Use and Care Manual
49-2000203  Rev. 0 23
Cooktop (Cont.)
CARE AND CLEANING: Cooktop
Griddles (on some models)
Cast Iron and Reversible Cast-Iron: Clean your 
reversible cast-iron griddle with a stiff brush and hot 
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detergents should never be used as they will remove 
the seasoning. Rinse with hot water and dry thoroughly. 
After rinsing, preseason the griddle by applying a light 
coat of cooking oil to the griddle surface. Wipe off 
excess oil with a paper towel.
Store in a cool, dry place.
Griddle Precautions:
Ŷ If something has spilled under the griddle, it should 
be cleaned up as soon as possible to prevent the 
spill from getting baked onto the cooktop.
Ŷ Do not allow grease to accumulate under the griddle 
as it can be a fire hazard. Clean under the griddle 
with hot, soapy water as soon as it is cool.
Ŷ Do not wash your griddle in the dishwasher.
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Grate Support Bumpers (on some models)
If any of the rubber grate support bumpers in the cooktop 
are missing or damaged, replacement parts can be 
obtained by visiting cafeappliances.com/part.
To insert the new bumpers, simply place the cone-
shaped end of the bumper into the hole in the cooktop 
and push down while gently twisting the bumper.
Grate Support Bumpers
Burner Grates
Manual Cleaning
Grates should be washed in hot, soapy water and 
rinsed with clean water. To soften burned-on food, 
place grates in a solution containing ¼-cup of 
household ammonia for several hours. Afterward, scrub 
grates with a plastic scouring pad soaked in hot, soapy 
water. Rinse well and dry.
Self Clean Mode
Your grates may be cleaned in the oven using the self-
clean cycle.
NOTE: When placing or removing grates from the oven, 
do not slide the grates on the racks. Doing so could 
damage the enamel on the racks.
To self-clean your grates:
1.  Insert racks in positions 1, 3, and 5 or positions 2 and 4.
2.  Gently place one grate on each rack.
Once the grates are placed in the oven, operate the self-
clean cycle per the instruction in the Cleaning the Oven 
section.
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oven after the self-clean cycle has ended. The grates 
may still be hot.
Once the self-clean cycle is complete, the grates may 
carefully be removed. You may notice a white residue on 
the grates. Wipe it off with a damp sponge. If white spots 
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and water and wipe the grates again.
When replacing the grates on the cooktop, be sure to locate 
them correctly. Grates should fit securely into the cooktop.










