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8
Cleaning the Cooktop
To keep the cooktop looking and operating its best, clean it after
every use. Also, quickly wipe up spills that occur while cooking.
Be careful not to touch any hot areas.
If you allow spills to sit on hot burner parts, they will burn and be
very difficult to clean. Certain types of food, such as tomatoes,
citrus juices, vinegar, alcohol, and milk can damage the finishes if
you allow them to stand for any length of time.
IMPORTANT
• The cooktop is exposed to extremely high temperatures. The
grates are under high stress when hot cookware is on them.
• Acidic foods (tomato sauce, citrus, et al.) are occasionally
spilled on cooktop components. This discolors the porcelain-
enamel parts over time. To slow—but not eliminate—the aging
process, wipe up such spills as soon as safely possible.
Disassembly
• See disassembly illustrations on Pgs. 4 – 5.
• Perform this procedure only if all surfaces are sufficiently cool.
1. Unplug the cooktop.
2. When the cooktop is cool, remove the grates from the top of
the cooktop.
3. Disassemble the burners:
Standard Burner Disassembly
Lift the cap covers and burner heads off the burner bases.
SimmerSear™ Burner Disassembly
Lift the cap cover and burner cap off the burner head(s).
SimmerSear™ burner head(s) are not removable.
WARNING
• Clean only the cooktop parts listed in this manual and only in the
manner specified.
• To avoid dangerous fumes or damage to cooktop surfaces/parts,
use only the types of cleaning solutions specified in this manual.
• To avoid personal injury, turn off the burners, and ensure all parts
are cool before cleaning. Leave all burners off while cleaning.
• Do not steam clean the cooktop. Steam could penetrate the
electrical parts and cause a short circuit. After cleaning the
burners, reassemble all burners before operating the cooktop.
• After cleaning the burners, always dry and reassemble the cooktop
parts completely before use. (See Pg. 11.).
CAUTION
• Do not remove heavy spills with a sharp object (e.g., knife, metal
spatula). Sharp objects may scratch your cooktop’s surfaces.
• Do not use abrasive/corrosive cleaners or scrubbing tools anywhere
on the cooktop unless instructed to do so. Use only a sponge, soft
cloth, fibrous/plastic brush, or nylon cleaning pad on the cooktop.
• Take care when cleaning around the control valve stems. Moisture
inside the chassis can damage the cooktop.
• Do not soak the control knobs in water or put them in the dishwasher.
Cleaning the Grates and Spill Trays
WARNING
The cooktop grates, burner components, and wok ring are not
dishwasher-safe.
IMPORTANT
• DO NOT use the cleaners listed below on the burners and ignit-
ers. (See Pg. 11 for burner and igniter cleaning instructions.)
• If your cooktop spill tray is stainless-steel, see Cleaning Stain-
less Steel Surfaces for instructions.
The grates, the spill tray (on some models) and optional wok ring
have a porcelain coating.
• For everyday cleaning, use a soft cloth or non-abrasive pad with
warm soapy water to clean all of the porcelain parts.
• Tough stains may be removed by applying full-strength sprays
such as Simple Green™, Ajax™ All-Purpose Cleaner, or Formula
409™. To limit wear, use the mildest cleaner needed for the task.
• For extremely stubborn stains, you may use a mildly abrasive
cleaner or applicator, such as Soft Scrub™, Bon Ami™, S.O.S.
®
pads, or other soap-filled steel-wool pads.
Use these cleaners carefully and only occasionally. Aggressive
or extensive use of these types of abrasives will mar the finish.
Damage to the finish due to use of abrasives is not warrantied.
Cleaning the Burner-Control Knobs
1. Turn off all burner-control knobs.
2. Unplug the cooktop.
3. Grasp a knob, and pull it straight off the valve stem.
4. Wash the knobs with liquid dish soap.
5. Align the “D-shaped” key on the bottom of the knob with the
same-shape valve stem, and carefully push the knob onto
the stem until it stops.
6. With dry hands, plug in the cooktop.
Valve stem
Valve stem
Care and Cleaning
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