Cleaning the oven
Before cleaning always allow the cooling fan to
Pyrolytic cleaning
cool the oven down before switching off at the
electricity supply.The oven cavity is coated with a special enamel resistant
to high temperatures.
This appliance cannot be cleaned with steam orDuring the pyrolytic cleaning operation, the temperature
with a steam cleaning machine.inside the oven can reach about 500 °C thus burning food
The oven should be kept clean at all times. A
residuals.
build-up of fats or other foodstuffs could result inFor your security, during the pyrolityc cleaning operation,
a fire, especially in the grill pan.the oven door automatically locks when the temperature
inside the oven approaches about 300 °C.
Cleaning materialsUpon completion of the cleaning operation, the
oven door will be locked until the oven cavity has
Before using any cleaning materials on your oven, checkcooled down.
that they are suitable and that their use is recommendedThe cooling fan operates during cooking until the oven
by the manufacturer.has cooled down. After cooking, it is advisable to remove
Cleaners that contain bleach should NOT be used asall the food residues with a wet sponge.
they may dull the surface finishes. Harsh abrasives should
However, from time to time, it will be necessary to do a
also be avoided.more complete and thorough cleaning, using the pyrolytic
cleaning function. You can select two different levels of
External cleaningpyrolytic cleaning depending on how dirty the oven is.
Regularly wipe over the control panel, oven door and doorIf the oven cavity is not very dirty, we recommend that you
seal using a soft cloth well wrung out in warm water toselect the pyrolytic 1 function (P I) in the programmer
which a little washing-up liquid has been added.display.
To prevent damaging or weakening the door glassIt is advisable to wipe the oven over with a soft sponge
panels avoid the use of the following:soaked in warm water after each pyrolytic cleaning cycle
? Household detergent and bleaches
is carried out.
? Impregnated pads unsuitable for non-stickIf the oven cavity is very dirty, we advise you to select the
saucepans
? Brillo/Ajax pads or steel wool padspyrolytic 2 function (P 2) in the programmer display.
? Chemical oven pads or aerosolsDuring the pyrolytic cleaning function, it is not possible to
use the oven for 2 hours when selecting the pyrolytic 1
? Rust removersfunction (P I) and up to 2 1/2 hours when the pyrolytic 2
? Bath/Sink stain removersfunction (P 2) is active.
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
To clean the oven shelves, soak in warm soapy water and
remove stubborn marks with a well wetted soap
impregnated pad. Rinse well and dry with a soft cloth.
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