How to Clean Ceramic Stove Grates

Ceramic stove grates seem to beg for spills and stains, especially after being used to prepare a large meal. Food and debris left on the grates will continue to burn and produce smoke or make the stains more difficult to remove. To prevent further stains, be sure to use lids for your pots and pans and keep an eye on food while it is preparing. To clearn your ceramic grates, remove them immediately after the stove has cooled.

Things You'll Need

• Newspapers
• Towels
• Oven cleaner
• Gloves
• Steel wool
• Sink
• Dish washing liquid
• Paper towels
• House hold cleaner
• Stove manual

Instructions

1. Lay newspapers or a towel in the middle of the stove. Remove the grates and rest them on the newspapers or towels.

2. Open a window and spray oven cleaner on the grates. Pick up the grates with gloves and spray underneath. Allow the oven cleaner to break down the food particles for three hours.

3. Move the grates to the sink. Scrub the grates with steel wool. Pour liquid dish washing soap on the steel wool and continue to scrub.

4. Rinse off the fronts and backs of the grates. Wipe the grates with paper towels until thoroughly dry.

5. Push the metal attachments located on the grates into the stove. Wipe up the surrounding area on the stove with household cleaner and a towel.

Tips & Warnings

• Check your stove's manufacturer's manual if you have problems removing the stove grates.

• Avoid soaking the grates in water to remove the food debris.

References

• Appliance Factory Parts: Clean Grates, Drop Pans and Grills