Care and Cleaning
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TURN OFF THE MAIN SWITCH BEFORE CLEANING.
BEFORE SWITCHING ON AGAIN, ENSURE THAT ALL CONTROLS ARE IN
THE OFF POSITION.
NEVER USE BIOLOGICAL WASHING POWDER, HARSH ABRASIVES,
SCOURING PADS, AEROSOL CLEANERS OR OVEN CHEMICAL CLEANERS
OF ANY KIND.
Clean 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 a
fine steel wool soap pad eg. ‘Brillo’, etc.
Check that the cleaning agent used is approved by the Vitreous Enamel
Development Council.
The cleaning of sealed hotplates should be done when they are cold, using
a soap filled ‘Brillo’ pad, following the grain of the hotplate. This will ensure
that any stubborn, burnt on stains and spillages are removed. Wipe over
with a damp clean cloth, making sure that all the cleaner residue has been
removed. The bezels will mellow with use to a burnished gold colour, a
soap filled ‘Brillo’ pad will help to keep them bright, care should be taken
not to damage the vitreous enamel hob surface. Finally turn on the hot-
plate to warm for a few minutes, then smear a little cooking oil to provide a
protective coating, or use a restorative agent such as Collo Electrol® (PART
NO. 640001). This can be ordered from Hotpoint Genuine Parts &
Accessories (see KEY CONTACTS, back page).
Wipe with a damp cloth and polish with a dry cloth. Do not use cream
cleaners, oven cleaners or aerosols, scouring pads or abrasive powder for
cleaning the plastic knobs as damage will occur.
Remove the grill pan and the wire grid food support, it is best to wash these
items immediately after use to prevent stains from being burnt on when used
again. Wipe out the grill/Top oven compartment, use a fine steel wool soap
pad to remove stubborn stains from the rod shelf, grill deflector plate and the
floor of the compartment.
Wipe over the door outer glass panel with a cloth wrung out in warm soapy
water, then after wiping with a cloth wrung out in clear water, dry with a soft
clean cloth.
Take care during cleaning not to damage or distort the door seals. Do not lift
the door seal from the oven chassis, if necessary remove the seal by carefully
unhooking the corner clips.
Vitreous Enamel Hob
Surround
Sealed Hotplates
Control panel
Grill
Doors
DO NOT use scouring pads or abrasive powder which may scratch
the surface.
