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STAINLESS STEEL (
on some models)
Cleaning Method:
Rub in direction of grain to avoid damaging.
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Stainless Steel Cleaner & Polish Part Number 31464B (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.
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Vinegar for hard water spots
Do not use soap-filled scouring pads, abrasive cleaners, Cooktop
Polishing Creme, steel-wool pads, gritty washcloths or some
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 prevent streaking and staining.
Cooktop Cleaner Part Number 31464B is recommended regularly
to help prevent scratches, pitting and abrasions and to condition
the cooktop, and can be ordered as an accessory. See
“Assistance or Service” section to order.
Cooktop Scraper Part Number RS300 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:
Clean while the cooktop is still warm. You may want to wear
oven mitts while cleaning the cooktop.
Sugary spills (jellies, candy, syrup)
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Cooktop Scraper: Clean while the cooktop is still warm. You
may want to wear oven mitts while cleaning the cooktop.
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Cooktop Polishing Creme 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 Polishing Creme 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 they
will 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 they will 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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Soap and 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.
CONTROL PANEL
Cleaning Method:
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Glass cleaner and soft cloth or sponge: Apply glass cleaner
to soft cloth or sponge, not directly on panel.
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All-Purpose Appliance Cleaner Part Number 31662B (not
included):
See “Assistance or Service” section to order.
Do not use abrasive cleaners, steel-wool pads, gritty washcloths
or some paper towels. Damage may occur.
COIL ELEMENTS
(on some models)
Cleaning Method:
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Damp cloth: Make sure control knobs are off and elements
are cool.
Do not clean or immerse in water. Soil will burn off when hot.
For more information, see “Coil Elements and Burner Bowls.”
BURNER BOWLS
(on some models)
Cleaning Method:
Chrome only
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Solution of
¹₂
cup (125 mL) ammonia to 1 gal. (3.75 L) water:
Soak for 20 minutes, then scrub with stainless steel-wool
pad.
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Oven cleaner: Follow product label instructions.
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Mildly abrasive cleanser: Scrub with wet scouring pad.
Porcelain enamel only
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Dishwasher
Gas Grate and Drip Pan Cleaner Part Number 31617B (not
included):
See “Assistance or Service” section to order.
SURFACE UNDER COOKTOP
(on some models)
For more information, see “Lift-up Cooktop” section.
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Steel-wool pad
Do not remove the cooktop to avoid product damage.
OVEN DOOR EXTERIOR
Cleaning Method:
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Glass cleaner and paper towels or nonabrasive plastic
scrubbing pad: Apply glass cleaner to soft cloth or sponge,
not directly on panel.
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All-Purpose Appliance Cleaner Part Number 31662B (not
included):
See “Assistance or Service” section to order.
