Frigidaire PCFD3668AF Use & Care Manual page 44

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CARE AND CLEANING
applying slight pressure.
Cooktop cleaning and maintenance
WARNING
ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD -
Disconnect the appliance from
the power supply before carry-
ing out cleaning.
WARNING
DO NOT use a cooktop cleaner on a hot cooktop.
The fumes can be hazardous to your health and
can chemically damage the ceramic-glass surface.
CAUTION
Before cleaning the cooktop, make sure the con-
trols are turned to OFF and that the cooktop is
COOL.
Cooktop surface
Use only a soft, dry cloth for the normal cleaning of
the surfaces. In case of persistent residues or to
restore the original surface finish, moisten a soft
cloth with water and pass it over the surface to be
cleaned, letting it dry naturally. For more persistent
stains such as grease/oil and any food residues
(fruit juice, coffee, tomato), remove them immedi-
ately with a soft cloth and water. If the stains are
not removed, moisten a soft rag with a window
cleaner. Gently rub the surface to be treated, cover-
ing an area slightly larger than the stain. Do not
spray the detergent directly onto the stain. Do not
use abrasive, corrosive or acidic detergents, scour-
ing powders, stain removers, creams or specific
products for cleaning steel, ovens or dishes. Do not
use rough or abrasive cloths and sponges or scour-
ing pads. The use of abrasive products could irrep-
arably damage the surfaces.
Food stains or residues
Do not use metallic sponges or sharp scrapers as
they will damage the surfaces. Use ordinary non-
abrasive products with the aid of wooden or plastic
utensils if necessary. Rinse thoroughly and dry with
a soft cloth or a microfiber cloth. Do not allow resi-
dues of sugary foods (such as jam) to set inside the
oven. If allowed to set for too long, sugar residue
could pit the enamel lining of the oven.
Cooktop grates and burner caps
Remove from the cooktop and clean with lukewarm
water and non-abrasive detergent. Take care to
remove any encrustations. Dry thoroughly and
place them back on the cooktop.
NOTE
Continuous contact between the grates and the
flame can lead to the enamel becoming modified
on the parts exposed to heat. This is normal and
has no effect on the operation of this component.
Flame-spreader crowns and burner skirts
The flame spreaders and the burner skirts can be
removed to make cleaning easier. Wash them in hot
water and non-abrasive detergent. Carefully
remove any encrustations and wait until they are
perfectly dry. Refit the skirts making sure that they
are correctly positioned in their housings with their
respective flame spreaders.
Igniters and thermocouples
If necessary, clean the igniters (1) and thermocou-
ples (2) with a damp cloth. Remove any dry residue
with a toothpick or needle.
Refer to the "Correct burners placement" section
when reinstalling the burner components.