Essential information. AGA Elise 36" Dual Fuel Range

4. Cleaning your range

Part

Burner grates

& top of burner heads

Burner base

Recommended cleaning method

Mildly abrasive cleaner such as Bon Ami® or Soft Scrub®.

Dishwasher

As above

Maintop top Stainless steel

Hot soapy water, nonabrasive cleaner, soft cloth

Sides, toe-kick Stainless steel As above

Control panel

Finish

Porcelain enamel

Aluminum

Porcelain enamel or stainless steel

Non-abrasive cleaner, soft cloth

Oven interior

Porcelain enamel

Branded oven cleaner suitable for enamel surfaces such as Dawn Power

Dissolver®. Take care not to damage the oven door seals

Door handles Brushed nickel Hot soapy water, soft cloth

Oven racks & supports

Door inner

Door inner

Outer door & drawer

Control knobs

Chrome

Porcelain enamel

Dishwasher. Hot soapy water & scouring pad

Mildly abrasive cleaner such as Bon Ami® or Soft Scrub® with a soft cloth.

Glass

Hot soapy water, non-abrasive cleaner, if necessary

Porcelain enamel or stainless steel

Multi-surface cleaner, soft cloth

Cast aluminum

Hot soapy water, nonabrasive cleaner, soft cloth

Table 4.1

Essential information

Before thorough cleaning, turn off the circuit breaker. Allow the range to cool.

After cleaning remember to switch on the circuit breaker before using the range.

 n powders, bleach, chlorine based bleach cleaners, coarse abrasives or salt.

 n react together with hazardous results.

Recommended cleaning materials are shown in

Table 4.1

.

Cleaning the range – Daily care

Cleaning the range is not a welcomed chore, but it has to be done to maintain efficiency and appearance. Remember it is better to wipe up any spills as they occur, this will prevent them burning on and becoming more difficult to remove later.

 n to the range is unobstructed – for example by buildup of fats or grease.

If the flame is distorted, check that the burner head is

correctly placed over the burner base ( Fig. 4.1

).

If the flame burns with a long white tip you should call for service.

Cleaning for spills

For spills and boil-overs that occur while cooking, as soon as possible turn off the burner and allow it to cool. Do not clean until the area is completely cooled down. Wipe up spills as soon as possible.

Do not allow surplus water to seep into the range.

Cooktop burners

The burner heads and caps can be removed for cleaning.

Make sure they are absolutely dry before replacing.

When replacing burner head, ensure this locates properly within the base (

Fig. 4.2

). If you look at the bottom of the burner head you will see two ‘pips’; these fit into the two notches in the burner base (

Fig. 4.3

).

Check burner ports are not blocked. If blockage occurs, remove stubborn particles using a piece of fuse wire.

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