PRELIMINARY
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
CLEANING THE COOKTOP
WARNING:
Be careful cleaning any part of this appli-
ance while hot.
All parts of the appliance can be cleaned with
hot soapy water, rinsed, dried and buffed to a
shine with a soft, heavy pile cloth. Always try
this first, as it is the mildest cleaning procedure.
1. Use the mildest cleansers first. Some brands
of cleaners are harsher than others and may
cause metal parts to discolor or corrode,
read their directions. Be sure all the cooktop
controls are turned OFF and the appliance
is COOL before using any type of aerosol
cleaner on or around the appliance. The
chemical that produces the spraying action
could, in the presence of heat, ignite.
2. To avoid marring the surfaces, always rub
metal finishes in the direction of the polish
lines. The cleaner will be more effective
when used in the direction of the polish
lines.
3. Use only clean sponges, soft cloths, paper
towels, plastic non-metal soap pads for
cleaning or scouring, as recommended in
this section.
4. Be sure to rinse all parts thoroughly and to
wipe dry to avoid water marks.
BRAND NAMES
In this section, the use of name brands is in-
tended only to indicate a type of cleaner. This
does not constitute an endorsement. The omis-
sion of any name brand cleaner does not imply
its adequacy or inadequacy. Many products are
regional in distribution and can be found in the
local markets and department stores.
CLEANING THE BURNER GRATES
Turn off all the burners and allow the grates
to cool before starting to clean the cooktop.
Rapid cooling of the grates, for instance, plac-
ing hot grates in cool or tepid water to clean,
can thermally shock the porcelain coating and
cause cracking or chipping. If you wipe off any
part of the cooktop while it is hot, do so care-
fully as using a wet sponge or cloth can result
in steam burns.
Once the grates are cool they may be wiped
clean while on the cooktop using hot soapy
water, then rinsed and wiped dry or they may
be placed in the dishwasher for easy cleaning.
The occasional use of mild abrasive cleansers
such as Bon-Ami®, Soft Scrub®, or a soap-filled
plastic or non-metal pad is okay. Abrasive
cleansers, used vigorously or too often, can
eventually harm the enamel. Apply with a damp
sponge, rinse thoroughly and dry.
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