HINTS AND TIPSCLEANING THE OUTSIDE OF THE
COOKER
TO REDUCE HOB SOILAGE:DO NOT use abrasive cleaning materials or scourers
on the outside of the cooker as some of the finishes
lMake sure the bottom of the saucepan and theare painted and damage may occur. Regularly wipe
cooking area are clean and dry before cookingover the control panel, oven doors and cooker sides
begins.using a soft cloth and liquid detergent.
lEnsure saucepans are large enough to accommodate
food to avoid boil overs.
lIf possible, wipe up spills and splatters as they
occur, but take care to avoid steam burns.
lAvoid using a dishcloth or sponge to clean the
hob. These may leave a layer of soiled detergent
on the hob surface which will burn and discolour
the next time the hob is used.DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REMOVE ANY OF THE
CONTROL KNOBS FROM THE PANEL AS THIS
lAvoid the use of:MAY CAUSE DAMAGE AND IS A SAFETY
HAZARD.
lHousehold detergents and bleaches.
lImpregnated plastic or nylon pads that are
not described as suitable for non-stick
saucepans.
lBrillo pads, Ajax pads, steel wool pads.
lChemical oven cleaners, e.g. aerosols and
oven pads.
lRust stain, bath and sink stain removers.
CLEANING THE GRILL DEFLECTOR,
GRILL PAN, GRILL PAN GRID AND OVEN
lAny of the above products may cause
damage to the hob.SHELVES
lIt is dangerous to mix different cleaning products.All removable parts, except the grill pan handle can
The chemicals in them may react with each otherbe washed in the dishwasher.
with hazardous results.
The grill pan, oven shelves and grill deflector may be
lSOILAGE FROM SUGAR SOLUTIONS MUSTcleaned using a soap impregnated steel wool pad.
BE REMOVED FROM THE HOB BEFORE THEThe grill pan grid should be cleaned using hot soapy
SYRUP HAS SET OTHERWISE DAMAGE TOwater. Soaking first in soapy water will make cleaning
THE HOB SURFACE WILL OCCUR.easier.
lAvoid placing plastic items, aluminium foil orCLEANING INSIDE THE OVEN AND
dishes on the hot surface as this will causeGRILL COMPARTMENTS
damage to the hob.
The sides and back of the oven compartments are
coated with Stayclean enamel.
The Stayclean surfaces inside the ovens should not
be cleaned manually. See Page 27 'Care of
Stayclean Surfaces'.
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