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8.4 Cleaning recommendations
Follow these cleaning recommendations for the individual parts of your appliance.
Part / Material
Suitable cleaning method
Burner base /
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porcelain enamel
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Rinse and dry immediately.
Burner cap / porcelain
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enamel
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Rinse and dry immediately.
Control knobs and
Non-abrasive cleaners: Dish soap and hot
illuminated ring
water
Dry thoroughly after cleaning.
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Non-abrasive cleaners: Dish soap and hot
water, ammonia, Fantastic®
Mild abrasive cleaners: Bon Ami®
Comet®
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Liquid cleaners: Soft Scrub®
For food stains: abrasive cleaners such as
Zud®
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, Barkeepers Friend®
Non-abrasive cleaners: Dish soap and hot
water, Fantastic®
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Mild abrasive cleaners: Bon Ami®
Liquid cleaners: Soft Scrub®
For food stains: abrasive cleaners such as
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Barkeepers Friend®
Important notes
Do not scratch or gouge the port openings.
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Clean ports with a wire or a straightened
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, Ajax®
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paper clip.
Do not use a toothpick, it may break off.
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Do not soak burner bases.
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A toothbrush can be used for stubborn
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stains.
Acidic and sugar-laden spills deteriorate the
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enamel. Remove soil immediately after the
appliance has cooled enough to touch.
Do not use wet sponge or towel on hot
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porcelain.
Always apply minimal pressure with abrasive
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cleaners.
Dry thoroughly and make sure the burner
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cap is seated properly on the burner base
after cleaning.
Acidic and sugar-laden spills deteriorate the
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enamel. Remove soil immediately after the
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appliance has cooled enough to touch.
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Do not use wet sponge or towel on hot
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porcelain.
Do not soak burner caps.
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Always apply minimal pressure with abrasive
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cleaners.
Dry thoroughly and make sure the burner
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cap is seated properly on the burner base
after cleaning.
Do not remove the control knobs when
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cleaning the appliance. The appliance may
be damaged if moisture finds its way inside.
Do not remove the illuminated rings under
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any circumstances. You will require
Customer Service to refit them. DO NOT
USE THE COOKTOP WITHOUT ALL
PARTS FITTED CORRECTLY!
Do not soak the control knobs.
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Do not clean the control knobs in the
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dishwasher, they may be damaged.
Do not use abrasive scrubbers or cleaners,
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such as Bon Ami®
They may permanently damage the finish or
remove graphics.
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, Ajax®
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, or Comet®
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