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Cleaning The Cooktop (Cont.)
CARE AND CLE
ANING:
Cleaning The Cook
top /
Cleaning The Door and Draw
er
Burner Grates
Grates should be washed in hot, soapy water and
rinsed with clean water. To soften burned-on food,
place grates in a plastic bag containing ¼-cup of
household ammonia for several hours. Afterward, scrub
grates with a plastic scouring pad soaked in hot, soapy
water. Rinse well and dry.
When replacing the grates, be sure to locate them
correctly on the cooktop. Grates are identified by the
words
LEFT
and
RIGHT
on their bottom surfaces. Grate
should fit securely into the cooktop.
Grates will gradually lose their shine due to their
continual exposure to high temperatures.
Cleaning The Door and Drawer
The gasket is designed with a gap at the bottom to
allow for proper air circulation.
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extremely low resistance to abrasion.
If you notice the gasket becoming worn, frayed or
damaged in any way or if it has become displaced on
the door, you should have it replaced.
To clean the inside of the door
Do not allow excess water to run into any holes or slots
in the door .
Wipe dishwashing detergent over any baked-on spatters
on the glass. Use a single sided safety razor blade to
clean it off. Then wipe over the glass with a soapy cloth
to remove any residue and dry off.
The area outside the gasket can be cleaned with a
soap-filled plastic scouring pad.
Removable Broiler Drawer (on some models)
To remove:
1.
When the broiler is cool, remove the grid and pan.
2.
Pull the broiler drawer out until it stops, then push it
back in about one inch.
3.
Grasp the handle, lift and pull the broiler drawer out.
Clean the broiler drawer with hot soapy water.
To replace:
Hold the broiler drawer in the raised position as you slide
it partway into the range. Then lower the drawer and
push it completely closed.
Stainless Steel Handles
(on some models)
The stainless steel handles (on some models) can be
cleaned with a commercially available stainless steel
cleaner. Cleaners with oxalic acid such as Bar Keepers
Friend Soft Cleanser™ will remove rust, tarnish, and
small blemishes. Use only a liquid cleanser free of grit
and rub in the direction of the brush lines with a damp
soft sponge. Do not use appliance wax or polish on the
stainless steel.
Do not wipe the handle with a soiled dish cloth or wet
towel. Do not use scouring pads, powdered cleaners,
bleach or cleaners containing bleach because these
products can scratch and weaken the finish.
