Porcelain-Coated Grates And Caps; Griddle - KitchenAid KCGC500JSS Use & Care Manual

CARE AND CLEANING
PORCELAIN-COATED GRATES
AND CAPS
Use scrub and cleanser.
Clean with a nonabrasive nylon scrub pad and mildly abrasive
cleanser.
Know Your Grates and Caps
Food spills containing acids, such as vinegar and tomato,
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should be cleaned as soon as the cooktop, grates, and
caps are cool. These spills may affect the finish.
To avoid chipping, do not bang grates and caps against
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each other or hard surfaces such as cast iron cookware.
Do not reassemble caps on burners while wet.
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Do not clean in the Self-Cleaning cycle.
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Grates and caps are dishwasher safe.
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GRIDDLE

Tips:
Prior to cleaning the griddle, make sure that all cooktop
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burners and oven controls have been turned off.
For best results, clean the griddle shortly after removing the
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food.
Do Not Use:
Soap
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Abrasive materials
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Cleaning materials, including stainless steel cleaner
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After Each Use:
1.
Turn knob to 300°F (149°C) to preheat.
Wait until preheat is complete before cleaning.
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2.
Pour water on soiled area.
Using a measuring cup, pour up to 1 cup (236.6 mL) tap
water over the soiled area. Start at the back, allowing the
water to run toward the drip tray in the front. Allow the water
to bubble on the griddle for 3–4 seconds.
3.
Scrape residue into drip tray.
Use a pad holder or wooden spoon with a non-abrasive pad
or cloth. Use pressure on soiled areas. Repeat if needed for
heavy soils.
4.
Remove remaining residue.
Fold a damp towel and, with the pad holder or wooden spoon,
go over the griddle to remove remaining residue.
5.
Turn off griddle and let cool.