Be sureall controls are OFF and all cooktop parts are cool before cleaning.
Thecooktopisdesignedwithcontouredwellswhichcontainspills untiltheycanbe wiped
up. Neverwipe awarm orhot porcelainenamel surfacewith a dampcloth. For general
daily cleaningand light soil, wash with warm soapy water, rinse,and dry. To remove
greasespatters, spray with cleanerssuch as Fantastikor 409. DONOT use abrasive
or caustic cleaningagents which may permanently damagethe finish.
The surface burner grates are made of porcelain on
castiron. Therefore,the gratescan be washedin the _, ,_
sink with mild detergents and a plastic scrubber or
washed in the dishwasher.
Burner grates must be properly positioned before j _.
cooking. Donot operatethe burnerswithouta pan on
the grate. The porcelainfinish on the grate may chip
withouta pan to absorb the intense heat. I_ All
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Whenreinstallingsquare grates,place indentedsides
togetherso straight sides are at front and rear. _
Althoughthe burner grate is durable, it will gradually j %.
lose its shine and/or discolor, regardless of the care
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you take of it. This is due to its exposureto the high
temperatureof gas flames.
To preservethe porcelainenamel finish as longas possible, have a pan on the grate
before you turn on the burner, and lower the flame when food reaches the desired
cooking temperature.
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