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Always use the mildest cleaner that will do the job. Use clean, soft cloths,
sponges or paper towels.
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Rub stainless steel finishes in the direction of the grain. Wipe area dry to
avoid water marks.
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Before cleaning, be certain the burners are turned off and the grates are cool.
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Do not clean removable cooktop parts in any self-cleaning oven.
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After cleaning, place all parts in their proper positions before using cooktop.
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.
Table 4: Cooktop Cleaning Chart
Cooktop Part / Material
Suggested Cleaners
Important Reminders
Burner Base and
Burner Cap, underside
/ Aluminum Alloy
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Detergent and hot water; rinse and dry.
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Stiff nylon bristle tooth brush to clean port
openings.
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Abrasive Cleansers: Brillo® or S.O.S.®
pads. Rinse and dry.
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Do not soak burner caps.
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Do not scratch or gouge port openings.
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Clean ports with a wire or straightened
paper clip.
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Do not use a toothpick that may break off.
Burner Cap and exterior
finish
/ Porcelain Enamel
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Hot sudsy water; rinse and dry thoroughly.
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Nonabrasive Cleansers: Ammonia, Fan-
tastic®, Formula 409®.
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Mild Abrasive Cleansers: Bon Ami®,
Ajax®, Comet®.
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Liquid cleaners: Kleen King®, Soft Scrub
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Stiff nylon bristle toothbrush to clean port
openings.
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Reassemble. Make sure the cap is seated
on the base and aligns with the notch.
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Acidic and sugar-laden spills deteriorate
the porcelain enamel. Remove soil imme-
diately.
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Do not use wet sponge or towel on hot
porcelain.
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Do not soak burner caps.
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Always apply minimal pressure with abra-
sive cleaners.
Control Knobs
/ Plastic
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Hot sudsy water; rinse and dry immedi-
ately.
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To remove knobs, lift straight up.
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Do not soak knobs.
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Do not force knobs onto wrong shaft.
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Do not use abrasive scrubbers or cleans-
ers, such as Bon Ami®, Ajax®, or
Comet®. They may permanently damage
the finish or remove graphics.
Grommet
/ Rubber
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Hot sudsy water; rinse / dry immediately.
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To remove grommet, gently push toward
center and lift up.
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Do not soak grommets.
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Do not pull on grommet when removing or
replacing.
Exterior Finish
/ Stain-
less Steel
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Nonabrasive Cleaners: Hot water and
detergent, Fantastic®, Formula 409®.
Rinse and dry immediately.
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Cleaner Polish: Stainless Steel Magic® to
protect the finish from staining and pitting;
enhances appearance.
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Hard water spots-household white vine-
gar.
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Mild Abrasive Cleaners: Kleen King Stain-
less Steel liquid cleaner, Cameo Alumi-
num & Stainless Steel Cleaner, Bon Ami®.
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Heat discoloration: Bar Keepers Friend®.
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Stainless steel resists most food stains
and pit 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.
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Rub lightly in the direction of polish lines.
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Chlorine or chlorine compounds in some
cleaners are corrosive to stainless steel.
Check ingredients on label before using.
