Care and CleaningDowndraft Gas Cooktop10GeneralinformationProper care and cleaning are important soyour cooktop will give you efficient andsatisfactory service. Follow these directionscarefully in caring for it.Before cleaning any part of your cooktop, besure all burners are off and DISCONNECTELECTRICAL POWER TO THE COOKTOPat the fuse box or circuit breaker panel, or pullthe cooktop power plug, located beneath thecooktop and inside the cabinets.GlasscooktopTo keep the cooktop looking its best, wipe upany spills as they occur. This will keep themfrom burning on and becoming more difficultto remove.As soon as the cooktop is cool, wash the glasssurface with a cloth moistened with warm,soapy water; rinse with clean water, and drywith a soft cloth. You can use any liquidhousehold detergent.Do not use abrasive materials such as metalpads, cleansing powder and scouring pads—they may scratch the surface. Do not use harshchemicals such as bleach or chemical ovencleaners.CAUTION: DO NOT COOK ON OR CLEANA BROKEN OR CRACKED COOKTOP.Cleaning solutions and spillovers penetratingthe cooktop can create a risk of electric shock.Call for a service technician immediately.GreasefiltersThe efficiency of your downdraft depends on aclean filter. Frequency of cleaning depends onthe type of cooking you do. Grease filtersshould be cleaned at least once a month. Neveroperate the downdraft without the filters inplace.To remove: Lift up and pull the bottom out.Remove the left filter first, then slide the rightfilter to the left and remove it.To clean: Soak and then agitate in a hotdetergent solution. Light brushing may be usedto remove imbedded soil. Rinse, shake andremove moisture before replacing. Filters maybe cleaned by placing in dishwasher, althoughsome slight color fading may occur after severalwashings.With careful handling, the filter will last foryears. If replacement becomes necessary, orderthe part from your dealer.ControlknobsThe control knobs may be removed forcleaning.To remove knob, pull it straight up.Wash knobs in soap and water but do not soak.Avoid getting water down into the knob stemholes.123