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Burner Cap and exterior finish /
Porcelain Enamel
• Hot sudsy water; rinse and dry
thoroughly.
• Nonabrasive Cleansers: Ammo-
nia, Fantastic®, Formula 409®.
• Mild Abrasive Cleansers: Bon
Ami®, Ajax®, Comet®.
• Liquid cleaners: Kleen King®,
Soft Scrub®.
• Stiff nylon bristle toothbrush to
clean port openings.
• Reassemble. Make sure that the
cap is seated on the base and
aligns with the notch.
• Acidic and sugar-laden spills
deteriorate 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.
Control Knobs and Bezels / Plastic • Hot sudsy water; rinse and dry
immediately.
• To remove bezels, see Page 5.
• To remove knobs, lift straight up.
• Do not soak knobs or bezels.
• Do not force knobs onto wrong
valve shaft.
Exterior Finish / Stainless Steel • Nonabrasive Cleaners: Hot water
and detergent, Fantastic®, For-
mula 409®. Rinse and dry imme-
diately.
• Cleaner Polish: Stainless Steel
Magic® to protect the finish from
staining and pitting; enhances
appearance.
• Hard water spots: Household
white vinegar.
• Mild Abrasive Cleaners: Kleen
King Stainless Steel liquid
cleaner, Cameo Aluminum &
Stainless Steel Cleaner, Bon
Ami®.
• Heat discoloration: Bar Keepers
Friend®.
• Stainless steel resists most food
stains and pit marks providing the
surface is kept clean and pro-
tected.
• Never allow food stains or salt to
remain on stainless steel for any
length of time.
• Rub lightly in the direction of pol-
ish lines.
• Chlorine or chlorine compounds
in some cleaners are corrosive to
stainless steel. Check ingredients
on label before using.
Grates and Grate Bridge / Porcelain
Enamel on Cast Iron
• Nonabrasive cleaners: Hot water
and detergent, Fantastic®, For-
mula 409®. Rinse and dry imme-
diately.
• Mild abrasive cleaners: Bon Ami®
and Soft Scrub®.
• Abrasive cleaners for stubborn
stains: soap-filled steel wool pad.
• The grates are heavy; use care
when lifting. Place on a protected
surface.
• Blisters/ crazing/ chips are com-
mon due to the extreme tempera-
tures on grate fingers and rapid
temperature changes.
• Acidic and sugar-laden spills
deteriorate the enamel. Remove
soil immediately.
• Abrasive cleaners, used too vigor-
ously or too often can eventually
mar the enamel.
Igniters / Ceramic • Carefully wipe with a cotton swab
dampened with water, ammonia
or Formula 409®.
• Gently scrape soil off with a tooth-
pick.
• Avoid excess water on the igniter.
A damp igniter will prevent burner
from lighting.
• Remove any lint that may be
remain after cleaning.
Table 3: Cooktop Cleaning Chart
Cooktop Part / Material Suggested Cleaners Important Reminders