Daily Cleaning Techniques; Cooktop - Siemens xTronic HG2415UC Manual De Uso Y Cuidado

Daily Cleaning Techniques

The entire range can be safely cleaned by wiping with a
soapy sponge, then rinsing and drying.
Note: The cleaners recommended in this manual
indicate cleaner types and do not constitute an
endorsement of a particular brand. Use all products
according to package directions.
Cooktop Part / Material
Burner Base/ Aluminum
Burner Cap and exterior finish
Porcelain Enamel
Control Knobs and Bezels /
Plastic
Exterior Finish / Stainless Steel
Grates / Porcelain Enamel on
Cast Iron
Igniters / Ceramic
Cleaning the Cooktop
Cooktop Care Chart
Suggested Cleaners
• Detergent and hot water; rinse
and dry.
• Abrasive cleansers: Brillo
pads. Rinse and dry.
• Hot sudsy water; rinse and dry
thoroughly.
• Nonabrasive cleansers: Fantastic
®
Formula 409 .
• Mild abrasive cleansers: Bon Ami
Ajax ® , Comet ® .
• Liquid cleaners: Soft Scrub
• Reassemble. Make sure that the cap
is seated on the base.
• Hot sudsy water; rinse and dry
immediately.
• To remove knobs, place in off
position and pull straight out.
• Nonabrasive cleaners: Hot water and
detergent, Fantastic ®, Formula 409
Rinse and dry immediately.
• Cleaner polish: Stainless Steel Magic
to protect the finish from staining
and pitting; enhances appearance.
• Hard water spots: Household white
vinegar.
• Mild Abrasive Cleaners: Kleen King
stainless steel liquid cleaner, Cameo
aluminum & stainless steel cleaner,
®
Bon Ami .
• Heat discoloration: Bar Keepers Friend
• Nonabrasive cleaners: Hot water and
detergent, Fantastic, Formula 409.
Rinse and dry immediately.
• Mild abrasive cleaners: Bon Ami
®
Soft Scrub .
• Carefully wipe with a cotton swab
dampened with water, ammonia or
®
Formula 409 .
• Gently scrape soil off with a toothpick.
CAUTION:
• Before cleaning, be certain the burners are turned
off and the grates are cool.
• 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.
• Do not clean removable cooktop parts in any self-
cleaning oven.
• After cleaning, place all parts in their proper
positions before using cooktop.
Important Reminders
• Clean ports with a stiff nylon bristle
toothbrush to clean port openings.
® or S.O.S. ® • Do not scratch or gouge the port openings.
• Do not use a toothpick; it may break off.
• Acidic and sugar-laden spills deteriorate
the porcelain enamel. Remove soil
®
, immediately.
• Do not use wet sponge or towel on hot
® , porcelain.
• Do not soak burner caps.
® . • Always apply minimal pressure with
abrasive cleaners.
• Never use oven cleaners, caustic cleaning
agents or abrasive cleaning agents on
exterior of range.
• Do not soak knobs.
• Do not force knobs onto valve shaft.
• Do not use abrasive scrubbers or
cleansers, such as BonAmi
®
Comet . They may permanently damage
the finish.
• 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 polish lines.
• Chlorine or chlorine compounds in some
cleaners are corrosive to stainless steel.
® Check ingredients on label before using.
®
®
.
• The grates are heavy; use care when
lifting. Place on a protected surface.
• Blisters / crazing / chips are common due
® and to the extreme temperatures on grate
fingers and rapid temperature changes.
• Acidic and sugar-laden spills deteriorate
the enamel. Remove soil immediately.
• Abrasive cleaners, used too vigorously or
too often, can eventually mar the enamel.
• Avoid excess water on the igniter. A damp
igniter will prevent burner from lighting.
• Remove any lint that may remain after
cleaning.
® , Ajax ® , or