Cleaning Recommendations - Bosch NGMP058UC Use And Care Manual

9.4 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.
Exterior finish / stain- ¡ Clean with soapy water and soft cloth, then
less steel
¡ Condition steel with the Bosch Stainless
¡ Hard water spots: Household white vinegar
¡ Mild abrasive cleaners: Kleen King®
¡ Heat discoloration: Bar Keepers Friend®
Rinse and dry immediately.
Burner grates and ¡ Non-abrasive cleaner: Hot water and deter-
grate bridge / porce-
lain enamel on cast ¡ Mild abrasive cleaners: Bon Ami®
iron
¡ Stubborn stains: Soap filled steel wool pads
¡ Cleaning in the dishwasher: Remove burnt-
Rinse and dry immediately.
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water
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Scrub®
water, ammonia, Fantastic®
Comet® 1
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Zud® , Barkeepers Friend®
rinse and dry with a soft cloth.
Steel Conditioner (part # 00576696). Not for
use on black steel.
less steel liquid cleaner, Bon Ami®
gent, Fantastic® 1
Scrub® 1
on food prior to placing the burner grates in
the dishwasher. Place the burner grates on
the lowest rack of dishwasher and use the
dishwasher manufacturer's recommended
detergent.
Important notes
¡ Do not scratch or gouge the port openings.
¡ Clean ports with a wire or a straightened pa-
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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
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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.
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¡ Always apply minimal pressure with abrasive
cleaners.
¡ Dry thoroughly and make sure the burner
cap is seated properly on the burner base
after cleaning.
¡ Do not remove the control knobs when
cleaning the appliance. The appliance may
be damaged if moisture finds its way inside.
¡ Do not remove grommets. You will require
Customer Service to refit them. DO NOT
USE THE COOKTOP WITHOUT ALL
PARTS FITTED CORRECTLY!
¡ Do not soak the control knobs or grommets.
¡ Do not clean the control knobs in the dish-
washer, they may be damaged.
¡ Do not use abrasive scrubbers or cleaners,
such as Bon Ami®
They may permanently damage the finish or
remove graphics.
¡ Do not use steel wool pads. They will
scratch the surface.
¡ 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
1 stain- stainless steel for any length of time
1 ¡ Rub lightly in the direction of the grain.
1 ¡ Chlorine or chlorine compounds in some
cleaners are corrosive to stainless steel.
Check the ingredients on the label before
using.
¡ The grates are heavy; use care when you lift
them up. Place them on a protected surface
1 , Soft for cleaning.
¡ Blisters, crazing or chips are common due to
the extreme temperatures on the grate fin-
gers and rapid temperature changes.
¡ Acidic and sugar-laden spills deteriorate the
enamel. Remove soil immediately after the
appliance has cooled enough to touch.
¡ If you use abrasive cleaners too vigorously
or too often they may eventually mar the
enamel.
¡ Do not clean in a self-cleaning oven.
Cleaning and maintenance en-us
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, Ajax® , or Comet®
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