Table 3: Cooktop Cleaning Chart
Cooktop Part / Material
Burner Cap and exterior finish /
Porcelain Enamel
Control Knobs and Bezels / Plastic
Exterior Finish / Stainless Steel
Grates and Grate Bridge / Porcelain
Enamel on Cast Iron
Igniters / Ceramic
English 12
Suggested Cleaners
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Hot sudsy water; rinse and dry
thoroughly.
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Nonabrasive Cleansers: Ammo-
nia, Fantastic®, Formula 409®.
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Mild Abrasive Cleansers: Bon
Ami®, Ajax®, Comet®.
•
Liquid cleaners: Kleen King®,
Soft Scrub®.
•
Stiff nylon bristle toothbrush to
clean port openings.
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Reassemble. Make sure that the
cap is seated on the base and
aligns with the notch.
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Hot sudsy water; rinse and dry
immediately.
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To remove bezels, see Page 5.
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To remove knobs, lift straight up.
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Nonabrasive Cleaners: Hot water
and detergent, Fantastic®, For-
mula 409®. Rinse and dry imme-
diately.
•
Cleaner Polish: Stainless Steel
Magic® to protect the finish from
staining and pitting; enhances
appearance.
•
Hard water spots: Household
white vinegar.
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Mild Abrasive Cleaners: Kleen
King Stainless Steel liquid
cleaner, Cameo Aluminum &
Stainless Steel Cleaner, Bon
Ami®.
•
Heat discoloration: Bar Keepers
Friend®.
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Nonabrasive cleaners: Hot water
and detergent, Fantastic®, For-
mula 409®. Rinse and dry imme-
diately.
•
Mild abrasive cleaners: Bon Ami®
and Soft Scrub®.
•
Abrasive cleaners for stubborn
stains: soap-filled steel wool pad.
•
Carefully wipe with a cotton swab
dampened with water, ammonia
or Formula 409®.
•
Gently scrape soil off with a tooth-
pick.
Important Reminders
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Acidic and sugar-laden spills
deteriorate the porcelain enamel.
Remove soil immediately.
•
Do not use wet sponge or towel
on hot porcelain.
•
Do not soak burner caps.
•
Always apply minimal pressure
with abrasive cleaners.
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Do not soak knobs or bezels.
•
Do not force knobs onto wrong
valve shaft.
•
Stainless steel resists most food
stains and pit marks providing the
surface is kept clean and pro-
tected.
•
Never allow food stains or salt to
remain on stainless steel for any
length of time.
•
Rub lightly in the direction of pol-
ish lines.
•
Chlorine or chlorine compounds
in some cleaners are corrosive to
stainless steel. Check ingredients
on label before using.
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The grates are heavy; use care
when lifting. Place on a protected
surface.
•
Blisters/ crazing/ chips are com-
mon due to the extreme tempera-
tures on grate fingers and rapid
temperature changes.
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Acidic and sugar-laden spills
deteriorate the enamel. Remove
soil immediately.
•
Abrasive cleaners, used too vigor-
ously or too often can eventually
mar the enamel.
•
Avoid excess water on the igniter.
A damp igniter will prevent burner
from lighting.
•
Remove any lint that may be
remain after cleaning.