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GENERAL ADVICE
•
Before you begin cleaning, you
must ensure that the appliance is
disconnected from the electrical
power supply.
•
When the appliance is not being
used, it is advisable to keep the gas
tap closed.
•
The periodical lubrication of the gas
taps must be done only by special-
ized personnel.
•
If a tap becomes stiff, do not force;
contact your local After Sales Ser-
vice Centre.
•
It is advisable to clean when the ap-
pliance is cold and especially when
cleaning the enamelled parts.
•
Avoid leaving alkaline or acidic sub-
stances (lemon juice, vinegar, etc.)
on the surfaces.
•
Avoid using cleaning products with a
chlorine or acidic base.
•
Important: The use of suitable pro-
tective clothing/gloves is recom-
mended when handling or clean-
ing of this appliance.
Attention!
The appliance gets very hot, mainly around the cooking areas. It is very
important that children are not left alone in the kitchen when you are cooking.
Do not use a steam cleaner because the moisture can get into the appliance thus
make it unsafe.
Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or sharp metal scrapers to clean the oven door
glass or the glass lid (models with glass lid only) since they can scratch the surface,
which may result in shattering of the glass.
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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
WARNING
When correctly installed, your prod-
uct meets all safety requirements laid
down for this type of product category.
However special care should be taken
around the rear or the underneath of
the appliance as these areas are not
designed or intended to be touched
and may contain sharp or rough edg-
es, that may cause injury.
ENAMELLED PARTS
All the enamelled parts must be cleaned
with a sponge and soapy water or other
non-abrasive products.
Dry preferably with a microfibre or soft
cloth.
Acidic substances like lemon juice, to-
mato sauce, vinegar etc. can damage the
enamel if left too long.
STAINLESS STEEL, ALUMINIUM PARTS,
PAINTED AND SILK-SCREEN PRINTED SUR-
FACES
Clean using an appropriate product.
Always dry thoroughly.
IMPORTANT:
these parts must be
cleaned very carefully to avoid scratch-
ing and abrasion. You are advised to use
a soft cloth and neutral soap.
CAUTION: Do not use abrasive sub-
stances or non-neutral detergents as
these will irreparably damage the sur-
face.
