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COOKTOP CARE
General Cleaning
IMPORTANT:
Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and
the cooktop is cool. Always follow label instructions on cleaning
products.
Soap, water and a soft cloth or sponge are suggested first unless
otherwise noted.
EXTERIOR PORCELAIN ENAMEL SURFACES
(on some models)
Cleaning Method:
Food spills containing acids, such as vinegar and tomato, should
be cleaned as soon as the entire appliance is cool. These spills
may affect the finish.
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Glass cleaner, mild liquid cleaner or nonabrasive scrubbing
pad: Gently clean around the model and serial number plate
because scrubbing may remove numbers.
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All Purpose Appliance Cleaner Part Number 31662 (not
included):
See “Assistance or Service” section to order.
STAINLESS STEEL
(on some models)
Cleaning Method:
Rub in direction of grain to avoid damaging.
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Stainless Steel Cleaner and Polish Part Number 31464 (not
included):
See “Assistance or Service” section to order.
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Liquid detergent or all-purpose cleaner:
Rinse with clean water and dry with soft, lint-free cloth.
Do not use soap-filled scouring pads, abrasive cleaners, Cooktop
Cleaner, steel-wool pads, gritty washcloths or abrasive paper
towels. Damage may occur.
CERAMIC GLASS
(on some models)
Cleaning Method:
Always wipe with a clean, wet cloth or sponge and dry thoroughly
to avoid streaking and staining.
Cooktop Cleaner Part Number 31464 is recommended for regular
use to help avoid scratches, pitting and abrasions, and to
condition the cooktop. It may be ordered as an accessory. See
“Assistance or Service” section to order.
Cooktop Scraper Part Number 3183488 is also recommended for
stubborn soils, and can be ordered as an accessory. See
“Assistance or Service” section to order. The Cooktop Scraper
uses razor blades.
Store razor blades out of the reach of
children.
Light to moderate soil
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Paper towels or clean damp sponge
Sugary spills (jellies, candy, syrup)
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Cooktop Scraper:
Scrape sugary spills while the cooktop is still warm. You may
want to wear oven mitts while cleaning the cooktop.
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Cooktop Cleaner and clean damp paper towel:
Clean as soon as cooktop has cooled down. Rub creme into
surface with a damp paper towel or soft cloth. Continue
rubbing until white film disappears.
Heavy soil, dark streaks, specks and discoloration
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Cooktop Cleaner or nonabrasive cleanser:
Rub product into soil with a damp paper towel or soft cloth.
Continue rubbing until white film disappears.
Burned-on soil
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Cooktop Cleaner and Cooktop Scraper:
Rub creme into soil with damp paper towel. Hold scraper as
flat as possible on surface and scrape. Repeat for stubborn
spots. Polish entire cooktop with creme and paper towel.
Metal marks from aluminum and copper
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Cooktop Cleaner:
Clean as soon as cooktop has cooled down. Rub creme into
surface with a damp paper towel or soft cloth. Continue
rubbing until white film disappears. The marks will not totally
disappear but after many cleanings become less noticeable.
Tiny scratches and abrasions
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Cooktop Cleaner:
Rub creme into surface with a damp paper towel or soft
cloth. Continue rubbing until white film disappears. Scratches
and abrasions do not affect cooking performance and after
many cleanings become less noticeable.
Do not use steel wool, abrasive powder cleansers, chlorine
bleach, rust remover or ammonia because damage may occur.
COOKTOP CONTROLS
Cleaning Method:
When replacing knobs, make sure knobs are in the Off position.
On some models, do not remove seals under knobs.
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Warm, soapy water or dishwasher:
Pull knobs straight away from control panel to remove.
Do not use steel wool, abrasive cleansers or oven cleaner.
Do not soak knobs.
PORCELAIN-COATED GRATES AND CAPS
(on some models)
Cleaning Method:
Food spills containing acids, such as vinegar and tomato, should
be cleaned as soon as the cooktop, grates and caps are cool.
These spills may affect the finish.
To avoid chipping, do not bang grates and caps against each
other or hard surfaces such as cast iron cookware.
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Nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad and mildly abrasive
cleanser:
Clean as soon as cooktop, grates and caps are cool.
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Dishwasher (grates only, not caps):
Use the most aggressive cycle.
Do not reassemble caps on burners while wet.