Cleaning Tips For Range Cooktop - Electrolux E36DF76EPS Service Manual

the door to allow hot air or steam to escape. The
oven may still be VERY HOT.
To start a Self-Cleaning cycle:
1. Be sure oven is empty and the oven door is closed.
2. Turn selector knob to Self Clean.
3. The corresponding LED will flash.
4. Turn temperature knob to Clean.
5. The LED for "Lock" will flash while transitioning from
unlock to lock. It will stop flashing when the door is
locked.
NOTE: If the "- Racks" LED is flashing when the
clean mode is initiated, the oven racks and
rack glides with supports have not been
removed. It will discontinue flashing, once
the selector knob is set back to the off
position and the racks and rack glides with
supports are removed from the oven (not
applicable to model E48DF76EPS
companion oven).
6. As soon as the controls are set to clean, the motor
driven oven door lock will begin to close
automatically. Once the door has been locked the
indicator light will stop flashing and remain on. Allow
about 30 seconds for the oven door lock to close.

CLEANING TIPS FOR RANGE COOKTOP

No maintenance, other than the Care and Cleaning
identified in this Use & Care Manual, should be
attempted by the owner/operator. All other maintenance
and service must be performed by a qualified appliance
technician.
WARNING
To avoid electrical shock or burns, turn off all
controls and ensure the cooktop is cool before
cleaning.
IMPORTANT
Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaning agents,
waxes, polishes, or commercial cooktop cleaners
to clean the cooktop.
Read and follow the Care and Cleaning instructions to
ensure that proper cooktop operation and appearance
will be maintained throughout the lifetime of the
product. Several materials and finishes are used in the
cooktop. Each material and finish must be properly
cleaned according to the following recommendations.
Failure to follow these recommendations may result in
permanent damage to the cooktop.
WARNING
• Before cleaning the cooktop, ensure that all
burners are turned off and that all components
are cool enough to safely touch.
• After cleaning, reassemble all components
before attempting to operate the cooktop.
Proper cleaning is necessary to maintain cooktop
performance and appearance, while also ensuring
safe operation. The cleaning effort necessary to
maintain the cooktop varies according to the type and
amount of cooking. For example, more frequent
cleaning is required if the cooktop is used often for
frying or other high temperature operations.
Clean the cooktop thoroughly prior to operating it the
first time. For initial and everyday cleaning, use a soft
cloth or sponge lightly dampened with a solution of
warm water and hand dishwashing liquid to clean all
components.
Recommendations for cleaning and care of specific
cooktop components are summarized below:
IMPORTANT
The grates and burner caps, unlike other porcelain
enamel appliances in your home, are exposed to
extremely high temperatures in a matter of seconds.
In addition to this extreme thermal shock, the grates
are subjected to mechanical shock when utensils
are placed on or slid across them. Finally, spillovers
introduce foods with high acidity to all of the por-
celain components. Due to these severe operating
conditions, all porcelain enamel components on the
cooktop will undergo an inevitable change in ap-
pearance with use. Meticulous care and cleaning
will slow but not eliminate this natural and expected
.
aging process
Treating the porcelain components with care will slow
the natural deterioration that takes place with cooktop
use. Please follow these guidelines to keep the porce-
lain parts looking their best:
1. Do not use utensils having rough bottoms, as this
can result in permanent damage to the top surfaces
of the porcelainized grates.
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