Cleaning and Maintenance-Cooktop
Daily Cleaning
Notes
Clean only parts listed in manual.
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Bosch cleaners have been tested and approved for
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use on Bosch appliances. Other recommended
cleaners do not constitute an endorsement of a
specific brand.
Cleaning the Cooktop
WARNING
9
DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE UNITS OR AREAS
NEAR UNITS
Surface units may be hot even though they are dark
in color. Areas near surface units may become hot
enough to cause burns. During and after use, do not
touch, or let clothing or other flammable materials
contact surface units or areas near units until they
have had sufficient time to cool. Among those areas
are the cooktop and surfaces facing the cooktop.
CAUTION
9
Do not use any kind of cleaner on the glass while
the surface is hot. The resulting fumes can be
hazardous to your health. Heating the cleaner can
chemically attack and damage the surface.
Precautions for Long Life and Good Appearance of the
Surface
Regular, daily care using the glass ceramic cooktop
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cleaner will protect the surface and make it easier to
remove food soil and water spots.
The glass ceramic cooking surface is a durable
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material resistant to impact but not unbreakable if a
pan or other object is dropped on it.
Never cook food directly on the glass.
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Avoid placing a wok support ring, trivet or other metal
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stand on glass surface.
Do not use the glass surface as a cutting board.
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Do not slide cookware across the cooking surface as
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it may scratch the surface.
Do not place wet pans on the glass surface.
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Care Before Use
Care is easy when preventative steps are taken. For
example, apply a small amount of glass ceramic cooktop
cleaner (packaged with range) on a daily basis. This
provides a protective film that makes it easy to remove
water spots or food spatters. The temperature of the
cooking surface reduces the protective qualities of this
cleaner. It must be reapplied before each use. Use a
clean cloth and apply glass ceramic cooktop cleaner
before each use to remove dust or metal marks that can
occur on the counter level surface between uses.
Daily Cleaning Techniques
WARNING
9
RISK OF BURNS
Be extremely careful as the cooking surface is hot. If
using damp sponge or cloth, wait until the cooktop
has cooled sufficiently to prevent steam burns. Also,
some cleaners give off noxious fumes when applied
to hot surfaces.
1.
Clean the surface when it is completely cool with glass
ceramic cooktop cleaner.
Exception: Remove dry sugar, sugar syrup, tomato
products and milk with the razor blade scraper once
the cooktop has sufficiently cooled. See Cooktop Care
Chart on the next page.
2.
Wipe off spatters with a clean, damp sponge or a
paper towel. Rinse and dry. Use white vinegar if
smudge remains; rinse.
3.
Apply a small amount of the glass ceramic cooktop
cleaner. When dry, buff surface with a clean paper
towel or cloth.
Using the Razor Blade Scraper
Use the scraper to remove dried or baked on foods. Wait
until the cooktop has cooled sufficiently. Hold the scraper
at a 30° angle. Move it over the soil to lift it off of the
cooktop. Finish with a clean, damp sponge or paper
towel. Apply white vinegar if smudge remains and rinse.
WARNING
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RISK OF INJURY
The blade is extremely sharp. Risk of cuts. Protect
the blade when not in use. Replace the blade
immediately when any imperfections are found.
Follow manufacturer's instructions.