Cleaning And Maintenance - Electrolux ETGC24R0MKS Instruction Manual

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Cleaning and maintenance

Before any cleaning or servicing
unplug the gas cooktop and cut gas
tap.
Do not use any of the following
cleaning products: kerosene,
gasoline, removers, acids, vinegars,
chemical or abrasive products, due
they might stain the cooktop.
To clean stainless steel, enameled,
glass and control panel wipe with
smooth damp cloth in warm water
and neutral detergent. Do not use
metallic scourer, abrasive powders
and corrosive products that might grate these surfaces.
Keep electric igniter electrodes clean.
Do not use aluminum paper on the cook top, because might stain it.
Do not leave acid and alkaline substances like: vinegar, coffee, milk, salt water,
tomato sauce, etc for long time in contact with enameled surface (burner
cover, grates, control panel, etc)
Clean the burner base, burner cap and burner periodically with warm water
and neutral detergent. Dry them before placing them again
Oxide points on the bottom of the burner cap will not interfere with the
functioning of the gas cooktop.
White or silver stains on the grates are normal due to the contact with the
bottom part of cookware.
Aluminum and vinyl
Use warm water with soup and a
cloth. Dry with a clean cloth.
Painted and plastic control knobs
For general cleaning, use hot, soapy
water and a cloth. For more difficult
soils and built-up grease, apply a
liquid detergent directly onto the soil.
Leave on soil for 30 to 60 minutes.
Rinse with a damp cloth and dry. Do
not use abrasive cleaners on any of
these materials; they can scratch.
Control panel
Clean control panel after each use.
Before cleaning the control panel, turn
all knobs to off position and take out
the knobs. Clean using warm water,
soap and a cloth. Be sure to spin the
cloth before cleaning close to the
controls. Excess of water may
damage the appliance.
Decorative trim and stainless steel
Clean stainless steel with hot, soapy
water and a dishcloth. Rinse with
clean water and a cloth. Do not use
cleaners with high concentrations of
chlorides or chlorines. Do not use
harsh scrubbing cleaners. Only use
kitchen cleaners that are especially
made for cleaning stainless steel.
Always be sure to rinse the cleaners
from the surface as bluish stains may
occur during heating that cannot be
removed.
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Porcelain enamel (Burner grates,
burner caps, griddle, simmer plate,
wok stand)
Gentle scouring with a soapy scouring
pad will remove most spots. Rinse
with 1:1 solution of clean water and
ammonia. If necessary, cover difficult
spots with an ammonia-soaked paper
towel for 30 to 40 minutes. Rinse with
clean water and a damp cloth, then
scrub with a soap-filled scouring pad.
Rinse and wipe dry with a clean cloth.
Remove all cleaners or the porcelain
may become damaged during future
heating. Do not use spray oven
cleaners on the cooktop.
Surface burners
The holes in the burners of your
cooktop must be kept clean at all
times for proper ignition and a
complete, even flame. Clean the
burner holes routinely with a small
gauge wire or needle and especially
after bad spillovers wich could clog
these holes.
For stubborn stains, scrub with soap
and water or a mild abrasive cleanser
and damp cloth. Dry the burners
thoroughly in a warm oven for 30
minutes. Then replace them, making
sure they are seated and level. Do not
put burner units in the dishwater.
General cleaning
Do not use a cook top cleaner when is
hot. Vapors can be dangerous for the
health and may damage the glass
surface of the cook top.