Hotpoint H150E - Manual (Page 20)

Care and Cleaning
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Turn OFF the main control unit and allow the cooker to cool
before cleaning.
Before switching on again, ensure that all controls are in the OFF
position.
Refer to the instructions below for cleaning the ‘Stay clean’
removable side oven panels.
‘STAY CLEAN’ OVEN LINERS
How ‘Stay clean’ The surfaces of the ‘Stay clean’ oven liners are treated on the
Works mottled face with a special vitreous enamel which absorbs
cooking soils. At temperatures of 220°C (425°F) or above, the
special surface enables these soils to be slowly destroyed. The
higher the temperature, the more effective it is. In most cases
normal cooking operations at this temperature will permit this
cleaning operation to proceed during cooking. However, if
higher cooking temperatures are not used regularly, it may be
necessary, in order to prevent heavy soiling, to run the oven
without a meat pan, at a higher temperature setting of 230°C
(450°F) for a couple of hours. This may be necessary once a month
or every two or three months depending on the type and amount
of oven cooking.
Oven sides – It should not normally be necessary to clean the
‘Stay clean’ panels in water. If the user feels it is desirable to do
so, remove the rod shelves and side panels and wash them in
warm, soapy water, followed by rinsing in clear water. Do not use
enzyme/biological washing powder, harsh abrasives or oven
chemical cleaners of any kind.
Grill – Remove the grill pan and grid. It is best to wash these
items immediately after use to prevent stains from being burnt on
when used again.
Hob and Spillage Lift out the hotplate bezels and wash in hot soapy or detergent
Compartment water. Wipe the hob with a damp cloth wrung out in warm soapy
water or detergent water. To clean the spillage compartment,
raise the hob and wipe with a damp cloth wrung out in a warm soapy
or detergent water using a fine soap impregnated steel wool pad
if necessary.
Control Panel Wipe over the control panel with a damp cloth and polish with a
dry cloth. Do not use oven cleaners or aerosols, scouring pads or
abrasive powder for cleaning the plastic knobs or plastic end
caps as damage will occur.
Oven – Interior Refer to the instructions above for cleaning the ‘Stay clean’
panels.
Remove the rod shelves for washing at the sink. Use a fine steel
wool soap pad for removing stubborn stains from the rod shelves
and floor of the oven. Take care during cleaning not to damage,
bend or dislodge from the supporting clips the thermostat phial
which is across the back of the oven just below the roof.