Burner
Grates
Lift out when cool
The grates should be
washed regularly and,
of course, after
spillovers. Wash them in hot, soapy water and rinse
with clean water. A_er cleaning, dry them thoroughly
by putting them in a warm oven for a few minutes_ Do
not put the grates back on the range while they are
wet. When replacing 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 t/4 cup (62 ml)
ammonia to loosen the soil. Let sit overnight (or
approximately 12 hours), then scrub with a soap-filled
scouring pad if necessary, Rinse grates thoroughly and
dry completely before replacing them on the range top
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 cook-ware to absorb the heat°
CAUTION.
Do not dean the grates in a dishwasher
or in a self-deaning
oven.
Oven
Air Vents
Never
block
the vents
(air openings)
of the
range.
They
provide
the air inlet and outlet
that are
necessary
for the range to operate
properly
with
correct
combustion°
Air openings
are located
at the
rear of the cooktop,
at the top and bottom
of the
oven door; and at the bottom
of the range,
under
the kick panel,
storage
drawer
or broiler
d:awer
(depending
on the model).
Cooktop
Surface
(on some models)
To avoid damaging
the porcelain
enamd
surface of
the cooktop
and to prevent
it from becoming
dull,
dean up spills right away. Foods with a lot of acid
(tomatoes, sauerlaaut,
fruit juices, etco) 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.
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.
Drip
Pans
(on some models)
Remove
the giates and lift
out the drip pans. The drip
pans can be cleaned
in a
dishwasher
or by" hand°
To get rid of burned-on
food, place the drip pans in a covered container
(or' plastic
bag) with 114 cup (62 ml) ammonia
to loosen the soil.
Then
scrub with a soap-filled scouring pad if necessary.
When
replacing
the drip pans, make sure they are in the
correct position°
Ca_.UTION.
Do not clean the drip pans in a
self-cleaning
oven.
Brushed
Chrome
Cooktop
(on somemodels)
Clean
the brushed
chrome
top
with
warm,
soapy water or Bon
"_
Ami ® brand
cleanser
and
immediately
dry it with a dean,
soft cloth. Take care to dry the
surface following
the "grain°" To help prevent
finger
marks after cleaning,
spread
a thin film of baby oil on
the surface. Wipe away excess oil with a clean, soft cloth.
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