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Cleaning
Part
Materials to Use
General Directions
Burner caps
and grates
Soap and Water
Cool before cleaning. Frequent cleaning with soap and water,
and non-abrasive pad prolongs time between deep cleanings. Be
sure to dry thoroughly.
Hard to clean
burner caps and
grates
½ Cup Ammonia
Place burner caps and grates in plastic bag with ½ cup ammonia.
Do not pour ammonia into bag. Ammonia must remain in cup. To
avoid rust, do not soak grates in ammonia. Close bag tightly and
leave grate and caps overnight. Before bag is opened turn face
away to avoid breathing or eye contact with fumes. Remove
burner caps and grates from bag and rinse. Clean according to
instructions above.
Grill and griddle
Dishwasher or
Soap and a Non-abrasive
Plastic Scouring Pad
Clean in the dishwasher or with damp cloth and soapy water. If
necessary, clean with nonabrasive cleaners or pads. Rinse and
dry.
Drip pan
Soap and water
Allow cooktop to cool before cleaning. Clean with damp cloth and
soapy water. If necessary, clean with nonabrasive cleaners or
pads. Rinse and dry.
Burner cartridge
Soap and water
Allow cooktop to cool before cleaning. Food spilled on cartridge
will burn off while cooking. Wipe with damp cloth and soapy water
to clean around burner. Be sure to dry thoroughly.
Control knobs
Mild Soap and Water
Pull off knobs. Wash gently but do not soak. Dry and return
controls to oven, making sure to match flat area on the knob to
the flat area on shaft.
Cooktop
surfaces
Soap and water
Clean cooktop, knobs, control panel, and gasket under control
knobs with damp cloth and soapy water. If necessary, clean with
nonabrasive cleaners or pads. Dry thoroughly when finished to
avoid rusting. Do not use harsh powders, oven cleaners, scouring
pads, or steel wool. Gasket under control knobs can be removed
for cleaning.
Fan cover and
vent filter
Soap and water, or
dishwasher
Fan must be off before removing filter cover. Clean filter and
cover with damp cloth and soapy water. To remove grease and
dried on soil, soak before cleaning. Rinse and dry after cleaning.
Filter and filter cover can be cleaned in dishwasher. Always
replace filter and cover before operating cooktop.