16Cleaning (Continued)Knobs and Trim RingsWARNINGDo not operate the cooktop without the knobs and spill•protector rings in place.Do not soak the knobs and spill protector rings in water•or place them in the dishwasher.Do not expose the knobs or spill protector rings to•direct flame, hot utensils or other sources of heat.Wash the knobs regularly with a solution of warmsoapy water. Dacor recommends hand dishwashingliquid. To clean:Disconnect power and turn the knobs to the off1.position to remove them for cleaning or replace-ment.Grasp each knob and pull straight back, off of2.the valve shaft.Clean the outside edges of the trim rings while3.the knobs are removed. Wipe them with a softdamp rag.To replace the knobs,4.align the “D-shaped”opening on theback of the knobwith the end of thevalve shaft. Care-fully push the knobon until it stops. Thelargest knob withnumbers on it is theoven knob and goeson the center valve stem. On the dual burnerknobs, the high flame and simmer (low) iconsare spaced further apart than the other fourknobs. Install them on the valve stem that issecond from the left and second from the right.Reconnect the power cord.5.Door GlassClean all glass surfaces with a solution of milddetergent and hot water. Use a mild glass cleaner toremove fingerprints or smears. Dry completely witha soft, lint-free cloth.Stainless Steel SurfacesThe outside surface of the range are covered withstainless steel. Clean these surfaces with DacorStainless Steel Cleaner (see page 19 to reorder).Rinse and dry with a soft, lint-free cloth. Alwayswipe stainless steel surfaces with the grain. A smallamount of baby oil may be applied to stainless steeltops to restore lustre.Care and CleaningBrass, Chrome and Copper SurfacesClean brass, chrome and copper surfaces the sameway as stainless steel surfaces (see column one).Porcelain SurfacesThe oven interior, the inner side of the oven doorand the spill tray are finished in porcelain enamel.Clean porcelain surfaces with a solution of milddetergent and hot water. Rinse and dry with a softcloth. Do not use abrasives or commercial ovencleaners. You may remove the rack supports toclean the surfaces behind them more easily.Rack Support RemovalWith the oven cool, pull straight out on the front1.of the rack support, toward the center. Themounting pins on the front of the rack shoulddisengage from the oven.While holding the rack support at a 45˚ angle to2.the side of the oven, gently pull forward to dis-engage the rear mounting pins from the oven.Rack Support InstallationOne set of mounting pins on each rack support1.are straight, the other set is at an angle. Theangular pins go toward the back of the oven.Insert them in the rear mounting holes whileholding the rack support at a 45˚ angle to theside of the oven. To prevent damage, do notinsert the rack support with the angular pinsforward.Rotate the front of the rack towards the wall of2.the oven. Slide the front rack pins into the frontmounting holes.Oven Racks and Rack SupportsSee above for instructions on removing the rack•supports.The oven racks and rack supports are chrome-•plated. For everyday cleaning, apply a solutionof detergent and hot water. To clean heavy soil,use the rough side of a sponge or a scouring padwith plenty of water, or use a solution of 1 cupammonia to 2 gallons of water.