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CLEANING THE COOKTOP
• Always use the mildest cleaner that will do the job. Use clean, soft cloths, sponges or paper
towels.
• Rub stainless steel finishes in the direction of the grain. Wipe area dry to avoid water marks.
• Before cleaning, be certain the burners are turned off and the grates are cool.
• Do not clean removable cooktop parts in any self-cleaning oven.
• After cleaning, place all parts in their proper positions before using cooktop.
The cleaners recommended below and on the following page indicate a type and do not constitute an
endorsement of a particular brand. Use all products according to package directions.
The entire Cooktop can be safely cleaned by wiping with a soapy sponge, then
rinsing and drying. If stubborn soil remains, follow the recommended cleaning
methods below.
36" Models
Cooktop Part / Material Suggested Cleaners Important Reminders
Burner Base and
Burner Cap, underside
/ Aluminum Alloy
• Detergent and hot water; rinse and
dry.
• Abrasive Cleansers: Brillo
®
or
S.O.S.
®
pads. Rinse and dry.
• Do not soak burner caps.
• Do not scratch or gouge the port
openings.
Burner Cap and
exterior finish /
Porcelain Enamel
• Hot sudsy water; rinse and dry
thoroughly.
• Nonabrasive Cleansers: Ammonia,
Fantastic
®
, Formula 409
®
.
• Mild Abrasive Cleansers: Bon Ami
®
,
Ajax
®
, Comet
®
.
• Liquid cleaners: Kleen King
®,
Soft
Scrub
®
.
• Stiff nylon bristle tooth brush to
clean port openings.
• Reassemble. Make sure that the cap
is seated on the base and aligns
with the notches.
• Acidic and sugar-laden spills
deterioate the porcelain enamel.
Remove soil immediately.
• Do not use wet sponge or towel
on hot porcelain.
• Do not soak burner caps.
• Always apply minimal pressure
with abrasive cleaners.
Cooktop Cleaning Chart
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