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Cleaning and Maintenance
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.
Always dry the cooktop parts completely before use.
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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.
Do not remove the trim rings from the cooktop. Clean
only the outside edges of the trim rings. If you get
moisture inside the trim rings, damage to the knob
lights or other parts of the cooktop can occur.
Do not soak the knobs in water or put them in the
dishwasher.
Installing the cooktop knobs in the wrong position
may result in damage to the optional cooktop griddle.
The knobs for the center burners are marked with the
maximum griddle settings.
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Knobs and Trim Rings
Wash the knobs regularly with a solution of warm soapy
water. Dacor recommends hand dishwashing liquid.
Turn the knobs to the off position to remove them for
cleaning or replacement.
Grasp each knob and pull straight back, to remove.
Clean the outside edges of the trim rings while the knobs
are removed. Wipe them with a soft damp rag.
To replace the knobs, align
the “D-shaped” opening on
the back of the knob with
the end of the valve shaft.
Carefully push the knob on
until it stops. Make sure you
put the two knobs with the
words “MAX GRIDDLE” on
the two valve stems closest
to the center.
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Cleaning the Cooktop
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. Spills that
remain on hot burner parts will be very difficult to clean,
especially if allowed to burn on. 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 put under a lot of stress when
hot utensils are placed on them. In addition, the cooktop
parts are occasionally
exposed to acidy food
spill-overs. These severe
operating 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.
Cooktop
Disassembly
When the cooktop is cool, remove the grates from the top
of the cooktop.
Lift the burner caps and burner rings off of the burners.
Remove the burner heads from the crown burners.
Cleaning the Grates, Spill Trays and WOK
Ring
The grates, spill tray and
WOK ring are coated with
a porcelain finish. For
everyday cleaning, use a
soft cloth or non-abrasive
pad with warm soapy water
to clean all of the porcelain
parts.
If necessary, tough stains may be removed by applying
full-strength sprays such as Simple Green™, Ajax™ All-
Purpose Cleaner or Formula 409™. To minimize wear, use
the mildest cleaner needed to get the surface clean.
CAUTION
Do not clean the cooktop grates, burner parts or WOK
ring in a dishwasher. They will be damaged.
For extremely stubborn stains, you may use a mildly
abrasive cleaner or applicator, such as Soft Scrub™,
Bon Ami™, S.O.S.
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pads or other soap-filled steel wool
pads. Use these cleaners with extreme care and only on
occasion. Extensive use of these types of abrasives will
eventually damage the porcelain enamel.
