Electrolux E36GC75PSS Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 13

Care and Cleaning 13 Cleaning burner grates, caps, heads and glass cooktop ● To avoid possible burns use care when cleaning the cooktop. DO NOT attempt to clean the cooktop whenever the cooktop or burner heads are still hot. ● To avoid possible burns DO NOT attempt any of the following cleaning instructions provided before turning OFF all of the surface burners and allow them to cool. ● To avoid possible burns DO NOT attempt to operate the surface burners without the burner caps. Your appliance is shipped with the burner heads and burner caps in the correct locations. Before using your gas appliance be sure to: ● Follow installation instructions before operating. ● Remove all packing tape from cooktop area. Cleaning the burner Caps Should you ever need to remove the burner caps for cleaning lift the burner cap off the burner head. Clean heavy soils with an absorbent cloth. Rinse with a clean, damp cloth and immediately thoroughly dry including the bottom and inside of the cap. Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners. They can scratch the porcelain on the cap. Do not clean burner caps in dishwasher. When placing the burner caps, see Important note below. IMPORTANT When placing the burner caps on the cooktop, be sure the burner caps are seated firmly on top of burner heads. Improper flame size and uneven heating may result when any surface burners are turned ON and the burner caps are not seated correctly. Cleaning the burner heads Lift the burner cap from the burner head. The surface burner heads are secured to the cooktop and must be cleaned in place. For proper gas flow it may be necessary to clean the burner heads and slots. To clean, first use a clean DAMP cloth to soak up any spills. Remove any food from between the burner slots using a small nonabrasive brush like a toothbrush and afterwards wipe using a damp cloth. For stubborn soils located in the slots, use a small-gauge wire or needle to clean. Should you experience ignition problems it may be that an ignition port hole is partially blocked with soil (see figure below). With the burner head in place, use a small wire gauge needle or the end of a paper clip to clear the ignition port or ports. Slots Ignition port Orifice port Cleaning the cooktop glass Consistent and proper cleaning is essential to maintaining your ceramic glass cooktop Prior to using your cooktop for the first time, apply the recommended cleaning creme to the ceramic surface. A sample of that cleaning creme is supplied with your appliance and you will find it in store. Clean and buff with a paper towel. This will make cleaning easier when soiled from cooking. The special cooktop cleaning cream leaves a protective finish on the glass to help prevent scratches and abrasions. Sliding aluminum or copper clad bottom pans on the cooktop glass can cause metal markings on the cooktop surface. These marks should be removed immediately after the cooktop has cooled using the cooktop cleaning cream. Metal marks can become permanent if not removed prior to future use. Cookware (cast iron, metal, ceramic or glass) with rough bottoms can mark or scratch the cooktop surface. Do not slide anything metal or glass across the cooktop. Do not use your cooktop as a cutting board or work surface in the kitchen. Do not cook foods directly on the cooktop surface without a pan. Do not drop heavy or hard objects on the glass cooktop, they may cause it to crack.