638546 Wed Jul 22 07:39:43 -0700 2009 11 41 Cookware 0 4880343 Hi, I have a simple question (I'm a recent new owner of a gas stove) does anyone have any recommendations on how to remove/clean fried on oil stains on the actual burners. I had oil splatter on the burner while it was on so it seems that the stains have "cooked in". Thanks Wed Jul 22 07:39:43 -0700 2009 71168 ios94 1 4882546 Yes. Use only scrubbing sponges, for one thing, as steel wool can scratch the surface. Go out and buy a bottle of glass stovetop cleaner and use it a few times until the gunk comes off the burners. It may take a little elbow grease, but that cleaner will work. Going forward, use dish detergent and the green side of the yellow sponge to make sure that you get residue off the burners before using the burners again so that they stuff doesn't bake on too much. I like my glass stove much more than I thought I would. You just need to get the right cleaner. Wed Jul 22 18:29:40 -0700 2009 4880343 87837 RGC1982 2 4882618 Thanks RGC but it's a gas stove, not a cermaic top. I am refering to the burners where the flames shoot out from. (see image) http://images.clipartof.com/small/24554-Clipart-Illustration-Of-A-Blue-And-Purple-Flames-On-A-Gas-Stove-Burner.jpg Wed Jul 22 18:57:13 -0700 2009 4882546 71168 ios94 3 4883165 My mistake -- sorry. I read "glass" for gas. Maybe I need to wear my glasses all the time. Thu Jul 23 00:34:54 -0700 2009 4882618 87837 RGC1982 1 4882688 You mean the metal disk on the top part of the burner? Often those are just resting on the lower part of the burner and can be lifted off and cleaned in the sink with something like Barkeeper's Friend, if you think it necessary to clean them. If the burners are of one-piece construction, then it's a bit harder, but if they are aluminum, you can scrub with something like a Scotch Brite pad. Just be careful to keep any cleanser or other gunk from getting into the jets, because they can clog up. Wed Jul 22 19:27:59 -0700 2009 4880343 198087 David A. Goldfarb 2 4882745 Yes, the metal disk, it comes off. I used a stainless steel cleaner which is similar although i don't know if it's exactly the same as Barkeeper's friend. The oil splatter didn't come off, I guess these stains will be normal over time but hey it's a brand new stove and I want it to keep it clean. The problem is that it splatterd when I moved over the pan and the burner was on so it really burned in there. Wed Jul 22 19:50:49 -0700 2009 4882688 71168 ios94 3 4883197 SS cleaners that I've tried usually are solvents for removing stains and fingerprints mainly. Barkeeper's Friend contains oxalic acid and a fine abrasive that's safe for most surfaces and can clean off baked on grease. Another option for baked on grease is lye, if you can get it, or an oven cleaner containing lye. Lye is highly caustic, so handle with gloves and eye protection, and dilute by adding cold water to it slowly, because it gets hot as it dissolves. Thu Jul 23 02:01:52 -0700 2009 4882745 198087 David A. Goldfarb 3 4883225 If the diffusers come off just spray them with grill or oven cleaner and let them soak. This works well for ranges with cast iron or coated grates as well. On my range the burner bowls are also removeable and I clean them in the same way. For parts that don't come off use a little oven cleaner sprayed on a paper towel and apply it to the area you want to clean. Thu Jul 23 03:26:14 -0700 2009 4882745 253154 Fritter 1 4882698 Magic Eraser? It worked miracles on my last stove. Wed Jul 22 19:31:20 -0700 2009 4880343 107671 queencru 1 4885236 Try spraying it with Dawn Power Dissolver. Let it sit for 15+ minutes and then scrub off with non abrasive scubbing pad. This stuff will break down a lot of gunk that is a bear to clean off. Thu Jul 23 15:30:33 -0700 2009 4880343 89493 scubadoo97 2 4886106 I second the Dawn Power Dissolver. Good stuff. I use it on my DCS 5 burner range and it gets the gunk off easily. Be careful on painted metal though; it might strip the paint. Thu Jul 23 21:32:50 -0700 2009 4885236 13683 Dee S 3 4886467 Thanks for all the feedback I will try one of the recommendations and let you know how it came along. Fri Jul 24 05:38:39 -0700 2009 4886106 71168 ios94