Siemens HB74BC Series - Care and Cleaning; Cleaning Products; Light; Removing the Oven Carriage

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Care and cleaning
If cleaned and properly cared for, your oven will keep its bright
appearance and operating performance for many years to
come. Advice on how to care for and clean your oven is
provided below.
Notes
■ Different colours may be seen in your front panel due to the
various materials used in its manufacture, such as glass,
plastic and metal.
■ Dark patches in the door's glass panel may seem to be dirt
but they are in fact reflections from the oven light.
■ Enamel burns at very high temperatures. This may cause
slight discolouration. This is normal and does not affect the
oven's operation. The edges of thin baking trays may not be
completely enamelled. They may therefore feel slightly rough,
although their corrosive protection will be unaffected.
Cleaning products
Follow the indications provided in the table to avoid damaging
the various oven surfaces by using unsuitable cleaning
products. Do not use
■ abrasive or acidic cleaning products
■ strong products containing alcohol
■ scourers or hard sponges
■ high-pressure or steam cleaners.
Wash new dishcloths thoroughly before use.
Light
The oven light can be turned on manually to facilitate cleaning.
Connecting the oven bulb
Turn the function control knob to the
\ position.
The light will come on.
Turning the oven light off
Turn the function control knob to the
Ûposition.
Removing the oven carriage
The oven carriage can be easily removed to make cleaning the
oven easier. Pull out the oven carriage its full limit. Hold the
carriage on both sides, lift it slightly and remove it. Place it
carefully on a flat surface. The base of the oven contains
delicate components.
After cleaning, the oven door can be refitted by repeating the
procedure in reverse.
Zone Cleaning products
Front panel Hot water and a little soap:
Clean with a dishcloth and dry with
a soft cloth. Do not use a glass
cleaning product or a glass
scraper.
Stainless steel Hot water and a little soap:
Clean with a dishcloth and dry with
a soft cloth. Immediately remove
any water marks, grease, corn-
flower or egg white stains since cor-
rosion could occur underneath
these marks or stains.
Special products for the care of
stainless steel which are suitable for
hot surfaces may be obtained from
Technical Assistance Service cen-
tres and specialist retail outlets. Use
a very fine soft cloth to apply the
cleaning product.
Glass panel Glass cleaning products:
Clean with a soft cloth. Do not use a
glass scraper.
Display Glass cleaning products:
Clean with a soft cloth. Do not use
alcohol, vinegar or other abrasive
or acidic cleaning products.
Glass panels on oven
door
Glass cleaning products:
Clean with a soft cloth. Do not use a
glass scraper.
Door covering Only use products specially for
cleaning stainless steel (these can
be obtained from the Technical
Assistance Service or from special-
ist shops). Follow the manufac-
turer's instructions.
Inside the oven Hot water with a little soap or water
and vinegar:
Clean with a dishcloth.
If very dirty, use a stainless steel
scourer or special oven cleaning
products. These must only be used
when the oven interior is cold.
Whenever possible, use the self-
cleaning function. See the chapter
on the Self-cleaning function.
Oven carriage base Hot water with a little soap or water
and vinegar:
Clean with a dishcloth.
Glass cover for the oven
light
Hot water and a little soap:
Clean with a dishcloth.
Accessories Hot water and a little soap:
Soak and clean using a dishcloth or
brush.
Zone Cleaning products