Self-Clean Cycle - Viking VDSC5364GSS Use & Care Manual

Cleaning and Maintenance
Cleaning and Maintenance
Burner Head
If ports on burner head are clcgged, clean with a straight pin.
DO NOT enlarge or distort the ports. DO NOT use a toothpick to
clean the ports. When replacing burner head, carefully align the 2 tabs
underneath the burner head with the outside edae of burner base.
Make sure the tabs are not aligned with the igniter and the burner cap
is level
Note: For s_ubborn stains, use a non abrasive cleanser such as Bon
Ami
TM
and a soft brush or soft Scotch Brite
TM
pad.
Cleaning Tip; For difficult to clean burner caps and heads, place parts
in a z@ seal bag with ammonia,
Burner Base
The base should be wiped regularly with hot soapy water at the end of
each cooling period. DO NOT use steel wool, abrasive cloths, cleanser,
or powde-s. To remove encrusted materials, soak the area with a hot
towel to loosen the material, then use a wooden nylon spatula
DO NOT use a metal knife, spatula, or any other metal tool _o scrape
the aluminum base.
o Wipe up any spills which remain on the sealed top surface
- Replace burner cap, burner head, and g-ates after drying thoroughly.
Control Panel
DO NOT use any cleaners containing ammonia or abrasives. They
could remove the g-aphics from the control panel. Use hot, soapy
water and a soft clean cloth.
Oven Surfaces
Several different finishes have been used in your oven.
Your oven features a self-clean cycle for the oven nte-ior. See the
"Self-Clean Cycle" section for complete instructions. NEVER USE
AMMONIA, STEEL WOOL PADS OR ABRASIVE CLOTHS, CLEANSERS,
OVEN CLEANERS, OR ABRASIVE POWDERS. THEY CAN
PERMANENTLY DAMAGE YOUR OVEN.
Control Knobs
VlAKE SURE ALL THE CONTROL KNOBS POINT TO THE OFF
POSITION BEFORE REMOVING. Pull the knobs straight off. Wash in
detergen_ and warm water. Dry completely and replace by pushing firmly
onto stem.
Stainless Steel Parts
All stainless steel body parts should be wiped regularly with hot soapy
wa_er at the end of each cooling period and with a liquid cleaner
designed for that material when soapy water will not do the job. DO
NOT use steel wool, abrasive cloths, cleansers, or powders. If necessary,
scrape stainless steel to remove encrusted materials, soak the area with
hot towels to loosen the material, then use a wooden or nylon spatula or
scraper. DO NOT use a metal knife, spatula, or any other metal tool to
scrape stainless steel. DO NOT permit citrus or _oma_o juice to remain
on s_ainless steel surface, as citric acid will permanently discolor stainless
steel. Wipe up any spills immediately.
Brass Parts
All special ordered brass parts are coated with an epoxy coating.
DO NOT USE BRASS CLEANERS OR ABRASIVE CLEANERS ON
ANY BRASS PARTS. AI brass body parts should be wiped regularly
with hot soapy water. When hot soapy water will not do the job, use
every day household cleaners that are not abrasive.
Broiler Pan and Grid
Clean with detergen_ and hot water. For stubborn spots, use a soap-filled
steel wool pad.
Oven Racks
Clean with detergent and hot water. Stubborn spots can be scoured
with a soap-filled steel wool pad. DO NOT CLEAN THE OVEN RACKS
OR RACK SUPPORT USING THE SELF-CLEAN CYCLE. They could
sustain damage due to the extreme heat of the Self-Clean cycle
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