SECTION SIX: CARE AND MAINTENANCE
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
CAUTION
Avoid cleaning any part of the cooktop while it
is hot. Do not clean any removable part of the
cooktop in a self-cleaning oven.
ABOUT THIS CHART
• Always start by selecting the mildest cleaner
according to the kind of soil and the material soiled.
To prevent marring the stainIess steel finish, always
apply the cleaners in the direction of the polish
lines. Rinse and dry immediately to avoid water
marks.
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• Use clean applicators, i.e. soft cloths, sponges, paper
towels, soap-filled pads, for cleaning and scouring.
• The use of brand names in the chart is intended
only to indicate a type of cleaner. This does not
constitute an endorsement. The omission of any
brand name cleaner does not imply its inadequacy.
• The brands listed on the chart are suggested as
examples of a type of cleaner, such as non-abrasive,
mild abrasive, powder, creme, etc. Use all proclucts
in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
Cooktop Part / Material Suggested Cleaners Important Reminders
COOKTOP CLEANING CHART
Burner Base and Cap
Burner Drip Tray
/
Porcelain
Enamel
Burner Flame Spreader
/
Brass
• Hot sudsy water; rinse and dry
thoroughly.
• Mild Abrasive Cleansers: Bon
Ami
®
, Ajax
®
, Comet
®
.
Liquid cleaners: Kleen King
®
.
• Stiff nylon bristle tooth brush to
clean port openings.
• Reassemble as shown. Make
sure that the spreader is seated
on the base and the cap aligns
with the notches on top of
spreader.
• Do not scratch or gouge the
port openings of flame
spreader.
– Cap
– Flame
Spreader
– Base
• Hot sudsy water; rinse and dry
immediately.
Control Knobs
/
Plastic
Bezels
/
Chrome
• Do not soak knobs.
• Do not force knobs onto
wrong valve shaft.
Port
Openings
• Acidic and sugar-laden spills
deterioate the porcelain
enamel. Remove soil immedi-
ately.
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