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CARE AND CLEANING: Cleaning the Cooktop Cleaning the Cooktop (Cont.) Burner Grates Manual Cleaning Grates should be washed in hot, soapy water and rinsed with clean water. To soften burned-on food, place grates in a solution containing ¼-cup of household ammonia for several hours. Afterward, scrub grates with a plastic scouring pad soaked in hot, soapy water. Rinse well and dry. Oven Cleaning Some models have grates that can be cleaned in a selfcleaning oven. If grates do NOT have rubber bumpers (pads) attached to the bottom of the grates, they may be cleaned in the oven using the self-clean cycle. See your oven's Owner's Manual for specific instructions. If self-cleaning instructions are not mentioned in Owner's Manual, the grates should not be cleaned in a selfcleaning oven. Dishwasher Cleaning The grates may be cleaned in the dishwasher. Remove any burnt-on food particles prior to placing the grates in WKHGLVKZDVKHU3ODFHWKHPRQWKHORZHVWUDFNRIWKH dishwasher and run on a "heavy duty" cycle. Do not operate a burner for an extended period of time without cookware on the grate. The finish on the grate may chip without cookware to absorb the heat. Although the grates are durable, they will gradually lose their shine, regardless of the best care you can give them. This is due to their continual exposure to high temperatures and abrasion by the cookware. NOTE:8VHFDXWLRQZKHQUHPRYLQJWKHJUDWHVIURPWKH oven after the self-clean cycle has ended. The grates may still be hot. Once the self-clean cycle is complete, the grates may carefully be removed. You may notice a white residue on the grates. Wipe it off with a damp sponge. If white spots SHUVLVWZHWWKHVSRQJHZLWKDVROXWLRQRIYLQHJDU and water and wipe the grates again. When replacing the grates on the cooktop, be sure to locate them correctly. Grates should fit securely into the cooktop. Grate Support Bumpers (on some models) If any of the rubber grate support bumpers in the cooktop are missing or damaged, replacement parts can be REWDLQHGE\FDOOLQJ*($SSOLDQFHVDW*(&$5(6 To insert the new bumpers, simply place the coneshaped end of the bumper into the hole in the cooktop and push down while gently twisting the bumper. *UDWH6XSSRUW%XPSHUV 2 Griddles (on some models) Cast-Iron: Clean your cast-iron griddle with a stiff EUXVKDQGKRWZDWHU8VLQJVRDSLVQRWUHFRPPHQGHG and harsh detergents should never be used as they will remove the seasoning. Rinse with hot water and dry thoroughly. After rinsing, preseason the griddle by applying a light coat of cooking oil to the griddle surface. Wipe off excess oil with a paper towel. Store in a cool, dry place. Griddle Precautions: Ŷ If something has spilled under the griddle, it should be cleaned up as soon as possible to prevent the spill from getting baked onto the cooktop. Ŷ Do not allow grease to accumulate under the griddle as it can be a fire hazard. Clean under the griddle with hot, soapy water as soon as it is cool. Ŷ Do not wash your griddle in the dishwasher. Ŷ 'RQRWFOHDQWKHJULGGOHLQWKHVHOIFOHDQLQJRYHQ  49-80801