Care And Maintenance; Burner Grates; When Cleaning The Range Or Cooktop; Cleaning The Oven - DCS RGT-305 Use And Care Manual

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

WhEN ClEANING ThE RANGE OR COOkTOp:

WARNING!
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 buffed to a shine with a soft,
heavy cloth. Always try this first, as it is the mildest cleaning procedure.
1. Use the mildest cleaning procedure first. some brands of cleaners of the same type are harsher than others, read
their directions. A scent or a propellant can make a difference in the product, read the ingredients. Try on a small
area first.
2. To avoid marring the surface always rub metal finishes in the direction of the polish lines. The cleaner will be
more effective when used in the direction of the polish lines.
3. Use only clean sponges, soft cloths, paper towels, plastic non-metal for cleaning or scouring as recommended in
this section. (Use only soap pads with soap still in them. An empty pad can scratch.)
4. Be sure to rinse all parts thoroughly and to wipe dry to avoid water marks.
bRAND NAME ClEANERS
In this section on cleaning, the use of name brands is intended only to indicate a type of cleaner. This does not
constitute an endorsement. The omission of any name brand cleaner does not imply its adequacy or inadequacy.
Many products are regional in distribution and can be found in local markets and department stores.
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 won't scratch the
surface they are laid on. The burner grates are 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 water, then rinsed and wiped dry.
The burner grates will not rust as they are matte porcelain enamel on both sides for durability. The occasional use
of mild abrasive cleansers such as Fantastik®, simple Green® or Formula 409® is okay. Abrasive cleansers, used vig-
orously or too often, can eventually harm the enamel. Apply with a damp sponge, 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.
do not be concerned as this does not result in the deterioration of the grates. The cast iron soon darkens to blend
with the porcelain enamel. Be careful when wiping an area where the porcelain has popped off, as the edges may
be sharp.

ClEANING ThE OVEN

Be sure the oven and door are cool before you start to clean them. They are matte porcelain enamel. It is acid re-
sistant, but not acid proof. Therefore, acid foods, such as vinegar, rhubarb, alcohol, citric juices or milk, should be
wiped and not allowed to bake on. Try mild cleaners, such as: Bon-Ami, ammonia or ammonia and water or soft
scrub. Apply the powders on a damp sponge or cloth. Rub lightly. Rinse thoroughly and dry. If food has burned
onto the oven and is difficult to remove, soak the spots with a cloth saturated with household ammonia. Allow
it to soak for an hour or two, with the door closed. The food soil should be easy to remove with a damp soapy
cloth or mild abrasive. A solution of 3 tablespoons ammonia in a 1/2 cup of water may be placed in a warm (not
hot) oven over night. This loosens the spills and hardened residue so they are easily wiped up with a clean damp
sponge or cloth. For stubborn stains a soap filled milone pad can be used. The occasional use of abrasive clean-
ers is okay, if used too often or vigorously they can eventually harm the enamel. dampen the pad, rub the surface
lightly, rinse thoroughly and dry. Commercial oven cleaners, such as Easy off® or dow® can be used on the oven
interior. Follow the manufacturer's directions. Commercial oven cleaners are corrosive to the thermostat bulb and
oven burners. do not spray or wipe this type of cleaner onto the oven thermostat bulb. If some cleaner gets onto
the bulb or burners, wipe it off immediately with a clean damp cloth.
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