General Cleaning (continued)
To Clean the Tempered-glass Cooktop (some models)
Unlike the standard gas range, THIS COOKTOP IS NOT REMOVABLE. Do not attempt to remove or lift the cooktop.
Before cleaning the cooktop, be sure the controls are turned to OFF and the cooktop is COOL.
DO NOT use a cooktop cleaner on a hot cooktop. The fumes can be hazardous to your health, and can chemically damage the ceramic- glass surface. Be sure the controls are turned to OFF. Do not use commercial oven cleaners on any part of the cooktop. Damage to the finish or parts could result.
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.
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again. Use caution if the cooktop is hot. For heavy spills, spatter or |
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blade scraper. Hold the razor blade scraper at a 30° angle and remove food spills or burned on food |
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Sugary spills can cause pitting of your cooktop surface. Therefore, you must begin cleaning the spills |
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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
-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 and Burner Base
The burner grates, contoured burner pans, burner caps 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.
To Clean the Contoured Burner Pans
The burner pans are attached to the cooktop and are not removable. The burner pan forms a recessed well area located around each burner unit. If spill occurs in one of the well areas, blot up spill with an absorbent cloth. Rinse with a clean, damp cloth and wipe dry.
Burner grate can appear in different
shapes.
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