Burner Grates e, Control Panel and Knobs, Cooktop Glass

CARE AND CLEANING

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Burner Grates e

Porcelain enamel burner grates should be washed regularly and, of course, after spillovers. Wash them in hot, soapy water and rinse with clean water.

You may also use abrasive cleaners and steel wool pads to clean burner grates. Dry the grates with a cloth—don’t put them back on the range wet.

When replacing the grates, be sure they’re positioned securelv over the burners.

To get rid of burned-on food, place the grates in a covered container or plastic bag. Add 1/4 cup ammonia and let them soak for 30 minutes. Wash, rinse well, and dry.

Although they’re durable, the grates will gradually lose their shine, rewu-dless of the best care you can give them. This is ~ue to their continual exposure to high temperatures.

Do not operate a burner for an extended period of time without cookware on the grate. The finish on the grate may chip without cookware to absorb the heat.

Control Panel and Knobs

It’s a good idea to wipe the control panel after each use. Clean with mild soap and water or vinegar and water, rinse with clean water and polish dry with a soft cloth.

Do not use abrasive cleansers, strong liquid cleansers, plastic scouring pads or oven cleaners on the control panel–they will damage the finish. A 50/50 solution of vinegar and hot water works well.

The control knobs may be removed for easier cleaning. Before removing the knobs for cleaning, please note that the knobs on the left side and the knobs on the right side are in the proper OFF position. When replacing the knobs, check the OFF position to insure proper alignment.

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To remove a knob, pull it straight off the stem. If a knob is difficult to remove, place a thin cloth (like a handkerchief) or a piece of string under and around the knob edge and pull up.

Wash the knobs in soap and water but do not soak. Avoid getting water into the knob stem holes.

Cooktop Glass

To keep the cooktop looking its best, wipe up any spills as they occur. This will keep them from burning on and becoming more difficult to remove.

As soon as the cooktop is cool, wash the glass surface with a cloth moistened with warm, soapy water; rinse with clean water, and dry with a soft cloth. You can use any liquid household detergent. Do not use abrasive materials such as metal pads, cleansing powder and soap filled pads—they may scratch the surface. Do not use harsh chemicals such as bleach or chemical oven cleaners.

For streaks or spotting, you may find it helpful to rinse glass with white vinegar or a fifty percent white vinegar/water solution.

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