Section Six: Care and Maintenance
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
CAUTION
Avoid cleaning any part of the cooktop while it is hot. Do not clean any removable part of the cooktop in a
ABOUT THIS CHART
•Always start by selecting the mildest cleaner according to the kind of soil and the material soiled. To prevent marring the stainless steel finish, always apply the cleaners in the direction of the polish lines. Rinse and dry immediately to avoid water marks.
•Use clean applicators, i.e. soft cloths,sponges, paper towels,
•The use of brand names in the chart is intended only to indicate a type of cleaner. This does not constitute an endorsement. The omission of any brand name cleaner does not imply its inadequacy.
•The brands listed on the chart are suggested as examples of a type of cleaner, such as
COOKTOP CLEANING CHART
Cooktop Part / Material | Suggested Cleaners | Important Reminders |
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Burner Base and Cap |
| • Acidic and |
and Spill Tray/ |
| deteriorate the stainless steel. |
Stainless Steel | • Hot sudsy water; rinse and dry | Remove soil immediately. |
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Burner | thoroughly. |
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Base | • Mild Abrasive Cleansers: Bon |
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| Ami®,Ajax®, Comet®. |
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| Liquid cleaners: Kleen King®. | • Do not scratch or gouge the |
| • Stiff nylon bristle tooth brush to | port openings of burner cap. |
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| clean port openings. |
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| • Reassemble as shown. Make |
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| sure that the burner cap is |
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| seated on the base. |
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Burner
Cap
Star™ Burner
Components
Control Knobs / Plastic | • Hot sudsy water; rinse and dry | • | Do not soak knobs. |
Bezels / Chrome | immediately. | • | Do not force knobs onto |
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| wrong valve shaft. |
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