32 33Care and cleaningWhat? How? Important!Rangetop partsGriddle • To remove light soiling after each use:1 While the griddle is still hot, use a wet clothand square-edged spatula to clean the griddleof grease and food particles, while pushing thecloth with the spatula.2 Once the griddle has cooled tolukewarm, rub the surface lightly withvegetable oil, then wipe thoroughlywith a heavy, coarse cloth.• To remove stubborn, ‘baked-on’ soiling:1 Use a griddle stone following manufacturer’sinstructions, taking care to avoid the griddle’sframe.2 Wash with hot soapy water, rinse and dry.3 Re-season the griddle following instructions insection ‘First use’.• Take extreme care whilecleaning a hot griddle:wear barbecue mitts andbe careful of steam andhot surfaces.• Never flood the hot griddlewith cold water: this couldcause it to crack or warp.• Do not lift the black grid-dle frame off the rangetop.The griddle assemblymust not be removed.• The griddle will developa non-stick coating andwill darken or discolor inpatches with use: this isnormal.Grease drip-pan 1 Wait until the grease drip-pan has cooled to asafe temperature to touch, then slide it slightlytowards you and lift out. Pull the drip pan handletoward you until it stops. Remove the dtrip pan.2 Discard grease, then clean the drip-pan withhot water and dishwashing liquid. The greasedrip-pan is also dishwashersafe.3 Rinse with clean water and allow to dry.4 Replace the clean grease drip-pan.• Do not use abrasivecleaners or scouring padsas they may damage thefinish.Care and cleaningRemoving and replacing the oven doorImportant!• Do not lift the oven door by its handle. Doing so may damage the door.• Make sure the oven and the door are cool before you begin to remove the door.• Before removing the door, make sure there is a large, clear, protected surface in the kitchento rest the door on.• Take care, the oven door is heavy!To remove the oven door1 Open the door fully. 2 Open the levers fully on both sides by rotat-ing the levers towards you.3 Holding the door firmly on both sides,gently close it about halfway.4 Disengage the hinges and remove the door.Place on a protected surface.Push Lever Down toOpen Lever