Frigidaire PLGFMZ98GC Use and Care Manual - Page 31

General Care & Cleaning Cleaning the Cooktop The cooktop is designed to make cleaning easier. Since the four burners are sealed, cleanups are easy when spillovers are cleaned up immediately. To clean, wipe with a clean, damp cloth and wipe dry. DO NOT attempt to clean the cooktop when the cooktop or burner heads are still hot. The contoured well areas and burner drip pans (some models) should be routinely cleaned. Keeping the burner head ports and slots clean will prevent improper ignition and an uneven flame. Refer to the following sections for further instructions. DO NOT attempt to clean the cooktop when the cooktop or burner heads are still hot. Touching hot cooktop areas, burner grates and burner caps can cause burns. Any additions, changes or conversions required in order for this appliance to satisfactorily meet the application needs must be made by an authorized Electrolux Distributor or Qualified Agency. To clean the burner head ignition ports - Each burner head has a small ignition port located as illustrated. Should you experience ignition problems it slots may be that this port hole is partially blocked with soil. With the burner head in place, use a small wire gauge needle or the end of a paper clip to clear the ignition port. To Clean the Surface Burner Heads - For proper gas flow it may be necessary to clean the burner head 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 non-abrasive brush like a toothbrush and afterwards wipe up using a damp cloth. For stubborn soils located in the slots, use a small-gauge wire or needle to clean the slots. ignition port orifice port Cooktop Burner Head Please Note: The surface burner heads are secured to the cooktop and must be cleaned in place on the cooktop. For proper flow of gas and ignition of the burner - DO NOT ALLOW SPILLS, FOOD, CLEANING AGENTS OR ANY OTHER MATERIAL TO ENTER THE GAS ORIFICE HOLDER OPENING. ALWAYS keep the surface burner cap and surface burner head in place whenever a surface burner is in use. To Clean the Recessed and Contoured Well Areas of the Cooktop - If a spill occurs on or in the recessed or contoured areas, blot up spill with an absorbent cloth. Rinse with a clean, damp cloth and wipe dry. To Clean the Surface Burner Grates, Caps & Surface Burner Drip Pans (some models) - Use a soap-filled scouring pad or a mild abrasive cleanser to clean the surface burner caps and surface burner drip pans (if equipped). Please Note: THE COOKTOP IS NOT REMOVABLE. Do not attempt to remove or lift the cooktop. 31