Cleaning and Maintenance
Table 5: Cooktop Cleaning Chart
Cooktop Part/MaterialSuggested Technique(s)Important Reminders
Exterior finish / Porcelain ?Hot sudsy water; rinse and dry ?Carefully reassemble the burner when
Enamelthoroughly.finished. Verify that the burner cap is
?Nonabrasive cleansers such as properly seated.
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Fantastic or Formula 409.?Do not use a toothpick; it may break
?Mild abrasive cleansers such as off.
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Bon Ami, Ajax, Comet.?Acidic and sugar-laden spills deterio-
?Liquid cleaners such as Soft rate the porcelain enamel. Remove
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Scrub.soil immediately.
?Do not use wet sponge or towel on
hot porcelain.
?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.
Exterior Finish / Stainless ?Hot water and detergent?Stainless steel resists most food
Steel?Non-abrasive cleaners such as stains and pit marks providing the sur-
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Fantastic or Formula 409.face is kept clean and protected.
Rinse and dry immediately.?Use clean, soft cloths, sponges or
?Cleaner polish such as Stainless paper towels.
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Steel Magic to protect the finish ?Wipe area dry to avoid water marks.
from staining and pitting; ?Never allow food stains or salt to
enhances appearance.remain on stainless steel for any
?Hard water spots: Household length of time.
white vinegar.?Rub lightly in the direction of polish
?Mild Abrasive Cleaners: Kleen lines.
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King stainless steel liquid ?Chlorine or chlorine compounds in
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cleaner, Cameo aluminum & some cleaners are corrosive to stain-
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stainless steel cleaner, Bon Ami.less steel. Check ingredients on label
?Heat discoloration: Bar Keepers before using.
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Igniters / Ceramic?Carefully wipe with a cotton swab ?Keep the ignitor ports clean for proper
dampened with water, ammonia performance. It is necessary to clean
or a non-abrasive cleaner such as these when there is a boilover or
?when the burner does not light even
Formula 409.
?Gently scrape soil off with a tooth-though the electronic ignitors click.
?A damp igniter will prevent burner
pick.
from igniting. For proper burner per-
formance, keep ignitors clean and
dry.
?Remove any lint that may remain after
cleaning.
Cleaning - Oven
Daily CleaningDaily cleaning of the inside of the oven is not necessary. When soil builds up, use
the self-clean function as explained in ?Self Cleaning the Oven? on page 22. See
?Oven Cleaning Chart? on page 22 for instructions for specific surfaces and items.
Cleaning Guidelines
Avoid these cleaners?Do not use caustic cleaners such as Easy Off?. They may etch the surface.
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