Dacor ERD30 User Manual - Epicure Range - Page 19

Care and Cleaning Cooktop Disassembly and Cleaning caution • Do not clean the cooktop grates, burner parts or simmer plate in a dishwasher. They will be damaged. • After cleaning the burners, reassemble all of the burner parts before attempting to operate the cooktop. • Always dry and reassemble the cooktop parts completely before use. • Take care when cleaning around the control valve stems. If you get moisture inside the holes in the chassis, damage to the range can occur. • Do not soak the knobs in water or put them in the dishwasher. 1. When the range is cool, remove the grates from the top of the cooktop. 2. Disassemble the burners: Lift the burner caps and burner rings off of the burner bases. NOTE: If your range is equipped with stainless steel spill trays, see the cleaning Stainless Steel Surfaces section for spill tray cleaning instructions. Grates, Spill Trays and Simmer Plate The grates, the spill tray and simmer plate are coated with a porcelain finish. • For everyday cleaning, use a soft cloth or nonabrasive 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. • For extremely stubborn stains, you may use a mildly abrasive cleaner or applicator, such as Soft Scrub™, Bon Ami™, S.O.S.® 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 finish. 1. Clean completely around the igniter, including over and under the edge of the metal top and porcelain base. A firm toothbrush is ideal for this task. Use care while cleaning because the porcelain is fragile and can crack or break. Do not use water to clean the igniters. If necessary, use a small amount of rubbing alcohol to help dissolve grime. 2. Examine the burner rings. Remove anything stuck in the holes with a straightened paper clip, wire or needle. Be careful not to scratch or damage it. Do not distort the shape of the holes. 3. Clean all the burner rings, with window cleaner or rubbing alcohol. Use a cleaning brush with plastic bristles or a firm tooth brush. When done, rinse the parts well with clean water. Dry all the parts thoroughly before re-assembling them. 4. Clean the burner caps with a solution of mild detergent and hot water. 5. Reassemble the cooktop in the reverse order. Make sure you line up the notches on the burner rings. 6. Test the burners after reassem- bling them. If the flame is uneven, be sure that all the burner parts are properly posi- tioned, then check for any remaining dirt or grime on the burner parts or igniter. If erratic clicking is still present, make sure the Burner Assembly igniter is completely dry. If the unit still exhib- its problems after drying, call your local Dacor Authorized Service Agent. Cleaning the Igniters and Other Burner Components caution Use care while cleaning the igniters. The porcelain is fragile and can crack or break. IMPORTANT: The igniters will not work properly if the burner rings, burner bases or igniters are not clean. Dirty or wet igniters may not spark at all. After disassembling the burners, check for any dirt or grime deposited on the individual parts, including the igniters. 17