Bosch Appliances Gas Ranges Burner Base, Control Knobs, Exterior Finish, Important Reminders, Cooktop Part/Material, Suggested Technique(s), Burner Cap and exterior finish

Cleaning and Maintenance

•Soap-filled scouring pads such as SOS® can scratch the surface.

•Powdery cleaners containing chlorine bleach can permanently stain cooktop

•.Flammable cleaners such as lighter fluid or WD-40.

Table 9: Cooktop Cleaning Chart

Cooktop Part/Material	Suggested Technique(s)	Important Reminders
Burner Base / Enameled Steel	• Detergent and hot water; rinse	• Clean ports with a stiff nylon bris-
	and dry.	tle toothbrush to clean port open-
	• detergent-filled steel wool pads	ings.
	such as Brillo® or S.O.S.®. Rinse	• Do not scratch or gouge the port
	and dry.	openings
Burner Cap and exterior finish /	• Hot sudsy water; rinse and dry	• Carefully reassemble the burner
Porcelain Enamel	thoroughly.	when finished. Verify that the
	• Nonabrasive cleansers such as	burner cap is properly seated.
	Fantastic® or Formula 409®.	• Do not use a toothpick; it may
	• Mild abrasive cleansers such as	break off.
	Bon Ami®, Ajax®, Comet®.	• Acidic and sugar-laden spills
	• Liquid cleaners such as Soft	deteriorate the porcelain enamel.
	Scrub®.	Remove soil immediately.
		• Do not use wet sponge or towel
		on hot porcelain.
		• Do not soak burner caps.
		• Do not wash in the dishwasher
		• Always apply minimal pressure
		with abrasive cleaners.
		• Never use oven cleaners, caustic
		cleaning agents or abrasive
		cleaning agents on exterior of
		range.
Control Knobs / Plastic or Nickel	• Hot sudsy water; rinse and dry	• To remove knobs, place in OFF
Plated (varies by model)	immediately.	position and pull straight out.
		• Do not soak knobs.
		• Do not force knobs onto valve
		shaft. Line up D-shaped opening
		in knob with valve shaft.
		• Do not use abrasive scrubbers or
		cleansers, such as BonAmi®,
		Ajax®, or Comet®. They may per-
		manently damage the finish.
Exterior Finish / Stainless Steel	• Hot water and detergent	• Stainless steel resists most food
	• Non-abrasive cleaners such as	stains and pit marks providing the
	Fantastic® or Formula 409®.	surface is kept clean and pro-
	Rinse and dry immediately.	tected.
	• Cleaner polish such as Stainless	• Use clean, soft cloths, sponges or
	Steel Magic® to protect the finish	paper towels.
	from staining and pitting;	• Wipe area dry to avoid water
	enhances appearance.	marks.
	• Hard water spots: Household	• Never allow food stains or salt to
	white vinegar.	remain on stainless steel for any
	• Mild Abrasive Cleaners: Kleen	length of time.
	King® stainless steel liquid	• Rub lightly in the direction of pol-
	cleaner, Cameo® aluminum &	ish lines.
	stainless steel cleaner, Bon Ami®.	• Chlorine or chlorine compounds
	• Heat discoloration: Bar Keepers	in some cleaners are corrosive to
	Friend®.	stainless steel. Check ingredients
		on label before using.

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