Frigidaire 318068129 General Cleaning, To Clean the Cooktop Glass, continued

General Cleaning

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Before cleaning the cooktop, be sure the controls are turned to OFF and the cooktop is COOL.

Heavy burned-on spills can be removed

with a razor blade scraper. Use caution

to avoid damaging surface.

Do not use commercial oven cleaners on any part of the cooktop. Damage to the finish or parts could result.

Burner Grate

To Clean the Cooktop Glass

The cooktop is designed to make cleaning easier. Because the four burners are sealed, cleanups are easy when spillovers are cleaned up immediately. To clean, wipe with a clean, damp cloth and wipe dry.

Correct and consistent cleaning is essential to maintaining your heat-resistant glass top. Spills and spatters should be wiped up using a clean paper towel and sudsy water. This should be done either as soon as possible after the spill occurs, after cooking is completed, or at the latest, before using the cooktop again. Use caution if the cooktop is hot. For heavy spills, spatter or burned-on materials, use a razor blade scraper. Hold the razor blade scraper at a 30° angle and remove food spills or burned on food residue.

Finish the cleaning process by applying a recommended heat-resistant glass cooktop cleaning creme. Apply cleaner with clean, damp paper towel. Rinse with a paper towel dampened with clean water and wipe dry. Always wipe the cooktop thoroughly to avoid heating any cleaner residue.

DO NOT use the following on the heat-resistant glass cooktop:

•Abrasive plastic, nylon, metal scouring or cloth pads. They may scratch the cooktop and make it more difficult to clean later. Always use a new, clean paper towel when cleaning the heat-resistant glass top.

•Anything that may melt (plastics, aluminum foil, sugar or food with a high sugar content).

•Heavy duty cleansers, rust or stain removers.

•Chlorine bleach, ammonia, hydrofluoric acid or any other kind of chemical cleaners. They may etch or discolor the cooktop.

•Sponges, cloths or dish towels. Always use a new, clean paper towel when cleaning the cooktop. Lint or soil remaining on the cooktop from a cloth or sponge can burn and cause discoloration.

To Clean the Burner Grates, Contoured Burner Pans, Burner Cap Assembly, and Burner Base

The burner grates, contoured burner pans, burner cap assembly, and burner base should be routinely cleaned. Keeping the burner ports clean will prevent improper ignition and an uneven flame. See instructions below.

To Clean the Burner Grates

Be sure burners and grates are cool before you place your hand, a pot holder, cleaning cloths or other material on them. The cast iron burner grates can be washed in hot soapy water. Rinse thoroughly and dry the grates with a cloth- don't put them on the cooktop while still wet. Be sure the grates are positioned securely over the burners.

To remove burned on food, place the grates in a covered container or plastic bag. Add 1/4 cup ammonia and soak for 30 minutes. Wash, rinse well and dry. An abrasive cleaner can be used for stubborn stains.

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