Indesit KN 1E1 (W): Care and maintenance

Care and maintenance

Respecting and conserving the

• Dirt and grease should be removed from the

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environment

control panel using a non-abrasive sponge or a

soft cloth.

• You can help to reduce the peak load of the

electricity supply network companies by using the

• Stainless steel can be marked by hard water that

oven in the hours between late afternoon and the

has been left on the surface for a long time, or by

early hours of the morning.

aggressive detergents containing phosphorus.

• Always keep the oven door closed when using the

After cleaning, rinse well and dry thoroughly. Any

GRILL and DOUBLE GRILL modes. This will

remaining drops of water should also be dried.

achieve better results while saving energy

(approximately 10%).

The cover

• Check the door seals regularly and wipe them

If the cooker is fitted with a cover, this

clean to ensure they are free of debris so that

cover should be cleaned using

they adhere properly to the door, thus avoiding

lukewarm water. Do not use abrasive

heat dispersion.

products.

It is possible to remove the cover in

Switching the appliance off

order to make cleaning the area behind

the hob easier. Open the cover fully

Disconnect your appliance from the electricity

and pull it upwards (

see figure

).

supply before carrying out any work on it.

! Do not close the cover when the burners are alight or

when they are still hot.

Cleaning the appliance

Inspecting the oven seals

! Do not use abrasive or corrosive detergents such

as stain removers, anti-rust products, powder

Check the door seals around the oven regularly. If

detergents or sponges with abrasive surfaces: these

the seals are damaged, please contact your nearest

may scratch the surface beyond repair.

After-sales Service Centre. We recommend that the

oven is not used until the seals have been replaced.

! Never use steam cleaners or pressure cleaners on

the appliance.

Replacing the oven light bulb

• The stainless steel or enamel-coated external

parts and the rubber seals may be cleaned using

1. After disconnecting the oven

a sponge that has been soaked in lukewarm water

from the electricity mains,

and neutral soap. Use specialised products for

remove the glass lid covering

the removal of stubborn stains. After cleaning,

the lamp socket (

see figure

).

rinse and dry thoroughly. Do not use abrasive

2. Remove the light bulb and

powders or corrosive substances.

replace it with a similar one:

voltage 230 V, wattage 25 W,

• The inside of the oven should ideally be cleaned

cap E 14.

after each use, while it is still lukewarm. Use hot

3. Replace the lid and reconnect

water and detergent, then rinse well and dry with

the oven to the electricity supply.

a soft cloth. Do not use abrasive products.

•

Clean the glass part of the oven door using a

Assistance

sponge and a non-abrasive cleaning product,

then dry thoroughly with a soft cloth. Do not use

Please have the following information to hand:

rough abrasive material or sharp metal scrapers

• The appliance model (Mod.).

as these could scratch the surface and cause the

• The serial number (S/N).

glass to crack.

This information can be found on the data plate

located on the appliance and/or on the packaging.

• The accessories can be washed like everyday

crockery, and are even dishwasher safe.

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