Keeping a JennAir Rangetop Stainless Finish Clean and Scratch-Free

A rangetop sits at the center of an open kitchen, so its finish gets noticed. Cooking oils, humid Houston air and hard water spots all leave marks. The good news is that routine care is simple.

Daily Wiping

• Let the surface cool, then wipe it with a soft cloth and warm soapy water.
• Rinse with a damp cloth and dry it right away to prevent water spots.
• Always wipe with the grain of the steel, which usually runs in one direction.

What to Avoid

• Steel wool, abrasive pads and gritty powders, which scratch the surface.
• Bleach and cleaners with chlorine, which can stain and pit stainless steel.
• Spraying cleaner directly onto the surface, where it can run into burner openings or control stems.
• Soaking the knobs. Pull them off only if your instructions allow it, and dry them fully.

Stubborn Marks

1. For baked-on grease, apply a stainless cleaner made for appliances to a cloth, not the surface.
2. Rub with the grain and rinse the area afterward.
3. For light discoloration around burners, a nonabrasive cleaner and patience work better than force.

Protect the Burners Too

After cleaning, make sure the burner caps sit flat and the ports are dry before lighting. Moisture or a cap that is slightly crooked can cause weak or uneven flames. If a burner will not light after cleaning, let everything dry for a while and try again. Do not poke the ports with metal pins.

If a burner stays uneven even though it is clean and dry, we can inspect the igniter and gas flow. Should the problem persist after these simple checks, our rangetop repair service is ready for JennAir owners across the region, and the neighborhoods we reach are listed on our service area page. The rangetop price is written down before work begins, and our labor is protected by a 30-day warranty.