Cleaning and Maintenance

warning

•Clean only the parts of the cooktop listed in this manual. Clean them only in the manner specified.

•To avoid dangerous fumes or damage to your cooktop’s surfaces and accessories, use only the types of cleaning solutions specified in this manual.

•To avoid electrical shock or burns, turn off the burners and make sure that all parts are cool before cleaning. DO NOT turn the burners on during cleaning.

•Do not use a steam cleaner to clean the cooktop. Steam could penetrate the electrical components and cause a short circuit. After cleaning the burners, reassemble all of the burner parts before attempting to operate the cooktop.

•Always dry the cooktop parts completely before use.

CAUTION

•Do not try to remove heavy spills with a sharp object such as a knife or metal spatula. Sharp objects may scratch your cooktop’s surfaces.

•To prevent damage, do not use abrasive or corrosive cleaners or applicators such as steel wool or scouring pads, on any part of the cooktop unless instructed to do so. Use only a sponge, soft cloth, fibrous or plastic brush, or nylon cleaning pad for cleaning the surfaces of your cooktop.

•Do not remove the trim rings from the cooktop. Clean only the outside edges of the trim rings. If you get moisture inside the trim rings, damage to the knob lights or other parts of the cooktop can occur.

•Do not soak the knobs in water or put them in the dishwasher.

•Installing the cooktop knobs in the wrong position may result in damage to the optional cooktop griddle. The knobs for the center burners are marked with the maximum griddle settings.

Knobs and Trim Rings

•Wash the knobs regularly with a solution of warm soapy water. Dacor recommends hand dishwashing liquid.

•Turn the knobs to the off position to remove them for cleaning or replacement.

•Grasp each knob and pull straight back, to remove.

•Clean the outside edges of the trim rings while the knobs are removed. Wipe them with a soft damp rag.

• To replace the knobs, align the “D-shaped” opening on the back of the knob with the end of the valve shaft. Carefully push the knob on until it stops. Make sure you put the two knobs with the words “MAX GRIDDLE” on the two valve stems closest to the center.

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.

IMPORTANT: The cooktop is exposed to extremely high temperatures. The grates are put under a lot of stress when hot utensils are placed on them. In addition, the cooktop parts are occasionally

exposed to acidy food spill-overs. These severe operating conditions, cause the porcelain enamel parts on your cooktop to undergo

a change in appearance over time. If you care for and clean these parts carefully, you will slow down, but not eliminate, the aging process.

Cooktop

Disassembly

When the cooktop is cool, remove the grates from the top of the cooktop.

Lift the burner caps and burner rings off of the burners. Remove the burner heads from the crown burners.

Cleaning the Grates, Spill Trays and WOK Ring

The grates, spill tray and

WOK ring are coated with

a porcelain finish. For everyday cleaning, use a soft cloth or non-abrasive

pad with warm soapy water to clean all of the porcelain parts.

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

caution

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

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.

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