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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
In the interests of both safety and hygiene your Belling electric cooker needs to be
kept clean. A build-up of grease or fat from cooking could cause a fire hazard.
WARNING! For your own safety, always switch off your cooker at the mains supply
and allow to cool before cleaning. Never use excessive amounts of water to clean
your cooker, and remember that your cooker is heavy – take care when pulling it
out for access.
The Hob
Clean the hob surround with a cloth wrung out in warm soapy water. Stubborn
stains can be removed with a cream, paste or liquid cleaner, or by gently rubbing
with liberally soaped, very fine steel wool pad.
The sealed hotplates may be cleaned using a soap filled pad following the grain of
the hotplate. This will ensure that any stubborn, burnt on spillages are removed.
Wipe over with a damp clean cloth, making sure that all the cleaner has been
removed.
IMPORTANT:
After cleaning, dry the hotplates thoroughly by switching on to a low
setting for a few minutes, then smear with a little cooking oil to provide a protective
coating.
Belling Sealed Hotplate Conditioner is available from our spares department on
01709 579907 quoting part number BELLING026.
The stainless steel hotplate trim will discolour during normal use and can be
cleaned using a cream cleaner or a stainless steel cleaner.
The Oven
The oven should be cleaned after each use to remove cooking residuals and
grease which, if burnt on when the oven is used again, will form deposits or stains,
as well as unpleasant smells. Do not leave vinegar, coffee, milk, salty water or the
juice of lemon or tomato on enamelled surfaces for any length of time. Always wash
the accessories used.
The rod shelf and food support grid can be cleaned using household cream
cleanser with a nylon pad or sponge. Heavier soiling may require the use of a
proprietary oven cleaner or steel wool pad, but do not allow these to contact the
door seals or plastic parts of the cooker.
Only use oven cleaners which carry the Vitreous Enamel Development Council's
Approvals symbol, and always follow the manufacturers instructions for use. The
manufacturer cannot be held responsible for any damages caused by incorrect
cleaning. . Belling Oven Cleaner is available from our spares department on 01709
579907 quoting part number BELLING030.
