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CLEANING AND CARING FOR YOUR AGA
REMEMBER BE CAREFUL OF THE HOT APPLIANCE.
DO NOT USE A STEAM CLEANER TO CLEAN THIS COOKER.
DO NOT USE ABRASIVE PADS OR OVEN CLEANER
AGA Enamel Cleaner and AGA Chrome and Stainless Steel Cleaner are recommended.
WARNING : Accessible parts will become hot when
in use. To avoid burns and scalds children should
be kept away.
Top Plate and Front Plate
The easiest way to clean the AGA top plate and front plate is to mop up spills as they happen. Baked-on food is more difficult
to clean but can usually be removed with proprietary vitreous enamel cleaners or mild cream cleaners using a cloth, or, if
necessary, a nylon scouring pad. If milk or fruit juice or anything containing acid, is spilt on the AGA, wipe it up immediately.
Also clean off any condensation streaks on the front plate around the oven doors or the vitreous enamel may be
permanently discoloured.
All that is usually needed to keep the vitreous enamelled surfaces of your AGA bright and clean is a daily rub over with a
damp soapy cloth followed immediately with a clean, dry cloth to avoid streaks.
Remember the top plate and the stainless steel lids will scratch if pans or utensils are dragged across them.
Insulating Lid Linings and Oven Doors
The linings of the insulating lids and oven doors may be cleaned with a cream cleanser or a soap impregnated.
Open the lids and lift off the oven doors to allow them to cool a little before cleaning. Do not, however, immerse the doors
in water as they are packed with insulating material which will be damaged by excessive moisture.
Refer also to the Cleaning section in the AGA book.
Polished Insulating Covers
These should be cleaned regularly with a NON-ABRASIVE mild detergent, applied with a soft (coarse-free) cloth and lightly
polished up afterwards with a soft (coarse-free) duster or tissue, to bring them back to their original lustre.
Ovens and Hotplates
The cast iron ovens help to keep themselves clean, they merely need to be brushed out occasionally with a long-handled
stiff brush. The simmering oven may be cleaned with a damp soapy cloth.
The wire brush is provided for cleaning the hotplate and any burnt-on spills in the cast iron ovens.
DO NOT USE ANY OVEN CLEANERS.
Roasting Tins
The roasting tins should be cleaned in hot soapy water, soaking if necessary. A nylon scouring pad can also be used.
DO
NOT
place in the dishwasher or use other caustic cleaners.
