Be sure all controlsare OFF and all range parts are cool beforecleaning.
The cooktopis designedwithtwo contouredwellswhichcontainspillsuntilthey can be wipedup. Unlikethe standard gas appliance, THIS COOKTOP DOES NOT
Never wipe a warm or hotporcelainenamelsurfacewitha damp cloth. Forgeneraldaily cleaningand lightsoil,washwith warmsoapywater, rinse,and dry, To removegrease spatters,spraywithcleaners such as Pantastikor 409. DO NOT use abrasiveor caustic cleaningagentswhich may permanentlydamage the finish.
The surface burner grates are made of porcelain on cast iron or stampedsteel, dependingon your model. Therefore, the gratas can be washed in the sink with
milddetergentsand a plasticscrubberor washed inthe dishwasher.
Burnergratesmustbe properlypositionedbeforecook- ing. Do not operatethe burnerswithouta pan on the grate. The porce(ain finish on the grate may chip
without a pan to absorb the intense heat.
When reinstallingsquaregrates, place indentedsides | kJJ |
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Althoughthe burner grate is durable, it wi[( gradually lose its shine and/or discolor, regardlessof the care you take of it. Thisis due to itsexposureto the hightemperature of gas flames,
To preservethe porcelainenamel finish as long as possible, have a pan on the grate before you turn on the burner, and lower the flame when food reaches the desired
cookingtemperature.
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