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Maintenance
The appliance requires only regular cleaning for proper
operation. No other maintenance is required.
For detailed instructions see
Control knobs and
grommets
▯
Nonabrasive Cleaner: Dish soap and hot
water.
▯
Dry thoroughly after cleaning.
NOTICE:
Do not remove the control knobs
when cleaning the appliance. The appliance
may be damaged if moisture finds its way
inside.
▯
Do not soak knobs or grommets.
▯
Do not use abrasive scrubbers or clean-
ers, such as Bon Ami®, Ajax®, or
Comet®. They may permanently damage
the finish or remove graphics.
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WARNING
Do not remove grommets or white
rings as they will require Customer
Service to refit and the cooktop must
not be used without all parts fitted cor-
rectly.
Exterior finish / stainless
steel
▯
Nonabrasive Cleaners: Dish soap and
hot water, Fantastic
®
, Formula 409
®
.
Rinse and dry immediately.
▯
Cleaner Polish: Stainless Steel Magic
®
to
protect the finish from staining and pit-
ting; enhances appearance.
▯
Hard water spots: Household white vine-
gar.
▯
Mild Abrasive Cleaners: Kleen King Stain-
less Steel liquid cleaner, Bon Ami
®
.
▯
Heat discoloration: Bar Keepers Friend
®
▯
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 stainless steel for any length of time.
▯
Rub lightly in the direction of the grain.
▯
Chlorine or chlorine compounds in some
cleaners are corrosive to stainless steel.
Check ingredients on label before using.
Grates and grate bridge /
porcelain enamel on cast
iron
▯
Nonabrasive cleaners: Hot water and
detergent, Fantastic
®
, Formula 409
®
.
Rinse and dry immediately.
▯
Mild Abrasive Cleaners: Bon Ami
®
and
Soft Scrub
®
.
▯
Stubborn Stains: Use soap-filled steel
wool pads.
▯
You may also clean the burner grates in
the dishwasher. Remove any burnt-on
food prior to placing the burner grates in
the dishwasher. Place them on the low-
est rack of dishwasher and use the dish-
washer manufacturer’s recommended
detergent.
▯
The grates are heavy; use care when lift-
ing. Place on a protected surface for
cleaning.
▯
Blisters/ crazing/ chips are common due
to the extreme temperatures on grate fin-
gers and rapid temperature changes.
▯
Acidic and sugar-laden spills deteriorate
the enamel. Remove soil immediately
after unit has cooled enough to touch.
▯
Abrasive cleaners, used too vigorously or
too often can eventually mar the enamel.
▯
Do not clean in a self-cleaning oven.
Igniters / ceramic
▯
Carefully wipe with a cotton swab damp-
ened with water, ammonia or Formula
409
®
.
▯
Gently scrape soil off with a toothpick.
▯
Avoid excess water on the igniter. A
damp igniter will prevent burner from
lighting.
▯
Remove any lint that may remain after
cleaning.
Cooktop Part / Material
Suggested Cleaners
Important Reminders
