Frigidaire Gallery 318068129 Owner's Manual page 8

General Cleaning
(continued)
Before cleaning the
cooktop, be sure the controls are turned
to OFF and the cooktop is COOL.
Heavy burned-on spills can be removed
with a razor blade scraper. Use caution
to avoid damaging surface.
Do not use commercial
oven cleaners on any part of the cooktop.
Damage to the finish or parts could result.
Burner Grate
To Clean the Cooktop Glass
The cooktop is designed to make cleaning easier. Because the four burners are
sealed, cleanups are easy when spillovers are cleaned up immediately. To clean,
wipe with a clean, damp cloth and wipe dry.
Correct and consistent cleaning is essential to maintaining your heat-resistant glass
top. Spills and spatters should be wiped up using a clean paper towel and sudsy
water. This should be done either as soon as possible after the spill occurs, after
cooking is completed, or at the latest, before using the cooktop again. Use caution
if the cooktop is hot. For heavy spills, spatter or burned-on materials, use a razor
blade scraper. Hold the razor blade scraper at a 30° angle and remove food spills
or burned on food residue.
Finish the cleaning process by applying a recommended heat-resistant glass
cooktop cleaning creme. Apply cleaner with clean, damp paper towel. Rinse with
a paper towel dampened with clean water and wipe dry. Always wipe the cooktop
thoroughly to avoid heating any cleaner residue.
DO NOT use the following on the heat-resistant glass cooktop:
• Abrasive plastic, nylon, metal scouring or cloth pads. They may scratch the
cooktop and make it more difficult to clean later. Always use a new, clean
paper towel when cleaning the heat-resistant glass top.
• Anything that may melt (plastics, aluminum foil, sugar or food with a high sugar
content).
• Heavy duty cleansers, rust or stain removers.
• Chlorine bleach, ammonia, hydrofluoric acid or any other kind of chemical
cleaners. They may etch or discolor the cooktop.
• Sponges, cloths or dish towels. Always use a new, clean paper towel when
cleaning the cooktop. Lint or soil remaining on the cooktop from a cloth or
sponge can burn and cause discoloration.
To Clean the Burner Grates, Contoured Burner Pans, Burner
Cap Assembly, and Burner Base
The burner grates, contoured burner pans, burner cap assembly, and burner base
should be routinely cleaned. Keeping the burner ports clean will prevent improper
ignition and an uneven flame. See instructions below.
To Clean the Burner Grates
Be sure burners and grates are cool before you place your hand, a pot holder,
cleaning cloths or other material on them. The cast iron burner grates can be washed
in hot soapy water. Rinse thoroughly and dry the grates with a cloth- don't put them
on the cooktop while still wet. Be sure the grates are positioned securely over the
burners.
To remove burned on food, place the grates in a covered container or plastic bag.
Add 1/4 cup ammonia and soak for 30 minutes. Wash, rinse well and dry. An
abrasive cleaner can be used for stubborn stains.
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