Cleaning and Maintenance
English 41
Burner Cap and exterior fin-
ish / Porcelain Enamel
• Hot sudsy water; rinse and dry
thoroughly.
• Nonabrasive cleansers such as
Fantastic
®
or Formula 409
®
.
• Mild abrasive cleansers such as
Bon Ami
®
, Ajax
®
, Comet
®
.
• Liquid cleaners such as Soft
Scrub
®
.
• Carefully reassemble the burner when
finished. Verify that the burner cap is
properly seated.
• Do not use a toothpick; it may break
off.
• Acidic and sugar-laden spills deterio-
rate the porcelain enamel. Remove
soil immediately.
• Do not use wet sponge or towel on
hot porcelain.
• Do not soak burner caps.
• Do not wash in the dishwasher
• Always apply minimal pressure with
abrasive cleaners.
• Never use oven cleaners, caustic
cleaning agents or abrasive cleaning
agents on exterior of range.
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.
• Do not use abrasive scrubbers or
cleansers, such as BonAmi
®
, Ajax
®
,
or Comet
®
. They may permanently
damage the finish.
Exterior Finish / Stainless
Steel
• Hot water and detergent
• Non-abrasive cleaners such as
Fantastic
®
or Formula 409
®
.
Rinse and dry immediately.
• Cleaner polish such as 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
®
.
• Stainless steel resists most food
stains and pit marks providing the sur-
face is kept clean and protected.
• Use clean, soft cloths, sponges or
paper towels.
• Wipe area dry to avoid water marks.
• 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 stain-
less steel. Check ingredients on label
before using.
Grates / Matte Finish • 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.
• 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.
Table 10: Cooktop Cleaning Chart
Cooktop Part/Material Suggested Technique(s) Important Reminders