Cooktop Cleaning Chart
Cooktop Part / Material
Burner Base
Aluminum Alloy
Burner Cap
Porcelain Enamel
Control Knobs and Grommets
Exterior Finish
Stainless Steel
Suggested
Cleaners
Important
Reminders
•
Detergent and hot water; rinse
and dry.
•
Stiff nylon bristle tooth brush to
clean port openings.
•
Abrasive Cleansers: Brillo® or
S.O.S.® pads. Rinse and dry.
•
Hot sudsy water; rinse and dry
thoroughly.
•
Nonabrasive Cleansers:
Ammonia, Fantastic®, Formula
409®.
•
Mild Abrasive Cleansers: Bon
Ami®, Ajax®, Comet®.
•
Liquid cleaners: Kleen King®,
Soft Scrub®.
•
For food stains, use an abrasive
cleanser such as, Zud® or Bar
Keepers Friend®.
•
Reassemble. Make sure that the
cap is seated on the base.
•
Hot sudsy water; rinse and dry
immediately.
•
To remove grommets, see
"Burner Control Knob Removal"
on page 9.
•
To remove knobs, lift straight up.
•
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, Bon Ami®.
•
Heat discoloration: Bar Keepers
Friend®.
•
Do not scratch or gouge the port
openings.
•
Clean ports with a wire or
straightened paper clip.
•
Do not use a toothpick that 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.
Dry thoroughly after cleaning.
•
Do not soak knobs or grommets.
•
Do not use abrasive scrubbers or
cleansers, such as Bon Ami®,
Ajax®, or Comet®. They may
permanently damage the finish or
remove graphics.
•
Do not pull on grommet when
removing or replacing.
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.
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