Sears 61118 - Manual (Page 23)

Burner Grates
Lift out wLen cool.
The grates should
be washed regularly
and, of course, aiter
spillovers. Wash them in hot, soapy water and rinse
with clean water. After cleaning, dry them thoroughly
by putting them in a warm oven for a few minutes.
Don’t put the grates back on the range while they are
wet. WTien replacing the grates, be sure they’re
positioned securely over the burners.
To prevent rusting on cast iron grates, apply a light
coating of cooking oil on the bottom of the grates.
To get rid of hmxied-on food, place the grates in a
covered container (or plastic ba^ with 1/4 cup (62 ml)
ammonia to loosen the soil. Lee sit overnight (or
approximately 12 hours), then scrub with a soap-filled
scouring pad if necessary. Rinse grates thoroughly and
dry completely before replacing them on the range top.
Although they’re durable, the grates will gradually lose
their shine, regardless of the best care you can give
them. This is due to their continual exposure to high
temperatures.
Do not operate a burner for an extended period of
time without cookware on the grate.
The finish on
the grate may chip without coolcware to absorb the hear,
CAUTION: Do not clean the grates in a dishwasher
or m a selt'Cleaning oven.
Drip Pans
(on some models )
Remove the grates and lift
out the drip pans. The drip
pans can be cleaned in a
dishwasher or by hand.
To get rid of buxned-on
food, place the drip pans
in a covered container (or plastic bag) with 14 cup
(62 ml) ammonia to loosen the soil. Then scrub
with a soap-filled scouring pad if necessary.
When replacing the drip pans, make sure they are in
the correct position,
CAUTION: Do not clean the drip pans in a
seif-cleaning oven.
Cooktop Surface
To avoid damagiiig the porcelain enamel suriace of
the cooktop and to prevent it ftom becomina dull,
clean up spills right away. Foods with a lot of acid
(tomatoes, sauerkraut, fruit juices, etc.) or foods with high
sugar content could cause a dull spot if allowed to sit.
When the surface has cooled, wash and rinse. For
other spEIs such as far spatrerings, etc., wash with soap
and water once the surface has cooled. Then rinse and
polish with a dry cloth.
Be careful when you clean the cooktop because the
area over the pilot will be hot (on models with
standing pilots).
Do not store flammable materials in an oven or
near the cooktop.
Do not store or use combustible
materials, gasoline or other flammable vapors and
liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
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