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22
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.
Cooktop Part / Material Suggested Cleaners Important Reminders
Burner base /
aluminum alloy
▯ Nonabrasive Cleaner: Dish soap and
hot water. Rinse and dry immediately.
▯ Mild Abrasive Cleaners: Bon Ami® or
Soft Scrub®
▯ Abrasive Cleaners: Brillo
®
or S.O.S.
®
pads.
▯ Do not scratch or gouge the port
openings.
▯ Clean ports with a wire or straight-
ened paper clip.
▯ Do not use a toothpick that may break
off.
▯ Do not soak burner bases.
▯ A toothbrush can be used for stub-
born stains.
Burner cap / porcelain enamel ▯ Nonabrasive Cleaner: Dish soap and
hot water. Rinse and dry immediately.
▯ Nonabrasive Cleaners: Ammonia,
Fantastic
®
, Formula 409
®
.
▯ Mild Abrasive Cleaners: Bon Ami
®
,
Ajax
®
, Comet
®
.
▯ Liquid Cleaners: Kleen King
®
, Soft
Scrub
®
.
▯ For food stains, use an abrasive
cleaner such as, Zud
®
or Bar Keepers
Friend
®
.
▯ Acidic and sugar-laden spills deterio-
rate the porcelain enamel.
▯ Do not use wet sponge or towel on
hot porcelain.
▯ Do not soak burner caps.
▯ Always apply minimal pressure with
abrasive cleaners.
▯ Dry thoroughly and make sure burner
cap is seated properly on burner base
after cleaning.
Control knobs and grommets ▯ Nonabrasive Cleaner: Dish soap and
hot water.
▯ Rinse and dry immediately.
▯ Do not soak knobs or grommets.
▯ Do not use abrasive scrubbers or
cleaners, such as Bon Ami®, Ajax®,
or Comet®. They may permanently
damage the finish or remove graph-
ics.
▯ To remove knobs and grommets, see
“Control Knob Removal”.
▯ Do not pull on grommet when remov-
ing or replacing.
Exterior finish / stainless steel ▯ Nonabrasive Cleaners: Dish soap and
hot water, Fantastic
®
, Formula 409
®
.
Rinse and dry immediately.
▯ Cleaner Polish: Stainless Steel Magic
®
to protect the finish from staining and
pitting; enhances appearance.
▯ Hard water spots: Household white
vinegar.
▯ Mild Abrasive Cleaners: Kleen King
Stainless Steel liquid cleaner, Bon
Ami
®
.
▯ Heat discoloration: Bar Keepers
Friend
®
▯
Do not use steel wool pads. They will
scratch the surface.
▯ Stainless steel resists most food
stains and pit marks providing the sur-
face is kept clean and protected.
▯ Never allow food stains or salt to
remain on stainless steel for any
length of time.
▯ Rub lightly in the direction of the
grain.
▯ Chlorine or chlorine compounds in
some cleaners are corrosive to stain-
less steel. Check ingredients on label
before using.
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