Bosch HGS7052UC User Manual page 38

Cleaning and Maintenance
Table 9: Cooktop Cleaning Chart
Cooktop Part/Material
Burner Cap and exterior finish /
Porcelain Enamel
Control Knobs / Plastic or Nickel
Plated (varies by model)
Exterior Finish / Stainless Steel
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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 sudsy water; rinse and dry
immediately.
• 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
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Friend .
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.
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. • Acidic and sugar-laden spills
deteriorate the porcelain enamel.
Remove soil immediately.
• Do not use wet sponge or towel
on hot porcelain.
• Do not soak burner caps.
• Do not wash in the dishwasher
• Always apply minimal pressure
with abrasive cleaners.
• Never use oven cleaners, caustic
cleaning agents or abrasive
cleaning agents on exterior of
range.
• To remove knobs, place in OFF
position and pull straight out.
• Do not soak knobs.
• Do not force knobs onto valve
shaft. Line up D-shaped opening
in knob with valve shaft.
• Do not use abrasive scrubbers or
cleansers, such as BonAmi
®
Ajax , or Comet
manently damage the finish.
• 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.
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. • Chlorine or chlorine compounds
in some cleaners are corrosive to
stainless steel. Check ingredients
on label before using.
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,
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. They may per-