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31 - Cleaning the Cooktop
Cooktop Part / Material Suggested Cleaners
Parts and materials Suggested cleaners Suggestions/Reminders
Burner base
(Cast aluminium)
Damp cloth. Keep the gas injector area free of cleaning
agents and any other material from entering
the injector orifice.
Gas spreader
(Cast aluminium)
Detergent and hot water; rinse and dry.
Stiff nylon bristle-toothbrush to clean port
openings.
Abrasive cleansers: Revere ware® metal
polish. Following package direction Use
Brillo® or S.O.S.® pads.
Rinse and dry.
Rub lightly, in a circular motion.
Aluminium cleaners may dull the surface.
To clean port opening, use a tooth brush or
straightened paper clip. Take care not to
damage / augment the shape of the ports.
Gas spreader
(Brass)
Wash them in hot soapy water, rinse, and
dry.
Use a stiff nylon brush or straight-ended
paper clip to clear the notches of a flame
spreader.
Rub lightly, in a circular motion.
Brass cleaners may dull the surface.
To clean port opening, use a tooth brush or
straightened paper clip.
Burner cap and grate
(Porcelain enamel on cast iron)
Non abrasive cleaners: Hot water and
detergent, Fantastic, Formula 409. Rinse and
dry immediately.
Mild abrasive cleaners: Bon Ami® and Soft
Scrub®.
Abrasive cleaners for stubborn stains: soap-
filled steel wool pad.
The grates are heavy; use care when lifting.
Place on a protected surface.
Blisters/crazing/chips are common due to
the extreme temperatures on grate fingers
and rapid temperature changes.
Acidic and sugar-laden spills deteriorate the
enamel. Remove soil immediately.
Abrasive cleaners, used too vigorously or too
often, can eventually mar the enamel.
Trilaminate griddle
(three layers griddle stainless
steel / aluminum)
Warning: There is a danger of burns when
cleaning a cooking surface that is still hot!
Never clean the cooking surface with
abrasive powders or aggressive detergents.
Clean the cooking surface with ice cubes or
cold water.
After Each Use:
Switch off the appliance and wait for it to
cool down to about 195/215°F (90/100
°C) 20/30min.
Wipe the griddle with a dry, heavy, coarse
cloth to remove any remaining residue and
food particles.
Place single ice cubes on the cooking surface
one after another; simultaneously detach the
dirt with the spatula and remove the dirt from
the griddle and accumulate in the drip pan.
You can also use cold water as an alternative
to ice cubes.
When the cooking surface is cool, any spots
left by egg whites or the acids in foods can
be removed with lemon juice and a clean
cloth. Rinse thoroughly with a damp cloth.
Coat lightly with cooking oil.
If the cooking surface was already cool
before cleaning, warm it to 100 °C and then
switch it off again.
Exterior finish
(Porcelain enamel)
Hot sudsy water: rinse and dry thoroughly.
Non abrasive cleansers: Ammonia,
Fantastic®, Formula 409®.
Mild abrasive cleansers: Bon Ami®, Ajax®,
Comet®.
Liquid cleaners: Kleen King®, Soft Scrub®
Acidic and sugar-laden spills deteriorate the
porcelain enamel. Remove soil immediately.
Do not use wet sponge or towel on hot
porcelain.
Always apply minimal pressure with abrasive
cleaners.
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