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Burner Grates
Your range has three professional-style
double grates. These grates are position-
specific. For maximum stability, these grates
should only be used in their proper position;
they cannot be interchanged left to right
or front to back. For convenience, the
undersides of the left and right grates are
marked “LEFT FRONT” and “RIGHT FRONT.”
Make sure the front portion of both grates is
in front. The middle grate has a bow in front.
Make sure the bowed portion is toward the
front of the range.

Cleaning

Lift out when cool. Grates should be washed
regularly and, of course, after spillovers.
Wash them in hot, soapy water and rinse
with clean water. When replacing the grates,
be sure they are positioned securely over
the burners. Replace the grates so that
continuous arcs are formed with the center
ribs of all three grates.
Do not operate a burner for an extended
period of time without cookware on the grate.
The finish on the grate may chip without
cookware to absorb the heat.
To get rid of burned-on food, place the grates
in a covered container. Add 1/4 cup ammonia
and let them soak several hours or overnight.
Wash, rinse well and dry.
Although they are durable, the grates will
gradually lose their shine, regardless of the
best care you can give them. This is due
to their continual exposure to high
temperatures. You will notice this
sooner with lighter color grates.
NOTE: Do not clean the grates in a self-
cleaning oven.
Cooktop Surface
To avoid damaging the porcelain enamel
surface of the cooktop and to prevent it
from becoming dull, clean up spills right
away. Foods with a lot of acid (tomatoes,
sauerkraut, fruit juices, etc.) or foods with
high sugar content could cause a dull spot
if allowed to set.
When the surface has cooled, wash and
rinse. For other spills such as fat spatterings,
etc., wash with soap and water once the
surface has cooled. Then rinse and polish
with a dry cloth.
NOTE: Do not lift the cooktop. Lifting the
cooktop can lead to damage and improper
operation of the range.
NOTE: For stainless steel cooktops, refer
to the Stainless steel surfaces section.
NOTE: Do not store flammable materials
in an oven, drawer or near the cooktop.
Do not store or use combustible materials,
gasoline or other flammable vapors and
liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance.
The grates may be cleaned in a
dishwasher.
Appearance may vary.
Left Front Right Front
Center
Griddle
NOTES:
■ The griddle is to be used over the center
burner only.
■ Do not clean the griddle in a dishwasher.
■ Wash with hot, soapy water aft er each use
while using a sponge or dishcloth.
■ If oil or food residue is left on the griddle,
further cooking will harden the residue and
cause sticking over time. In this case, use a
non-abrasive cleanser such as Bon Ami®or
one of the soft scrub cleansers. Apply with
a sponge, Scrunge®or other cleaning pad
labeled safe for non-stick pans
■ Use only plastic, nylon or wooden utensils
or SilverStone®kitchen tools to prevent
marring of the coating.
■ Never use knives or cut food on the griddle.
Wash with hot, soapy water after each use.
Store carefully to prevent scratching.

Griddle Precautions:

■If something has spilled under the griddle,
it should be cleaned up as soon as possible
to prevent “baked on” food soil.
■Do not allow grease to accumulate under
the griddle as it can be a fire hazard. Clean
under the griddle as soon as it is cool. Clean
with hot soapy water.
■Do not place your griddle in the microwave.
■Always turn off all surface burners before
removing the griddle. Use caution when
handling a hot griddle.
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