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Maintaining the Range
Maintaining the Cooktop
About Burner Caps and Heads
• Burner parts are not dishwasher-safe. Clean them in hot, soapy water with a sponge or plastic scouring pad.
(Do not use steel wool or scouring powders.)
• Use a pin to unclog the holes in the burner heads if needed.
• The brass parts will discolor with use; discoloration does not affect performance.
• During cleaning, ensure that all burner ports are unclogged.
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• To remove burned-on residue from brass caps, soak them in a solution of 1 cup water and 1 tbsp of either
white vinegar or lemon juice. Do not clean with a metallic brush or scouring pad.
• After reassembling the burner heads/rings/caps, test burner function.
About Burner Bases
• Burner bases are not removable.
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• With a damp cloth, gently clean the bases, then dry them fully before using the cooktop.
About the Cooktop Grates
Wash the grates regularly and after spillovers.
Burners should be off and all cooktop components and accessories cool before handling the grates.
• Do not put the grates in the dishwasher.
• Wash the grates in hot, soapy water, then rinse and dry them fully.
• Reposition the grates as instructed in this manual.
About the Griddle
• Burners should be off and all cooktop components and accessories cool before handling the griddle.
• Do not put the griddle in the dishwasher.
• Do not clean the griddle with metal scrouring pads or abrasive cleansers or chemicals.
• Clean the griddle with a sponge or plastic scouring pad in hot, soapy water, then rinse under the tap, and
dry the griddle fully before using it.
About Electrodes
Do not turn on a burner while touching its electrode; do not try to remove the electrode.
• Wipe the electrode metal tip and ceramic stem with a dry, soft cloth.
• Do not clean the electrodes with water.
