Cleaning The Cooktop; Daily Cleaning Techniques - Bosch HGS24 Use And Care Manual

Daily Cleaning Techniques

The entire range can be safely cleaned by wiping with a
soapy sponge, then rinsing and drying.
Note: The cleaners recommended in this manual indicate
cleaner types and do not constitute an endorsement of a
particular brand. Use all products according to package
directions.
Cooktop Part / Material
Burner Base/ Aluminum
Burner Cap and exterior finish
Porcelain Enamel
Control Knobs and Bezels / Plastic
Exterior Finish / Stainless Steel
Grates / Porcelain Enamel on
Cast Iron
Igniters / Ceramic

Cleaning the Cooktop

CAUTION:
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Cooktop Care Chart
Suggested Cleaners
• Detergent and hot water; rinse and dry.
• Abrasive cleansers: Brillo ® or S.O.S.
Rinse and dry.
• Hot sudsy water; rinse and dry thoroughly.
• Nonabrasive cleansers: Fantastic
409 .
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• Mild abrasive cleansers: Bon Ami
Comet .
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• Liquid cleaners: Soft Scrub
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• Reassemble. Make sure that the cap is
seated on the base.
• Hot sudsy water; rinse and dry immediately.
• To remove knobs, place in off position and
pull straight out.
• Nonabrasive cleaners: Hot water and de-
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tergent, Fantastic Formula 409
and dry immediately.
• Cleaner polish: Stainless Steel Magic
protect the finish from staining and pitting;
enhances appearance.
• Hard water spots: Household white vin-
egar.
• Mild Abrasive Cleaners: Kleen King
less steel liquid cleaner, Cameo
& stainless steel cleaner, Bon Ami
• Heat discoloration: Bar Keepers Friend
• Nonabrasive cleaners: Hot water and de-
tergent, Fantastic, Formula 409. Rinse and
dry immediately.
• Mild abrasive cleaners: Bon Ami
Scrub ® .
• Carefully wipe with a cotton swab damp-
ened with water, ammonia or Formula 409
• Gently scrape soil off with a toothpick.
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Before cleaning, be certain the burners are turned off
and the grates are cool.
Always use the mildest cleaner that will do the job.
Use clean, soft cloths, sponges or paper towels.
Rub stainless steel finishes in the direction of the
grain. Wipe area dry to avoid water marks.
Do not clean removable cooktop parts in any self-
cleaning oven.
After cleaning, place all parts in their proper posi-
tions before using cooktop.
Important Reminders
• Clean ports with a stiff nylon bristle toothbrush to
clean port openings.
® pads.
• Do not scratch or gouge the port openings.
• Do not use a tootpick that may break off.
• Acidic and sugar-laden spills deteriorate the
porcelain enamel. Remove soil immediately.
, Formula
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• Do not use wet sponge or towel on hot porce-
, Ajax ,
® ® lain.
• 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.
• Do not soak knobs.
• Do not force knobs onto valve shaft.
• Do not use abrasive scrubbers or cleansers,
such as BonAmi
permanently damage the finish.
• Stainless steel resists most food stains and pit
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. Rinse marks providing the surface is kept clean and
protected.
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• 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 stainless steel. Check ingredi-
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stain-
ents on label before using.
® aluminum
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• The grates are heavy; use care when lifting.
Place on a protected surface.
• Blisters / crazing / chips are common due to the
extreme temperatures on grate fingers and
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rapid temperature changes.
• Acidic and sugar-laden spills deteriorate the
enamel. Remove soil immediately.
• Abrasive cleaners, used too vigorously or too
often, can eventually mar the enamel.
• Avoid excess water on the igniter. A damp igniter
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will prevent burner from lighting.
• Remove any lint that may remain after cleaning.
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, Ajax , or Comet . They may