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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
CLEANING THE COOKTOP
WARNING:
Be careful cleaning any part of this appliance while hot.
All parts of the appliance can be cleaned with a small amount of hot soapy water, rinsed, dried and buffed to a
shine with a soft, heavy pile cloth. Always try this first, as it is the mildest cleaning procedure.
1. Use the mildest cleansers first. Some brands of cleaners are harsher than others and may cause metal parts to
discolor or corrode, read their directions. Be sure all the control knobs are turned OFF and the appliance is COOL
before using any type of aerosol cleaner on or around the appliance. The chemical that produces the spraying
action could, in the presence of heat, ignite.
2. To avoid marring the surfaces, always rub metal finishes in the direction of the polish lines.
The cleaner will be more effective when used in the direction of the polish lines.
3. Use only clean sponges, soft cloths, paper towels, and plastic non-metal pads for cleaning or scouring (use only
soap pads with soap still in them, an empty pad can scratch), as recommended in this section.
4. Be sure to rinse all parts thoroughly and wipe dry to avoid water marks.
5. If stains remain on the bottom of the cooktop sump, use this easy procedure. Place a paper collar around the
burner and igniter, tape it together. This will cover the aluminum under the burner cap and the igniter. Spray
the dirty area with Easy Off® or SOS Oven Cleaner® when cool. Cover with paper towel. Leave on for 4 hours or
overnight. With a warm wet sponge, wipe clean and polish with a lint free soft towel. You should never use any-
thing stronger than a sponge or a plastic non-metal pad on your cooktop.
BRAND NAMES:
In this section, the use of name brands is intended only to indicate a type of cleaner. This does not constitute an
endorsement. The omission of any name brand cleaner does not imply its adequacy or inadequacy. Many prod-
ucts are regional in distribution and can be found in the local markets and department stores.
CLEANING THE BURNER GRATES:
Turn off all the burners and
allow the grates to cool before starting to clean
the cooktop. Rapid cooling of the
grates, for instance, placing hot grates in cool or tepid water to clean, can thermally shock the porcelain coating
and cause cracking or chipping. If you wipe off any part of the cooktop while it is hot, do so carefully as using a
wet sponge or cloth can result in steam burns.
Once the grates are cool they may be wiped clean while on the cooktop using hot soapy water, then rinsed and
wiped dry. The occasional use of mild abrasive cleansers such as Bon-Ami®, Soft Scrub® or a soap-filled plastic or
non-metal pad is okay. Abrasive cleansers, used vigorously or too often, can eventually harm the enamel. Apply
with a damp sponge, rinse thoroughly and dry.
