Bosch HDS7052U User Manual
Cleaning and Maintenance
English 42
Using the Razor Blade Scraper
(Glass Ceramic Cooktop Models)
(Glass Ceramic Cooktop Models)
Use the scraper on glass ceramic surfaces to remove dried or baked on foods.
Only use the scraper on glass ceramic surface. Never use it on other material
(metal trim, grates, burners, etc.) as it could damage the surface.
(metal trim, grates, burners, etc.) as it could damage the surface.
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.
Finish with a clean, damp sponge or paper towel. Apply white vinegar if smudge
remains and rinse.
Cleaning the Control Knobs
1.
Pull out and off to remove each knobs. Wipe with hot, soapy cloth, rinse and
dry. Do not soak.
dry. Do not soak.
2.
To replace, push knob straight onto shaft.
Cleaning - Oven
Daily Cleaning
Daily cleaning of the inside of the oven is not necessary. When soil builds up,
use the self-clean function as explain in “Self Cleaning the Oven” on page 43.
See “Oven Cleaning Chart” on page 42 for instructions for specific surfaces and
items.
use the self-clean function as explain in “Self Cleaning the Oven” on page 43.
See “Oven Cleaning Chart” on page 42 for instructions for specific surfaces and
items.
Cleaning Guidelines
Avoid these cleaners
•
Do not use caustic cleaners such as Easy Off®. They may etch the surface.
•
Flammable cleaners such as lighter fluid or WD-40
Figure 20: Scraper
Table 12: Oven Cleaning Chart
Part
Recommendations
Racks
Wash with hot sudsy water. Rinse thoroughly and dry, or gently rub with cleansing powder or
soap filled pads as directed. If racks are cleaned in the oven during the self-clean mode, they
will lose their shiny finish and may not glide smoothly. If this happens, wipe the rack edges with
a small amount of vegetable oil, then wipe off excess.
soap filled pads as directed. If racks are cleaned in the oven during the self-clean mode, they
will lose their shiny finish and may not glide smoothly. If this happens, wipe the rack edges with
a small amount of vegetable oil, then wipe off excess.
Fiberglass Gasket
DO NOT HAND CLEAN GASKET.
Glass (other than
cooktop)
cooktop)
Wash with soap and water or glass cleaner. Use Fantastik® or Formula 409® to remove grease
spatters and stubborn stains.
spatters and stubborn stains.
Painted Surfaces
Clean with hot sudsy water or apply Fantastik® or Formula 409® to a clean sponge or paper
towel and wipe clean. Avoid using powdered cleansers, steel wool pads and oven cleaners.
towel and wipe clean. Avoid using powdered cleansers, steel wool pads and oven cleaners.
Porcelain Surfaces
Immediately wipe up acid spills like fruit juice, milk and tomatoes with a dry towel. Do not use a
moistened sponge/towel on hot porcelain. When cool, clean with hot sudsy water or apply Bon-
Ami® or Soft Scrub® to a damp sponge. Rinse and dry. For stubborn stains, use soap filled
pads. It is normal for porcelain to show fine lines with age due to exposure to heat and food soil.
moistened sponge/towel on hot porcelain. When cool, clean with hot sudsy water or apply Bon-
Ami® or Soft Scrub® to a damp sponge. Rinse and dry. For stubborn stains, use soap filled
pads. It is normal for porcelain to show fine lines with age due to exposure to heat and food soil.