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MAINTENANCE
Exterior
Painted and Decorative Trim
For general cleaning, use a cloth with hot soapy
water. For more difficult soils and built-up grease,
apply a liquid detergent directly onto the soil. Leave it
on for 30 to 60 minutes. Rinse with a damp cloth and
dry. Do not use abrasive cleaners.
Stainless Steel Surfaces
To avoid scratches, do not use steel wool pads.
1
Place a small amount of stainless steel
appliance cleaner or polish on a damp cloth or
paper towel.
2
Clean a small area, rubbing with the grain of the
stainless steel if applicable.
3
Wipe with a clean, dry paper towel or soft cloth.
4
Repeat as necessary.
NOTE
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Use warm soapy water or a stainless steel
cleaner or polish.
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Always wipe in the direction of the metal
surface finish.
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Stainless steel appliance cleaner or polish can
be purchased online or from most retailers of
appliances or home goods.
Front Manifold Panel and
Knobs
It is best to clean the manifold panel after each use
of the rangetop. To clean, use a damp cloth and mild
soapy water or a 50/50 solution of vinegar and water.
Rinse with clean water and polish dry with a soft
cloth.
The control knobs may be removed for easy cleaning.
1
To clean the knobs, make sure that they have
the position indicator centered at the top or Off
position and pull them straight off the stems.
2
To replace the knobs, make sure that the knobs
have the position indicator centered at the top
or
Off
position, and slide the knobs directly onto
the stem.
CAUTION
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Do not use abrasive cleansers, strong liquid
cleaners, plastic scouring pads or oven
cleaners on the manifold panel. Doing so will
damage the finish.
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Do not try to bend the knobs by pulling them
up or down, and do not hang a towel or other
objects on them. This can damage the gas
valve shaft.
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Do not try to remove the LED rings behind the
control knobs.
NOTE
To prevent scratching, do not use abrasive
cleaners on any of these materials.
Remove debris which collects in the crevices with a
folded cloth or table knife.
Grate
Manifold
Panel
NOTE
Take care not to scratch the surface.
