Cleaning and Maintenance
Cleaning - Cooktop
CAUTION:
Do not clean the appliance while it is still hot. Some cleaners produce noxious fumes when applied to a hot surface. Wet clothes or sponges can cause burns from steam.
CAUTION:
Daily Cleaning
All ignitors spark when any single burner is turned on. Do not touch any of the burners when the cooktop is in use.
Wipe with a warm soapy water; Rinse and dry. After a spill or boilover, turn off the burner and allow the cooktop to cool. Clean around the burner and burner ports. Reassemble burner(s) and check for proper operation.
Cleaning Guidelines
Avoid these Cleaners | • | Glass cleaners which contain ammonia or chlorine bleach. These ingredi- | ||
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| • | Caustic Cleaners |
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| • Oven cleaners such as Easy Off® may etch the cooktop surface. | ||
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| • | Abrasive Cleaners |
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| • Metal scouring pads and scrub sponges such as Scotch Brite® can scratch | ||
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| • Powdery cleaners containing chlorine bleach can permanently stain cooktop | ||
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| • Flammable cleaners such as lighter fluid or | ||
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Table 9: Cooktop Cleaning Chart |
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| Burner Base / Matte Finish | • Detergent and hot water; rinse | • Clean ports with a stiff nylon bristle | |
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| and dry. | toothbrush to clean port openings. | |
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| such as Brillo® or S.O.S.®. Rinse | openings | |
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| and dry. |
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