CARE & CLEANING
CLEANING PROCEDURES
CAUTION:
•Be sure appliance is off and all parts are cool before handling or cleaning. This is to avoid damage and possible burns.
•To prevent staining or discoloration, clean appliance after each use.
•If a part is removed, be sure it is correctly replaced.
CONTROL KNOBS
•Remove knobs in the OFF position by pulling up.
•Wash, rinse and dry. Do not use abrasive cleaning agents as they may scratch the finish.
•Turn on each burner to be sure the knobs have been correctly replaced.
SEALED BURNER CARTRIDGE - PORCELAIN ENAMEL
Porcelain enamel is glass fused on metal and may crack or chip with misuse. It is acid resistant, not acid proof. All spillovers, especially acidic or sugary spillovers, should be wiped up immediately with a dry cloth.
•When cool, wash with soapy water, rinse and dry.
•Never wipe off a warm or hot surface with a damp cloth. This may cause cracking or chipping.
•Never use oven cleaners, abrasive or caustic cleaning agents on exterior finish of range.
SEALED GAS BURNERS/GRATES
•When cleaning, use care to prevent damage to the ignitor. If the ignitor is soiled, wet or damaged the surface burner will not light.
STAINLESS STEEL
•DO NOT USE ANY CLEANING PRODUCT CONTAINING CHLORINE BLEACH.
•ALWAYS WIPE WITH THE GRAIN WHEN CLEANING.
•Daily Cleaning/Light Soil
•Moderate/Heavy Soil
•Discoloration
GRILL ASSEMBLY –
BASIN – PORCELAIN
The basin is located under the grill burner and/or cartridges. Clean after each use of the grill.
Note: Check the grease drain after each
use of the grill. To clean: Pour about 1/3 cup of very hot tap water mixed with 1 teaspoon dish detergent down the drain.
GRATES – CAST ALUMINUM COATED WITH NON-STICK FINISH
•Wash cool grates (DO NOT IMMERSE HOT GRILL GRATES IN WATER) with detergent in hot water in the sink or wash them in the dishwasher. Be sure to remove all food residue before cooking on the grill grates again.
•Remove stubborn soils with a plastic mesh puff or pad. Use only those cleaning products which state they are recommended for use when cleaning nonstick surfaces.
•If grates were washed in the dishwasher, season with oil prior to grilling.
•Do not use metal brushes or abrasive scouring pads or other scrubbers intended to clean outdoor charcoal grills. These will remove the finish as well as scratch the grates. Do not clean in
GRILL BURNER
•Follow instructions on page 6 for removing the grill burner.
•The grill burner should be cleaned after each use with a soapy S.O.S.* pad. Rinse and dry thoroughly before using again.
NOTE: Check to be sure all burner ports are open. To open clogged ports, insert a straight pin into each port.
GREASE DRAIN
•Allow burner and grates to cool. Wash with soapy water and a plastic scouring pad. For stubborn soils, clean with a
•Clean gas ports with a soft bristle brush or a straight pin especially the port below the ignitor. Do not enlarge or distort holes.
•Be careful not to get water into burner ports.
•To remove light soil, clean with soapy water or spray with cleansers such as Fantastik* or Formula 409*. For easier cleanup: a) spray with a household cleanser; b) cover with paper towels; c) add small amount of hot water to keep the paper towels moist; d) cover and wait 15 minutes; and e) wipe clean.
•To remove moderate soil, scrub with Bon Ami*, a soft scrub cleanser or plastic scrubber.
JAR
• A drain jar is located
below the grill basin pan under the countertop. Check
periodically to prevent spillovers. Unscrew to remove.
•If jar is broken, replace with any heat tempered jar, such as a canning jar, which has a standard screw neck.
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