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
soap-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.
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.
etc.) or foods with high sugar content could
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
because the area over the pilot will
be hot (on models with standing pilots).
Surface
To avoid damaging the porcelain enamel surface
(on some models) of the
and to prevent it
from becoming dull, clean up spills right away. Foods —
with a lot of acid (tomatoes, sauerkraut, fruit juices,
Do not store flammable materials in an oven or
near the
Do not store or use combustible
materials,
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. You
can use aluminum foil if you do not cover the whole
shelf. This is particularly important when baking a
fruit pie or other foods with a high acid
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. Take care not to touch hot
portion of oven.
If a
does occur on the oven bottom, allow
the oven to cool first. You can then clean the oven
bottom with soap and water, an abrasive cleanser or
scouring pads.
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