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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
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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
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
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undiluted washing-up liquid or dishwasher detergent,
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scouring pads,
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abrasive cleaning agents such as oven cleaner or stain
remover,
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high-pressure cleaners or steam jets.
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Do not clean individual parts in the dishwasher.
When cleaning the oven do not use
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sharp or abrasive cleaning agents,
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cleaning agent with a high alcohol content,
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scouring pads,
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high-pressure cleaners or steam jets.
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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 stain
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less 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 burners
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 damaged 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 resi
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due 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.
Accessories
Soak in hot soapy water. Clean with a brush or a sponge.
