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Care and Cneaning (continued)
Drip Pans (onsomemodels )
Remove the grates and
lift out the drip pans.
Drip pans can be
cleaned in dishwasher
or by hand. To get rid of
burned-on food, place
the drip pans in a cov-
ered container (or plastic bag) with 1/4 cup ammonia
to loosen the soil. Then scrub with a soap-filled scour-
ing pad if necessary°
Burner Grates
Lift out when coot..
Grates should be
washed regularly
and, of course, after
spillovers, Wash them
in hot, soapy water and rinse with clean water. After
cleaning, dry them thoroughly by putting them in a
warm oven for a few minutes. Don't put the grates
back on the range while they are wet. When replac-
ing the grates, be sure they're positioned securely
over the burners.
To prevent rusting on cast iron grates, apply a light
coating of cooking oil on the bottom of the grates°
To get rid of burned-on food, place the grates in a
covered container (or plastic bag) with 1/4 cup
ammonia to loosen the soilo Then scrub with a soap-
filled scouring pad if necessary,.
Although they're durable, the grates will gradually lose
their shine, regardless of the best care you can give
them,. This is due to their continual exposure to high
temperatures.
Do not operate a burner for an extended period of
time without cookware on the grate.. The finish on the
grate may chip without cookware to absorb the heat.
Lift-up Cooktop (onmodels with dual burners)
Clean the area under
the cooktop often.
Built-up soil, especial-
ly grease, may catch
on fire,
To make cleaning
easier, the cooktop
may be lifted up.
To raise the cook'top:
1. Be sure burners are turned off_
2. Remove the grates.
3. Grasp the two front burner wells and lift up.,
Some models have dual support rods that will hold the
cooktop up while you clean underneath it.
After cleaning under the cooktop with hot, soapy
water and a clean cloth, lower the cooktop° Be careful
not to pinch your fingers. Lower cooktop gently to
avoid blowing out pilot flames (on models with stand-
ing pilots).
Cooktop Surface
To avoid damaging the porcelain enamel surface of
the cooktop and to prevent it from becoming dull,
clean up spills right away_ Foods with a lot of acid
(tomatoes, sauerkraut, fruit juices, etc.) or foods with
high sugar content could cause a dull spot if allowed
to sit. When the surface has cooled, wash and rinse,.
For other spills such as fat spatterings, etc°, wash with
soap and water once the surface has cooled. Then
rinse and polish with a dry cloth. Be careful when you
clean the cooktop because the area over the pilot will
be hot (on models with standing pilots).
Do not store flammable materials in an oven or
near the cooktop. Do not store or use combustible
materials, gasoline or other flammable vapors and
liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
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