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WARNING
Be sure the entire appliance (including the light bulb) has
cooled and grease has solidified before attempting to
clean any part of the appliance.
WARNING
To avoid risk of electrical shock, DO NOT use a steam
cleaner or high pressure cleaners to clean the appliance.
Penetrating moisture may cause electrical shock.
10.2 Cleaning the warming drawer
Note:You can remove the warming drawer for cleaning.
Refer to the Installation Instructions for your appliance.
WARNING
To prevent burns, do not remove the drawer while hot.
▶ Be sure the drawer is empty before removing.
Part Recommendations
Drawer interior,
polished
stainless steel
¡ Use dish detergent. Wash, rinse well
and dry.
¡ For hard water spots or scale, use
white vinegar. Apply with a sponge
or cloth, rinse and dry.
¡ Chlorine or chlorine compounds in
some cleansers are corrosive to
stainless steel and can cause injury.
Check the ingredients on the label.
Painted
surfaces
¡ Use hot, soapy water or mild
cleaners such as Fantastik®
1
or
Formula 409®
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. Wash, rinse well and
dry.
¡ Do not use abrasive cleaning agents,
steel wool pads and oven cleaners.
Drawer exterior
frame, brushed
stainless steel
¡ Always wipe or rub in the direction of
the grain.
¡ Clean with a soapy sponge, then
rinse and dry or wipe with
Fantastik®
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or Formula 409®
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sprayed on a paper towel.
¡ Protect and polish with Stainless
Steel Magic®
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and a soft cloth.
¡ Remove water spots with a cloth
dampened with white vinegar.
¡ Use Bar Keeper’s Friend®
1
to
remove heat discoloration.
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trademarks of BSH Home Appliances Corporation or its
affiliated companies.
Part Recommendations
¡ Chlorine or chlorine compounds in
some cleansers are corrosive to
stainless steel and can cause injury.
Check the ingredients on the label.
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These marks are registered trademarks of their
respective owners. All other trademarks are
trademarks of BSH Home Appliances Corporation or its
affiliated companies.
10.3 Cooktop cleaning and maintenance
Cleaning the appliance
CAUTION
All igniters spark when any single burner is turned on.
▶ Do not touch any of the burners when the cooktop is in
use.
WARNING
Do not clean the cooktop while it is in operation.
1. Let the appliance cool down.
2. Clean with a sponge, water and soap.
3. Dry with a soft cloth.
Cleaning the burners
Clean the surfaces of the burners after every use to
prevent them from becoming encrusted.
NOTICE:
Do not clean the burner parts in the dishwasher. They may
be damaged.
1. Wait until the appliance has cooled.
2. Scrub with a non-metallic brush and soapy water.
3. Dry the burners completely. If there are water droplets
or damp patches on the cooktop when you start
cooking, the enamel may be damaged.
4. Reassemble the burner parts. Ensure that the burner
caps are correctly positioned on the burner bases.
Cleaning the burner grates
1. Wait until the appliance has cooled.
2. Carefully lift off the burner grates.
3. Scrub with a non-metallic brush and soapy water.
Carefully clean around the rubber feet. If the rubber feet
come off, the grates may scratch the cooktop surface.
4. Dry the burners grates completely. If there are water
droplets or damp patches on the cooktop when you
start cooking, the enamel may be damaged.
5. Place the burner grates in their proper position.
Cleaning recommendations
Follow these cleaning recommendations for the individual parts of your appliance.