Care And Maintenance - Fisher & Paykel DCS RGS Series Service Manual

WHEN CLEANING THE RANGE
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 buff ed to a shine with a soft, heavy
pile cloth. Always try this fi rst, as it is the mildest cleaning
procedure.
1. Use the mildest cleaning procedure fi rst. Some brands
of cleaners of the same type are harsher than others,
read their directions. A scent or a propellant can make
a diff erence in the product, read the ingredients. Try on
a small area fi rst.
2. To avoid marring the surface, always rub metal fi nishes
in the direction of the polish lines (grain). The cleaner
will be more eff ective when used in the direction of the
polish lines.
3. Use only clean sponges, soft cloths, paper towels,
plastic nonmetal or steel wool soap pads for cleaning
or scouring (use only soap pads with soap still in them,
an empty pad can scratch), as recommended in this
section.
4. Be sure to rinse all parts thoroughly and to wipe dry to
avoid water marks.
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 will not scratch the
surface they are laid on.
The burner grates are made of 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 wa-
ter, then rinsed and wiped dry. The burner grates will not
rust as they are matte porcelain enamel on both sides for
durability.
USE AND CARE

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

The occasional use of mild abrasive cleansers or a soap-fi lled
steel wool pad is permissible. However, abrasive cleansers
used vigorously, or too often, can eventually harm the
enamel. Apply the abrasives with a damp sponge, then 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. This is normal, and does not result in
the deterioration of the grates. The cast iron will eventually
darken and blend with the porcelain enamel.
Be careful when wiping an area where the porcelain has
popped off , as the edges may be sharp.
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