16
Care and cleaning
With good care and cleaning, your oven will remain clean and
fully-functioning for a long time to come. Here we will explain
how to maintain and clean your oven correctly.
Notes
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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.
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Shadows on the door panel which look like streaks, are
caused by reflections made by the oven light.
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Enamel is baked on at very high temperatures. This can
cause some slight colour variations. This is normal and does
not affect their function. 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.
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Risk of electric shock!
Do not use any high-pressure cleaners or steam cleaners,
which can result in an electric shock.
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Risk of burns!
The appliance becomes very hot. Never touch the interior
surfaces of the cooking compartment or the heating elements.
Always allow the appliance to cool down. Keep children at a
safe distance.
Cleaning agents
Damage to the various different surfaces caused by using the
wrong cleaning agent can be avoided by observing the
following instructions.
Do not use
for the hob
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undiluted washing-up liquid or dishwasher detergent
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abrasive materials, scouring sponges
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aggressive cleaners such as oven spray or stain remover
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high-pressure cleaners or steam jet cleaners
Do not use
in the oven
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harsh or abrasive cleaning agents
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cleaning agents with a high alcohol content
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hard scouring pads or cleaning sponges
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high-pressure cleaners or steam cleaners.
Wash new sponge cloths thoroughly before use.
Area
Cleaning agents
Appliance exterior
Hot soapy water:
Clean with a dish cloth and dry with a
soft cloth. Do not use glass cleaners or
glass scrapers.
Stainless steel
Hot soapy water:
Clean with a dish cloth and dry with a
soft cloth. Remove traces of limescale,
grease, starch and albumin (e.g. egg
white) immediately. Corrosion can form
under such residues.
Special stainless steel cleaning prod-
ucts suitable for hot surfaces are availa-
ble from our after-sales service or from
specialist retailers. Apply a very thin layer
of the cleaning product with a soft cloth.
Aluminium and
plastic
Glass cleaner:
Clean with a soft cloth.
Gas hob and pan
supports
Hot soapy water.
Use very little water. Water must not be
allowed to enter the appliance through
the base of the burners.
Clean boiled over liquids and spilt food
immediately.
You can remove the pan supports. Do
not clean the pan supports in the dish-
washer.
Gas burners, hot-
plate
Remove the burner cups and caps, clean
them with soapy water.
The gas outlet openings must remain
free from obstruction.
Ignition plugs: small, soft brush.
The gas burners only work properly
when the ignition plugs are clean. Dry all
parts thoroughly. Ensure they are refitted
correctly.
The burner caps are coated in black
enamel. The colour may change over
time. This does not affect their operation.
Do not clean the burner caps in the dish-
washer.
Enamel surfaces
(smooth surfaces)
To facilitate cleaning, you can switch on
the interior lighting and detach the appli-
ance door if necessary. Apply ordinary
washing-up liquid or a vinegar solution
with a soft, damp cloth or chamois
leather; dry with a soft cloth. Loosen
baked-on food residues with a damp
cloth and detergent. We recommend
using oven-cleaning gel for heavy depos-
its of dirt. This can be applied to the
affected area. Leave the cooking com-
partment open after cleaning to allow it
to dry.
Self-cleaning sur-
faces (rough sur-
faces)
Please see the notes in section: Self-
cleaning surfaces
Door panels
Glass cleaner:
Clean with a soft cloth. Do not use a
glass scraper.
Glass cover for the
oven light
Hot soapy water:
Clean with a dish cloth.
Seal
Do not remove.
Hot soapy water:
Clean with a dish cloth. Do not scour.
Shelf
Hot soapy water:
Soak and clean with a dish cloth or
brush.
Accessories
Hot soapy water:
Soak and clean with a dish cloth or
brush.
Area
Cleaning agents