Viking RVER3301 Use and Care Manual - Page 22

Cleaning and Maintenance Cleaning Problems on Glass Tops Problem Brown streaks and specks Blackened burned on spots Fine brown/gray lines, fine scratches, or abrasions which have collected soil Cause Cleaning with sponge or cloth containing soil laden detergent water. Spatters or spillovers onto a hot cooking area or accidental melting of a plastic film, such as a bread bag. Coarse particles (salt, sugar) can get caught on the bottom of cookware and become embedded into top. To Prevent Use cleaning cream with clean damp paper towel. Wipe all spillovers as soon as it is safe and DO NOT put plastic items on a warm cooking area. Wipe the bottom of cookware before cooking. Clean top daily with cleaning cream. DO NOT use abrasive cleaning materials To Remove Use a light application of cleaning cream with a clean damp paper towel. Clean area with cleaning cream and a damp paper towel, non-abrasive nylon pad or scouring brush. If burn-on is not removed, cool cooktop, and carefully scrape area with a single- edged razor blade held at a 30° angle. Fine scratches are not removable but can be minimized by daily use of cleaning cream. Use of abrasive cleaning materials. Smearing or streaking Use of too much cleaning cream or use of a soiled dishcloth. Hard water spots Condensation from cooking may cause minerals found in water and acids to drip on glasstop and cause gray deposits. The spots are often so thin they appear to be in or the glasstop. Use a small amount of cream. Rinse thoroughly before drying. Use only paper towels or nylon scrub pad or brush. Dampen paper towel with a mixture of vinegar and water and wipe surface. Wipe area with damp paper towel or lint free cloth. Make sure the bottom of utensils are dry before cooking. Daily use of cleaning cream will help keep top free from hard water mineral deposits and food discoloration. Mix cleaning cream with water and apply a thick paste to stained area. Scrub vigorously. If stain is not removed, reapply cleaner and repeat process. Also try cleaning procedure for smearing and streaking. Control Panel DO NOT use any cleaners containing ammonia or abrasives. They could remove the graphics from the control panel. Use hot, soapy water and a soft clean cloth. Oven Surfaces Several different finishes have been used in your electric oven. Cleaning instructions for each surface are given below. The oven features a self-clean cycle for the oven interior. See the "Self-Clean Cycle" section for complete instructions. NEVER USE AMMONIA, STEEL WOOL PADS OR ABRASIVE CLOTHS, CLEANSERS, OVEN CLEANERS, OR ABRASIVE POWDERS. THEY CAN PERMANENTLY DAMAGE YOUR OVEN. Control Knobs MAKE SURE ALL CONTROL KNOBS POINT TO THE "OFF" POSITION BEFORE REMOVING. Pull the knobs straight off. Wash in detergent and warm water. Dry completely and replace by pushing firmly onto stem. Stainless Steel Parts All stainless steel body parts should be wiped regularly with hot soapy water at the end of each cooling period and with a liquid cleaner designed for that material when soapy water will not do the job. DO NOT use steel wool, abrasive cloths, cleansers, or powders. If necessary, scrape stainless steel to remove encrusted materials, soak the area with hot towels to loosen the material, then use a wooden or nylon spatula or scraper. DO NOT use a metal knife, spatula, or any other metal tool to scrape stainless steel. DO NOT permit citrus or tomato juice to remain on stainless steel surface, as citric acid will permanently discolor stainless steel. Wipe up any spills immediately. Oven Racks Clean with detergent and hot water. Stubborn spots can be scoured with a soap-filled steel wool pad. DO NOT CLEAN THE OVEN RACKS USING THE SELF-CLEAN CYCLE. They could sustain damage due to the extreme heat of the self-clean cycle. 22