Cleaning and Maintenance

Table 9: Cooktop Cleaning Chart

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cooktop Part/Material

Suggested Technique(s)

Important Reminders

 

 

 

 

 

Burner Cap and exterior fin-

• Hot sudsy water; rinse and dry

• Carefully reassemble the burner when

 

ish / Porcelain Enamel

thoroughly.

finished. Verify that the burner cap is

 

 

• Nonabrasive cleansers such as

properly seated.

 

 

Fantastic® or Formula 409®.

• Do not use a toothpick; it may break

 

 

• Mild abrasive cleansers such as

off.

 

 

Bon Ami®, Ajax®, Comet®.

• Acidic and sugar-laden spills deterio-

 

 

• Liquid cleaners such as Soft

rate the porcelain enamel. Remove

 

 

soil immediately.

 

 

Scrub®.

 

 

• 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

• Hot sudsy water; rinse and dry

• To remove knobs, place in off position

 

 

immediately.

and pull straight out.

 

 

 

• Do not soak knobs.

 

 

 

• Do not force knobs onto valve shaft.

 

 

 

• Do not use abrasive scrubbers or

 

 

 

cleansers, such as BonAmi®, Ajax®,

 

 

 

or Comet®. They may permanently

 

 

 

damage the finish.

 

 

 

 

 

Exterior Finish / Stainless

• Hot water and detergent

• Stainless steel resists most food

 

Steel

Non-abrasive cleaners such as

stains and pit marks providing the sur-

 

 

Fantastic® or Formula 409®.

face is kept clean and protected.

 

 

Rinse and dry immediately.

• Use clean, soft cloths, sponges or

 

 

• Cleaner polish such as Stainless

paper towels.

 

 

Steel Magic® to protect the finish

• Wipe area dry to avoid water marks.

 

 

from staining and pitting;

• Never allow food stains or salt to

 

 

remain on stainless steel for any

 

 

enhances appearance.

 

 

length of time.

 

 

• Hard water spots: Household

 

 

• Rub lightly in the direction of polish

 

 

white vinegar.

 

 

lines.

 

 

• Mild Abrasive Cleaners: Kleen

 

 

• Chlorine or chlorine compounds in

 

 

King® stainless steel liquid

 

 

some cleaners are corrosive to stain-

 

 

cleaner, Cameo® aluminum &

 

 

less steel. Check ingredients on label

 

 

stainless steel cleaner, Bon Ami®.

before using.

 

 

• Heat discoloration: Bar Keepers

 

 

 

Friend®.

 

 

Grates / Matte Finish

• Hot water and detergent. Rinse

• The grates are heavy; use care when

 

 

and dry immediately

lifting. Place on a protected surface.

 

 

• Nonabrasive cleaners such as

• Blisters / crazing / chips are common

 

 

Fantastic® or Formula 409®.

due to the extreme temperatures on

 

 

Rinse and dry immediately.

grate fingers and rapid temperatures

 

 

• Mild abrasive cleaners such as

changes.

 

 

Bon Ami® or Soft Scrub®.

• Acidic and sugar-laden spills deterio-

 

 

 

rate the enamel. Remove soil immedi-

 

 

 

ately

 

 

 

• Abrasive cleaners, used too vigor-

 

 

 

ously or too often, can eventually mar

 

 

 

the enamel.

 

 

 

 

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