Cleaning and Maintenance
Daily Cleaning
Note: Recommended cleaners indicate a type of
cleaner and do not constitute an endorsement of a
specific brand.
Glass ceramic cooktop
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CAUTION
Do not use any kind of cleaner on the glass
while the surface is hot, use only the razor
blade scraper. The resulting fumes can be
hazardous to your health. Heating the cleaner
can chemically attack and damage the surface.
Clean the surface when it is completely cool with the
following exception: remove dry sugar, sugar syrup,
tomato products and milk immediately with the razor
blade scraper (see special care chart).
Wipe off spatters with a clean, damp sponge or a
paper towel. Rinse and dry. Use white vinegar if
smudge remains; rinse.
Apply a small amount of the glass ceramic cooktop
cleaner. When dry, buff surface with a clean paper
towel or cloth.
Stainless steel side trim
Wipe with the grain when cleaning. For moderate/
heavy soil, use BonAmi® or Soft Scrub® (no bleach).
Wipe using a damp sponge or cloth, rinse and dry.
Knob
Remov e knob from the cooktop. Wipe with warm
soapy cloth, rinse and dry. Do not use abrasive
products or scrub. Do not place the knob in the
dishwasher or in dishwater. Otherwise it migth get
damaged.
Cleaning guidelines
When using a cleaner, use only a small amount; apply
to a clean paper towel or cloth. Wipe on the surface
and buff with a clean dry towel.
For best results, use cleaners such as glass ceramic
cooktop cleaner, BonAmi®, Soft Scrub® (without
bleach), and white vinegar.
Avoid these cleaners
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Glass cleaners which contain ammonia or
chlorine bleach. These ingredients may damage
or permanently stain the cooktop.
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Caustic cleaners - cleaners such as Easy Off®
may stain the cooktop surface.
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Abrasive cleaners.
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Metal scouring pads and scrub sponges such as
Scotch Brite® can scratch and/or leave metal
marks.
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Soap-filled scouring pads such as SOS® can
scratch the surface.
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Powdery cleaners containing chlorine bleach can
permanently stain the cooktop.
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Flammable cleaners such as lighter fluid or WD-
40.
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