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7 Maintenance and care
General information
The service life of the appliance will extend and the
possibility of problems will decrease if the appliance is
cleaned at regular intervals.
Service intervals
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Every twelve months the appliance should be
serviced by a Defy Service agent to ensure
continued efficient and safe operation.
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If required, the cleaning of the valves should only
be carried out by a qualified Defy technician. i.e.
Burner not functioning correctly.
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Wash removable burner parts weekly with hot
water and detergent.
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Remove any encrustations and ensure that the
burner holes are clear.
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The condition of the gas hose and valve should be
inspected for leaks every time the gas bottle is re-
filled.
DANGER Risk of electric shock!
Switch off the electricity before cleaning
the appliance to avoid an electric shock.
DANGER Hot surfaces may cause
burns!
Allow the appliance to cool down
before you clean it.
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Clean the appliance thoroughly after each use.
This enables cooking residues to be removed more
easily and prevents these from burning when the
appliance is used.
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No special cleaning agents are required for
cleaning the appliance. Use warm water with
washing liquid, a soft cloth or sponge to clean the
product and wipe it with a dry cloth.
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Always ensure any excess liquid is thoroughly
wiped off after cleaning and any spillage is
immediately wiped dry.
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Never use high-pressure steam equipment or a
water jet for cleaning.
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Do not use cleaning agents that contain acid or
chloride to clean the stainless or inox surfaces and
the handle. Use a soft cloth with a liquid detergent
(not abrasive) to wipe those parts clean, paying
attention to sweep in one direction. Never use
cleaning products containing abrasive materials as
these could damage the decorative and informative
paint applications.
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Remove the burners and wipe them with a thin
damp cloth or a non-abrasive sponge. Use a
neutral detergent. Dry afterward with a soft cloth
and blow away any residual water in the gas outlet
holes.
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Do not use solid metal scrapers or abrasive
cleaning materials to clean the glass cover. Glass
surface can get damaged.
The surface may be damaged by some
detergents or cleaning materials. Do not
use aggressive detergents, cleaning
powder/cream or any sharp objects.
Do not use steam cleaners for cleaning
.
Cleaning the hob
Gas hobs
1. Remove and clean the saucepan carriers and
burner caps.
2. Clean the hob.
3. Install the burner caps and make sure that they
are seated correctly.
4. When installing the upper grills, pay attention to
place the saucepan carriers so that the burners
are centered.
Cleaning the control panel
Clean the control panel and knobs with a damp cloth
and wipe them dry.
Damage of the control panel!
Do not remove the control knobs for
control panel cleaning.
Don't use any harsh abrasive cleaners or
sharp metal scrapers for cleaning the
oven door. They could scratch the
surface and destroy the glass
Oven door
(Only applies to models with removable oven door)
The oven door may be removed to improve
access to the oven for cleaning purposes.
1. Open the door fully to expose the hinges (A) on
either side.
2. Flip the hinge locking levers (B) to the upright
position.
3. Partially close the oven door and lift it free of the
side panel retaining slots.
4. After cleaning, re-fit the oven door in reverse order
making sure that the bottom hinge notches ©
locate properly onto the bottom edges of the side
panel retaining slots.
Cleaning
Cleaning the Exterior
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Use a damp soapy cloth and avoid the use of
abrasive powders and scouring pads.