Cooktop answers
How Do I Clean Wolf Burner Ports After a Boil-Over?
The answer
Let it cool, lift the cap and wipe cap and ring with mild detergent or degreaser sprayed onto a cloth, not into the burner. Rinse, dry, blow out the holes, then open each port with a dry toothbrush, toothpick or paper clip, keeping the igniter dry. Still dead afterwards? Call Redmond Wolf Repair on (425) 905-2822.
| If you see | And | Then | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ports crusted after a boil-over, the flame patchy round the ring | The crust comes away with a dry brush or pick | Finish the clean, let every part dry, then relight at HI. | Safe to wait |
| Ports clear and dry, yet the burner will not spark or catch | The cap is centred and sits flat | Put the brush down; the fault lies beyond the ports. Note which burner and book. | Call today |
Wolf’s order of work
Wait until the burner is cold. Spray the cleaner into a soft cloth, not into the ring or onto the igniter, and wipe the cap and ring. Rinse, towel dry, and blow through the holes to chase out leftover cleaner. Then work each port with a dry toothbrush, a toothpick or a paper clip; a scouring pad lifts crumbs from between igniter and burner.
What to leave alone
Wolf advises against removing the burner rings, washing caps or rings in the dishwasher, or lining any part of the cooktop with aluminium foil. The painted enamel can stain for good if it is cleaned while still hot, and Wolf offers no way to refinish it, so give the burner time to cool before the cloth comes out.