Section Five: Care and Maintenance
MATERIAL/PART
ELEMENT
Griddle Element
PLASTIC
Control Knobs
PORCELAIN
ENAMEL
Burner Caps,
Burner Plates,
Grates, Cooktop Surface
STAINLESS STEEL
Cooktop,
Ventilator
•Grease, food spatters, fingerprints
CLEANING CHART
CLEANING PRODUCTS/DIRECTION
DO NOT RINSE OR IMMERSE ANY ELEMENT IN WATER. The element will cleans itself when turned onto the HI setting. The drip pan must always be in place
when cooking on the Griddle'n Grill. Do not leave the cooktop unattended when cleaning the element.
Hot sudsy water.
•Pull knobs straight up from cooktop. Wash, do not soak. Rinse, then dry. When
replacing knobs match the stem opening on the back of the knob with the stem. Do not force knobs onto stems.
•Some knobs may discolor temporarily from food stains; this color will lighten and disappear in a few days. Do not wash knobs in the dishwasher.
The Porcelain Enamel used on the cooktop is acid resistant, but not acid proof. If foods such as citric juices, tomatoes, vinegar, milk, etc. are spilled, wipe up
immediately or it may effect the finish. Hot sudsy water.
•Wash, rinse thoroughly with hot water, and dry.
•For burned on food soil, soak the grates in hot soapy water. Mild Cleansers:
•Apply to a damp sponge or cloth. Rub lightly. Rinse thoroughly and dry.
Fiber or steel wool soap pads: PanHandl'rs, S.O.S, Brillo.
•For stubborn stains, the occasional use of abrasive cleansers is okay, but, if used vigorously or too often, they can eventually harm the enamel. Dampen pad, rub lightly, rinse thoroughly, and dry.
The quality of this material resists most stains and pitting, providing the surface is kept clean and protected.
Nonabrasive Cleaners: Hot soapy water ammonia, or detergent and water.
•Apply with sponge or cloth, then wipe clean using a clean cloth and thoroughly dry
the surface. Apply stainless steel
•Wipe off the stainless steel front and back panels of the vent after each use. Rinse, then polish with a dry cloth, rubbing in the direction of the grain.
•If grease has accumulated on the inside of the back panel of the vent, use a nylon or other
Mild Cleaners: Stainless Steel Magic ®, general kitchen cleaners such as Fantastik *_,Formula 409_L
Vinegar: to remove hard water spots.
•Apply with sponge or cloth, then wipe clean using a clean cloth and thoroughly dry the surface.
Mild abrasive Cleaners: RevereWare Instant Stainless Steel Cleaner *_,K]een King ® Stainless Steel Cleaner.
•Apply with a damp sponge or cloth. Rub lightly in direction of the polish lines. Wipe clean using damp cloth or sponge and dry surface.
•Heat Tint or discoloration
Remember, chlorine or chlorine compounds (check the labels) are corrosive even
to stainless steel. It is very important to rinse thoroughly and dry ifa cleaning agent
with chlorine is used.
Abrasive Cleaners: RevereWare Instant Stainless Steel Cleaner, Zud ®.
•Apply with a damp cloth or sponge. Satisfactory for uses on all finishes if rubbing is light. Use in direction of polish lines.
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