Indesit KN3G21S: Care and maintenance

Care and maintenance

Switching the appliance off

remaining drops of water should also be dried.

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The cover

Disconnect your appliance from the electricity supply

before carrying out any work on it.

If the cooker is fitted with

a glass cover, this cover

Cleaning the appliance

should be cleaned using

lukewarm water. Do not

! Do not use abrasive or corrosive detergents such as

use abrasive products.

stain removers, anti-rust products, powder detergents

It is possible to remove

or sponges with abrasive surfaces: these may scratch

the cover in order to make

the surface beyond repair.

cleaning the area behind

the hob easier. Open

! Never use steam cleaners or pressure cleaners on

the cover fully and pull it

the appliance.

upwards (see  gure).

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

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

when they are still hot.

damp sponge and dry it with absorbent kitchen roll.

• The stainless steel or enamel-coated external parts

Inspecting the oven seals

and the rubber seals may be cleaned using a

sponge that has been soaked in lukewarm water

Check the door seals around the oven periodically. If

and neutral soap. Use specialised products for the

the seals are damaged, please contact your nearest

removal of stubborn stains. After cleaning, rinse well

Authorised After-sales Service Centre. We recommend

and dry thoroughly. Do not use abrasive powders or

that the oven is not used until the seals have been

corrosive substances.

replaced.

• The hob grids, burner caps, flame spreader rings

Gas tap maintenance

and the hob burners can be removed

to make cleaning easier; wash them in hot water and

Over time, the taps may become jammed or difficult to

non-abrasive detergent, making sure all burnt-on

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

residue is removed before drying them thoroughly.

! This procedure must be performed by a qualified

• For hobs with electronic ignition, the terminal part of

technician who has been authorised by the

the electronic lighting devices should be cleaned

manufacturer.

frequently and the gas outlet holes should be

checked for blockages.

Replacing the oven

• The inside of the oven should ideally be cleaned

light bulb

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

water and detergent, then rinse well and dry with a

1. After disconnecting the

soft cloth. Do not use abrasive products.

oven from the electricity mains,

remove the glass lid covering

•

Clean the glass part of the oven door using a

the lamp socket (see  gure).

sponge and a non-abrasive cleaning product, then

2. Remove the light bulb and

dry thoroughly with a soft cloth. Do not use rough

replace it with a similar one: voltage 230 V, wattage 25

abrasive material or sharp metal scrapers as these

W, cap E 14.

could scratch the surface and cause the glass to

3. Replace the lid and reconnect the oven to the

crack.

electricity 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

• The appliance model (Mod.).

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

• The serial number (S/N).

aggressive detergents containing phosphorus.

This information can be found on the data plate located

After cleaning, rinse well and dry thoroughly. Any

on the appliance and/or on the packaging.

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