Cooktop Part / Material | Suggested Cleaners | Important Reminders |
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Exterior Finish | • Nonabrasive Cleaners: Hot water | • Do not use steel wool pads. They |
Stainless Steel | and detergent, Fantastic®, | will scratch the surface. |
| Formula 409®. Rinse and dry | • Stainless steel resists most food |
| immediately. | stains and pit marks providing the |
| • Cleaner Polish: Stainless Steel | surface is kept clean and |
| Magic® to protect the finish from | protected. |
| staining and pitting; enhances | • Never allow food stains or salt to |
| appearance. | remain on stainless steel for any |
| • Hard water spots: Household | length of time. |
| white vinegar. | • Rub lightly in the direction of the |
| • Mild Abrasive Cleaners: Kleen | grain. |
| King Stainless Steel liquid | • Chlorine or chlorine compounds |
| cleaner, Bon Ami®. | in some cleaners are corrosive to |
| • Heat discoloration: Bar Keepers | stainless steel. Check ingredients |
| Friend®. | on label before using. |
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Grates | • Nonabrasive cleaners: Hot water | • The grates are heavy; use care |
Porcelain Enamel on Cast Iron | and detergent, Fantastic®, | when lifting. Place on a protected |
| Formula 409®. Rinse and dry | surface for cleaning. |
| immediately. | • Blisters/ crazing/ chips are |
| • Mild abrasive cleaners: Bon Ami® | common due to the extreme |
| and Soft Scrub®. | temperatures on grate fingers and |
| • Abrasive cleaners for stubborn | rapid temperature changes. |
| stains: | • Acidic and |
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| deteriorate the enamel. Remove |
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| soil immediately. |
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| eventually mar the enamel. |
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| • Do not clean in a |
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Igniters | • Carefully wipe with a cotton swab | • Avoid excess water on the igniter. |
Ceramic | dampened with water, ammonia | A damp igniter will prevent burner |
| or Formula 409®. | from lighting. |
| • Gently scrape soil off with a | • Remove any lint that may remain |
| toothpick. | after cleaning. |
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