Dacor DISCOVERY EG366 User And Care Manual

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Dacor DISCOVERY EG366 User And Care Manual Manual pdf 11 page image

9Care and CleaningWARNING• Clean only the parts of the cooktop listed in this manual. Clean them only in the manner specified.• To avoid dangerous fumes or damage to your cooktop’s surfaces and accessories, use only the types of cleaningsolutions specified in this manual.• To avoid electrical shock or burns, turn off the burners and make sure that all parts are cool before cleaning. DO NOTturn the burners on during cleaning.• Do not use a steam cleaner to clean the cooktop. Steam could penetrate the electrical components and cause ashort circuit. After cleaning the burners, reassemble all of the burner parts before attempting to operate the cooktop.• After cleaning the burners, always dry and reassemble the cooktop parts completely before use. See page 5.CAUTION• Do not try to remove heavy spills with a sharp object such as a knife or metal spatula. Sharp objects may scratchyour cooktop’s surfaces.• To prevent damage, do not use abrasive or corrosive cleaners or applicators such as steel wool or scouring pads,on any part of the cooktop unless instructed to do so. Use only a sponge, soft cloth, fibrous or plastic brush or nyloncleaning pad for cleaning the surfaces of your cooktop.• Do not remove the trim rings from the cooktop. Clean only the outside edges of the trim rings. If you get moistureinside the trim rings, damage to the knob lights or other parts of the cooktop can occur.• Do not soak the knobs in water or put them in the dishwasher.• Installing the cooktop knobs in the wrong position may result in damage to the optional cooktop griddle. The knobsfor the center burners are marked with the maximum griddle settings.Cleaning the CooktopTo keep the cooktop looking and operating its best,clean it after every use. Also, quickly wipe up spillsthat occur while cooking. Be careful not to touch anyhot areas. Spills that remain on hot burner partswill be very difficult to clean, especially if allowed toburn on. Certain types of food, such as tomatoes,citrus juices, vinegar, alcohol and milk can damagethe finishes if you allow them to stand for anylength of time.IMPORTANT: The cooktop is exposed to extremelyhigh temperatures. The grates are under high stresswhen hot utensils are placed on them. Also, thecooktop parts are occasionally exposed to acidicfood spill-overs. These severe operating conditions,cause the porcelain enamel parts on your cooktopto undergo a change in appearance over time. Ifyou care for and clean these parts carefully, you willslow down, but not eliminate, the aging process.Cooktop Disassembly1. For safety, disconnect the cooktop power cordfrom the electrical outlet prior to cleaning.2. When the appliance is cool, remove the gratesfrom the top of the cooktop.3. Disassemble the burners. Lift the burner capsand burner rings off of the burners. Remove theburner heads from the crown burners. continued...