Avanti GR-24BG - Manual (Page 14)

> Cleaning Your Oven
The oven door glass (DGR-240) should be cleaned regularly with a non-abrasive liquid cleaner. Rinse
with a damp cloth and then a dry one. The enameled and metal parts of the oven should be cleaned with
hot water and suitable liquid enamel cleaner.
D o not use harsh abrasive cleaners on the enam eled panels.
^ Cleaning the Knobs and Control Panel
• Pull forward on the knobs to remove them.
• Wash in a water solution with a mild detergent mix. Do not use an abrasive cleaner or abrasive
action. Abrasive action will scratch away the knob markings.
• The control panel should be cleaned by using a damp cloth with mild detergent. Never rinse with
an abrasive cleaner or use abrasive action.
> Cleaning the Cooking Supports, Cook top, Backguard and Surface Burners
• Utensil supports are made of enamel-coated steel.
• They can be cleaned at the sink with detergent or soap-filled scouring pads. They can also be put
:n a dishwasher.
• The cooktop and backguard are also made of enamel-coated steel. They should be cleaned with
hot water and suitable liquid enamel cleaner.
• The aluminum burner rings may be damaged if soaked or put into a dishwasher. They should be
washed with a fine soapy wire wool.
• The burner caps are made of enameled sheet. It can be cleaned in the same manner as utensil
supports. It is very important that the burner is dry before replacing it in the range. A wet burner
will not allow the gas to ignite properly.
HELPFUL HINTS...
Aluminum: Medium-weight cookware is recommended because it heats quickly and evenly. Most foods
brown evenly in an aluminum skillet. Use saucepans with tight-fitting lids when cooking with minimum
amounts of water.
Cast-iron: If heated slowly, most skillets will give satisfactory results.
Enamelware: Under some conditions, the enamel of some cookware may melt. Follow cookware
manufacturer’s recommendations for cooking methods.
Glass: There are two types of glass cookware - those for oven use only and those for top-of-range
cooking (saucepans, coffee and teapots).
Heatproof Glass Ceramic: Can be used for either surface or oven cooking. It conducts heat very slowly
and cools very slowly. Check cookware manufacturer's direction to be sure it can be used on gas ranges.
Stainless Steel: This metal alone has poor heating properties and is usually combined with copper,
aluminum or other metals for improved heat distribution. Combination metal skillets generally work
satisfactorily if used at medium heat as the manufacturer recommends.
Stove top grills: Do not use stove top grills on your sealed gas burners, if you use the stove top grill on
the sealed gas burner it will cause incomplete combustion and can result in exposure to carbon monoxide
levels above allowable current standards. This can be hazardous to your health.
Preheat the oven if the recipe calls for it. Preheat means bringing the oven up to the specified
temperature before putting the food in the oven. To preheat, set the oven at the correct temperature for
10-20 minutes- selecting a higher temperature does not shorten preheat time. Preheating is necessary
for good results when baking cakes, cookies, pastry, and breads. For most casseroles and roasts,
preheating is not necessary.------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------
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