9
Cleaning the Rangetop
To keep the rangetop 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 rangetop is exposed to
extremely high temperatures. The grates are under
high stress when hot utensils are placed on them.
Also, the rangetop parts are occasionally exposed to
acidic food spill-overs. These severe operating con-
ditions, cause the porcelain enamel parts 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.
Rangetop Disassembly
1. For safety, disconnect the power cord from the
electrical outlet prior to cleaning.
2. When the appliance is cool, remove the grates
from the top of the rangetop.
3. Disassemble the burners. Lift the burner caps
and burner rings off of the burners. Remove the
burner heads from the SimmerSear burners.
Care and Cleaning
WARNING
• Clean only the parts of the rangetop listed in this
manual. Clean them only in the manner specified.
• To avoid dangerous fumes or damage to your
rangetop’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 rangetop.
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 rangetop.
• After cleaning the burners, always dry and reassemble
the rangetop 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 rangetop’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 rangetop 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 rangetop.
• Do not remove the trim rings from the rangetop. Clean
only the outside edges of the trim rings. If you get
moisture inside the trim rings, damage to the knob
lights or other parts of the rangetop can occur.
• Do not soak the knobs in water or put them in the
dishwasher.
• Installing the rangetop knobs in the wrong position
may result in damage to the optional rangetop griddle.
The knobs for the center burners are marked with the
maximum griddle settings.
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