Bosch HDIP054U Manual
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Cleaning and Maintenance
Cooktop
Daily Cleaning
The entire Cooktop can be safely cleaned by wiping with a
soapy sponge, then rinsing and drying. If stubborn soil
remains, follow the recommended cleaning methods below.
soapy sponge, then rinsing and drying. If stubborn soil
remains, follow the recommended cleaning methods below.
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Always use the mildest cleaner that will do the job. Use
clean, soft cloths, sponges or paper towels.
clean, soft cloths, sponges or paper towels.
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Rub stainless steel finishes in the direction of the grain.
Wipe area dry to avoid water marks.
Wipe area dry to avoid water marks.
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Before cleaning, be certain the burners are turned off
and the grates and burners are cool.
and the grates and burners are cool.
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Do not clean removable cooktop parts in any self-
cleaning oven.
cleaning oven.
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After cleaning, place all parts in their proper positions
before using cooktop.
before using cooktop.
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For proper burner performance, keep igniters clean
and dry.
and dry.
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Keep the ignitor ports clean for proper lighting
performance of the burners. It is necessary to clean
these when there is a boilover or when the burner does
not light even though the electronic ignitors click.
performance of the burners. It is necessary to clean
these when there is a boilover or when the burner does
not light even though the electronic ignitors click.
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Do not use flammable cleansers such as lighter fluid or
WD-40.
WD-40.
Cleaning Guidelines
The cleaners recommended below and on the following
page indicate a type and do not constitute an endorsement
of a particular brand. Use all products according to package
directions.
page indicate a type and do not constitute an endorsement
of a particular brand. Use all products according to package
directions.
Cooktop Cleaning Chart
9 CAUTION
All igniters spark when any single burner is turned
on. Do not touch any of the burners when the
cooktop is in use.
on. Do not touch any of the burners when the
cooktop is in use.
Cooktop Part / Material
Suggested Cleaners
Important Reminders
Burner Base
Aluminum Alloy
Aluminum Alloy
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Detergent and hot water; rinse
and dry.
and dry.
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Stiff nylon bristle tooth brush to
clean port openings.
clean port openings.
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Abrasive Cleansers: Brillo® or
S.O.S.® pads. Rinse and dry.
S.O.S.® pads. Rinse and dry.
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Do not scratch or gouge the port
openings.
openings.
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Clean ports with a wire or
straightened paper clip.
straightened paper clip.
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Do not use a toothpick that may
break off.
break off.
Burner Cap
Porcelain Enamel
Porcelain Enamel
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Hot sudsy water; rinse and dry
thoroughly.
thoroughly.
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Nonabrasive Cleansers:
Ammonia, Fantastic®, Formula
409®.
Ammonia, Fantastic®, Formula
409®.
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Mild Abrasive Cleansers: Bon
Ami®, Ajax®, Comet®.
Ami®, Ajax®, Comet®.
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Liquid cleaners: Kleen King®,
Soft Scrub®.
Soft Scrub®.
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For food stains, use an abrasive
cleanser such as, Zud® or Bar
Keepers Friend®.
cleanser such as, Zud® or Bar
Keepers Friend®.
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Reassemble. Make sure that the
cap is seated on the base.
cap is seated on the base.
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Acidic and sugar-laden spills
deteriorate the porcelain enamel.
Remove soil immediately.
deteriorate the porcelain enamel.
Remove soil immediately.
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Do not use wet sponge or towel
on hot porcelain.
on hot porcelain.
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Do not soak burner caps.
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Always apply minimal pressure
with abrasive cleaners.
with abrasive cleaners.
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Dry thoroughly after cleaning.