Cleaning And Maintenance; Daily Cleaning; Cleaning Guidelines; Cleaning Charts - Bosch NIT5066UC Use And Care Manual

Cleaning and Maintenance

Daily Cleaning

Note: Recommended cleaners indicate a type of cleaner
and do not constitute an endorsement of a specific
brand.
Glass ceramic cooktop
CAUTION
9
Do not use any kind of cleaner on the glass while
the surface is hot, use only the razor blade scraper.
The resulting fumes can be hazardous to your
health. Heating the cleaner can chemically attack
and damage the surface.
Clean the surface when it is completely cool with the
following exception: remove dry sugar, sugar syrup,
tomato products and milk immediately with the razor
blade scraper (see special care chart).
Wipe off spatters with a clean, damp sponge or a paper
towel. Rinse and dry. Use white vinegar if smudge
remains; rinse.
Apply a small amount of the glass ceramic cooktop
cleaner. When dry, buff surface with a clean paper towel
or cloth.

Cleaning charts

Type of Soil
Dry sugar, sugar syrup, milk or tomato spills. Melted
plastic film or foil. All these items REQUIRE IMMEDIATE
REMOVAL. Failure to remove these immediatly can
permanently damage the surface.
Burned-on food soil, dark streaks, and specks
Greasy spatters
16

Cleaning guidelines

When using a cleaner, use only a small amount; apply to
a clean paper towel or cloth. Wipe on the surface and
buff with a clean dry towel.
For best results, use cleaners such as glass ceramic
cooktop cleaner, BonAmi®, Soft Scrub® (without
bleach), and white vinegar.
Avoid these cleaners
Glass cleaners which contain ammonia or chlorine
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bleach. These ingredients may damage or
permanently stain the cooktop.
Caustic cleaners - cleaners such as Easy Off® may
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stain the cooktop surface.
Abrasive cleaners.
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Metal scouring pads and scrub sponges such as
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Scotch Brite® can scratch and/or leave metal marks.
Soap-filled scouring pads such as SOS® can scratch
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the surface.
Powdery cleaners containing chlorine bleach can
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permanently stain the cooktop.
Flammable cleaners such as lighter fluid or WD-40.
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Possible Solution
Remove these types of spills while the surface is hot
using the razor blade scraper. Use a new, sharp razor in
the scraper. Remove pan and turn off the element.
Wearing an oven mitt, hold scraper at 30° angle, using
care not to gouge or scratch the glass. Push soil off the
heated area. After the surface has cooled, remove the
residue and apply the glass ceramic cooktop cleaner.
WARNING
9
RISK OF INJURY
The blade is extremely sharp. Risk of cuts. Protect
the blade when not in use. Replace the blade
immediately when any imperfections are found.
Follow manufacturer's instructions.
Soften by laying a damp paper towel or sponge on top of
soil for 30 minutes. Use a plastic scrubber and glass
ceramic cooktop cleaner or use the razor blade scraper.
Rinse and dry.
Use a soapy sponge or cloth to remove grease; rinse
thoroughly and dry. Apply glass ceramic cooktop
cleaner.