Hotpoint RGB747GER - Manual (Page 26)

CARE AND CLEANING
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Burner Heads
The holes in the burners your range,
and the spark electrodes, must be kept
clean at
times proper ignition and
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even, unhampered
You should clean the burner heads routinely, especially
after bad which clog these holes.
Wipe burner heavy occurs,
remove burner heads from
Remove the burner grate and burner cap. Then the
burner head straight up.
To remove burned-on food, soak the burner head
upside-down in solution of liquid detergent and
hot water. Soak the burner head for 20 to minutes.
If the food doesn’t rinse completely, scrub it with
soap water soft brush or plastic scouring pad.
For more stubborn stains, use a cleanser like Soft
brand or Bon brand. Rinse well to
remove any traces of the cleanser that might clog the
burner openings. Do not use steel wool because it will
clog the burner openings and scratch the burners. If
the holes become
clean them with a toothpick.
Do not the burner head in the self-cleaning oven.
putting the burner head back, shake out excess
water and dry it thoroughly by setting it in a warm
oven for
minutes. Then place it back in the range,
making sure the pin in the burner base goes in the
hole in the burner head, and that the burner heads are
properly seated
level.
Burner Grates
washed regularly
after 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. When replacing the grates, be sure
they’re positioned securely over the burners.
To get rid of’ burned-on food, place the grates in
a covered container (or plastic bag) with
cup
ammonia to loosen the soil. Then scrub with a
soap-filled scouring pad if necessary.
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 extended period of
time without cookware on the grate. The on the
grate may chip without cookware to absorb the heat.
Drip
(on some models)
Broiler Pan and Rack
Remove the grates
and lift out the drip
pans. Drip pans can
dishwasher or by
hand. Place them in
After broiling, remove the
broiler pan and rack from
the oven. Remove the rack
from the pan. Carefully
pour out the grease in the
into container.
a covered container (or plastic bag) with l/4 cup
ammonia to loosen the soil. Then scrub with a
If food has burned
filled scouring pad if necessary.
sprinkle the rack with
detergent while hot and
Caution: Drip pans CANNOT be self-cleaned. cover with wet paper
towels or a dishcloth. That
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way, burned-on foods will
soak loose while the meal is being served.
Wash; scour if necessary. Rinse and dry. The broiler
pan and rack may also be cleaned in a dishwasher.
Do not store a soiled broiler pan and rack anywhere
in the range. Do not clean in self-cleaning oven.
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