Cleaning the cooktop and surface burners
CAUTION
•To avoid possible burns DO NOT attempt any of the cleaning instructions provided below before turning OFF all of the surface burners and allow them to cool.
•Any additions, changes or conversions required in order for this appliance to satisfactorily meet the application needs must be made by an authorized qualified Agency.
Routinely clean the cooktop. Wipe with a clean, damp cloth and wipe dry to avoid scratches.
Keeping the surface burner head ports clean will prevent improper ignition and an uneven flame. See the following sections for more instructions.
To clean recessed and contoured areas of cooktop
If a spill occurs on or in the recessed or contoured areas, blot up spill with an absorbent cloth. Rinse with a clean, damp cloth and wipe dry.
To clean burner grates
•Clean when the grates are cool.
•Use nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad and mild abrasive cleanser.
•Food soils containing acids may affect the finish. Clean immediately after the grates are cool.
•Thoroughly dry grates immediately following cleaning.
CARE & CLEANING
WARNING
•DO NOT turn the burners on when the cooktop is raised for cleaning. Be sure that the top is completely lowered and securely in place before turning on the surface burners.
CAUTION
When lowering the
cooktop
Fig. 1
Raising and lowering the cooktop
1.Remove burner grates when cool from cooktop and set aside.
2.Grasp the sides of the cooktop and then lift from the front (See Fig. 1).
3.Lift the top high enough to allow the support rods to snap into place. The
4.If necessary, clean underneath using hot, soapy water and a clean cloth; then, dry.
5.To lower the cooktop, grasp the front corner of each side of the top while pushing back on each rod with the heel of your hand. This will release the notched support. Hold the range top and gently slide the range top down to the range.
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