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19
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®
▯ Do not scratch or gouge the port open-
ings.
▯ Clean ports with a wire or straightened
paper clip.
▯ Do not use a toothpick that may break
off.
▯ Do not soak burner bases.
▯ A toothbrush can be used for stubborn
stains.
Burner cap / porcelain
enamel
▯ Nonabrasive Cleaner: Dish soap and
hot water. Rinse and dry immediately.
▯ Nonabrasive Cleaners: Ammonia, Fan-
tastic
®
, 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 deteriorate
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 grom-
mets
▯ Nonabrasive Cleaner: Dish soap and
hot water.
▯ Dry thoroughly after cleaning.
NOTICE: : Do not remove the control
knobs when cleaning the appliance. The
appliance may be damaged if moisture
finds its way inside.
▯ Do not soak knobs or grommets.
▯ Do not use abrasive scrubbers or clean-
ers, such as Bon Ami®, Ajax®, or
Comet®. They may permanently dam-
age the finish or remove graphics.
9 WARNING
Do not remove grommets or white
rings as they will require Customer
Service to refit and the cooktop must
not be used without all parts fitted
correctly.
Grates and grate bridge /
porcelain enamel on cast
iron
▯ Nonabrasive cleaners: Hot water and
detergent, Fantastic
®
, Formula 409
®
.
Rinse and dry immediately.
▯ Mild Abrasive Cleaners: Bon Ami
®
and
Soft Scrub
®
.
▯ Stubborn Stains: Use soap-filled steel
wool pads.
▯ You may also clean the burner grates in
the dishwasher. Remove any burnt-on
food prior to placing the burner grates
in the dishwasher. Place them on the
lowest rack of dishwasher and use the
dishwasher manufacturer’s recom-
mended detergent.
▯ The grates are heavy; use care when lift-
ing. Place on a protected surface for
cleaning.
▯ 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
after unit has cooled enough to touch.
▯ Abrasive cleaners, used too vigorously
or too often can eventually mar the
enamel.
▯ Do not clean in a self-cleaning oven.
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