Because of the many new cleaning products introduced in
Non-Abrasive
Cleaners - Bon Ami, paste of baking soda
the marketplace
each year, it is not possible to list all
and water.
products that can be safely used to clean this appliance.
Listed below are just a few examples
of recommended
Mildly Abrasive
Powder or Liquid Cleansers
- Ajax,
products.
Barkeepers Friend, Cameo, Comet, Soft Scrub. (Note: If the
cleaner is recommended
for use on plastic, glass, or
REMEMBER,
ALWAYS READ THE MANUFACTURER'S
porcelain finishes, it can be used on the same appliance
INSTRUCTIONS to be sure the cleaner can be safely used
finishes.)
on this appliance.
Also, read and carefully
follow the
manufacturer's directions when using any cleaning product.
Non-Abrasive
or Scratchless
Plastic or Nylon Scouring
Pads or Sponges
- Chore Boy Plastic Cleaning
Puff,
To determine if a cleaning product is safe, test a small
Scrunge
Scrub
Sponges
or Scotch-Brite
No Scratch,
inconspicuous area using a very light pressure to see if the
Cookware or Kitchen Sponge.
surface may scratch.
This is particularly
important
for
porcelain enamel, highly polished, shiny, painted, or plastic
Abrasive
or "Never
Scratch"
Scouring
Pads - S.O.S.,
surfaces.
Brillo Steel Wool Soap, Scotch-Brite
Wool Soap Pads.
The following brands may help you to make an appropriate
(Brand names for the above cleaning products are registered
selection:
trademarks of the respective manufacturers.)
Glass Cleaners - Bon Ami, Cinch, Glass Plus, Windex.
Be sure appliance is off and all parts are cool before
handling or cleaning to avoid damage
and possible
Dishwashing Liquid Detergents-Dawn,
Dove, Ivory, Joy.
burns. If a part is removed,
be sure it is correctly
Mild Liquid Spray Cleaners - Fantastik, Formula 409.
replaced.
PARTS
CLEANING AGENTS
DIRECTIONS
Burner box,
• Detergent & water.
Burner box, located under cooktop, should be cleaned frequently to remove
conventional
spillovers. Tfsoil is not removed and is allowed to accumulate, it may damage the
surface burner only
finish. To clean, remove surface burners and clean with detergent and water,
rinse and dry. (Note: Cooktop on sealed burner model can not be lifted up.)
Chrome drip bowls,
• Detergent & water.
Clean bowls after each use with detergent and water. Remove stubborn stains
if equipped
• Paste of baking soda &
with baking soda paste and plasticscouring pad. Toprevent scratching the finish,
water,
do not use abrasive cleaning agents. Rinse, dry and replace. NOTE: Bowls can
• Plastic scouring pad.
be permanently discolored if exposed to excessive heat or if soil is allowed to
bake on.
Control knobs
• Detergent & water.
TOremove knobs, for cleaning, gently pull up. Wash in detergent and water. Do
• Sponge or soft cloth,
not use abrasive cleaning agents. They will scratch finish and remove markings.
Rinse, dry and replace. Turn on each burner to see if knobs have been replaced
correctly.
Cook'top,
• Detergent& water.
Wash with detergent and water_For heavier soil use a mild abrasive cleaner,
brushed chrome
• Mild abrasive cleaner,
rubbing with the grain to avoid streaking the surface. To prevent scratching, do
not use abrasive or caustic agents. Chrome will permanently discolor if soil is
allowed to bake on.
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