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PORCELAIN-COATED GRATES AND CAPS
Food spills containing acids, such as vinegar and tomato, should
be cleaned as soon as the cooktop, grates and caps are cool.
These spills may affect the finish.
To avoid chipping, do not bang grates and caps against each
other or hard surfaces such as cast iron cookware.
Do not reassemble caps on burners while wet.
Cleaning Method:
■Nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad and mildly abrasiv e
cleanser:
Clean as soon as cooktop, grates and caps are cool.
■Dishwasher (grates only, not caps):
Use the most aggressive cycle.
■Gas Grate and Drip Pan Cleaner Part Number 31617 (not
included):
See “Assistance or Service” section to order.
SURFACE BURNERS AND ELECTRONIC IGNITER
Surface Burners
See “Sealed Surface Burners” section.
Electronic Igniter
Cleaning Method:
■Clean the igniter head using a nonabrasive scouring pad.
Clean ceramic post with a cotton swab:
All Purpose Appliance Cleaner Part Number 31682 (not
included):
See “Assistance or Service” section to order.
DOWNDRAFT VENTILATION SYSTEMVent G rate
Cleaning Method:
■Remove left and right burner grates from the cooktop, then
lift off the vent grate.
■Wipe clean or wash in sink:
Nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad and mildly abrasive
cleanser
■Dishwasher:
Use mild detergent.
Removable Grease Filter
The filter is a permanent type and should be cleaned when soiled.
Cleaning Method:
■Turn off the downdraft ventilation system before removing the
filter.
■Remove burner grates, then vent grate and lift the filter out of
the vent chamber.
■Clean the filter in the sink with warm water and detergent or in
the dishwasher.
■Replace the filter.
The filter should always be placed at an angle. As you face
the front of the range, the top of the filter should rest against
the right side of the vent opening. The bottom of the filter
should rest against the left side of the vent chamber at the
bottom.
If the filter is flat against the fan wall, ventilation effectiveness
will be reduced.
Ventilation Chamber
The ventilation chamber, which houses the filter, should be
cleaned in the event of spills or when it becomes coated with a
film of grease.
Cleaning Method:
■Mild household detergent or cleanser and paper towel, damp
cloth or sponge:
Apply detergent or cleanser to paper towel, damp cloth or
sponge, not directly to the ventilation chamber.
A.Grease filter
B.Left side grate
C. Center grate
D. Right side grate
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