Viking VDR548 Use and Care Manual - Page 25
Cleaning and Maintenance
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Cleaning and Maintenance WARNING BURN OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Make sure all controls are OFF and oven is COOL before cleaning. Failure to do so can result in burns or electrical shock. Any piece of equipment works better and lasts longer when maintained properly and kept clean. Cooking equipment is no exception. Your range must be kept clean and maintained properly. Before cleaning, make sure all controls are in the "OFF" position. Disconnect power if you are going to clean thoroughly with water. Surface Burners NOTE: When replacing burner head, arrow must be pointing towards back of Burner range. grate Wipe up spill-overs as soon as possible after they occur and before they get a Burner chance to burn in and cook solid. In the event of a spill-over, follow these cap steps: • Allow the burner and grate to cool to a safe temperature level. Burner • Lift off the burner grate. Wash in warm soapy water. head Igniter • Remove the burner head and burner base and clean. Burner base* Burner Caps The surface burner caps should be routinely removed and cleaned. ALWAYS clean the burner caps after a spill-over. Keeping the burner caps clean will prevent improper ignition and uneven flames. To clean, pull burner cap straight up from the burner head. Wipe off with warm, soapy water and a soft cloth after each use. Use a non-abrasive cleanser such as Bon Ami™ and a soft brush or soft Scotch Brite™ pad for cooked-on foods. Dry thoroughly after cleaning. For best cleaning and to avoid possible rusting, DO NOT clean in dishwasher or self-cleaning oven. Burner Heads If ports on burner head are clogged, clean with a straight pin. DO NOT enlarge or distort the ports. DO NOT use a toothpick to clean the ports. When replacing the burner head, carefully align the 2 tabs underneath the burner head with the outside edge of the burner base. Make sure the tabs are not aligned with the igniter and that the burner cap is level. The arrow on the burner must be pointing towards back of range. Burner Base The base should be wiped regularly with hot soapy water at the end of each cooling period. DO NOT use steel wool, abrasive cloths, cleanser, or powders. To remove encrusted materials, soak the area with a hot towel to loosen the material, then use a wooden or nylon spatula. DO NOT use a metal knife, spatula, or any other metal tool to scrape the aluminum base. • Wipe up any spills which remain on the sealed top surface. • Replace burner cap, burner head, and grates after drying thoroughly. Note: For stubborn stains, use a non abrasive cleanser such as Bon Ami™ and a soft brush or soft Scotch Brite™ pad. Cleaning Tip: For difficult to clean burner caps and heads, place parts in a zip seal bag with ammonia. 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. Control Knobs MAKE SURE ALL THE 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. DO NOT use any cleaners containing ammonia or abrasives. They could remove the graphics from the knob. 25
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