COOKTOP CLEANING CHART
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• 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 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.
• Nonabrasive cleaners: Hot water
and detergent, Fantastic
®
,
Formula 409
®
. Rinse and dry
immediately.
• Mild abrasive cleaners: Bon Ami
®
and Soft Scrub
®
.
• Abrasive cleaners for stubborn
stains: soap-filled steel wool pad.
Grates: /
Porcelain Enamel on
Cast Iron
• 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.
• Nonabrasive Cleaners: Hot water
and detergent, ammonia, Fan-
tastic
®
, 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
vinegar.
• Mild Abrasive Cleaners: Siege
Stainless Steel and Aluminum
Cleaner, Kleen King
®
Stainless
Steel liquid cleaner.
• Heat discoloration: Cameo
®
,
Barkeepers Friend
®
, Zud
®
.
Cooktop Part / Material Suggested Cleaners Important Reminders
Exterior Finish
/Back Panel
Stainless Steel
Griddle Grease Tray
/
Titanium Coated Aluminum
• Clean the grease tray after each
use.
• May be placed in dishwasher.
• Wash in detergent and hot water;
rinse and dry.
• Stubborn soil: Soft Scrub
®
• Empty grease tray after each
use.
• Remove tray after grease has
cooled. Be careful not to fill it
so full that tipping to remove
it spills the grease.
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Slide back and lift
SECTION SIX: CARE AND MAINTENANCE