Section Five: Care and Maintenance
GENERAL CARE
Before cleaning be certain the burners are turned off and the grates are cool.
Any part of the cooktop can be cleaned with hot, sudsy water, then rinsed and dried with a clean, dry
BURNERS
The best cleaning method is preven- tion. Follow the recommended clean- ing procedures and never let the burn- ers get too dirty. If you have a spillover, let the burner cool, then clean immediately. If stains and cook- ing oils are allowed to burn into the burner, they become more difficult to remove. Refer to Cleaning Chart Page 24, for specific instructions.
DAILY CLEANING
Wipe the burner with a cloth dipped in warm sudsy water, then rinse with a cloth dipped in clean water. Avoid getting excess water on the igniter.
Porcelain Enamel
Burner Cap
Burner |
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Ports | Tab (A) |
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| Burner Cap |
BURNER CAPS
Over a period of time the porcelain enamel burner cap may craze (get fine hair like lines) and discolor or become iridescent. This is normal.
Tab (A)
UNDERSIDE OF BURNER CAP
Be sure the burner cap fits correctly; the flame will not burn completely or correctly if cap is not positioned with Tab A in Notch B. Keep the burner ports clear. If the ports are clogged, use a wire, a straightened paper clip or a needle to clear the ports. Do not use a toothpick; it could break off in the ports.
IGNITERS
IGNITER (D)
Each burner has an igniter (D) lo- cated on the burner plate. Keep the igniters clean. Avoid getting excess water or liquid cleaner on the ig- niter. If the igniter becomes too wet, it may continue to click but not ignite the burner. If the burner does not ignite in 4 seconds, turn off the con- trol and wait until the igniter is dry.
BURNER PLATES
Indentation |
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for Grate (E) | Notch (B) |
Burner
Base
BURNER PLATE (C)
The porcelain enamel finish of the burner plate (C) is acid resistant, but not acid proof. Acid foods, such as citric juices, tomatoes, rhubarb, vin- egar, alcohol or milk, should be wiped up immediately. If not removed, they may affect the porcelain finish. Use a paper towel or dry cloth on warm surfaces.
Other food soils can be wiped up with warm soapy water after the cooktop has cooled. Rinse and wipe dry.
BURNER GRATES
Extension (E)
Burner Grates
The grates are porcelain enameled cast iron or steel. They should be washed regularly and especially af- ter spillovers. When replacing grates on the burner plates (C), the exten- sion (E) is indexed into indentation
(E)directly across from the igniter
(D).See illustration Page 22, under Burner Plates.
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