Electrolux E36DF76EPS Use and Care Manual - Page 36

36 Care and Cleaning Recommendations for cleaning and care of specific cooktop components are summarized below: I M P O R TA N T The grates and burner caps, unlike other porcelain enamel appliances in your home, are exposed to extremely high temperatures in a matter of seconds. In addition to this extreme thermal shock, the grates are subjected to mechanical shock when utensils are placed on or slid across them. Finally, spillovers introduce foods with high acidity to all of the porcelain components. Due to these severe operating conditions, all porcelain enamel components on the cooktop will undergo an inevitable change in appearance with use. Meticulous care and cleaning will slow but not eliminate this natural and expected aging process. Treating the porcelain components with care will slow the natural deterioration that takes place with cooktop use. Please follow these guidelines to keep the porcelain parts looking their best: 1. Do not use utensils having rough bottoms, as this can result in permanent damage to the top surfaces of the porcelainized grates. 2. Do not drop utensils onto the grates or drag heavy pots across the tops of the grates. 3. Set the grates into the locating dimples gently. Do not drop the grates into place. 4. Use caution when cooking to avoid spills as much as possible. Porcelain is acid-resistant but not acid-proof, so some foods can cause permanent damage if allowed to remain on porcelain surfaces. Daily cleaning of the grates, burner heads, and burner caps is best accomplished with a soft cloth or sponge dampened in a solution of warm water and hand dishwashing liquid. Grates are dishwasher safe. Burner caps should not be cleaned in the dishwasher. Stubborn stains may be removed by applying full-strength, all purpose cleaning sprays. (If you are unable to locate these cleaning compounds, please phone the Electrolux Customer Service Department for a referral.) Mildly abrasive cleaners or applicators, such as soap-filled steel wool pads, may be used with extreme care on occasion to remove the most serious stains. Exercise caution - extensive use of abrasives will eventually damage the porcelain enamel surface.