13
Care and cleaning
With good care and cleaning, your oven will remain clean and
fully-functioning for a long time to come. Here we will explain
how to maintain and clean your oven correctly.
Notes
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Slight differences in the colours on the front of the oven are
caused by the use of different materials, such as glass,
plastic and metal.
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Shadows on the door panel which look like streaks, are
caused by reflections made by the oven light.
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Enamel is baked on at very high temperatures. This can
cause some slight colour variations. This is normal and does
not affect their function. The edges of thin trays cannot be
completely enamelled. As a result, these edges can be
rough. This will not impair the anti-corrosion protection.
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Risk of electric shock!
Do not use any high-pressure cleaners or steam cleaners,
which can result in an electric shock.
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Risk of burns!
The appliance becomes very hot. Never touch the interior
surfaces of the cooking compartment or the heating elements.
Always allow the appliance to cool down. Keep children at a
safe distance.
Cleaning agents
Damage to the various different surfaces caused by using the
wrong cleaning agent can be avoided by observing the
following instructions.
Do not use
for the hob
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undiluted washing-up liquid or dishwasher detergent
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abrasive materials, scouring sponges
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aggressive cleaners such as oven spray or stain remover
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high-pressure cleaners or steam jet cleaners
Do not use
in the oven
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harsh or abrasive cleaning agents
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cleaning agents with a high alcohol content
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hard scouring pads or cleaning sponges
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high-pressure cleaners or steam cleaners.
Wash new sponge cloths thoroughly before use.
Catalytic cooking compartment panels
The catalytic cooking compartment panels are coated with self-
cleaning enamel.
The surfaces clean themselves while the oven is in operation.
Larger splashes will only be removed after the oven has been
used several times.
The rear and side walls are covered with catalytic panelling.
Never clean these surfaces with oven cleaner. Slight
discolouration of the enamel does not affect self-cleaning.
Area
Cleaning agents
Appliance exterior
Hot soapy water:
Clean with a dish cloth and dry with a
soft cloth. Do not use glass cleaners or
glass scrapers.
Stainless steel
Hot soapy water:
Clean with a dish cloth and dry with a
soft cloth. Remove traces of limescale,
grease, starch and albumin (e.g. egg
white) immediately. Corrosion can form
under such residues.
Special stainless steel cleaning prod-
ucts suitable for hot surfaces are availa-
ble from our after-sales service or from
specialist retailers. Apply a very thin layer
of the cleaning product with a soft cloth.
Aluminium and
plastic
Glass cleaner:
Clean with a soft cloth.
Gas hob and pan
supports
Hot soapy water.
Use very little water. Water must not be
allowed to enter the appliance through
the base of the burners.
Clean boiled over liquids and spilt food
immediately.
You can remove the pan supports. Do
not clean the pan supports in the dish-
washer.
Gas burners, hot-
plate
Remove the burner cups and caps, clean
them with soapy water.
The gas outlet openings must remain
free from obstruction.
Ignition plugs: small, soft brush.
The gas burners only work properly
when the ignition plugs are clean. Dry all
parts thoroughly. Ensure they are refitted
correctly.
The burner caps are coated in black
enamel. The colour may change over
time. This does not affect their operation.
Enamel surfaces
(smooth surfaces)
For easier cleaning, you can switch on
the cooking compartment lighting and, if
necessary, unhook the appliance door.
Apply a standard washing-up liquid or
vinegar solution using a soft, damp cloth
or chamois leather. Dry using a soft
cloth. Soften any burnt-on food residues
with a damp cloth and washing-up liquid.
If it is very dirty, we recommend oven
cleaner in gel form. This can be applied
to the affected area. Leave the cooking
compartment open after cleaning to
allow it to dry.
Self-cleaning sur-
faces (rough sur-
faces)
Follow the instructions in the section:
Self-cleaning surfaces
Gas burner, oven
and grill
Never clean the gas burners in the cook-
ing compartment yourself.
Door panels
Glass cleaner:
Clean with a soft cloth. Do not use a
glass scraper.
Glass cover for the
oven light
Hot soapy water:
Clean with a dish cloth.
Seal
Do not remove.
Hot soapy water:
Clean with a dish cloth. Do not scour.
Shelf
Hot soapy water:
Soak and clean with a dish cloth or
brush.
Accessories
Hot soapy water:
Soak and clean with a dish cloth or
brush.
Area
Cleaning agents
