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Cleaning and maintenance
9 Cleaning and maintenance
Cleaning and maintenance
To keep your appliance working efficiently for a long time,
it is important to clean and maintain it carefully.
9.1 Cleaning and maintenance-cooktop
The entire cooktop can be safely cleaned by wiping with a
soapy sponge, then rinsing and drying. If stubborn soil
remains, follow the recommended cleaning methods
below.
Cleaning recommendations:
¡ Always keep the appliance area clear and free from
combustible materials, gasoline, and other flammable
vapors and liquids.
¡ 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.
¡ Before cleaning, be certain the burners are turned off
and the grates and burners are cool.
¡ Do not clean removable cooktop parts in any self
cleaning oven or dishwasher.
¡ Do not obstruct air flow around cooktop burners, range
backguard and door area.
¡ After cleaning, place all parts in their proper positions
before using cooktop.
¡ For proper burner performance, keep igniters clean and
dry.
¡ Keep the igniter ports clean for proper lighting
performance of the burners. It is necessary to clean
these when there is a boilover or when the burner does
not light even though the electronic igniters click.
¡ Do not use flammable cleansers such as lighter fluid.
¡ Do not use chlorine based cleaners.
¡ Always test cleaners on a small inconspicuous area
first.
CAUTION
All igniters spark when any single burner is turned on.
▶ Do not touch any of the burners when the cooktop is in
use.
Cleaning guidelines
The cleaners recommended below and on the following page indicate a type and do not constitute an endorsement of a
particular brand. Use all products according to package directions.
Cooktop part / material Suggested cleaners Recommendations
Burner base / aluminum alloy ¡ Detergent and hot water; rinse and
dry thoroughly.
¡ Stiff nylon bristle tooth brush to
clean port openings.
¡ Abrasive cleansers: Brillo®
1
or
S.O.S.®
1
pads. Rinse and dry.
¡ Do not scratch or gouge the port
openings.
¡ Clean ports with a wire or
straightened paper clip.
¡ Do not use a toothpick that may
break off.
¡ Do not soak burner bases.
Burner cap / porcelain enamel ¡ Detergent and hot water; rinse and
dry thoroughly.
¡ Nonabrasive Cleansers: Omit
ammonia, Fantastic®
1
, Formula
409®
1
.
¡ Mild Abrasive Cleansers: Bon
Ami®
1
, Ajax®
1
, Comet®
1
.
¡ Liquid cleaners: Bar Keeper's
Friend®
1
, Soft Scrub®
1
.
¡ Bar Keeper's Friend Soft Cleanser
Liquid ®
1
.
¡ Reassemble, make sure that the
cap is seated on the base.
¡ Acidic and sugar-laden spills
deteriorate the porcelain enamel.
¡ Remove soil immediately after unit
has cooled enough to touch.
¡ Do not use wet sponge or towel on
hot porcelain.
¡ Do not soak burner caps.
¡ Always apply minimal pressure with
abrasive cleaners.
¡ Dry thoroughly after cleaning.
Control knobs and bezels ¡ Detergent and hot water; rinse and
dry thoroughly.
¡ To remove knobs, pull outward.
¡ Do not soak knobs.
¡ Do not use abrasive scrubbers or
cleansers, such as Bon Ami®
1
,
Ajax®
1
, or Comet®
1
. They may
permanently damage the finish or
remove graphics.
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