Care And Maintenance - Capital CULINARIAN Series Use And Care & Installation Manual

RANGETOP
Turn off all the burners and allow the grates to cool
before starring to clean the rangetop. If you wipe
off any part of the rangetop while it is hot do so
carefully as using a wet sponge or cloth can result
in steam burns.
When lifting the grates, be careful as they are
Place them on a protected surface, so they won't
scratch the surface they are laid on.
The burner grates are matte porcelain
over cast iron. When cool they may be placed in
the dishwasher, or wipe while on the rangetop
using hot soapy water, then rinsed and wiped
The burner grates will not rust as they are matte
porcelain enamel on both sides for durability.
The occasional use of mild abrasive cleaners such
as Bon-Ami®, Soft Scrub®. Abrasive cleansers,
usedvigorously or too often, can eventually harm
the enamel. Apply with a damp sponge, rinse
thoroughly and dry.
The porcelain may pop off the edge of the grates due
to rapid temperature change when the burners are
turned on, Do not be concerned as this does not result in
the deterioration of the grates. The cast iron soon darkens
to blend with the porcelain enamel. Be careful when wiping
an area where the porcelain has popped of, as the edges
may be sharp
C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E
BURNERS
For proper lighting and performance keep the
burners clean. It is necessary to clean the burners
if they do not light even through the igniter clicks, if
there has been a severe boil over, or when the flame
does not burn blue.
heavy.
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Always clean all the burners ports by inserting a thin wire
in each port.
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Before attempting to clean the
have been designed for ease in cleaning. When the
enamel
grates and burners are cool, remove the
Burner Cap Wash these parts in hot soapy water, rinse
and dry thoroughly.
dry.
enameled, follow the directions on the previous page
given for the burner grates. A bristle brush can be used
to clean burners and top grates if ports remain
clogged use thin wire to clean each port.
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After cleaning, it is important to make sure the
Locating Notch at the bottom of the Burner Base is
properly aligned with the Burner Cap. Incorrect
alignment will produce a potentially dangerous flame
and poor burner performance.
IGNITERS
Wipe with a water-dampened cotton swab. Be
careful not to damage the igniter. (See illustration).
1- 82362 GRATE
2- 82361-01 23K Btu Burner Head 3 Rows
3- 82361-02 Burner Base
4– 20652 Electrode Assy
burners. The burners
grate. and
The Burner Caps are porcelain
CULINARIAN SERIES
LOW BACK, OR HIGH SHELF (IF INSTALLED)
Depending on the model, these are constructed of
either all stainless steel or a combination of stainless
steel and aluminized steel. Use the mildest cleaning
procedure first — hot soapy water, rinse and
panel has food soil remaining, try a general kitchen
cleaner, such as Fantastik®, Simple Green®, or
Formula 409®. For hard to clean soil use a stainless
steel cleaner such as, Bon-Ami®, Cameo®, or
Bar Keepers Friend. Apply cleaner with a damp
sponge, rinse thoroughly and dry. Always scrub lightly in
the direction of the grain. Do not use a steel wool
pad, it will scratch the surface. To touch up noticeable
scratches in the stainless steel, sand very lightly with
dry100 grit emery paper, rubbing in the direction of
the grain. After cleaning use a stainless steel
polish, such as Stainless Steel Magic®
If the top burner are used extensively on high it is possible
for the vertical stainless steel panel to discolor from the
burner heat. This discoloration can be removed by
using Revere Ware Stainless Steel Cleaner.
Chrome cleaners, such as soft Scrub®, cameo of Bar
Keepers Friend can be app l ied with a damp sponge
fo ll owing package directions. Rinse and dry. Powdered
c eaners such as Bon Ami® or Comet are app
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a damp sponge or c oth, rubbed ightly, rinsed and
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dried . Harsh C l eaners which are commercia
c l eaners, such as Easy Off® or Dow can be used on
the racks. However, some commercial oven c
cause darkening and disco l oration . Test the c
small part of the rack and check for any discoloration
before c eaning the entire rack. A ow to stand for 15 to 20
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minutes Rinse thorough y and dry.
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POWERFAILURE
To l ight the open top burners, turn the contro
knob to " lite " hold a lighted match to the port
Adjust the flame to the desired height . I t is necessary
to l ight each burner individua ll y . Do not
than one burner at a time.
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