Bosch HGG223121M, Instruction Manual

Page: 13 / 20

13
Care and cleaning
With attentive care and cleaning, your hob and oven will retain
its looks and remain in good working order for a long time. We
will explain here how you should care for and clean them
correctly.
Notes
■
Slight differences in the colours on the front of the oven are
caused by the use of different materials, such as glass,
plastic and metal.
■
Shadows on the door panel which look like streaks, are
caused by reflections made by the oven light.
■
Enamel is baked on at very high temperatures. This can
cause some slight colour variations. This is normal and does
not affect operation. The edges of thin trays cannot be
completely enamelled. As a result, these edges can be
rough. This will not impair the anti-corrosion protection.
Upper glass cover
Before opening the top cover, remove any spills with a cloth.
Use glass cleaner if possible.
For cleaning, remove the top cover. To do this, hold the cover
securely on both sides with both hands and pull it upwards.
If the cover hinges become loose, note the letters marked on
them. The hinge with the letter R must be fitted on the right, and
the hinge with the letter L must be fitted on the left.
After cleaning, re-assemble the top cover following the same
procedure in reverse order.
Only close the top cover once the burners have cooled down.
Cleaning agents
Damage to the various different surfaces caused by using the
wrong cleaning agent can be avoided by observing the
following instructions.
When cleaning the hob do not use
■
undiluted washing-up liquid or dishwasher detergent,
■
scouring pads,
■
abrasive cleaning agents such as oven cleaner or stain
remover,
■
high-pressure cleaners or steam jets.
■
Do not clean individual parts in the dishwasher.
When cleaning the oven do not use
■
sharp or abrasive cleaning agents,
■
cleaning agent with a high alcohol content,
■
scouring pads,
■
high-pressure cleaners or steam jets.
■
Do not clean individual parts in the dishwasher.
Wash new sponges thoroughly before first use.
Stainless steel
fronts
Wipe with some washing-up liquid and a damp cloth. Always wipe parallel to the natural grain. Otherwise,
you may scratch the surface. Dry with a soft cloth. Remove flecks of limescale, grease, starch and albumin
(e.g. egg white) immediately. Do not use any abrasive materials, scouring sponges or rough cleaning
cloths. The stainless steel fronts can be polished using a special care product. Follow the manufacturer's
instructions. You can purchase special stainless steel cleaner from our after-sales service or from specialist
retailers.
Enamel surfaces and
lacquered surfaces
Clean with some washing-up liquid and a damp cloth. Dry with a soft cloth.
Burners and steel
grid of the gas burn-
ers
Do not clean in the dishwasher. Remove the wire rack and clean with a sponge, washing-up liquid and
some hot water. Remove the burner cup and cap. Clean with a sponge and some hot water and washing-up
liquid. Ensure that the gas outlets on the burner cups are clean and unobstructed. Brush the igniters with a
small, soft brush. The gas burners only work properly when the igniters are clean. Remove food residue
from the burner shells with some washing-up liquid and a damp cloth. Only use a little water. Water must
not be allowed to enter the appliance. Ensure that the nozzle opening does not become blocked or dam-
aged during cleaning. Dry all parts after cleaning and place the burner cover accurately on the burner cup.
If the parts are not positioned accurately, it will be harder to ignite the burner. The burner covers are coated
with black enamel. Due to the high temperatures, discolouration may occur. This will not impair the function
of the burner. Replace the wire rack in the oven.
Electric hob (option)
Clean with the hard side of a scouring sponge and some liquid scouring agent. After cleaning, switch the
hob on briefly to dry it. Wet hobs rust over time. Then apply a care product. Always remove spilt liquids and
food residue immediately.
Metal ring of the
electric hob (option)
The metal ring may discolour with time. However, it is possible restore the original colour. Clean the ring
with the hard side of a scouring sponge and some liquid scouring agent. When doing so, make sure that
you do not scour the adjacent surfaces, as this could damage them.
Knobs
Clean with some washing-up liquid and a damp cloth. Dry with a soft cloth.
Door glass
Can be cleaned with glass cleaner. Do not use any abrasive cleaning agents or sharp metal objects. These
could scratch and damage the surface of the glass panel.
Seal
Wipe with a damp cloth. Dry with a soft cloth.
Oven interior
Clean with hot water or vinegar solution. For heavy soiling: Only use oven cleaner on cold surfaces.
Glass cover on the
oven light
Clean with some washing-up liquid and a damp cloth. Dry with a soft cloth.