Dacor DYRTP486SNG Use & Care Manual

9

Cleaning the Rangetop

To keep the rangetop looking and operating its best, 

clean it after every use. Also, quickly wipe up spills 

that occur while cooking. Be careful not to touch any 

hot areas. Spills that remain on hot burner parts 

will be very difficult to clean, especially if allowed to 

burn on. Certain types of food, such as tomatoes, 

citrus juices, vinegar, alcohol and milk can damage 

the finishes if you allow them to stand for any 

length of time.
IMPORTANT: The rangetop is exposed to 

extremely high temperatures. The grates are under 

high stress when hot utensils are placed on them. 

Also, the rangetop parts are occasionally exposed to 

acidic food spill-overs. These severe operating con-

ditions, cause the porcelain enamel parts to undergo 

a change in appearance over time. If you care for 

and clean these parts carefully, you will slow down, 

but not eliminate, the aging process.

Rangetop Disassembly

1.  For safety, disconnect the power cord from the 

electrical outlet prior to cleaning.

2.  When the appliance is cool, remove the grates 

from the top of the rangetop.

3.  Disassemble the burners. Lift the burner caps 

and burner rings off of the burners. Remove the 

burner heads from the SimmerSear burners.

Care and Cleaning

•  Clean only the parts of the rangetop listed in this  

manual. Clean them only in the manner specified.

•  To avoid dangerous fumes or damage to your 

rangetop’s surfaces and accessories, use only the 

types of cleaning solutions specified in this manual.

•  To avoid electrical shock or burns, turn off the burners 

and make sure that all parts are cool before cleaning. 

DO NOT turn the burners on during cleaning.

•  Do not use a steam cleaner to clean the rangetop. 

Steam could penetrate the electrical components 

and cause a short circuit. After cleaning the burners, 

reassemble all of the burner parts before attempting to 

operate the rangetop.

•  After cleaning the burners, always dry and reassemble 

the rangetop parts completely before use. See page 

5.

•  Do not try to remove heavy spills with a sharp object 

such as a knife or metal spatula. Sharp objects may 

scratch your rangetop’s surfaces.

•  To prevent damage, do not use abrasive or corrosive 

cleaners or applicators such as steel wool or scouring 

pads, on any part of the rangetop unless instructed to 

do so. Use only a sponge, soft cloth, fibrous or plastic 

brush or nylon cleaning pad for cleaning the surfaces 

of your rangetop.

•  Do not remove the trim rings from the rangetop. Clean 

only the outside edges of the trim rings. If you get 

moisture inside the trim rings, damage to the knob 

lights or other parts of the rangetop can occur.

•  Do not soak the knobs in water or put them in the 

dishwasher.

•  Installing the rangetop knobs in the wrong position 

may result in damage to the optional rangetop griddle. 

The knobs for the center burners are marked with the 

maximum griddle settings.

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