cleaning tips

RANGES / RANGETOPS / OVENS
CLEANING TIPS
GRATES/BURNER CAPS (sealed and open burners)
After cooking, always wipe down grates and burner caps with a damp sponge
and dry thoroughly. Normal cleaning can be done with hot, soapy water and/
or Soft Scrub cleanser (without bleach) with a blue Scotch-Brite pad. If stubborn
spots still occur, then use Easy-O Fume Free Max Oven Cleaner (see first bullet
below).
Procedure for oven cleaner use: Take grates and burner caps o unit – move
outside and place on newspaper. Spray with Easy-O, let cleaner sit on spotted
areas for 1 – 2 hours. Clean o with hot, soapy water.
When cleaning grates and burner caps, make sure to thoroughly dry them,
especially underneath. If the bottom portion does not totally dry before setting
them back on the cooking surface, they may rust. You can also set the grates
and burner caps on top of the burner and turn the burner on high for ten to
fifteen seconds for extra drying. If rust does occur, Bar Keeper’s Friend and a
blue Scotch-Brite pad will remove it. To condition grates and burner caps, apply a
light coating of mineral oil or vegetable oil. Allow oil to soak in 15 minutes before
returning grates or burner caps to cooking surface.
BURNER BASES
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 nylon
spatula. DO NOT use a metal knife, spatula, or any other metal tool to scrape the aluminum base.
SEALED BURNER TOP/BURNER BOWLS
After cooking, always wipe down burner bowls and the sealed burner top with hot, soapy water and a soft cloth. If spots still occur, use
Soft Scrub cleanser (without bleach) with a blue Scotch-Brite pad. Careful, Scotch-Brite can cause scratches on the porcelain surface if
scrubbed too abrasively.
KNOBS
Remove from unit and clean with hot, soapy water and a soft cloth. Scrub gently; do not
soak. Use of abrasive cleaners or ammonia-based products could possibly remove the
graphics. Dry thoroughly before replacing.
CONTROL PANEL
Only use hot, soapy water and a soft cloth. Use of abrasive cleaners or ammonia based
products on the control panel could possibly remove the graphics.
STAINLESS STEEL SURFACES
For everyday use, start with hot, soapy water and a soft cloth. Wipe dry. Finish with a
damp micro-fiber cloth. Make sure to rub in the direction of the grain/brushed finish. If
anything acidic lands on it (lemon, tomato sauce, etc.) clean up immediately because it
will stain.
For optimum appearance use a stainless steel cleaner to remove smudges and
fingerprints and follow up with a polish such as Thor (www.thorproducts.com) to make
unit shine. Cleaner and polish should not be used daily. Once every couple of weeks
should be adequate.
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