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Cleaning Burner Grates
Cast-iron burner grates should be washed regularly and,
of course, after spillovers. Wash them in hot, soapy
water and rinse with clean water. Dry the grates with a
cloth—don’t put them back on the cooktop wet. When
replacing the grates, be sure they’re positioned securely
over the burners.
To get rid of burned-on food, place the grates in a
covered container or plastic bag. Add 1/4 cup ammonia
and let them soak for 30 minutes. Wash, rinse well, and
dry.
To prevent rusting, apply a light coat of cooking oil on
the bottom of the grates.
Caution:
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.
Note:
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.
Cleaning Stainless Steel Surfaces
Caution:
Do not use a steel wool pad on stainless steel;
it will scratch the surface.
Some models have stainless steel surfaces. Clean with
hot, soapy water. Rinse and dry. If food soil remains, try
a general kitchen cleaner such as Fantastik
®
, Simple
Green
®
, or Formula 409
®
.
For hard-to-clean soil, use a standard stainless steel
cleaner, such as Bon-Ami
®
or Cameo
®
. Soils can be
soaked for several hours with wet towels. Apply cleaner
with a damp sponge, rinse thoroughly, and dry. Always
scrub lightly in the direction of the grain.
After cleaning, use a stainless steel polish such as
Stainless Steel Magic
®
, Revere Copper and Stainless
Steel Cleaner
®
, or Wenol All Purpose Metal Polish
®
.
Follow the product instructions for cleaning the stainless
steel surface.
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