Metal finishing Q&As since 1989

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Brown stains on Dacor stainless steel cooktop

I have a Dacor stainless steel gas cook top. The area around the gas jets is not a shiny finish, it's more pebbled. I have been religious above wiping up any spills after cooking, but round brown stains are forming and I cannot get them off. If someone could give some helpful information I would really appreciate it. It's brand new and was quite expensive and I would like to keep it in top shape.

Cheryl Seaver
homeowner - Winsted, Connecticut
2003

I have the same problem (Looks like a caramel spill) it's syrupy at first but hardens rapidly....have you found a way to clean it other than with a razor blade.

Chris O'Connor
- SW Ranches, Florida
2004

My Dacor is 6 years old and it rusted so badly around the knobs that I may have to replace it.. what is worse we rarely cook.. it is a real piece of expensive junk.. More upsetting is the company agreed based on my photo's that it is rusted so they wanted me to pay almost $600.00 to replace it.. Would have been better off with a Kenmore ...live and learn..

Kate Smith
- Atlanta, Georgia
2005

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I can't comment on Dacor vs. Kenmore, but for the benefit of those whose ranges aren't rusted yet: never use steel wool or bleach on stainless steel. This will cause the stainless to rust.

Ted Mooney, P.E.
Striving to live Aloha
finishing.com - Pine Beach, New Jersey
2005