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Care and Cleaning
Cooktop Disassembly and Cleaning
CAUTION
Do not clean the cooktop grates, burner parts or
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simmer plate in a dishwasher. They will be damaged.
After cleaning the burners, reassemble all of the burner
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parts before attempting to operate the cooktop.
Always dry and reassemble the cooktop parts
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completely before use.
Take care when cleaning around the control valve
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stems. If you get moisture inside the holes in the
chassis, damage to the range can occur.
Do not soak the knobs in water or put them in the
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dishwasher.
When the range is cool, remove the grates from
1.
the top of the cooktop.
Disassemble the burners: Lift the burner caps
2.
and burner rings off of the burner bases.
NOTE
: If your range is equipped with stainless steel
spill trays, see the cleaning
Stainless Steel Sur-
faces
section for spill tray cleaning instructions.
Grates, Spill Trays and Simmer Plate
The grates, the spill tray and simmer plate are
coated with a porcelain finish.
For everyday cleaning, use a soft cloth or non-
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abrasive pad with warm soapy water to clean all
of the porcelain parts.
If necessary, tough stains may be removed by
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applying full-strength sprays such as Simple
Green™, Ajax™ All-Purpose Cleaner or Formula
409™. To minimize wear, use the mildest cleaner
needed to get the surface clean.
For extremely stubborn stains, you may use a
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mildly abrasive cleaner or applicator, such as
Soft Scrub™, Bon Ami™, S.O.S.
®
pads or other
soap-filled steel wool pads. Use these cleaners
with extreme care and only on occasion. Exten-
sive use of these types of abrasives will eventu-
ally damage the finish.
Cleaning the Igniters and Other Burner
Components
CAUTION
Use care while cleaning the igniters. The porcelain is
fragile and can crack or break.
IMPORTANT
: The igniters will not work properly
if the burner rings, burner bases or igniters are not
clean. Dirty or wet igniters may not spark at all.
After disassembling the burners, check for any dirt
or grime deposited on the individual parts, including
the igniters.
Clean completely around the igniter, including
1.
over and under the edge of the metal top and
porcelain base. A firm toothbrush is ideal for this
task. Use care while cleaning because the porce-
lain is fragile and can crack or break. Do not use
water to clean the igniters. If necessary, use a
small amount of rubbing alcohol to help dissolve
grime.
Examine the burner rings. Remove anything
2.
stuck in the holes with a straightened paper
clip, wire or needle. Be careful not to scratch or
damage it. Do not distort the shape of the holes.
Clean all the burner rings, with window cleaner
3.
or rubbing alcohol. Use a cleaning brush with
plastic bristles or a firm tooth brush. When done,
rinse the parts well with clean water. Dry all the
parts thoroughly before re-assembling them.
Clean the burner caps with a solution of mild
4.
detergent and hot water.
Reassemble the
5.
cooktop in the
reverse order.
Make sure you line
up the notches on
the burner rings.
Test the burners
6.
after reassem-
bling them. If the
flame is uneven,
be sure that all
the burner parts
are properly posi-
tioned, then check
for any remaining
dirt or grime on
the burner parts
or igniter. If erratic
clicking is still pres-
ent, make sure the
igniter is completely dry. If the unit still exhib-
its problems after drying, call your local Dacor
Authorized Service Agent.
Burner Assembly
