DCS RGS-305 - Manual (Page 24)

CARE AND MAINTENANCE
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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 Bon-Ami®, Soft
Scrub® or a soap-filled steel wool pad
is okay. Abrasive cleansers, used vigorously 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.
BURNERS
For proper lighting and performance keep the burners clean. It is necessary to clean the burners if they
do not light even though the igniter clicks, if there has been a severe boil over, or when the flame does
not burn blue. Be certain all burner knobs are in the off position before attempting to clean the
burners. The burners have been designed for ease in cleaning. When the grates and burners are cool,
remove the grate. The burner cap and the brass port ring can easily be lifted off. Wash these parts in
hot soapy water, rinse and dry thoroughly. The burner caps are porcelain enamel, follow the directions
above that were given for the burner grates. A bristle brush can be used to clean out the toothed
burner ports, if necessary. Disassembly of the Simmer Ring is not recommended, however, it may
become necessary to do so if the ports remain clogged after normal cleaning. If it is necessary to
disassemble the simmer ring from the base, remove the hex nut at the top of the simmer ring. Clean
the simmer ring with hot soapy water using a soft wire or plastic bristle brush then dry thoroughly. Re-
assemble the parts using the hex nut. After cleaning, it is important to make sure the locating pin on
the bottom side of the simmer ring is properly aligned with the corresponding hole in the base and
that the locating pin (see insert) in the bottom side of the brass port ring is properly aligned with the
locating notch on the top side of the simmer ring. Incorrect alignment will produce a potentially
dangerous flame and poor burner performance (see fig. 12).
Cap
Main
Burner
Port
Ring
Burner
Base
Simmer
Ring
Electrode
Venturi
Locating
Notch
Locating Pin
Hole Inside
Brass Ring
Locating Pin
Locating Pin
Hex Nut
Fig. 12