Cleaning - Oven - Bosch Gas free-standing Range with Mechanical controls Use And Care Manual

Table 5: Cooktop Cleaning Chart
Cooktop Part/Material
Exterior finish / Porcelain
Enamel
Exterior Finish / Stainless
Steel
Igniters / Ceramic

Cleaning - Oven

Daily Cleaning
Cleaning Guidelines
Avoid these cleaners
Suggested Technique(s)
• Hot sudsy water; rinse and dry
thoroughly.
• Nonabrasive cleansers such as
®
Fantastic or Formula 409
• Mild abrasive cleansers such as
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Bon Ami , Ajax , Comet
• Liquid cleaners such as Soft
®
Scrub .
• 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 .
• 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 explained in "Self Cleaning the Oven" on page 22. See
"Oven Cleaning Chart" on page 22 for instructions for specific surfaces and items.
• Do not use caustic cleaners such as Easy Off®. They may etch the surface.
Important Reminders
• Carefully reassemble the burner when
finished. Verify that the burner cap is
properly seated.
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. • Do not use a toothpick; it may break
off.
®
. • Acidic and sugar-laden spills deterio-
rate 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.
• Never use oven cleaners, caustic
cleaning agents or abrasive cleaning
agents on exterior of range.
• Stainless steel resists most food
stains and pit marks providing the sur-
®
. face is kept clean and protected.
• 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 polish
lines.
• Chlorine or chlorine compounds in
some cleaners are corrosive to stain-
®
. less steel. Check ingredients on label
before using.
• Keep the ignitor ports clean for proper
performance. It is necessary 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 per-
formance, keep ignitors clean and
dry.
• Remove any lint that may remain after
cleaning.
Cleaning and Maintenance
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