Bosch Appliances Gas free-standing Range with Mechanical controls Range User Manual


 
Cleaning and Maintenance
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Cleaning Guidelines
Avoid these Cleaners Glass cleaners which contain ammonia or chlorine bleach. These ingredients
may permanently etch or stain the cooktop.
Caustic Cleaners
Oven cleaners such as Easy Off® may etch the cooktop surface.
Abrasive Cleaners
Metal scouring pads and scrub sponges such as Scotch Brite® can scratch
and/ or leave metal marks.
Soap-filled scouring pads such as SOS
®
can scratch the surface.
Powdery cleaners containing chlorine bleach can permanently stain cooktop
Table 5: Cooktop Cleaning Chart
Cooktop Part/Material Suggested Technique(s) Important Reminders
Burner Base / Enameled
Steel
Detergent and hot water; rinse
and dry.
detergent-filled steel wool pads
such as Brillo
®
or S.O.S.
®
. Rinse
and dry.
Clean ports with a stiff nylon bristle
toothbrush to clean port openings.
Do not scratch or gouge the port
openings
Burner Caps and Grates /
Matte Finish on Cast Iron
Hot water and detergent. Rinse
and dry immediately
Nonabrasive cleaners such as
Fantastic
®
or Formula 409
®
.
Rinse and dry immediately.
Mild abrasive cleaners such as
Bon Ami
®
or Soft Scrub
®
.
The grates are heavy; use care when
lifting. Place on a protected surface.
Blisters / crazing / chips are common
due to the extreme temperatures on
grate fingers and rapid temperatures
changes.
Do not wash in the dishwasher
Acidic and sugar-laden spills deterio-
rate the enamel. Remove soil immedi-
ately
Abrasive cleaners, used too vigor-
ously or too often, can eventually mar
the enamel.
Control Knobs / Plastic Hot sudsy water; rinse and dry
immediately.
To remove knobs, place in off position
and pull straight out.
Do not soak knobs.
Do not force knobs onto valve shaft.
Line up D-shaped opening with the
valve shaft.
Do not use abrasive scrubbers or
cleansers, such as BonAmi
®
, Ajax
®
,
or Comet
®
. They may permanently
damage the finish.