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DO NOT
use any abrasive or flammable cleaning fluids.
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DO NOT
hose down, immerse or pressure wash any part of the step-up hot plate, excluding the drip tray.
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NEVER
use a scrubber pad, steel wool or abrasive material, or cleaners containing chlorine, iodine and
ammonia or bromine chemicals as these will deteriorate the stainless steel and shorten the life of the unit.
IF CLEANING THE BURNER OF THE STEP-UP HOT PLATE, THE MAIN GAS VALVE MUST BE
SWITCHED TO THE CLOSED POSITION. AFTER CLEANING, THE GAS LINE CAN BE SWITCHED
BACK TO THE OPEN POSITION. PLEASE FOLLOW THE LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL
TO RELIGHT THE STEP-UP HOT PLATE’S PILOT LIGHTS.
RECOMMENDED CLEANING
It takes very little time and effort to keep the step-up hot plate attractive and performing at top efficiency. Please
follow the cleaning steps below:
PART
REQUIRED ACTION
FREQUENCY
Grates
Wash with soap and water.
Daily
Body
Use a clean cloth and a non-abrasive cleaner to clean the stainless
steel body of the step-up hot plate.
Wipe the polished areas with a soft cloth.
Daily
Controls
Unit should be turned off when not in use.
It is recommended that the unit be disconnected from the gas supply by
closing the main gas valve.
Use a clean cloth to wipe down controls and/or knobs
Daily
Drip tray
Once the unit has cooled, remove the drip tray and discard the waste,
debris and crumbs.
CAUTION: If the drip tray is permitted to fill too high, debris is likely to
accumulate under the unit.
The drip tray/drawer is removed by pulling forward.
USE CAUTION WHEN REMOVING!
per Use
or
at least Daily
Burner Air
Shutter
Openings
Main burner ports must be kept clean. Close the gas valve to the unit
shutting off the gas and extinguishing the pilot light.
Clean in place with a wire brush or clean gas ports with a sharp-pointed
metal instrument. The burners may be removed and washed in soapy
water for 15-20 minutes.
As needed
Regulator
Make sure the vent opening is open and not blocked in any way. Failure
to do so will cause variations in pressure. Your unit will not function as
well and it could shorten the life of the product.
Monthly
Cleaning Instructions