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Care and Cleaning
WARNING
• Clean only the parts of the cooktop listed in this manual. Clean them only in the manner specified.
• To avoid dangerous fumes or damage to your cooktop’s surfaces and accessories, use only the types of cleaning
solutions specified in this manual.
• To avoid electrical shock or burns, turn off the burners and make sure that all parts are cool before cleaning. DO NOT
turn the burners on during cleaning.
• Do not use a steam cleaner to clean the cooktop. Steam could penetrate the electrical components and cause a short
circuit. After cleaning the burners, reassemble all of the burner parts before attempting to operate the cooktop.
• After cleaning the burners, always dry and reassemble the cooktop parts completely before use. See page 5.
CAUTION
• Do not try to remove heavy spills with a sharp object such as a knife or metal spatula. Sharp objects may scratch
your cooktop’s surfaces.
• To prevent damage, do not use abrasive or corrosive cleaners or applicators such as steel wool or scouring pads,
on any part of the cooktop unless instructed to do so. Use only a sponge, soft cloth, fibrous or plastic brush or nylon
cleaning pad for cleaning the surfaces of your cooktop.
• Do not remove the trim rings from the cooktop. Clean only the outside edges of the trim rings. If you get moisture
inside the trim rings damage to the cooktop may occur.
• Do not soak the knobs in water or put them in the dishwasher.
• Installing the cooktop knobs in the wrong position may result in damage to the optional cooktop griddle or grill. Two
of the knobs that come with the griddle/grill kit are marked with the maximum griddle settings. See the griddle or grill
instructions.
Cleaning the Cooktop
To keep the cooktop looking and operating its best,
clean it after every use. Also, quickly wipe up spills
that occur while cooking. Be careful not to touch any
hot areas. Spills that remain on hot burner parts
will be very difficult to clean, especially if allowed to
burn on. Certain types of food, such as tomatoes,
citrus juices, vinegar, alcohol and milk can damage
the finishes if you allow them to stand for any
length of time.
IMPORTANT: The cooktop is exposed to extremely
high temperatures. The grates are under high stress
when hot utensils are placed on them. Also, the
cooktop parts are occasionally exposed to acidic
food spill-overs. These severe operating conditions,
cause the porcelain enamel parts on your cooktop
to undergo a change in appearance over time. If
you care for and clean these parts carefully, you will
slow down, but not eliminate, the aging process.
Cooktop Disassembly
1. For safety, disconnect the cooktop power cord
from the electrical outlet prior to cleaning.
2. When the appliance is cool, remove the grates
from the top of the cooktop.
3. Disassemble the burners. Lift the burner caps
and burner rings off of the burners.
