9
Cleaning and Maintenance
Any piece of equipment works better and lasts longer when maintained properly and kept clean. Cooking equipment is
no exception. Your cooktop must be kept clean and maintained properly. Before cleaning, make sure all controls are in
the “OFF” position.
Surface Burners
*Note
:
When replacing burner head, carefully align the tab underneath the
cap with the slot in the burner base.
Wipe up spill-overs as soon as possible after they occur and before they get
a chance to burn in and cook solid. In the event of a spill-over, follow these
steps:
•Allow the burner and grate to cool to a safe temperature level.
•Lift off the burner grate. Wash in warm soapy water.
•Remove the burner cap and burner head and clean.
Burner Caps
The surface burner caps should be routinely removed and cleaned.
ALWAYS
clean the burner caps after a spill-over.
Keeping the burner caps clean will prevent improper ignition and uneven fl ames. To clean, pull 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 non-
abrasive cleanser such as Bon Ami™ and a soft brush or soft Scotch Brite™ pad for cooked-on foods. Dry thoroughly
after cleaning. For best cleaning and to avoid possible rusting,
DO NOT
clean in dishwasher or self-cleaning oven.
Burner Head
If ports on burner head are clogged, clean with a straight pin. DO NOT enlarge or distort the ports. DO NOT use a
toothpick to clean the ports. When replacing burner head, carefully align the 2 tabs underneath the burner head with the
outside edge of burner base. Make sure the tabs are not aligned with the igniter and the burner cap is level.
Note:
For stubborn stains, use a non abrasive cleanser such as Bon Ami™ and a soft brush or soft Scotch Brite™ pad.
Cleaning Tip
:
For diffi cult to clean burner caps and heads, place parts in a zip seal bag with ammonia.
Burner Base
The 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 nylon spatula.
DO NOT
use a metal knife, spatula, or any other metal tool to scrape the
aluminum base.
•Wipe up any spills which remain on the sealed top surface.
•Replace burner cap, burner head, and grates after drying thoroughly.
Cooktop Surfaces
Several different fi nishes have been used in your cooktop. Cleaning instructions for each surface are given below.
NEVER
USE AMMONIA, STEEL WOOL PADS OR ANY ABRASIVE CLOTHS AND MATERIALS SUCH AS CLEANSERS, OVEN
CLEANERS, OR ABRASIVE POWDERS. THEY CAN PERMANENTLY DAMAGE YOUR COOKTOP.
Control Panel
DO NOT use any cleaners containing ammonia, abrasives, or stainless steel cleaners on any surface that contains
graphics
. They could remove the graphics from the control panel. Use hot, soapy water and a soft clean cloth.
DO NOT
spray liquids directly onto control panel.
Control Knobs
MAKE SURE ALL THE CONTROL KNOBS POINT TO THE “OFF”
POSITION BEFORE REMOVING. Pull the knobs straight off. Wash in detergent and warm water. Dry completely and
replace by pushing fi rmly onto stem.
DO NOT
use any cleaners containing ammonia or abrasives.
Igniter
Burner grate
Burner
cap
Burner
head
Burner
base*
