Vinegar

• 1). Boil a 1:1 solution of water and white vinegar.
  
  
• 2). Wipe the vinegar solution onto the burned-on stains on the stainless steel range top.
  
  
• 3). Leave the vinegar solution overnight. The acidity will work to dissolve the burnt food.
  
  
• 4). Wipe the stain away and clean the range top with stainless steel cleaner.
  
  

Nonabrasive Cleanser

• 1). Make a paste from 3 tablespoons of water and 3 tablespoons of a nonabrasive cleanser that is safe for stainless steel, such as Bar Keepers Friend or Greased Lightning.
  
  
• 2). Apply the cleanser paste to the stain.
  
  
• 3). Leave it for one minute.
  
  
• 4). Wipe away the cleanser and clean the range top with stainless steel cleaner.
  
  

Oven Cleaner

• 1). Spray oven cleaner directly onto the stain.
  
  
• 2). Let the oven cleaner stand as long as suggested by the oven cleaner manufacturer.
  
  
• 3). Wipe away the oven cleaner with a damp rag.
  
  
• 4). Clean the range top with stainless steel cleaner.