Use & Care Manual

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Parts and Materials Suggested Cleaners Suggestions/Reminders
Burner Base
(Cast aluminum)
Damp cloth. Keep the gas injector area free of cleaning
agents and any other material from
entering the injector orifice.
Gas Spreader
(Brass)
Detergent and hot water; rinse and dry.
Sti nylon bristle-toothbrush to clean port
openings.
Abrasive cleansers: Revere ware® metal
polish. Following package direction Use
Brillo® or S.O.S.® pads.
Rinse and dry.
Rub lightly, in a circular motion.
Aluminium cleaners may dull the surface.
To clean port opening, use a tooth brush
or straightened paper clip. Take care not
to damage / augment the shape of the
ports.
Burner Cap and Grate
(Porcelain enamel
on cast iron)
Non abrasive cleaners: Hot water and
detergent, Fantastic, Formula 409. Rinse
and dry immediately.
Mild abrasive cleaners: Bon Ami® and Soft
Scrub®.
Abrasive cleaners for stubborn stains:
soap- filled steel wool pad.
The grates are heavy; use care when
lifting. Place on a protected surface.
Blisters/crazing/chips are common due
to the extreme temperatures on grate
fingers and rapid temperature changes.
Acidic and sugar-laden spills deteriorate
the enamel. Remove soil immediately.
Abrasive cleaners, used too vigorously or
too often, can eventually mar the enamel.
Control Knobs
(Zama)
Hot sudsy water: rinse and dry immediately.
If necessary, remove knobs (lift straight
up).
Do not soak knobs.
Do not use abrasive scrubbers/cleaners.
Do not force knobs onto valve shaft.
Pull knobs straight away from control
panel to remove.
When replacing knobs, make sure knobs
are in the OFF position.
Do not remove seats under knobs.
Igniters
(Ceramic)
Carefully wipe with a cotton swab
dampened with water, ammonia or
Formula 409®. Gently scrape soil o with
a toothpick.
Avoid excess water on the igniter. A damp
igniter will prevent burner from lighting.
Remove any lint that may remain after
cleaning.