PORCELAIN-COATED GRATES AND CAPSFood spills containing acids, such as vinegar and tomato, shouldbe cleaned as soon as the cooktop, grates and caps are cool.These spills may affect the finish.To avoid chipping, do not bang grates and caps against eachother or hard surfaces such as cast iron cookware.Do not reassemble caps on burners while wet.Cleaning Method:• Nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad and mildly abrasivecleanser:Clean as soon as cooktop, grates and caps are cool.• Dishwasher (grates only, not caps):Use the most aggressive cycle.• Gas Grate and Drip Pan Cleaner Part Number 31617 (notincluded):See "Assistance or Service" section to order.SURFACE BURNERS AND ELECTRONIC IGNITERSurface BurnersSee "Sealed Surface Burners" section.Electronic IgniterCleaning Method:• Clean the stainless steel igniter washer using a nonabrasivescouring pad. Clean ceramic post with a cotton swab:All Purpose Appliance Cleaner Part Number 31682 (notincluded):See "Assistance or Service" section to order.DOWNDRAFT VENTILATION SYSTEMVent GrateCleaning Method:• Remove left and right burner grates from the cooktop, thenlift off the vent grate.AJFilterThe filter is a permanent type and should be cleaned when soiled.Cleaning Method:• Turn off the downdraft ventilation system before removing thefilter.• Remove burner grates, then vent grate and lift the filter out ofthe vent chamber.• Clean the filter in the sink with warm water and detergent or inthe dishwasher.Replace the filter.The filter should always be placed at an angle. As you facethe front of the range, the top of the filter should rest againstthe right side of the vent opening. The bottom of the filtershould rest against the left side of the vent chamber at thebottom.If the filter is flat against the fan wall, ventilation effectivenesswill be reduced.Ventilation ChamberThe ventilation chamber, which houses the filter, should becleaned in the event of spills or when it becomes coated with afilm of grease.Cleaning Method:• Mild household detergent or cleanser and paper towel, dampcloth or sponge:Apply detergent or cleanser to paper towel, damp cloth orsponge, not directly to the ventilation chamber.BA. Burner gratesB. VentgrateWipe clean or wash in sink:Nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad and mildly abrasivecleanserDishwasher:Use mild detergent.8