Bosch HDS7052U - Manual (Page 44)

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Cleaning - Cooktop
CAUTION:
Do not clean the appliance while it is still hot. Some cleaners produce
noxious fumes when applied to a hot surface. Wet clothes or sponges
can cause burns from steam.
CAUTION:
All ignitors spark when any single burner is turned on. Do not touch
any of the burners when the cooktop is in use.
Daily Cleaning
Wipe with a warm soapy water; Rinse and dry. After a spill or boilover, turn off
the burner and allow the cooktop to cool. Clean around the burner and burner
ports. Reassemble burner(s) and check for proper operation.
Additional Steps for Glass Ceramic Models:
Apply glass ceramic cooktop cleaner.
Cleaning Guidelines
Avoid these Cleaners • Glass cleaners which contain ammonia or chlorine bleach. These ingredi-
ents may permanently etch or stain the cooktop.
• Caustic Cleaners
• Oven cleaners such as Easy Off® may etch the cooktop surface.
• Abrasive Cleaners
• Metal scouring pads and scrub sponges such as Scotch Brite® can scratch
and/ or leave metal marks.
• Soap-filled scouring pads such as SOS
®
can scratch the surface.
• Powdery cleaners containing chlorine bleach can permanently stain cooktop
• Flammable cleaners such as lighter fluid or WD-40.
.
Cleaning and Maintenance
Table 10: Cooktop Cleaning Chart
Cooktop Part/Material Suggested Technique(s) Important Reminders
Burner Base / Matte Finish • Detergent and hot water; rinse
and dry.
• detergent-filled steel wool pads
such as Brillo
®
or S.O.S.
®
. Rinse
and dry.
• Clean ports with a stiff nylon bristle
toothbrush to clean port openings.
• Do not scratch or gouge the port
openings