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Cleaning / Maintenance
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© Moffat Ltd, January 2007
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Blue Seal Evolution series G51 Gas Cooktops
Weekly Cleaning
Note:
• If the cooktop usage is very high, we recom-
mend that the weekly cleaning procedure is
carried out on a more frequent basis.
• Ensure that protective gloves are worn during
the cleaning process.
• DO NOT use harsh abrasive detergents, sharp
scrapers, strong solvents or caustic deter-
gents as they will damage the cooktop, burn-
ers and plates.
• DO NOT use water on the trivets, griddle
plates and burners while they are still hot as
cracking may occur. Allow these items
castings to cool and remove for cleaning.
• DO NOT clean the burners in a dishwasher.
Cooking Area
a) Clean the cooking area using a soft cloth
moistened with a mild detergent and hot
water solution.
b) Baked on deposits or discolouration may
require a good quality stainless steel cleaner
or stainless steel 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
for cleaning purposes. These can be cleaned
in situ.
d) Remove the grease tray and clean with a mild
anti bacterial detergent and hot water solu-
tion using a soft bristled brush.
e) Dry the grease tray thoroughly with a dry
cloth.
Griddle Plate
Note: In order to prevent the forming of rust on
the griddle plate, ensure the detergent or clean-
ing material has been entirely removed after
each cleaning process. The appliance should be
switched on briefly to ensure the griddle plates
become dry. Oil or grease should be spread over
the griddle surface in order to form a thin protec-
tive greasy film.
a) Clean the griddle surface thoroughly with a
wire brush or a flexible spatula. If necessary
use a griddle stone or a scotch bright pad on
the griddle surface.
b) A scraper tool can be used for the removal of
stubborn carbon and deposits.
c) Occasionally bleach the griddle plate with
vinegar when the plate is cold.
d) Clean with hot water, a mild detergent solu-
tion and a scrubbing brush. Dry all compo-
nents thoroughly with a dry cloth.
e) The griddle should be switched on briefly to
ensure that the griddle plate becomes dry. A
thin smear of cooking oil should be spread
over the grates in order to form a protective
film.
Trivets and Burners
a) Remove the trivets from the top of the appli-
ance, taking note that the trivets are manu-
factured with a lip on one edge, the lip must
always be fitted to the outer edge (front and
back) of the range.
b) Remove the burner cap and burner bowl
(these are a loose fit to the burner) from the
top of the gas manifold, taking care not to
damage the thermocouple fitted through the
manifold splash guard.
c) The trivets and burners should be cleaned
with a mild detergent and hot water solution
using a soft bristled brush. Dry thoroughly
with a dry cloth.
Trivet Supports
a) Remove all the trivet supports from the top of
the appliance. Take note of the orientation of
the trivet support when removing. The trivet
support front end side rail profiles are differ-
ent from the rear end side rail profiles.
(See
the Note shown at Item a in ‘Re-Fitting the
Components to the Range’ below).
b) The trivet supports should be cleaned with a
mild detergent and hot water solution using a
soft bristled brush.
c) Dry the trivet supports thoroughly with a dry
cloth.
Stainless Steel Surfaces
a) With the griddle plates and burners removed,
clean the interior and exterior surfaces of the
range with hot water, a mild detergent