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General Cleaning (continued)
For Models with Sealed Burners (some models)
Unlike the standard gas range, THISCOOKTOP ISNOT REMOVABLE.Do not attempt to remove or lift the cooktop.
Before cleaning the cooktop, be sure the controls are turned to OFF and the cooktop isCOOL.
To Clean the Cooktop
Thecooktop isdesignedto make cleaningeasier.Becausethe four burnersare sealed,cleanupsare easywhen spilloversarecleanedup
immediately.Toclean,wipe with a clean,damp cloth and wipe dry.
Tempered-glass Cooktop (somemodels)
Correct and consistent cleaning is essential to maintaining your heat-resistant glass top. Spillsand
spatters should be wiped up using aclean paper towel and sudsy water. This should be done either
as soon as possible after spill occurs, after cooking is completed, or at the latest, before using the
cooktop again. Usecaution ifthe cooktop ishot. Forheavy spills,spatter or burned-on materials, use
razor blade scraper. Hold the razor blade scraper at a 30° angle and remove food spills or burned on
food residue.
Finish the cleaning process by applying a recommended heat- resistant glass cooktop cleaning
cream. Apply cleaner with clean, damp paper towel. Rinsewith a paper towel dampened with clean
water and wipe dry. Always wipe the cooktop thoroughly to avoid heating any cleaner residue.
Heavy
burned-0n
spillscanberemoved
witharazorbladescraper.Use
cautionto avoiddamaging
surface.
Do NOT use the following on the heat-resistant glass cooktop:
Abrasive plastic, nylon, metal scouring or cloth pads. They may scratch the cooktop and make it
more difficultto clean later. Always usea new, clean paper towel when cleaning the heat-resistant
glasstop.
Anything that may melt (plastics, aluminum foil, sugar or food with a high sugar content).
Heavy duty cleansers, rust or stain removers.
Chlorine bleach, ammonia, hydrofluoric acid or any other kind of chemical cleaners. They may etch or discolor the cooktop.
Sponges, cloths or dish towels. Always useanew, clean paper towel when cleaning the cooktop. Lint or soil remaining on the
cooktop from a cloth or sponge can burn and cause discoloration.
To Clean the Burner Grates, Contoured Burner Pans, Burner Cap and Burner Base
Theburner grates, contoured burner pans, burner capsand burner baseshould be routinely cleaned. Keeping the burner ports clean
will prevent improper ignition and an uneven flame. See instructions below.
To Clean the Burner Grates
Be sure burners and grates are cool before you placeyour hand, a pot holder,
cleaning cloths orother material on them. Thecastiron burner grates can bewashed
in hot soapywater. Rinsethoroughly and drythe grates with acloth - don't put them
on the cooktop while still wet. Be surethe grates are positioned securely over the
burners.
To remove burned on food, place the grates in a covered container or plastic bag.
Add 1/4 cup ammonia and soak for 30 minutes. Wash, rinse well and dry. An
abrasive cleaner can be usedfor stubborn stains.
Burner grate can appear in different shapes,
To Clean the Contoured Burner Pans
The burner pans areattached to the cooktop and are not removable. The burner pan forms a recessed well area located around
each burner unit. If spill occurs in one of the well areas, blot up spill with an absorbent cloth. Rinsewith a clean, damp cloth and
wipe dry.
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