KitchenAid YKDRP407 Simmer Plate and Griddle Plate, Oven Door Exterior, Oven Cavity, Grill Module

SIMMER PLATE AND GRIDDLE PLATE

Do not clean in dishwasher.

Cleaning Method:

■Liquid detergent and water.

Wipe with damp cloth or sponge then rinse with clean water and wipe dry.

■Mild-abrasive cleanser

Rub in the direction of the grain lines with a damp cloth or sponge. Rinse thoroughly. Repeat if necessary.

OVEN DOOR EXTERIOR

Cleaning Method:

■Glass cleaner and paper towels or nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad:

Apply glass cleaner to soft cloth or sponge, not directly on panel.

OVEN CAVITY

Do not use oven cleaners.

Food spills should be cleaned when oven cools. At high temperatures, foods react with porcelain and staining, etching, pitting or faint white spots can result.

Cleaning Method:

■Self-Cleaning cycle:

See “Self-Cleaning Cycle” first.

OVEN RACKS AND ROASTING RACKS

Cleaning Method:

■Self-Cleaning cycle:

See “Self-Cleaning Cycle” first. Remove racks or they will discolor and become harder to slide. If this happens, a light coating of vegetable oil applied to the rack guides will help them slide.

■Steel-wool pad

BROILER PAN AND GRID

Do not clean in the Self-Cleaning cycle.

Cleaning Method:

■Mildly abrasive cleanser: Scrub with wet scouring pad.

■Solution of ¹₂ cup (125 mL) ammonia to 1 gal (3.75 L) water:

Soak for 20 minutes, then scrub with scouring or steel-wool pad.

■Oven cleaner:

Follow product label instructions.

Porcelain enamel only, not chrome

■Dishwasher

GRILL MODULE

For more information, see “Grill” section.

Do not use oven cleaners, metal brushes, abrasive scouring pads or other scrubbers made to clean outdoor grills.

Cleaning Method:

Grill Grate

Do not clean grill grate in dishwasher.

Do not clean in a self-cleaning oven.

■Clean the grill grate shortly after cooking is completed and the burner has been turned off.

■While still warm, use a soft bristle barbecue brush to scrub the grill grate. Oven mitts may be worn while cleaning.

■For thorough cleaning of the grill grate, soak in warm, soapy water for 30 minutes. After soaking, scrub with nonabrasive pad.

Wave Tray and Wave Plate

■Soak in warm, soapy water to loosen soil. After soaking, scrub with a nonabrasive pad.

Burner Assembly

Do not soak in water.

■Soap and water or nonabrasive cleanser.

■Damp cloth or nonabrasive pad.

Front Spill Guard and Drip Tray

Allow cooktop to cool completely before cleaning.

■Soap and water or nonabrasive cleanser.

■Damp cloth or nonabrasive pad.

Module Basin

■Warm, soapy water.

■Nonabrasive pad or sponge.

■For heavy soil, soak paper towels in household cleanser and lay them on the soil for at least 30 minutes. After soaking, scrub with a nonabrasive pad.

GRIDDLE MODULE

Clean the griddle shortly after removing food and the griddle has cooled down.

Cleaning Method:

■To clean the surface, use a pumice stone or cleaning screen. To avoid damaging the surface, always rub in the direction of the polish lines. A pumice stone or cleaning screen can be purchased at a food service restaurant supply or specialty cooking store.

■Hot, soapy water and/or plastic scrub pad.

■After cleaning, dry surface with a paper towel. To protect the finish and avoid rust, wipe the entire surface with a light film of vegetable oil.

Drip Tray and Area Under Tray

Allow cooktop to cool completely before cleaning.

Cleaning Method:

■Soap and water or nonabrasive cleanser.

■Damp cloth or nonabrasive pad.

■Dry completely before placing drip tray in position.

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