24Cleaning GuidelinesThe cleaners recommended below and on the followingpage indicate a type and do not constitute anendorsement of a particular brand. Use all productsaccording to package directions.Cooktop part / material Suggested cleaners Important remindersBurner base /aluminum alloy▯ Detergent and hot water; rinse anddry.▯ Stiff nylon bristle tooth brush to cleanport openings.▯ Abrasive cleansers: Brillo ® or S.O.S. ®pads. Rinse and dry.▯ Do not scratch or gouge the portopenings.▯ Clean ports with a wire orstraightened paper clip.▯ Do not use a toothpick that may breakoff.▯ Do not soak burner bases.Burner cap / porcelain enamel ▯ Hot sudsy water; rinse and drythoroughly.▯ Nonabrasive Cleansers: Ammonia,Fantastic® , Formula 409 ® .▯ Mild Abrasive Cleansers: Bon Ami ® ,Ajax ® , Comet® .▯ Liquid cleaners: Kleen King® , SoftScrub® .▯ For food stains, use an abrasivecleanser such as, Zud ® or BarKeepers Friend ® .▯ Reassemble. Make sure that the capis seated on the base.▯ Acidic and sugar-laden spillsdeteriorate the porcelain enamel.▯ Remove soil immediately after unithas cooled enough to touch.▯ Do not use wet sponge or towel onhot porcelain.▯ Do not soak burner caps.▯ Always apply minimal pressure withabrasive cleaners.▯ Dry thoroughly after cleaning.Control knobs and grommets ▯ Hot sudsy water; rinse and dryimmediately.▯ To remove grommets, see “BurnerControl Knob Removal”.▯ To remove knobs, lift straight up.▯ Do not soak knobs or grommets.▯ Do not use abrasive scrubbers orcleansers, such as Bon Ami®, Ajax®,or Comet®. They may permanentlydamage the finish or removegraphics.▯ Do not pull on grommet whenremoving or replacing.Exterior finish / stainless steel ▯ Nonabrasive Cleaners: Hot water anddetergent, Fantastic ® , Formula 409 ® .Rinse and dry immediately.▯ Cleaner Polish: Stainless Steel Magic®to protect the finish from staining andpitting; enhances appearance.▯ Hard water spots: Household whitevinegar.▯ Mild Abrasive Cleaners: Kleen KingStainless Steel liquid cleaner, BonAmi ® .▯ Heat discoloration: Bar KeepersFriend ®▯ Do not use steel wool pads. They willscratch the surface.▯ Stainless steel resists most foodstains and pit marks providing thesurface is kept clean and protected.▯ Never allow food stains or salt toremain on stainless steel for anylength of time.▯ Rub lightly in the direction of thegrain.▯ Chlorine or chlorine compounds insome cleaners are corrosive tostainless steel. Check ingredients onlabel before using.