CARE AND MAINTENANCE
CLEANING
WARNING: To avoid the risk of electric shock, ALWAYS ensure the appliance is turned off and completely cool
before cleaning or doing any sort of maintenance�
CAUTION:
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To avoid possible burns, use care when cleaning the appliance�
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DO NOT attempt to clean the appliance whenever the oven or burner heads are still hot�
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To avoid possible burns, DO NOT attempt any of the following cleaning instructions before turning off all of
the surface burners and allowing them to cool�
NOTE: ALWAYS follow label instructions on cleaning products�
Control Knobs
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For general cleaning, use hot, soapy water and a cloth�
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For more difficult soils and built-up grease, apply a liquid detergent directly onto the soil� Rinse with a
damp cloth and dry�
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DO NOT use steel wool or acidic cleaners on the knobs as they can scratch�
Stainless Steel Exterior
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Clean stainless steel with hot, soapy water and a dishcloth� Rinse with clean water and a cloth�
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DO NOT use cleaners with high concentrations of chlorides or chlorines� DO NOT use harsh scrubbing
cleaners� Only use kitchen cleaners that are especially made for cleaning stainless steel�
Glass Door Exterior
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Clean the glass door using non-abrasive products or sponges and dry it with a soft cloth�
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Use glass cleaner� Apply glass cleaner to soft cloth or sponge, not directly on panel�
Oven Interior
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This appliance DOES NOT have a self-cleaning feature�
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Use an appropriate cleaning product designed specifically to clean the inside of ovens�
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The soap should be rinsed away and the interior dried thoroughly�
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Avoid using abrasive detergents (for example cleaning powders, etc) and abrasive sponges for dishes or
acids (such as lime scale – remover, etc) as these could damage the enamel�
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If the grease spots and dirt are particularly tough to remove, use a special product for oven cleaning,
following the instructions provided on the packet�
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NEVER use a steam cleaner for cleaning inside of oven�
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If you use your oven for an extended period of time, condensation may form� Dry it using a soft cloth�
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There is a rubber seal surrounding the oven opening which guarantees its perfect functioning� Check the
condition of this seal on a regular basis� If necessary, clean it and avoid using abrasive products or objects to
do so� If damaged, contact the vendor� It is recommend to avoid using the oven until it has been repaired�
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NEVER line the oven bottom with aluminum foil, as the consequent accumulation of heat could
compromise the cooking and even damage the enamel�
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