Cleaning The Cooktop; Cooktop Disassembly - Dacor Epicure ER36D Use & Care Manual

General Cleaning (continued)

Cleaning the Cooktop

• After cleaning the burners, reassemble all of the burner
parts before attempting to operate the cooktop.
• Always dry the cooktop parts completely before use.
• Do not clean the cooktop grates, burner parts or WOK ring
in a dishwasher. They will be damaged.
• Use care while cleaning the igniters. The porcelain is fragile
and can crack or break.
To keep the cooktop looking and operating its best, clean it after
every use. Also, quickly wipe up spills that occur while cooking.
Be careful not to touch any hot areas. Spills that remain on hot
burner parts will be very difficult to clean, especially if allowed to
burn on. Certain types of food, such as tomatoes, citrus juices,
vinegar, alcohol and milk can damage the finishes if you allow
them to stand for any length of time.
IMPORTANT: The cooktop is exposed to extremely high temper-
atures. The grates are put under a lot of stress when hot utensils
are placed on them. In addition, the cooktop parts are occasion-
ally exposed to acidy food spill-overs. These severe operating
conditions, cause the porcelain enamel parts on your cooktop to
undergo a change in appearance over time. If you care for and
clean these parts carefully, you will slow down, but not eliminate,
the aging process.

Cooktop Disassembly

• When the cooktop is cool, remove the grates from the top of
the range.
• Lift the burner caps and burner rings off of the burners.
Remove the burner heads from the crown burners.
Burner
cap
Burner
ring
Igniter
Burner
base
Stack Burner Parts
Cleaning and Maintenance
CAUTION
Igniter
Crown Burner Parts
Cleaning the Grates, Spill Trays and WOK Ring
• The grates, spill tray and WOK ring are coated with a por-
celain finish. For everyday cleaning, use a soft cloth or
non-abrasive pad with warm soapy water to clean all of the
porcelain parts.
• If necessary, tough stains may be removed by applying full
strength sprays such as Simple Green, Ajax All-Purpose
Cleaner or Formula 409. To minimize wear, use the mildest
cleaner needed to get the surface clean.
• For extremely stubborn stains, you may use a mildly abrasive
cleaner or applicator, such as Soft Scrub, Bon Ami, S.O.S.
pads or other soap-filled steel wool pads. Use these clean-
ers with extreme care and only on occasion. Extensive use of
these types of abrasives will eventually damage the porcelain
enamel.
Cleaning the Burner Components and Igniters
IMPORTANT: The igniter will not work properly if the burner cap,
burner ring, burner base or the igniter itself are not clean. Dirty or
wet igniters may not spark at all.
1. After disassembling the burners, check for any dirt or grime
deposited on the individual parts, including the igniters.
2. Use a firm tooth brush to gently clean completely around the
igniter, including all of the metal top and porcelain base. Do
not use water to clean the igniters. If necessary, use a small
amount of rubbing alcohol to help dissolve grime.
3. Examine the burner rings. Remove anything stuck in the
holes with a straightened paper clip, wire or needle. Be care-
ful not to scratch or damage the ring and cap. Do not distort
the shape of the burner ring holes.
4. Clean all the burner parts, including the burner bases, with
window cleaner or rubbing alcohol. Use a cleaning brush
with plastic bristles or a firm tooth brush. When done, rinse
the parts well with clean water. Dry all the parts thoroughly
before re-assembling them.
5. Reassemble the cooktop according to the burner and grate
Burner
assembly instructions starting on page 8. Test the burners
cap
after reassembling them. If the flame is uneven, be sure that
the brass burner ring and porcelain burner cap are properly
positioned, then check for any remaining dirt or grime on the
burner parts or igniter. If erratic clicking is still present, make
sure the igniter is completely dry. If the unit still exhibits
Burner
problems after drying, call your local Dacor Authorized Ser-
ring
vice Agent.
Burner
head
Burner
base
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