Cooktop Cleaning And Maintenance - Bosch HDIP056U User Manual

10.2 Cooktop cleaning and maintenance
Cleaning the appliance
NOTICE:
Humidity might enter the appliance interior, if you remove
the control knobs during cleaning. This may damage the
appliance.
Do not remove the control knobs when cleaning the ap-
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pliance.
Let the appliance cool down.
1.
Clean with a sponge, water and soap.
2.
Dry with a soft cloth.
3.
Cleaning the burners
Clean the surfaces of the burners after every use to pre-
vent them from becoming encrusted.
NOTICE:
Do not clean the burner parts in the dishwasher. They may
be damaged.
Cleaning recommendations
Follow these cleaning recommendations for the individual parts of your appliance.
Part / Material Suitable cleaning method
Burner base / alu- ¡ Non-abrasive cleaner: Dish soap and hot
minum alloy
¡ Mild abrasive cleaners: Bon Ami®
Rinse and dry immediately.
Burner cap / porcelain ¡ Non-abrasive cleaners: Dish soap and hot
enamel
¡ Mild abrasive cleaners: Bon Ami®
¡ Liquid cleaners: Soft Scrub®
¡ For food stains: abrasive cleaners such as
Rinse and dry immediately.
Control knobs and Non-abrasive cleaners: Dish soap and hot wa-
grommets ter
Dry thoroughly after cleaning.
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Appliances Corporation or its affiliated companies.
water
Scrub® 1
water, ammonia, Fantastic®
Comet® 1
Zud® 1 , Barkeepers Friend®
Wait until the appliance has cooled.
1.
Scrub with a non-metallic brush and soapy water.
2.
Dry the burners completely. If there are water droplets
3.
or damp patches on the cooktop when you start cook-
ing, the enamel may be damaged.
Reassemble the burner parts. Ensure that the burner
4.
caps are correctly positioned on the burner bases.
Cleaning the burner grates
Wait until the appliance has cooled.
1.
Carefully lift off the burner grates.
2.
Scrub with a non-metallic brush and soapy water. Care-
3.
fully clean around the rubber feet. If the rubber feet
come off, the grates may scratch the cooktop surface.
Dry the burners grates completely. If there are water
4.
droplets or damp patches on the cooktop when you
start cooking, the enamel may be damaged.
Place the burner grates in their proper position.
5.
Important notes
¡ Do not scratch or gouge the port openings.
¡ Clean ports with a wire or a straightened pa-
1 or Soft
per clip.
¡ Do not use a toothpick, it may break off.
¡ Do not soak burner bases.
¡ A toothbrush can be used for stubborn
stains.
¡ Acidic and sugar-laden spills deteriorate the
enamel. Remove soil immediately after the
1 , Ajax® 1 , appliance has cooled enough to touch.
¡ Do not use wet sponge or towel on hot
1 porcelain.
¡ Do not soak burner caps.
1 ¡ Always apply minimal pressure with abrasive
cleaners.
¡ Dry thoroughly and make sure the burner
cap is seated properly on the burner base
after cleaning.
¡ You can remove the control knobs for clean-
ing the appliance.
→ "Removing the control knobs", Page 30
¡ Do not remove grommets or white rings. You
will require Customer Service to refit them.
DO NOT USE THE COOKTOP WITHOUT
ALL PARTS FITTED CORRECTLY!
¡ 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 re-
move graphics.
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