10. Special maintenance
Periodically, it is necessary to maintain or replace some parts that are subject
to wear and tear. Specific instructions are given below for each type of
maintenance.
Note:
Before carrying out maintenance, switch off the power supply to the
appliance and close the gas tap.
10.1 Removing the oven door
The oven door can be completely removed to enable more thorough cleaning.
Though this operation is possible, it should not be performed by everyone, as it
requires the strength to hold up the door and a minimum of expertise to re-fit
it. If you are not sure of being able to do this, we recommend that you clean
the door without taking it off or, in special cases, that you contact the nearest
authorised service centre.
To remove the door, proceed as follows:
* Open the oven door and release the safety catches of the hinges by turning
the respective pins A (one for each hinge) backward;
* partially close the door until there is no more load tension on the springs
(the door will form an angle of about 30°);
* using both hands, accompany the movement of the door towards closure
and simultaneously lift it upward;
* turn the lower part of the door towards the outside to free the hinges B
from their seats.
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