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5. Maintenance and Care
Service intervals
•
Every twelve months the appliance should be
serviced by a Defy Service agent to ensure
continued efficient and safe operation.
•
If required, the cleaning of the valves should
only be carried out by a qualified Defy
technician. i.e. Burner not functioning correctly.
•
Wash removable burner parts weekly with hot
water and detergent.
•
Remove any encrustations and ensure that the
burner holes are clear.
•
The condition of the gas hose and valve must
be inspected for leaks when the gas bottle is re
-
filled.
Steam assisted cleaning
•
Pour 100 ml of water into the emboss on the
oven floor.
•
Select the steam assisted cleaning function.
•
Turn the oven on to run this cycle for 5 minutes.
•
At the end of the cycle, wait 5 minutes before
opening the door.
•
Open the door and wipe the inner surfaces of
the oven with a damp sponge or cloth.
•
Use warm water with washing liquid, a soft cloth
or sponge to clean persistent dirt and wipe it
with a dry cloth.
General cleaning
•
Wipe down glass panels, cabinet, door, control
knobs, trims and handles with a hot soapy
cloth. Do not use a steam cleaner.
•
Use only liquid household cleaners and avoid
abrasive powders or scouring pads.
Caring for gas hobs
•
Remove the burner caps and wipe them with
a thin damp cloth or non
-
abrasive sponge.
•
Remove and clean the saucepan carriers and
the hob.
•
Dry burners afterward and blow away any
residual water in the gas outlet holes.
•
Install the burner caps and make sure that
they are seated correctly.
Replacing the oven light
The oven light is switched on by the oven
thermostat and switches off when the thermostat
knob is returned to 0.
To replace a faulty light bulb:
•
Switch off the power at the wall isolator to
avoid the possibility of electric shock.
•
Unscrew the light cover.
•
Unscrew the faulty bulb and fit a new 25
-
watt
bulb rated for
300’
C
•
Refit the light cover.
DANGER Risk of electric shock!
Switch off the electricity before
cleaning the appliance.
Important!
Any food residue must be
removed from the bottom of the
cavity before you start steam assisted
cleaning. Remove all oven
accessories
.
The surface of the appliance may be
damaged by some detergents or
cleaning materials. Do not use
aggressive detergents, cleaning
powder, cream or any sharp objects.
