Dacor ER36G Use & Care Manuals - Page 16

Care and Cleaning Cleaning WARNING • Clean only the parts of the range listed in this manual. Clean them only in the manner specified. • To avoid dangerous fumes or damage to your range's surfaces and accessories, use only the types of cleaning solutions specified in this manual. • To avoid electrical shock or burns, turn off the burners and oven and make sure that all parts are cool before cleaning. DO NOT turn the burners on during cleaning. • Do not use a steam cleaner to clean the range. Steam could penetrate the electrical components and cause a short circuit. • To reduce the chance of electric shock. Disconnect the range power cord from the electrical outlet before cleaning. Cooktop Disassembly and Cleaning 1. Disconnect the power cord. 2. When the range is cool, remove the grates from the top of the cooktop. 3. Disassemble the burners: Lift the burner caps and burner rings off of the burner bases. caution • Do not try to remove heavy spills with a sharp object such as a knife or metal spatula. Sharp objects may scratch your range's surfaces. • To prevent damage, do not use abrasive or corrosive cleaners or applicators such as steel wool or scouring pads on any part of the range unless instructed to do so. Use only a sponge, soft cloth, fibrous or plastic brush, or nylon cleaning pad for cleaning the surfaces of your range. To keep the range looking and operating its best, clean it after every use. Also, wipe up spills that occur while cooking quickly. Be careful not to touch any hot areas. If you allow spills to sit on hot burner parts, they will burn on and be very difficult to clean. 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 under high stress when hot utensils are placed on them. Also, the range parts are occasionally exposed to acidic food spill-overs. These severe operating conditions, cause the porcelain enamel parts on your range 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 Grates and Spill Trays IMPORTANT: DO NOT use any of the cleaners listed below to clean the burners and igniters. See the facing page for burner and igniter cleaning instructions. The grates and spill tray 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. 14