CARE & CLEANING
CAUTION
•Be sure appliance is off and all parts are cool before handling or cleaning. This is to avoid damage and possible burns.
•To prevent staining or discoloration, clean appliance after each use.
•If a part is removed, be sure it is correctly replaced.
BURNER GRATES - PORCELAIN ON CAST IRON
•Allow grates to cool.
•Wash grates with warm, soapy water and a nonabrasive, plastic scrubbing pad. For stubborn soils, clean with a
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BURNER CAPS AND SEALED GAS BURNERS
Removable Burner Caps
•Allow burner to cool. Remove burner cap and wash in soapy water with a plastic scouring pad. For stubborn soils, clean with a
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Sealed Gas Burner
•Clean after each use. Allow burner to cool. Clean with soap and plastic scouring pad. For stubborn soils, clean with a soap- filled, nonabrasive pad.
•Be careful not to get water into the center of the burner.
•Use care when cleaning the ignitor. If the ignitor is wet or damaged the surface burner will not light.
•To ensure even cooking performance, keep burner ports free of food soils/debris.
CONTROL KNOBS
•Remove knobs in the OFF position by pulling up.
•Wash in warm soapy water, rinse and dry. Do not use abrasive cleaning agents or abrasive pads as they may scratch the finish.
•Do not soak.
•Knobs may be cleaned in the dishwasher. Remove any water marks with hot soapy water to prevent permanent stains.
•After replacing the knobs, turn on each burner to be sure the knobs have been correctly replaced.
COOKTOP – GLASS-CERAMIC
Never use oven cleaners, chlorine bleach, ammonia or glass cleaners with ammonia. NOTE: Call an authorized servicer if the glass- ceramic top should crack, break or if metal or aluminum foil should melt on the cooktop.
•Allow the cooktop to cool before cleaning.
•General – Clean cooktop after each use, with a damp paper towel and Cooktop Cleaning Creme (Part No. 20000001)**. Then, buff with a clean dry cloth.
NOTE: Permanent stains will develop if soil is allowed to cook on by repeatedly using the cooktop when soiled.
•Heavy Soils or Metal Marks – Dampen a “scratchless” or “never scratch” scrubber sponge. Apply Cooktop Cleaning Creme* (Part No. 20000001)** and scrub to remove as much soil as possible. Apply a thin layer of the creme over the soil, cover with a damp paper towel and let stand
NOTE: Only use a CLEAN, DAMP “scratchless” pad that is safe for non- stick cookware. The pattern and glass
will be damaged if the pad is not damp, if the pad is soiled, or if another type of pad is used.
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scraper at 30° angle and scrape any remaining soil. Then, clean
as described above.
•Melted Sugar or
Plastic – Immediately turn burner OFF and allow to cool. Clean residue with razor blade scraper and Cooktop Cleaning Creme*.
COOKTOP - STAINLESS STEEL (SELECT MODELS)
•DONOTUSEANYCLEANINGPRODUCT CONTAINING CHLORINE BLEACH.
•ALWAYSWIPEWITHTHEGRAINWHEN CLEANING.
•Daily Cleaning/Light Soil
•Moderate/Heavy Soil
•Discoloration
* Brand names for cleaning products are registered trademarks of the respective manufacturers.
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