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Daily Cleaning Techniques
The entire range can be safely cleaned by wiping with a
soapy sponge, then rinsing and drying.
Cleaning the Cooktop
CAUTION:
• Before cleaning, be certain the burners are turned off
and the grates are cool.
• 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.
• Do not clean removable cooktop parts in any self-
cleaning oven.
• After cleaning, place all parts in their proper posi-
tions before using cooktop.
Note: The cleaners recommended in this manual indicate
cleaner types and do not constitute an endorsement of a
particular brand. Use all products according to package
directions.
Cooktop Care Chart
Cooktop Part / Material Suggested Cleaners Important Reminders
Burner Base/ Aluminum
• Detergent and hot water; rinse and dry.
• Abrasive cleansers: Brillo
®
or S.O.S.
®
pads.
Rinse and dry.
• Clean ports with a stiff nylon bristle toothbrush to
clean port openings.
• Do not scratch or gouge the port openings.
• Do not use a tootpick that may break off.
Burner Cap and exterior finish
Porcelain Enamel
• Hot sudsy water; rinse and dry thoroughly.
• Nonabrasive cleansers: Fantastic
®
, Formula
409
®
.
• Mild abrasive cleansers: Bon Ami
®
, Ajax
®
,
Comet
®
.
• Liquid cleaners:
Soft Scrub
®
.
• Reassemble. Make sure that the cap is
seated on the base.
• Acidic and sugar-laden spills deteriorate the
porcelain enamel. Remove soil immediately.
• Do not use wet sponge or towel on hot porce-
lain.
• Do not soak burner caps.
• Always apply minimal pressure with abrasive
cleaners.
• Never use oven cleaners, caustic cleaning
agents or abrasive cleaning agents on exterior
of range.
• 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 de-
tergent, Fantastic, Formula 409. Rinse and
dry immediately.
• Mild abrasive cleaners: Bon Ami
®
and Soft
Scrub
®
.
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 ingredi-
ents on label before using.
• Nonabrasive cleaners: Hot water and de-
tergent, 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 white vin-
egar.
• Mild Abrasive Cleaners: Kleen King
®
stain-
less steel liquid cleaner, Cameo
®
aluminum
& stainless steel cleaner, Bon Ami
®
.
• Heat discoloration: Bar Keepers Friend
®
.
Exterior Finish / Stainless Steel
• Hot sudsy water; rinse and dry immediately.
• To remove knobs, place in off position and
pull straight out.
Control Knobs and Bezels / Plastic • Do not soak knobs.
• Do not force knobs onto valve shaft.
• Do not use abrasive scrubbers or cleansers,
such as BonAmi
®
, Ajax
®
, or Comet
®
. They may
permanently damage the finish.
Igniters / Ceramic
• Carefully wipe with a cotton swab damp-
ened with water, ammonia or Formula 409
®
.
• Gently scrape soil off with a toothpick.
• Avoid excess water on the igniter. A damp igniter
will prevent burner from lighting.
• Remove any lint that may remain after cleaning.
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