Burner Grates
Lift out when cool. Grates should be washed regularly
and, of course, after
Wash them in hot,
soapy water and rinse with clean water. After
cleaning, dry them thoroughly by putting them in a
warm oven for a few minutes. Don’t put the grates
back on the range while they are wet. When replacing
the grates, be sure they’re positioned securely over the
burners.
To prevent rusting on cast iron grates, apply a light
coating of cooking oil on the bottom of the grates.
To get rid of burned-on food, place the grates in a
covered container (or plastic bag) with 1/4 cup
ammonia to loosen the soil. Then scrub with a
filled scouring pad if necessary.
Although they’re durable, the grates will gradually
lose their shine, regardless of the best care you can
give them. This is due to their continual exposure to
high temperatures. You will notice this sooner with
lighter color grates.
Do not operate a burner for an extended period of
time without cookware on the grate. The finish on the
grate may chip without cookware to absorb the heat.
Cooktop Surface
To avoid damaging the porcelain enamel surface
of the cooktop and to prevent it from becoming
dull, clean up spills right away. Foods with a lot of
acid (tomatoes, sauerkraut, fruit juices, etc.) or foods
with high sugar content could cause a dull spot if
allowed to set.
When the surface has cooled, wash and rinse. For
other spills such as fat smatterings, etc., wash with
soap and water once the surface has cooled. Then
rinse and polish with a dry cloth.
Be careful when you clean the cooktop because
the area over the pilot will be hot (on models with
Do not store flammable materials in an oven or
standing pilots).
near the cooktop. Do not store or use combustible
materials, gasoline or other flammable vapors and
liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
Oven Bottom
The oven bottom has a porcelain enamel finish.
To
make
cleaning easier, protect the oven bottom from
excessive
by placing a cookie sheet on the
shelf below the shelf you are cooking on. This is
particularly important when baking a fruit pie or other
foods with a high acid content. Hot fruit fillings or
other foods that are highly acidic (such as milk,
tomatoes or sauerkraut, and sauces with vinegar or
lemon juice) may cause pitting and damage to the
porcelain enamel surface and should be wiped up
immediately.
We don’t recommend using aluminum foil on the
oven bottom. It can affect air flow if the holes are
blocked and it can concentrate heat at the bottom of
the oven, resulting in poor baking performance.
If a
does occur on the oven bottom, allow
the oven to cool first. Remove the oven bottom for
easier clean-up and to prevent damage to the
continuous cleaning oven coating (on some models).
Frequent
with mild soap and water
(particularly after cooking meat) will prolong the time
between major cleanings. Rinse thoroughly. Soap left
on the oven bottom can cause stains.
For heavy soil, use an abrasive cleaner or a
filled scouring pad.
A commercial oven cleaner may
also be used, following the package directions.
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