Care and cleaningDo not use any polishes, caustic cleaners, abrasives, washing soda orsoap powder except those recommended in this booklet.Please note: If we recommend youuse hot soapy water we mean hotwater with washing up liquid in it andnot any other cleaning product.If you own a dishwasher pleaseread the operating instructions for themachine before you wash any part ofyour appliance in it.Clean your appliance regularly using a cloth that has been wrung outin hot soapy water. Rinse and polish it dry using a soft cloth.When you remove parts of your appliance for cleaning do not plungethem into water whilst they are very hot as this may damage the finish ofthe parts.Cleaning the handles and control knobsDo not remove the control knobs from the appliance as damagemay occur. It is strongly recommended that only hot soapy water and asoft cloth is used for cleaning the door handles and control knobs. ANYOTHER CLEANING MATERIALS MAY DULL THE FINISH. Care shouldbe taken when cleaning, to ensure that all cleaning products are wipedfrom the control knobs immediately.The hotplateAny spillage on the stainless steel finish must be wiped offimmediately.Stainless Steel cream cleaners are abrasive and should be avoidedas they may dull the surface finish.Z C G 7 9 0 228Care and cleaningFor your safetyFor hygiene and safety reasons you must keep this gasappliance clean. A build up of fat or other foodstuff could causea fire.Try to mop up spills and splashes as soon as they happen. Butbe careful as parts of the appliance will be hot.