COOKTOP CLEANING CHART, continued
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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, 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: 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