Care And Maintenance; When Cleaning The Range Or Cooktop; Cleaning The Oven - DCS RGT-364GD Use And Care Manual

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

WHEN CLEANING THE RANGE OR COOKTOP:

WARNING!
Be careful cleaning any part of this appliance while hot.
All parts of the appliance can be cleaned with hot soapy water, rinsed, dried and buffed to a shine with a soft,
heavy cloth. Always try this first, as it is the mildest cleaning procedure.
1. Use the mildest cleaning procedure first. Some brands of cleaners of the same type are harsher than others, read
their directions. A scent or a propellant can make a difference in the product, read the ingredients. Try on a
small area first.
2. To avoid marring the surface always rub metal finishes in the direction of the polish lines. The cleaner will be
more effective when used in the direction of the polish lines.
3. Use only clean sponges, soft cloths, paper towels, plastic non-metal for cleaning or scouring as recommended in
this section. (Use only soap pads with soap still in them. An empty pad can scratch.)
4. Be sure to rinse all parts thoroughly and to wipe dry to avoid water marks.
BRAND NAME CLEANERS
In this section on cleaning, the use of name brands is intended only to indicate a type of cleaner. This does not
constitute an endorsement. The omission of any name brand cleaner does not imply its adequacy or inadequacy.
Many products are regional in distribution and can be found in local markets and department stores.
COOKTOP
Turn off all the burners and allow the grates to cool before starting to clean the cooktop. If you wipe off any part
of the cooktop while it is hot, do so carefully as using a wet sponge or cloth can result in steam burns.
BURNER GRATES
When lifting the grates be careful as they are heavy. Place them on a protected surface, so they won't scratch
the surface they are laid on. The burner grates are matte porcelain enamel over cast iron. When cool, they may
be placed in the dishwasher, or wiped clean while on the cooktop using hot soapy water, then rinsed and wiped
dry. The burner grates will not rust as they are matte porcelain enamel on both sides for durability. The
occasional use of mild abrasive cleansers such as Fantastik®, Simple Green® or Formula 409® is okay. Abrasive
cleansers, used vigorously 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 off, as the edges may be sharp.

CLEANING THE OVEN

Be sure the oven and door are cool before you start to clean them. They are matte porcelain enamel. It is acid
resistant, but not acid proof. Therefore, acid foods, such as vinegar, rhubarb, alcohol, citric juices or milk, should
be wiped and not allowed to bake on. Try mild cleaners, such as: Bon-Ami, ammonia or ammonia and water or
Soft Scrub. Apply the powders on a damp sponge or cloth. Rub lightly. Rinse thoroughly and dry. If food has
burned onto the oven and is difficult to remove, soak the spots with a cloth saturated with household ammonia.
Allow it to soak for an hour or two, with the door closed. The food soil should be easy to remove with a damp
soapy cloth or mild abrasive. A solution of 3 tablespoons ammonia in a 1/2 cup of water may be placed in a
warm (not hot) oven over night. This loosens the spills and hardened residue so they are easily wiped up with a
clean damp sponge or cloth. For stubborn stains a soap filled milone pad can be used. The occasional use of
abrasive cleaners is okay, if used too often or vigorously they can eventually harm the enamel. Dampen the pad,
rub the surface lightly, rinse thoroughly and dry. Commercial oven cleaners, such as Easy Off® or Dow® can be
used on the oven interior. Follow the manufacturer's directions. Commercial oven cleaners are corrosive to the
thermostat bulb and oven burners. Do not spray or wipe this type of cleaner onto the oven thermostat bulb. If
some cleaner gets onto the bulb or burners, wipe it off immediately with a clean damp cloth.
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