Cooktops are small stoves consisting of one or more burners at the top. It is a kitchen machine intended for cooking foods. Unlike your ordinary stoves, cooktops contain a simple burner that doesn’t have grills or ovens. It is typically set on countertops and connected to an underwater gas chamber or power socket. Cooktops are commonly used in regular houses with limited room. Also, there are some cooktops that are portable and intended for specific purposes, such as camping and other outdoor trips.
Keeping foods from dripping and spilling on your cooktops is the key to simple and easy cleaning. Even though you’re good at it, from time to time cooktops also need some extra attention. Here are some steps to keeping your cooktop shining like new:
❖ It is necessary to wipe cooktops during or after each use, so you don’t have to exert more force when it’s extremely dirty.
❖ Deep clean your cooktops. First, remove all detachable parts: knobs, rings, drip pans, elements, grid and covers. Then, dump all of these parts in a sink with extremely hot soapy water.
❖ Clean the surrounding area of the controls using a damp cloth and water. If the surrounding areas are extremely dirty, try using soapy water, all-purpose household cleaner, or de-greasing spray. However, some household cleaner might damage your cooktops. Thus, always check first what households cleaner are safe to use on the plastic, chrome or glass.
❖ If the bottom part of the cooktop is accessible, you can also clean beneath the burners.
❖ Give extra attention to the insides of the burners’ holes, because most dirt accumulates on this part of the appliance.
❖ Also, clean all special accessories like the inset grill. Let it dry before reassembling it. Clean the gas burner in order to keep fuel flowing evenly.
❖ Scrub all parts that you’ve soaked. Rinse and dry these parts prior to reassembling them.
Most appliances today are getting more expensive. To keep you from spending or buying new cooktops, it is recommended that you give extra attention to your cooktop, including regular, thorough cleanings.
Downdraft cooktops are no more difficult to clean or keep clean than regular cooktops. The flat surface can cause food to get burned to the surface. It is best to use a razor vlade very carefully to remove the food.
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