Care and Cleaning

Cleaning the Cooktop (Continued)

Grates, Spill Trays and Optional WOK Ring

CAUTION

Do not clean the cooktop grates, burner parts or WOK ring in a dishwasher. They will be damaged.

The grates, the spill tray and optional WOK ring are coated with a porcelain finish.

• For everyday cleaning, use a soft cloth or nonabrasive pad with warm soapy water to clean all of the porcelain parts.

•If necessary, tough stains may be removed by apply- ing full-strength sprays such as Simple Green™, Ajax™ All-Purpose Cleaner or Formula 409™. To mini- mize wear, use the mildest cleaner needed to get the surface clean.

•For extremely stubborn stains, you may use a mildly

abrasive cleaner or applicator, such as Soft Scrub™, Bon Ami™, S.O.S.® pads or other soap-filled steel wool pads. Use these cleaners with extreme care and only on occasion. Extensive use of these types of abrasives will eventually damage the porcelain enamel.

Cleaning the Exterior Surfaces

Oven Control Panel

CAUTION

Do not use abrasive cleaners or scrubbers on the control panel. They will permanently damage the finish.

• To avoid acciden- tally turning the oven on while cleaning the con- trol panel, activate

the lock-out feature. Press the CANCEL· SECURE key for six seconds. The lock-out feature disables the keys. When the control panel is locked, the word “OFF” appears on the display.

•When you want to re-activate the control panel, press CANCEL· SECURE for six seconds.

•Clean the control panel with the soft side of a sponge dampened with a mild solution of detergent and warm water. Dry the control panel completely with a soft, lint-free cloth.

Cleaning Glass Surfaces (Interior and Exterior)

•Use a mild glass cleaner to remove finger prints on glass surfaces. You may also clean glass surfaces with Dacor Cooktop Cleaning Creme. Use it according to the directions on the package.

•You may scrub the oven light lens with the rough side of a sponge and warm, soapy water. Be careful not to scratch the lens.

Cleaning Stainless Steel Surfaces

CAUTION

Always wipe stainless steel (silver colored) surfaces with the grain. To prevent scratching, do not use abrasive cleaners or scrubbers on stainless steel surfaces.

Clean stainless steel surfaces with a mild solution of detergent and warm water. Rinse and dry with a soft, lint- free cloth. You may also use Dacor Stainless Steel Cleaner on the stainless steel surfaces. Use it according to the directions on the package.

Cleaning Brass, Chrome and Copper Surfaces

CAUTION

To prevent scratching, do not use abrasive cleaners or scrubbers on metal surfaces.

Using a soft cloth, clean metal surfaces with a mild solution of detergent and warm water. Rinse and dry with a soft, lint-free cloth.

Cleaning the Oven Interior

warning

To avoid electrical shock or burns, turn off the oven and be sure that it is cool before cleaning.

Your oven’s self clean feature eliminates the need for manual scrubbing of interior surfaces. The steps below are for cleaning surfaces and items that are not cleaned by the self clean process. To use the self clean feature see page 23.

Door Gasket (Seal)

warning

Take care when cleaning the door gasket. Rubbing or displacing it may damage the tight door seal required for proper cooking and self cleaning.

Clean the door gasket by dabbing it with a solution of water and mild soap. Do not scrub it or it will become damaged.

Oven Racks

To clean the oven racks, apply a solution of detergent and hot water. When you need to clean heavy soil, use a scouring pad such as steel wool with plenty of water. You may also use a solution of one cup of ammonia to two gallons of water.

If you accidentally leave the racks in the oven during self cleaning, you can polish them to make them easier to slide. Polish the rack edges with a soapy steel wool pad. Then apply a small amount of vegetable oil to the edges so that the racks slide more easily. Be aware that polishing will not completely remove the discoloration.

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