CARE and MAINTENANCE
When cleaning this range:
Be careful cleaning any part of this appliance particularly
the griddle or the grill while hot.
All parts of the appliance (except the stainless steel griddle) can
be cleaned with hot soapy water, rinsed, dried and buffed to a
shine with a soft, heavy pile cloth. Always try this first, as it is
the mildest cleaning procedure.
1. Use the mildest cleaning procedure first. Some brands
of cleaners of the same type are harsher then others,
read their directions. A scent or a propellant can make a
difference in the product, read the ingredients. Try on a
small area first.
2. To avoid marring the surface always rub metal finishes
in the direction of the polish lines. The cleaner will be
more effective when used in the direction of the polish
lines.
3. Use only clean sponges, soft cloths, paper towels, plastic
non-metal or steel wool soap pads for cleaning or scour-
ing (use only soap pads with soap still in them, an
empty pad can scratch), as recommended in this section.
4. Be sure to rinse all parts thoroughly and to wipe dry to
avoid water marks.
Brand Names
In this section on cleaning, the use of name brands is intend-
ed only to indicate a type of cleaner. This does not constitute
an endorsement. The omission of any name brand cleaner
does not imply its adequacy or inadequacy. Many products
are regional in distribution and can be found in the local
markets and department stores.
Turn off all the burners and allow the grates to cool, before
starting to clean the cooktop. Clean the griddle or the grill
very carefully, while still hot, see directions. If you wipe off
any part of the cooktop while it is hot do so carefully as
using a wet sponge or cloth can result in steam burns.
When lifting the grates be careful as they are heavy. Place
them on a protected surface, so they won’t scratch the sur-
face they are laid on.
The burner grates are porcelain enamel over cast iron.
When cool they may be placed in the dishwasher, or wiped
clean while on the cooktop using hot soapy water, then
rinsed and wiped dry.
The occasional use of mild abrasive cleansers such as Bon-
Ami
®
, Soft Scrub
®
or a soap-filled steel wool pad is okay.
Abrasive cleansers, used vigorously or too often, can even-
tually harm the enamel. Apply with a damp sponge, rinse
thoroughly and dry.
The porcelain may pop off the edge of the grates due to
rapid temperature change when the burners are turned on.
Do not be concerned as this does not result in the deterio-
ration of the grates. The cast iron soon darkens to blend
with the porcelain enamel. Be careful when wiping an area
where the porcelain has popped off, as the edges may be
sharp.
BURNERS
For proper lighting and performance keep the burners
clean. It is necessary to clean the burners if they do not
light even though the igniter clicks, if there has been a
severe boil over or when the flame does not burn blue.
The burners have been designed in two pieces for ease in
cleaning. When the burner grate and the burner are cool,
remove the grate. The burner cap and the port ring can eas-
ily be lifted off. Wash these parts in hot soapy water, rinse
and dry thoroughly. The port ring and the burner cap are
porcelain enamel, follow the directions above.
BURNER GRATES
COOKTOP
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