Hotpoint RGB744GEJ Use And Care Manual page 16

Range'FopBurners
The holes in the burners mustbe
keptclean at all times for proper
i~nition and an even, unham~er~d
flame.
~lean the burners routinely and
es~ecially after bad s~illo~ers
\vhich could clog these holes.
Burners lift out for cleaning.
Note: Two screws hold each burner
pair in place to keep them from
wobblingaround during ship~ment.
Removeand discard the shipping
screwsand lift the burners up and
out. This disengagestherrlfrom the
mountingbracket under each
burner pair.
Toremove burned-on food, soak
the burner in a solution of a product
usecifor cleaningthe insideof coffee
makers. Soak the burner for 20 to
30 minutes. lf the food doesn't
rinse off completely, scrub it with
soap and water or a mild abrasive
cleanser and a damp cloth.
Do not attempt to clean burners in
an automatic dishwasher. Loosened
foodsoil can clog burner holes,
:~nd the caustic action of the
dishwasher detergent can damage
[he bulner heads.
Bef{>re
putting the burner back, dry
it
thoroughly by setting it in a warm
~>ven for SO
minutes. Then place it
I)acki~~ the range, making sure it is
~}roper~y s eated on the mounting
~lr:~ckct and is level.
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Removethe grates and lift out the
chrome drip pans. Washthem in
hot, soapy water. Rinse them with
clean, hot water and polish them
dry with a cloth. Never use
abrasivecleaner or steel wool—
they'llscratch the surface. Instead,
soak the drip pans for about 20
minutesin slightlydiluted liquid
cleanser or mild solution of
ammonia and water (1/2cup of
ammonia to one gallon of water).
Afier soaking, wash them in hot,
soapy water. Rinse with clean water
and polish with a clean, soft cloth.
Do not attempt to clean the drip
pans in the self-cleaningoven.
When replacing
drip pans, the
notch on the rear
pan and the notch
on the front pan
should meet in
the middle. +
Lift-up cookto~l
Clean the area under the cooktop
often. Built-upsoil, especially
grease, may catch fire.
To make cleaning easier, the entire
cooktop maybe lifted up and
supported by lockingarms that
catch and hold the top when it'sall
the wayup.
Be
sure ail
burners are
turned off
before raising the eooktop. Then
removethe grates and drip pans,
grasp the front sides of the cooktop
and lift.
After cleaning under the cooktop
with hot, mild soapy water and a
clean cloth, put the cooktop back in
place. Lift up a little to release the
locking arms and push them in
while guiding the top back down.
Be careful not to pinch your fingers.
Broiler Pan & Rack
After broiling, remove the broiler
rack and carefully pour off the
grease. Wash and rinse the pan
and rack in hot, soapy water.
If food has burned on, sprinMe the
broiler rack whalehot with detergent
and cover with wet paper towels or
a dish cloth. Burned-on foods will
then soak loose while the meal is
being served.
Do not store a soiled broiler pan
and rack in the oven. Never attempt
to clean them in the oven during the
self-cleaning cycle.