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10
Care and Cleaning
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 placed on them.
Also, the cooktop parts are occasionally subjected
to acidic food spill-overs. These severe conditions
cause the porcelain enamel parts on your cooktop
to undergo a change in appearance over time. If
you care for and clean these parts carefully, you will
slow down–but not eliminate–the aging process.
Disassembly
1. For safety, disconnect the cooktop power cord
from the electrical outlet.
2. When the cooktop is cool, remove the grates
from the top of the cooktop.
3. Disassemble the burners:
• SimmerSear™ Burner Disassembly
Lift the cap cover and burner cap off of the burner
head(s). However, the burner head(s) on the
SimmerSear™ burner(s) are not removable.
• Standard Burner Disassembly
Lift the cap covers and burner heads off of the
burner bases.
WARNING
• Clean only the parts of the cooktop listed in this
manual. Clean them only in the manner specified.
• To avoid dangerous fumes or damage to your
cooktop’s surfaces and accessories, use only the
types of cleaning solutions specified in this manual.
• To avoid electrical shock or burns, turn off the burners
and make sure that all parts are cool before cleaning.
DO NOT turn the burners on during cleaning.
• Do not use a steam cleaner to clean the cooktop.
Steam could penetrate the electrical components
and cause a short circuit. After cleaning the burners,
reassemble all of the burner parts before attempting to
operate the cooktop.
• After cleaning the burners, always dry and reassemble
the cooktop parts completely before use. See page 5.
CAUTION
• Do not try to remove heavy spills with a sharp object
such as a knife or metal spatula. Sharp objects may
scratch your cooktop’s surfaces.
• To prevent damage, do not use abrasive or corrosive
cleaners or applicators such as steel wool or scouring
pads, on any part of the cooktop unless instructed to
do so. Use only a sponge, soft cloth, fibrous or plastic
brush, or nylon cleaning pad for cleaning the surfaces
of your cooktop.
• Take care when cleaning around the control valve
stems. If you get moisture inside the holes in the
chassis, damage to the cooktop can occur.
• Do not soak the knobs in water or put them in the
dishwasher.
Cleaning the Cooktop
Disassembling the Cooktop
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