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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
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GENERAL ADVICE
•
Before you begin cleaning, you
must ensure that the appliance is
disconnected from the electrical power
supply.
•
When the appliance is not being used, it
is advisable to keep the gas tap closed.
•
The periodical lubrication of the gas
taps must be done only by specialized
personnel.
•
If a tap becomes stiff, do not force;
contact your local After Sales Service
Centre.
•
It is advisable to clean when the
appliance is cold and especially when
cleaning the enamelled parts.
•
Avoid leaving alkaline or acidic
substances (lemon juice, vinegar, etc.)
on the surfaces.
• Avoid using cleaning products with
a chlorine or acidic base.
• Important: The use of suitable
protective clothing/gloves is
recommended when handling or
cleaning of this appliance.
• Under no circumstances should
any external covers be removed for
servicing or maintenance except by
suitable qualified personnel.
•
Clean the surfaces with a damp cloth
and using neutral, non-aggressive
detergents. Complete the cleaning
with a dry, clean cloth.
IMPORTANT:
Never use abrasive
products (e.g. certain type of sponges)
and/or aggressive products (e.g.
caustic soda, detergents containing
corrosive substances) that could
irreversibly damage the surfaces.
Important: The manufacturer declines all liability for possible damage caused by the
use of unsuitable products to clean the appliance.
Attention! The appliance gets very hot, mainly around the cooking areas. It is very
important that children are not left alone in the kitchen when you are cooking.
Do not use a steam cleaner because the moisture can get into the appliance thus
make it unsafe.
Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or sharp metal scrapers to clean the oven door
glass since they can scratch the surface, which may result in shattering of the glass.
CLEANING
•
Stainless steel hob:
Spillage on
the hob can usually be removed by
a damp soapy cloth. More obstinate
stains can be removed by using a
proprietary stainless steel cleaning
product that does not contain chlorine
or acidic base.
•
Enamelled hob:
Clean with a sponge
and soapy water or other non-abrasive
products. Dry preferably with a
microfibre or soft cloth.
•
Control panel facia:
Clean very
carefully with water and neutral soap;
the cloth used must be rinsed well and
must be free of any cleaning chemicals
to avoid damaging any screen print on
the facia.
•
Door, glass & painted surfaces:
Clean very carefully with water and
neutral soap; the cloth used must be
rinsed well and must be free of any
cleaning chemicals.
•
Pan stands & burner caps:
Clean
with a sponge and soapy water or
proprietary cream cleaner. Alway
dry throughly. DO NOT PUT IN THE
DISHWASHER.
•
Burner bodies (aluminium alloy):
They should be cleaned with soapy
water and a clean cloth. For stubborn
stains a proprietary cream or stainless
steel cleaner may be used; however to
maintain an uniform finish we