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SIMMER PLATE AND GRIDDLE PLATE
Do not clean in dishwasher.
Cleaning Method:
■ Liquid detergent and water.
Wipe with damp cloth or sponge then rinse with clean water
and wipe dry.
■ Mild-abrasive cleanser
Rub in the direction of the grain lines with a damp cloth or
sponge. Rinse thoroughly. Repeat if necessary.
OVEN DOOR EXTERIOR
Cleaning Method:
■ Glass cleaner and paper towels or nonabrasive plastic
scrubbing pad:
Apply glass cleaner to soft cloth or sponge, not directly on
panel.
OVEN CAVITY
Do not use oven cleaners.
Food spills should be cleaned when oven cools. At high
temperatures, foods react with porcelain and staining, etching,
pitting or faint white spots can result.
Cleaning Method:
■ Self-Cleaning cycle:
See “Self-Cleaning Cycle” first.
OVEN RACKS AND ROASTING RACKS
Cleaning Method:
■ Self-Cleaning cycle:
See “Self-Cleaning Cycle” first. Remove racks or they will
discolor and become harder to slide. If this happens, a light
coating of vegetable oil applied to the rack guides will help
them slide.
■ Steel-wool pad
BROILER PAN AND GRID
Do not clean in the Self-Cleaning cycle.
Cleaning Method:
■ Mildly abrasive cleanser:
Scrub with wet scouring pad.
■ Solution of ¹₂ cup (125 mL) ammonia to 1 gal (3.75 L) water:
Soak for 20 minutes, then scrub with scouring or steel-wool
pad.
■ Oven cleaner:
Follow product label instructions.
Porcelain enamel only, not chrome
■ Dishwasher
GRILL MODULE
For more information, see “Grill” section.
Do not use oven cleaners, metal brushes, abrasive scouring pads
or other scrubbers made to clean outdoor grills.
Cleaning Method:
Grill Grate
Do not clean grill grate in dishwasher.
Do not clean in a self-cleaning oven.
■ Clean the grill grate shortly after cooking is completed and
the burner has been turned off.
■ While still warm, use a soft bristle barbecue brush to scrub
the grill grate. Oven mitts may be worn while cleaning.
■ For thorough cleaning of the grill grate, soak in warm, soapy
water for 30 minutes. After soaking, scrub with nonabrasive
pad.
Wave Tray and Wave Plate
■ Soak in warm, soapy water to loosen soil. After soaking,
scrub with a nonabrasive pad.
Burner Assembly
Do not soak in water.
■ Soap and water or nonabrasive cleanser.
■ Damp cloth or nonabrasive pad.
Front Spill Guard and Drip Tray
Allow cooktop to cool completely before cleaning.
■ Soap and water or nonabrasive cleanser.
■ Damp cloth or nonabrasive pad.
Module Basin
■ Warm, soapy water.
■ Nonabrasive pad or sponge.
■ For heavy soil, soak paper towels in household cleanser and
lay them on the soil for at least 30 minutes. After soaking,
scrub with a nonabrasive pad.
GRIDDLE MODULE
Clean the griddle shortly after removing food and the griddle has
cooled down.
Cleaning Method:
■ To clean the surface, use a pumice stone or cleaning screen.
To avoid damaging the surface, always rub in the direction of
the polish lines. A pumice stone or cleaning screen can be
purchased at a food service restaurant supply or specialty
cooking store.
■ Hot, soapy water and/or plastic scrub pad.
■ After cleaning, dry surface with a paper towel. To protect the
finish and avoid rust, wipe the entire surface with a light film
of vegetable oil.
Drip Tray and Area Under Tray
Allow cooktop to cool completely before cleaning.
Cleaning Method:
■ Soap and water or nonabrasive cleanser.
■ Damp cloth or nonabrasive pad.
■ Dry completely before placing drip tray in position.