Cleaning and Maintenance
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•Powdery cleaners containing chlorine bleach can permanently stain cooktop
•.Flammable cleaners such as lighter fluid or
Table 9: Cooktop Cleaning Chart
Cooktop Part/Material | Suggested Technique(s) | Important Reminders |
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Burner Base / Enameled Steel | • Detergent and hot water; rinse | • Clean ports with a stiff nylon bris- |
| and dry. | tle toothbrush to clean port open- |
| • | ings. |
| such as Brillo® or S.O.S.®. Rinse | • Do not scratch or gouge the port |
| and dry. | openings |
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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 |
| • Liquid cleaners such as Soft | deteriorate the porcelain enamel. |
| Scrub®. | Remove soil immediately. |
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| • Do not use wet sponge or towel |
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| on hot porcelain. |
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| • Do not soak burner caps. |
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| • Do not wash in the dishwasher |
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| • Always apply minimal pressure |
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| with abrasive cleaners. |
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| • Never use oven cleaners, caustic |
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| cleaning agents or abrasive |
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| cleaning agents on exterior of |
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| range. |
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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. |
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| • Do not soak knobs. |
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| • Do not force knobs onto valve |
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| shaft. Line up |
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| in knob with valve shaft. |
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| • Do not use abrasive scrubbers or |
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| cleansers, such as BonAmi®, |
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| Ajax®, or Comet®. They may per- |
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| manently damage the finish. |
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Exterior Finish / Stainless Steel | • Hot water and detergent | • Stainless steel resists most food |
| • | 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 |
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| on label before using. |
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