SECTION SIX: CARE AND MAINTENANCE
COOKTOP CLEANING CHART
• 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,
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
vinegar.
• Mild Abrasive Cleaners:
RevereWare Instant Stainless
Steel Cleaner
®
, Kleen King
Stainless Steel liquid cleaner.
• Heat discoloration: RevereWare
Instant Stainless Steel Cleaner.
Cooktop Part / Material Suggested Cleaners Important Reminders
Exterior Finish
/
Stainless Steel
Griddle Grease Tray
/
Aluminum
• Clean the grease tray after each
use.
• Wash in detergent and hot
water; rinse and dry.
• Stubborn soil: Soap-filled steel
wool pads.
• 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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