15Daily Cleaning1. The grease / spill trays should be checked and emptied frequently to prevent overflow and spillage.Remove the grease drawer while still warm so that the grease is in a liquid state. Empty any greasefrom the drawer and wash thoroughly in the same manner as any cooking utensil.2. Remove the burner caps and bases, the trivets and thoroughly clean the splash back, interior andexterior surfaces of the range with hot water, a detergent solution and a soft scrubbing brush.3. Brush the griddle surface (optional - if fitted) with a soft bristled brush. Any carbon deposits shouldbe removed using a scraper tool followed by wiping with a cloth to prevent accumulation of fooddeposits.4. Dry the range thoroughly with a dry cloth and polish with a soft dry cloth.Weekly CleaningNOTE:• If the range usage is very high, we recommend that the weekly cleaning procedure iscarried out on a more frequent basis.• Ensure that protective gloves are worn during the cleaning process.• DO NOT use harsh abrasive detergents, strong solvents or caustic detergents as they willdamage the range and burners.• DO NOT use water on the trivets, griddle plates and burners while they are still hot ascracking may occur. Allow these items castings to cool and remove for cleaning.• DO NOT clean the burners in a dishwasher.Range Cooking Areaa. Clean the range cooking area using a soft cloth moistened with a mild detergent and hot watersolution.b. Baked on deposits or discolouration may require a good quality stainless steel cleaner or stainlesssteel wool. Always apply cleaner when the appliance is cold and rub in the direction of the grain.c. It should not be necessary to remove the splash guards covering the burner manifolds forcleaning purposes. These can be cleaned in situ.d. Remove the grease tray and clean with a mild anti bacterial detergent and hot water solutionusing a soft bristled brush.e. Dry the grease tray thoroughly with a dry cloth.Griddle Plate - (Steel)NOTE: In order to prevent the forming of rust on the griddle plate, ensure the detergent orcleaning material has been entirely removed after each cleaning process. Theappliance should be switched on briefly to ensure the griddle plates become dry. Oilor grease should be spread over the griddle surface in order to form a thin protectivegreasy film.a. Remove and clean the grease / spill trays frequently to prevent over spills.b. Clean the griddle surface thoroughly with a scraper tool or wire brush. If necessary use a griddlestone or a scotch bright pad on the griddle surface for the removal of stubborn or accumulatedcarbon deposits.c. A scraper tool can be used for the removal of stubborn carbon and deposits.d. Occasionally bleach the griddle plate with vinegar when the plate is cold.e. Clean with hot water, a mild detergent solution and a scrubbing brush. Dry all componentsthoroughly with a dry cloth.f. The griddle should be switched on briefly to ensure that the griddle plate becomes dry. A thinsmear of cooking oil should be spread over the griddle in order to form a protective film.Cleaning and MaintenanceC AUTION :Always ensure that an even pressure is applied over the whole surface of thescraper tool when using on the flat surface of the griddle, to prevent scoring ofthe surface.NEVER bang the sharp edge of the scraper tool on the flat surface of thegriddle as this will damage the finish and invalidate the warranty.