CARE AND CLEANING
ALWAYS SWITCH OFF THE ELECTRICITYCLEANING THE HOTPLATE TRIMS
SUPPLY AT THE MAIN WALL SWITCH AND
ALLOW THE COOKER TO COOL BEFOREThe stainless steel trims may become straw coloured
during use. Using a proprietary stainless steel
CLEANINGcleaner , e.g. 'Shiny Sinks' will help maintain a bright
CLEANING MATERIALSappearance. Alternatively a powder cleaner such as
'Bar Keepers Friend' may be used regularly.
Before using any cleaning materials on your cooker,
check that they are suitable and that their use isCLEANING THE VITREOUS ENAMEL
recommended by the manufacturer.Use a clean damp cloth or scourer made for non-
stick saucepans with 'Jif' cream cleaner.
Cleaners that contain bleach should NOT be used as
they may dull the surface finishes. Harsh abrasivesAFTER CLEANING
should also be avoided.To maintain the appearance of the hotplates
CLEANING THE BRASS PLATEDoccasionally apply a little salt free vegetable oil or
commercial restorative agent e.g. '4 Hob' or use a
HANDLES'Minky' Hotplate Cleaning Cloth.
It is strongly recommended that only hot soapy waterTo apply vegetable oil, first heat the hotplate on a
is used for cleaning the door handles. ANY OTHERmedium setting for 30 seconds then turn OFF. Pour
CLEANING MATERIALS WILL DULL THE BRASSa very small amount of oil onto kitchen paper, apply
PLATED FINISH.the paper to the hotplate and wipe off any excess oil.
Heat the hotplate on a medium setting for 1 minute.
CLEANING THE SEALED HOTPLATES To apply restorative agent, apply a thin coating
AND HOTPLATE TRIMSof '4 Hob' or use a Minky cloth following the
In order to maintain the appearance of your cooker'smanufacturers instructions.
sealed hotplates and trims you are advised to useCLEANING THE OUTSIDE OF THE
the recommended cleaning agents daily. If you doCOOKER
not allow spillages to burn on they will be much
easier to clean off.
DO NOT use abrasive cleaning materials or scourers
on the outside of the cooker as some of the finishes
THINGS TO NOTEare painted and damage may occur. Regularly wipe
The red spot in the centre of the hotplates may beover the control panel, oven doors and cooker sides
removed with some abrasive cleaning agents. This isusing a soft cloth and liquid detergent.
not a fault and does not affect the performance of the
hotplates.
FOR NORMAL SOILAGE
Wipe over the hotplates and trims using a clean
damp cloth then switch to a low or medium setting for
a few minutes to thoroughly dry.
FOR HEAVY SOILAGE
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REMOVE ANY OF THE
Use a clean damp cloth or scourer with a creamCONTROL KNOBS FROM THE PANEL AS THIS
cleaner e.g. 'Jif' or a powder cleaner e.g. 'Ajax' onMAY CAUSE DAMAGE AND IS A SAFETY
the hotplate and trims. Follow the circular groovedHAZARD.
pattern on the hotplate when cleaning. Rinse off
cleaning agents thoroughly. Dry as for normal
soilage.
For more stubborn marks warm the hotplate on a low
setting for 30 seconds. Clean the sealed plate with
'Ajax' powder cleaner, 'Jif' cream cleaner or a 'Brillo'
pad. You may have to rub hard for several minutes.
Rinse off cleaning agents thoroughly with a damp
cloth. Switch to a low or medium setting for a few
minutes until the hotplate is thoroughly dry.
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