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Cleaning Tips Ranges/Rangetops/Ovens
Grates/Burner Caps |
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After cooking, always wipe down grates and burner caps with a damp sponge and |
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dry thoroughly. Normal cleaning can be done with hot, soapy water and/or Soft |
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Scrub cleanser (without bleach) with a blue Scotch-Brite pad. If stubborn spots still |
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occur, then use Easy-Off Fume Free Max Oven Cleaner (see first bullet below). |
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Procedure for oven cleaner use: Take grates and burner caps off unit – move outside and |
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place on newspaper. Spray with Easy-Off, let cleaner sit on spotted areas for 1 – 2 hours. |
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Clean off with hot, soapy water. |
When cleaning grates and burner caps, make sure to thoroughly dry them, especially underneath. If the bottom portion does not totally dry before setting them back on the cooking surface, they may rust. You can also set the grates and burner caps on top of the burner and turn the burner on high for ten to fifteen seconds for extra drying. To prevent rusting and discoloration, do not submerge grates in water to
soak for any length of time or run them through the dishwasher. If rust does occur, Bar Keeper’s Friend and a blue Scotch-Brite pad will remove it. To condition grates and burner caps, apply a light coating of mineral oil or vegetable oil. Allow oil to soak in 15 minutes before returning grates or burner caps to cooking surface.
The aluminum base below the sealed burner cap gets extremely hot during cooking, therefore splatters will stain quickly. After unit has cooled to a safe temperature, follow the instructions accordingly:
•Remove burner cap.
•Use Barkeeper’s Friend or Liquid Zud with warm water and a soft terry cloth.
•Clean the burner base using medium pressure.
•Rinse with warm water and a sponge.
•Dry thoroughly.
Burner Bowls/Grate Supports
After cooking, always wipe down burner bowls and grate supports with hot, soapy water and a soft cloth. If spots still occur, use Soft Scrub cleanser (without bleach) with a blue Scotch-Brite pad. Careful, Scotch-Brite can cause scratches on the porcelain surface if scrubbed too abrasively.
Knobs
Remove from unit and clean with hot, soapy water and a soft cloth. Scrub gently; do not soak. Use of abrasive cleaners or ammonia-based products could possibly remove the graphics. The white knobs are tougher to clean – 409 Professional Strength works well. Dry thoroughly before replacing.
Control Panel
Only use hot, soapy water and a soft cloth. Use of abrasive cleaners or ammoniabased products on the control panel could possibly remove the graphics.
Stainless Steel Surfaces
For everyday use, start with hot, soapy water and a soft cloth. Wipe dry. Finish with a damp micro-fiber cloth. Make sure to rub in the direction of the grain/brushed finish. If anything acidic lands on it (lemon, tomato sauce, etc.) clean up immediately because it will stain.
For optimum appearance use a stainless steel cleaner to remove smudges and fingerprints and follow up with a polish such as Thor (www.thorproducts.com) to make unit shine. Cleaner and polish should not be used daily. Once every couple of weeks should be adequate.
Brass Trim
Using a soft cloth, wash with warm, soapy water only. All brass parts are coated with an epoxy coating. Do not use brass cleaners or any all-purpose cleaner.
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