Cleaning and Maintenance

Table 8: Cooktop Cleaning Chart

 

 

 

 

 

Cooktop Part/Material

Suggested Technique(s)

Important Reminders

 

 

 

Burner Base / Enameled Steel

• Detergent and hot water; rinse

• Clean ports with a stiff nylon bris-

 

and dry.

tle toothbrush to clean port open-

 

detergent-filled steel wool pads

ings.

 

such as Brillo® or S.O.S.®. Rinse

• Do not scratch or gouge the port

 

and dry.

openings

 

 

 

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 sugar-laden spills

 

• Liquid cleaners such as Soft

deteriorate the porcelain enamel.

 

Scrub®.

Remove soil immediately.

 

 

• 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 or Nickel

• Hot sudsy water; rinse and dry

• To remove knobs, place in OFF

Plated (varies by model)

immediately.

position and pull straight out.

 

 

• Do not soak knobs.

 

 

• Do not force knobs onto valve

 

 

shaft. Line up D-shaped opening

 

 

in knob with valve shaft.

 

 

• Do not use abrasive scrubbers or

 

 

cleansers, such as BonAmi®,

 

 

Ajax®, or Comet®. They may per-

 

 

manently damage the finish.

 

 

 

Exterior Finish / Stainless Steel

• Hot water and detergent

• Stainless steel resists most food

 

Non-abrasive cleaners such as

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

 

 

on label before using.

 

 

 

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