Indesit KN 1G21 (W): Care and maintenance

Care and maintenance

Switching the appliance off

The cover

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If the cooker is fitted with a

Disconnect your appliance from the electricity supply

glass cover, this cover

before carrying out any work on it.

should be cleaned using

lukewarm water. Do not use

Cleaning the appliance

abrasive products.

It is possible to remove the

! Do not use abrasive or corrosive detergents such as

cover in order to make

stain removers, anti-rust products, powder detergents or

cleaning the area behind

sponges with abrasive surfaces: these may scratch the

the hob easier. Open the

surface beyond repair.

cover fully and pull it

upwards (

see figure

).

! Never use steam cleaners or pressure cleaners on the

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

appliance.

when they are still hot.

• It is usually sufficient simply to wash the hob using a

damp sponge and dry it with absorbent kitchen roll.

Inspecting the oven seals

• The stainless steel or enamel-coated external parts and

Check the door seals around the oven periodically. If the

the rubber seals may be cleaned using a sponge that

seals are damaged, please contact your nearest

has been soaked in lukewarm water and neutral soap.

Authorised After-sales Service Centre. We recommend

Use specialised products for the removal of stubborn

that the oven is not used until the seals have been

stains. After cleaning, rinse well and dry thoroughly. Do

replaced.

not use abrasive powders or corrosive substances.

Gas tap maintenance

• The hob grids, burner caps, flame spreader rings

and the hob burners can be removed

Over time, the taps may become jammed or difficult to

to make cleaning easier; wash them in hot water and

turn. If this occurs, the tap must be replaced.

non-abrasive detergent, making sure all burnt-on

residue is removed before drying them thoroughly.

!

This procedure must be performed by a qualified

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• For hobs with electronic ignition, the terminal part of the

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electronic lighting devices should be cleaned

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frequently and the gas outlet holes should be checked

for blockages.

Replacing the oven light bulb

• The inside of the oven should ideally be cleaned after

1. After disconnecting the oven

each use, while it is still lukewarm. Use hot water and

from the electricity mains, remove

detergent, then rinse well and dry with a soft cloth. Do

the glass lid covering the lamp

not use abrasive products.

socket (

see figure

).

2. Remove the light bulb and

•

Clean the glass part of the oven door using a sponge

replace it with a similar one:

and a non-abrasive cleaning product, then dry

voltage 230 V, wattage 25 W, cap

thoroughly with a soft cloth. Do not use rough abrasive

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material or sharp metal scrapers as these could

3. Replace the lid and reconnect the oven to the electricity

scratch the surface and cause the glass to crack.

supply.

• The accessories can be washed like everyday

Assistance

crockery, and are even dishwasher safe.

Please have the following information handy:

• Stainless steel can be marked by hard water that has

• The appliance model (Mod.).

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

• The serial number (S/N).

aggressive detergents containing phosphorus. After

This information can be found on the data plate located on

cleaning, rinse well and dry thoroughly. Any remaining

the appliance and/or on the packaging.

drops of water should also be dried.

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