Care and Cleaning
Cleaning the Cooktop
To keep the cooktop looking and operating its best, clean it after every use. Also, quickly wipe up spills that occur while cooking. Be careful not to touch any hot areas.
Spills that remain on hot burner parts will be very difficult to clean, especially if allowed to burn on. Certain types of food, such as tomatoes, citrus juices, vinegar, alcohol and milk can damage the finishes if you allow them to stand for any length of time.
In addition, the igniters may not spark or work properly if the burner parts or the igniters themselves are not clean and dry.
Cooktop Disassembly
warning
•Electric shock and burn hazard. Turn off power to the range at the circuit breaker or fuse box and make sure the burners are cool before disassembly.
•Do not clean the cooktop grates or burner parts in a dishwasher. They will be damaged.
•Dry and•Disassemble the burners. Lift the burner caps and burner rings off of the burners.
Cleaning the Burner Components and Igniters
warning
Use care while cleaning the igniters. The porcelain is fragile and can crack or break.
After disassembling the burners, check for any dirt or grime deposited on the individual parts, including the igniters.
1.Use a firm tooth brush to gently clean completely around the igniter, including all of the metal top and porcelain base. Do not use water to clean the igniters. If necessary, use a small amount of rubbing alcohol to help dissolve grime.
2.Examine the burner rings and the top of the SimmerSear burner head. Remove anything stuck in the holes and grooves with a straightened paper clip, wire or needle. Be careful not to scratch or damage the ring and head. Do not distort the shape of the holes or grooves.
3.Clean all of the burner parts, including the burner bases, with window cleaner or rubbing alcohol. Use a cleaning brush with plastic bristles or a firm tooth brush. When done, rinse the parts well with clean water. Dry all the parts thoroughly before
4.Reassemble the burners according to the burner and grate assembly instructions on page 7. Turn on power and test the burners after reassembling them. If the flame is uneven, be sure that all the burner parts are properly positioned, then check for any remain- ing dirt or grime on the burner parts or igniter. If erratic sparking (clicking) is still present, make sure the igniter is completely dry. If the unit still exhibits problems after drying, call your local Dacor Authorized Service Agent.
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Burner | Inner burner | |
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Burner | Burner | |
ring | ring | |
Igniter |
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| Igniter |
Standard Burner | SimmerSear Burner |
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