• Always use the mildest cleaner that will do the job. Use clean, soft cloths, sponges or paper towels.

 

• Rub stainless steel finishes in the direction of the grain. Wipe area dry to

 

avoid water marks.

 

• Before cleaning, be certain the burners are turned off and the grates are cool.

 

• Do not clean removable cooktop parts in any self-cleaning oven.

 

• After cleaning, place all parts in their proper positions before using cooktop.

Cleaning Guidelines

The cleaners recommended below and on the following page indicate a type and

 

do not constitute an endorsement of a particular brand. Use all products according

 

to package directions.

Table 4: Cooktop Cleaning Chart

Cooktop Part / Material

Suggested Cleaners

Important Reminders

 

 

 

 

 

 

Burner Base and

• Detergent and hot water; rinse and dry.

• Do not soak burner caps.

Burner Cap, underside

• Stiff nylon bristle tooth brush to clean port

• Do not scratch or gouge port openings.

/ Aluminum Alloy

openings.

• Clean ports with a wire or straightened

 

• Abrasive Cleansers: Brillo® or S.O.S.®

paper clip.

 

pads. Rinse and dry.

• Do not use a toothpick that may break off.

 

 

 

Burner Cap and exterior

• Hot sudsy water; rinse and dry thoroughly.

• Acidic and sugar-laden spills deteriorate

finish / Porcelain Enamel

• Nonabrasive Cleansers: Ammonia, Fan-

the porcelain enamel. Remove soil imme-

 

tastic®, Formula 409®.

diately.

 

• Mild Abrasive Cleansers: Bon Ami®,

• Do not use wet sponge or towel on hot

 

Ajax®, Comet®.

porcelain.

 

• Liquid cleaners: Kleen King®, Soft Scrub

• Do not soak burner caps.

 

• Stiff nylon bristle toothbrush to clean port

• Always apply minimal pressure with abra-

 

openings.

sive cleaners.

 

• Reassemble. Make sure the cap is seated

 

 

on the base and aligns with the notch.

 

 

 

 

Control Knobs / Plastic

• Hot sudsy water; rinse and dry immedi-

• Do not soak knobs.

 

ately.

• Do not force knobs onto wrong shaft.

 

• To remove knobs, lift straight up.

• Do not use abrasive scrubbers or cleans-

 

 

ers, such as Bon Ami®, Ajax®, or

 

 

Comet®. They may permanently damage

 

 

the finish or remove graphics.

 

 

 

Grommet / Rubber

• Hot sudsy water; rinse / dry immediately.

• Do not soak grommets.

 

• To remove grommet, gently push toward

• Do not pull on grommet when removing or

 

center and lift up.

replacing.

 

 

 

Exterior Finish / Stain-

• Nonabrasive Cleaners: Hot water and

• Stainless steel resists most food stains

less Steel

detergent, Fantastic®, Formula 409®.

and pit marks providing the surface is kept

 

Rinse and dry immediately.

clean and protected.

 

• Cleaner Polish: Stainless Steel Magic® to

• Never allow food stains or salt to remain

 

protect the finish from staining and pitting;

on stainless steel for any length of time.

 

enhances appearance.

• Rub lightly in the direction of polish lines.

 

• Hard water spots-household white vine-

• Chlorine or chlorine compounds in some

 

gar.

cleaners are corrosive to stainless steel.

 

• Mild Abrasive Cleaners: Kleen King Stain-

Check ingredients on label before using.

 

less Steel liquid cleaner, Cameo Alumi-

 

 

num & Stainless Steel Cleaner, Bon Ami®.

 

 

• Heat discoloration: Bar Keepers Friend®.

 

 

 

 

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