coloured with use. Use a
olive oil on a kitchen towel to avoid rust. It isproprietary stainless steel cleaner to remove this
important to note that the plate will smoke a littlestraw discolouration. This also applies to the area
and produce a slightly unpleasant odour when
around the hotplates on stainless steel hobs.
next used.
Drying
Important: After cleaning, dry the hotplates
thoroughly by switching on to a low-medium
setting for a few minutes.
OVEN BULB REPLACEMENT
Ensure that the appliance is switched
off and disconnected from the electricity
supply before replacing the bulb to avoid
possibility of an electric shock.
If the oven bulb needs replacing, it must comply
with the following specifications:
Wattage: 25W
Voltage:230/240V(50Hz)
Temperatures:300oC
Thread Type:E14
To replace the faulty bulb.
1. Turn the glass cover anticlockwise and
remove.
2. Remove the faulty bulb and replace with a
new one.
3. Refit the glass cover.
Reconnect the appliance to the electricity
supply.
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