Dacor ER36D Use & Care Manuals - Page 28

Cleaning and Maintenance General Cleaning (continued) Cleaning the Cooktop CAUTION • After cleaning the burners, reassemble all of the burner parts before attempting to operate the cooktop. • Always dry the cooktop parts completely before use. • Do not clean the cooktop grates, burner parts or WOK ring in a dishwasher. They will be damaged. • Use care while cleaning the igniters. The porcelain is fragile and can crack or break. 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 range. • Lift the burner caps and burner rings off of the burners. Remove the burner heads from the crown burners. Burner cap Burner ring Igniter Burner cap Burner ring Burner head 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. • 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 porcelain enamel. Cleaning the Burner Components and Igniters IMPORTANT: The igniter will not work properly if the burner cap, burner ring, burner base or the igniter itself are not clean. Dirty or wet igniters may not spark at all. 1. After disassembling the burners, check for any dirt or grime deposited on the individual parts, including the igniters. 2. Use a firm tooth brush to gently clean completely around the igniter, including all of the metal top and porcelain base. Do not use water to clean the igniters. If necessary, use a small amount of rubbing alcohol to help dissolve grime. 3. 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 the ring and cap. Do not distort the shape of the burner ring holes. 4. Clean all the burner parts, including the burner bases, 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. 5. Reassemble the cooktop according to the burner and grate assembly instructions starting on page 8. Test the burners after reassembling them. If the flame is uneven, be sure that the brass burner ring and porcelain burner cap are properly positioned, then check for any remaining dirt or grime on the burner parts or igniter. If erratic clicking is still present, make sure the igniter is completely dry. If the unit still exhibits problems after drying, call your local Dacor Authorized Service Agent. Burner base Igniter Burner base Stack Burner Parts Crown Burner Parts 26