Bosch Gas Ranges - Manual (Page 34)

Cleaning and Maintenance
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• 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.
Table 9: Cooktop Cleaning Chart
Cooktop Part/Material Suggested Technique(s) Important Reminders
Burner Base / Enameled Steel • 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 bris-
tle toothbrush to clean port open-
ings.
• Do not scratch or gouge the port
openings
Burner Cap and exterior finish /
Porcelain Enamel • Hot sudsy water; rinse and dry
thoroughly.
• Nonabrasive cleansers such as
Fantastic
® or Formula 409 ® .
• Mild abrasive cleansers such as
Bon Ami
® , Ajax ® , Comet ® .
• Liquid cleaners such as Soft
Scrub
® .
• Carefully reassemble the burner
when finished. Verify that the
burner cap is properly seated.
• Do not use a toothpick; it may
break off.
• Acidic and sugar-laden spills
deteriorate the porcelain enamel.
Remove soil immediately.
• Do not use wet sponge or towel
on hot porcelain.
• Do not soak burner caps.
• Do not wash in the dishwasher
• Always apply minimal pressure
with abrasive cleaners.
• Never use oven cleaners, caustic
cleaning agents or abrasive
cleaning agents on exterior of
range.
Control Knobs / Plastic or Nickel
Plated (varies by model) • Hot sudsy water; rinse and dry
immediately. • To remove knobs, place in OFF
position and pull straight out.
• Do not soak knobs.
• Do not force knobs onto valve
shaft. Line up D-shaped opening
in knob with valve shaft.
• Do not use abrasive scrubbers or
cleansers, such as BonAmi
® ,
Ajax ® , or Comet ® . They may per-
manently damage the finish.
Exterior Finish / Stainless Steel • Hot water and detergent
• Non-abrasive cleaners such as
Fantastic
® or Formula 409 ® .
Rinse and dry immediately.
• Cleaner polish such as Stainless
Steel Magic
® to protect the finish
from staining and pitting;
enhances appearance.
• Hard water spots: Household
white vinegar.
• Mild Abrasive Cleaners: Kleen
King
® stainless steel liquid
cleaner, Cameo ® aluminum &
stainless steel cleaner, Bon Ami
®
.
• Heat discoloration: Bar Keepers
Friend
® .
• Stainless steel resists most food
stains and pit marks providing the
surface is kept clean and pro-
tected.
• Use clean, soft cloths, sponges or
paper towels.
• Wipe area dry to avoid water
marks.
• Never allow food stains or salt to
remain on stainless steel for any
length of time.
• Rub lightly in the direction of pol-
ish lines.
• Chlorine or chlorine compounds
in some cleaners are corrosive to
stainless steel. Check ingredients
on label before using.