Cleaning and Maintenance
Table 9: Cooktop Cleaning Chart
Cooktop Part/Material
Exterior Finish / Stainless Steel
Grates / Porcelain Enamel on Cast
Iron
Igniters / Ceramics
Cleaning - Oven
Daily Cleaning
English 34
Suggested Technique(s)
•
Hot water and detergent
•
Non-abrasive cleaners such as
®
Fantastic
or Formula 409
Rinse and dry immediately.
•
Cleaner polish such as Stainless
®
Steel Magic
to protect the finish
from staining and pitting;
enhances appearance.
•
Hard water spots: Household
white vinegar.
•
Mild Abrasive Cleaners: Kleen
®
King
stainless steel liquid
®
cleaner, Cameo
aluminum &
stainless steel cleaner, Bon Ami
•
Heat discoloration: Bar Keepers
®
Friend
.
•
Hot water and detergent. Rinse
and dry immediately
•
Nonabrasive cleaners such as
®
Fantastic
or Formula 409
Rinse and dry immediately.
•
Mild abrasive cleaners such as
®
Bon Ami
or Soft Scrub
•
Carefully wipe with a cotton swab
dampened with water, ammonia
or a non-abrasive cleaner such as
®
Formula 409
.
•
Gently scrape soil off with a tooth-
pick.
Daily cleaning of the inside of the oven is not necessary. When soil builds up, use
the self-clean function as explain in "Self Cleaning the Oven" on page 35. See
"Oven Cleaning Chart" on page 35 for instructions for specific surfaces and items.
Important Reminders
•
Stainless steel resists most food
stains and pit marks providing the
®
.
surface is kept clean and pro-
tected.
•
Use clean, soft cloths, sponges or
paper towels.
•
Wipe area dry to avoid water
marks.
•
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.
•
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
®
.
temperatures changes.
•
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.
•
Keep the ignitor ports clean for
proper performance. It is neces-
sary to clean these when there is
a boilover or when the burner
does not light even though the
electronic ignitors click.
•
A damp igniter will prevent burner
from igniting. For proper burner
performance, keep ignitors clean
and dry.
•
Remove any lint that may remain
after cleaning.