Bosch HII8057C - 10.3 Cooktop cleaning and maintenance; 10.3.1 Cleaning agents; 10.3.2 Cleaning the glass ceramic cooktop; 10.3.3 Cleaning recommendations

Cleaning and maintenance en-us
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Part Recommendations
¡ Use Bar Keeper’s Friend®
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to
remove heat discoloration.
¡ 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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10.3 Cooktop cleaning and maintenance
Cleaning agents
You can purchase suitable cleaners and glass scrapers
from Customer Support or in our online shop www.bosch-
home.com/us/shop.
Tip:Bosch cleaners have been tested and approved for
use on Bosch appliances. Other recommended cleaners
do not constitute an endorsement of a specific brand.
Recommended cleaning agents
¡ Glass ceramic cooktop cleaner
¡ Bosch glass cooktop cleaner
¡ BonAmi®
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¡ Soft Scrub®
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(without bleach)
¡ White vinegar
Unsuitable cleaning agents
¡ Glass cleaners which contain ammonia or chlorine
bleach. These cleaners may damage or permanently
stain the cooktop.
¡ Caustic cleaners such as Easy Off®
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. These cleaners
may stain the cooktop surface.
¡ Abrasive cleaners.
¡ Metal scouring pads and scrub sponges such as Scotch
Brite®
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. These cleaners may scratch the cooktop
surface and/or leave metal marks.
¡ Soap-filled scouring pads such as SOS®
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. These
cleaners may scratch the cooktop surface.
¡ Powdery cleaners containing chlorine bleach. These
cleaners may permanently stain the cooktop surface.
¡ Flammable cleaners such as lighter fluid or WD-40®
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.
¡ Do not use knives or sharp objects to clean the gap
between the cooktop surface and the control panel.
¡ Do not use steam cleaners.
Cleaning the glass ceramic cooktop
WARNING
Clean Cooktop With Caution.
▶ If a wet sponge or cloth is used to wipe spills on a hot
cooking area, be careful to avoid steam burn.
▶ Some cleaners can produce noxious fumes if applied to
a hot surface.
▶ Do not clean the appliance while it is still hot.
CAUTION
Do not use any kind of cleaner on the glass while the
surface is hot; use only the glass scraper. The resulting
fumes can be hazardous to your health. Heating the
cleaner can chemically attack and damage the surface.
Requirements
¡ The cooktop has cooled off.
¡ Exception: Remove dry sugar, sugar syrup, milk and
tomato products immediately.
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1. Wipe off splatters with a clean, damp sponge or a paper
towel.
2. Rinse and dry.
3. If a smudge remains use white vinegar.
4. Rinse and dry again.
5. Apply a small amount of cooktop cleaner with a clean
paper towel or cloth and let it dry.
6. Buff the surface with a clean paper towel or cloth.
Cleaning recommendations
Follow these cleaning instructions for removing common
soiling.
WARNING
The blade of the glass scraper is extremely sharp. You
can cut yourself.
▶ Replace the blade immediately, when you see any
imperfections.
▶ Follow the manufacturer's instructions.
NOTICE:
Diamond rings may scratch the ceramic cooktop surface.
▶ Take off any rings before you clean the ceramic cooktop
surface.
Type of soil Recommendation
¡ Dry sugar
¡ Sugar syrup
¡ Milk
¡ Tomato spills
¡ Melted plastic film
or foil
REMOVE IMMEDIATELY. Failure
to remove these substances
immediately can permanently
damage the ceramic cooktop
surface.
Remove the soil with the glass
scraper while the cooktop surface
is still hot.
Use a new, sharp razor in the
glass scraper.
¡ Remove the cookware and
turn off the cooking zone.
¡ Put on an oven mitt.
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respective owners. All other trademarks are
trademarks of BSH Home Appliances Corporation or its
affiliated companies.
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Appliances Corporation or its affiliated companies.