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Surface Burner Grates
Make sure all surface burners are off and the surrounding parts are
cool. Lift off the burner grates. Wash the grates with warm, soapy water. Use
non-abrasive plastic scrubbing pad for heavily-soiled areas. Rinse and dry well.
For best cleaning and to avoid possible rusting of unfinished surfaces, do not
clean in a dishwasher. Replace the burner grates after cleaning.
Surface Burner Caps
The burner caps should be routinely removed and cleaned. Always
clean the burner caps after a spillover. Keeping the burner caps clean will
prevent improper ignition and an uneven flame.
To clean, pull the burner cap straight up from the burner base. Wipe
off surface burner caps with warm, soapy water and a soft cloth after each use.
Use a plasitc scrubbing pad for cooked on foods. For best cleaning and to
avoid possible rusting of unfinished surfaces, do not clean in dishwasher. If
ports are clogged, clean with a straight pin.
Do not enlarge or distort the
ports.
Do not use a toothpick to clean the ports snce they will have a
tendency to break. When replacing burner caps, carefully align the tab
underneath the cap with the slot in the burner.
Aluminum Base
The aluminum base should be wiped regularly with hot soapy water at
the end of each cooling period.
Do not use
steel wool, abrasive cloths,
cleanser, or powders. To remove encrusted materials, soak the area with a hot
towel to loosen the material, then use a wooden or nylon spatula.
Do not use
a metal knife, spatula, or any other material tool to scrape the aluminum base.
Control Knobs
Turn control knobs to the OFF position. Pull the control knobs up to
remove. Wash in warm water and rinse well. Do not soak. Dry completely and
replace by pushing them firmly into place.
IMPORTANT
:: After replacing, make sure all the control knobs are in the OFF
position.
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Cleaning and Maintenance
Any piece of equipment works better and lasts longer when
maintained properly and kept clean. Cooking equipment is not exception.
Your appliance must be kept clean and maintained properly.
Stainless Steel Parts
All stainless steel parts should be wiped regularly with hot soapy water
at the end of the cooling period and with a liquid cleaner designed for
stainless steel.
Do not use
steel wool, abrasive cloths, abrasive cleanser or
powders. If it is necessary to scrape stainless steel to remove encrusted
material, soak the area with hot towels to loosen the material, then use a
wooden or nylon spatula or scraper.
Do not use
a metal knife, spatula, or any
other metal tool to scrape stainless steel.
Do not
permit citrus or tomato juice to remain on stainless steel
surface, as citric acid will permanently discolor stainless steel. Wipe up any
spills immediately.
Control Panel
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could remove the graphics from the control panel. Use hot, soapy water and a
soft clean cloth.
Porcelain Parts
Wash with warm soapy water.
Do not use
steel wool, abrasive
cleansers, ammonia, or acids which may damage the finish.
Power Failure
Since electronic ignition is used, electrical power failure will affect the
cooktop. The electric igniters will not work. The cooktop surface burners can
still be used, but only when the burners are lit manually with a match,
