Cleaning Guidelines - Bosch NGP Use And Care Manual

Cleaning Guidelines

Table 4: Cooktop Cleaning Chart
Cooktop Part / Material
Burner Base and
Burner Cap, underside
/ Aluminum Alloy
Burner Cap and exterior
finish / Porcelain Enamel
Control Knobs / Plastic
Grommet / Rubber
Exterior Finish / Stain-
less Steel
English 10
• Always use the mildest cleaner that will do the job. Use clean, soft cloths,
sponges or paper towels.
• Rub stainless steel finishes in the direction of the grain. Wipe area dry to
avoid water marks.
• Before cleaning, be certain the burners are turned off and the grates are cool.
• Do not clean removable cooktop parts in any self-cleaning oven.
• After cleaning, place all parts in their proper positions before using cooktop.
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.
Suggested Cleaners
• Detergent and hot water; rinse and dry.
• Stiff nylon bristle tooth brush to clean port
openings.
• Abrasive Cleansers: Brillo® or S.O.S.®
pads. Rinse and dry.
• Hot sudsy water; rinse and dry thoroughly.
• Nonabrasive Cleansers: Ammonia, Fan-
tastic®, Formula 409®.
• Mild Abrasive Cleansers: Bon Ami®,
Ajax®, Comet®.
• Liquid cleaners: Kleen King®, Soft Scrub
• Stiff nylon bristle toothbrush to clean port
openings.
• Reassemble. Make sure the cap is seated
on the base and aligns with the notch.
• Hot sudsy water; rinse and dry immedi-
ately.
• To remove knobs, lift straight up.
• Hot sudsy water; rinse / dry immediately.
• To remove grommet, gently push toward
center and lift up.
• Nonabrasive Cleaners: Hot water and
detergent, 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 vine-
gar.
• Mild Abrasive Cleaners: Kleen King Stain-
less Steel liquid cleaner, Cameo Alumi-
num & Stainless Steel Cleaner, Bon Ami®.
• Heat discoloration: Bar Keepers Friend®.
Important Reminders
• Do not soak burner caps.
• Do not scratch or gouge port openings.
• Clean ports with a wire or straightened
paper clip.
• Do not use a toothpick that may break off.
• Acidic and sugar-laden spills deteriorate
the porcelain enamel. Remove soil imme-
diately.
• Do not use wet sponge or towel on hot
porcelain.
• Do not soak burner caps.
• Always apply minimal pressure with abra-
sive cleaners.
• Do not soak knobs.
• Do not force knobs onto wrong shaft.
• Do not use abrasive scrubbers or cleans-
ers, such as Bon Ami®, Ajax®, or
Comet®. They may permanently damage
the finish or remove graphics.
• Do not soak grommets.
• Do not pull on grommet when removing or
replacing.
• Stainless steel resists most food stains
and pit marks providing the surface 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 polish lines.
• Chlorine or chlorine compounds in some
cleaners are corrosive to stainless steel.
Check ingredients on label before using.