Guides to the main kitchen appliances at Wisteria Cottage

Nespresso Machine

  • Watch this video to learn how to make a coffee, and this video to learn how to use the Aeroccino attachment.

    Please note that the Aeroccino can’t be placed in the dishwasher.

  • Every now and then, run the coffee machine without a pod in it to clean the internals. Empty out the used capsule container and also the drip tray.

    To clean the Aeroccino, rinse out remaining milk with water, and wipe with a wet cloth.

    Ensure you don’t get the base of the Aeroccino wet and never immerse in water.

  • For a comprehensive guide to the Nespresso maching, please consult the user manual which can be downloaded here.

Induction Cooktop

  • To start cooking:

    • Touch and hold the COOKTOP On/Off control for 2 seconds. The indicator light above the control will glow.

    • Place a suitable pan on the cooking zone.

    • Select a heat setting by touching or sliding the setting selector with your finger.

    • DO NOT drag pots and pans across the surface, rather lift up and place down gently.

    To turn off cooktop:

    • Turn the cooking zone off by touching or sliding down to 0.

    • Turn the whole cooktop off by touching the COOKTOP On/Off control.

    To use the Timer, please consult page 15 of the User Manual.

    To Lock the cooktop after it has been turned on, Touch and hold the keylock control for 5 seconds. To unlock, touch and hold the keylock control for 3 seconds.

    Beware of hot surfaces: An ‘H’ will flash in the window of any cooking zone that is too hot to touch. It will remain on and steadily lit even when the cooktop is turned off. It will disappear when the surface has cooled down to a safe temperature.

  • After each use, wait until the cooktop is warm (not hot) then wipe over using a soft cloth or sponge with a bit of soapy water, then rinse and wipe dry with a cloth.

    If anything is baked on, use a plastic scraper to dislodge.

    Do not use anything abrasive including scouring pads, steel wool or abrasive cleaners.

  • For a comprehensive guide to the Cooktop, please consult the user manual which can be downloaded here.

Electric Oven

    • Use the Function dial to select the oven mode.

    • Use the Temperature dial to set the temperature.

    • To set the timer, follow the instructions on page 20 of the manual. Note the timer does not turn the oven off.

    • To lock the panel (e.g. if children are present), touch and hold the select control (the tick icon) until the lock indicator light appears. To unlock, touch and hold the cancel control (the cross icon).

    For more advanced use, please consult the user manual.

  • Only use hot water and mild detergent for daily cleaning. Do not use abrasives or oven cleaner.

  • This is a pyrolytic oven meaning it has a self-cleaning function that uses high temperatures to burn away the debris, turning it into fine ash.

    Guests, please don’t use this function. This will be performed by the cleaners periodically.

    Closely follow the instructions on pages 56-58 of the instruction manual, taking note of the need to remove all shelves and side racks, and clean the inner glass pane first.

  • For a comprehensive guide to the oven, please consult the user manual which can be downloaded here.

Dishwasher

  • Load dishes being careful to rinse off large food particles and not overloading.

    Place a dishwasher tablet into the dispenser compartment and close it.

    If the red Rinse Aid light is on, please refill it.

    Wake up the control panel which is located at the top of the door, by pressing the Start button.

    Select the cleaning mode. Auto is great for most circumstances, but consider Eco if you have the time, Fast if you don’t.

    Press the Start button again then close the door.

    You’ll see a small light on the floor below the dishwasher that indicates its currently in operation!

  • For deep cleaning, please consult page 21-22 of the User Manual.

    Guests are not required to do this.

  • Consult the Quick Start Guide or the User Guide for a complete understanding of how to operate the dishwasher.

Fridge

  • You can adjust the temperature of the fridge and freezer as follows:

    Press the Compartment button to select Fridge or Freezer. Press the Colder or Warmer buttons as required.

  • Simply use a soft cloth with warm water and dish detergent to clean all surfaces inside and out.

  • Access the User Manual here.

Rangehood

  • To turn on, select the Power button. It will start at level 1.

    To change the speed select I, II or III as appropriate.

    Select the Lights button to switch on the lights.

  • The rangehood needs cleaning regularly to avoid the build-up of grease.

    Simply use warm water with a mild liquid detergent and a clean soft cloth to wipe down all surfaces of the rangehood.

  • Depending on use, and at least once a month, the aluminium grease filters should be removed and cleaned with hot soapy water or in a dishwasher.

    Guests are not required to do this.

  • Consult the User Guide for a complete understanding of how to operate the Rangehood.