Drip pans (on some models)Remove the grates and lift out the drip pans.Drip pans can be cleaned in dishwasher or by hand.Place them in a covered container (or plastic bag)with 1/4 cup ammonia to loosen the soil. Then scrubwith a soap-filled scouring pad if necessary.To get rid of burned-on food, place the drip pansin a covered container (or plastic bag) with 1/4 cupammonia to loosen the soil. Then scrub with asoap-filled scouring pad if necessary.j-~jCAUTION: Drip pans cannot be self-cleaned.Burner Grates“’’’’’’’’”O1 ewashed regularlyand, of course, afterspillovers. Washthem in hot, soapy water and rinse with clean water.After cleaning, dry them thoroughly by putting themin a warm oven for a few minutes. Don’t put thegrates back on the range while they are wet. Whenreplacing the grates, be sure they’re positionedsecurely over the burners.To prevent rusting on cast iron grates, apply a lightcoating of cooking oil on the bottom of the grates.To get rid of burned-on food, place the grates in acovered container (or plastic bag) with 1/4 cupammonia to loosen the soil. Then scrub with asoap-filled scouring pad if necessary.Although they’re durable, the grates will graduallylose their shine, regardless of the best care you cmgive them. This is due to their continual exposure tohigh temperatures.Do not operate a burner for an extended period oftime without cookware on the grate. The finish onthe grate may chip without cookware to absorb the heat.IICooktop SutiaceTo avoid damaging the porcelain enamel surface ofthe cooktop and to prevent it from becoming dull, cleanup spills right away. Foods with a lot of acid (tomatoes,sauerkraut, fruit juices, etc.) or foods with high sugarcontent could cause a dull spot if allowed to set.When the surface has cooled, wash and rinse. Forother spills such as fat smatterings, etc., wash withsoap and water once the surface has cooled. Thenrinse and polish with a dry cloth.Do not store flammable materials in an oven ornear the cooktop. Do not store or use combustiblematerials, gasoline or other flammable vapors andliquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.(continued next page)27