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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 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 flames. 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 difficult 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 finishes 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.
Igniter
Burner
cap
Burner
grate
Burner
head
Burner
base*
Product Care
WARNING
BURN OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
Make sure all controls are OFF and cooktop is COOL before cleaning.
Failure to do so can result in burns or electrical shock.
