• Cleaning the oven is not the easiest of household chores, which is probably why more and more manufacturers are offering ovens with a self-cleaning function. It is important to note that household chemicals and special cleaning products should not be used for this type of oven as they can damage the enamel coating of the oven.
• Irrespective of whether you use the oven’s self-cleaning function or clean it manually, always make sure the oven has cooled down to room temperature before cleaning the inside of the oven!
• Use ordinary sponges and cloths to clean the oven. Brushes and spiral metal scrapers are not recommended as they can damage the coating of the oven wall.
• The oven door/glass needs to be cleaned regularly, which can be done by using baking soda and lemon juice/citric acid.

Apply a thick layer of baking soda on the oven door, then spray a solution of lemon juice/citric acid mixed with water in equal parts over the layer of soda to form a paste. Leave the paste on the oven door for about 15 minutes and then use a sponge or cloth to remove the stains. The paste is best removed with a brush rather than water. Finally, wipe the oven door with a dry cloth, preferably microfibre.

We recommend using environmentally friendly cleaning products, which are equally effective, to clean the interior of the oven:

• Lemon juice and baking soda – mix lemon juice with baking soda, and add a small amount of warm water, and you have made a natural and effective oven cleaner. It can be used to treat the sides and the bottom of the oven, using a brush or sponge. If you need to get rid of dried dirt, it is recommended to leave the mixture on the surface overnight.
• Steam – this can be used even if the oven doesn’t have a hydrolysis or steam mode. You need to pour water into heat-proof dishes and place them in the oven, set the temperature to 100 ˚C and leave for 30–45 min. The steam from the boiling water will loosen the dirt and make it easier to clean.

Experts recommend cleaning the oven at least every 3–6 months, or more often if required. If the stove is used frequently, it is best to keep it clean regularly, and the more often the appliance is maintained, the easier and quicker the cleaning process will be. A regularly cleaned oven will also last longer; it will prevent damage to your food and reduce the presence of microbes that could affect it.