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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.
CERAMIC GLASS
To avoid damage to the ceramic glass, do not use steel wool,
abrasive cleansers, chlorine bleach, rust remover or ammonia.
Cleaning Method:
Always wipe with a clean, wet cloth or sponge and dry thoroughly
to avoid streaking and staining.
Cooktop Cleaner 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.
A Cooktop Scraper 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 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.
COOKTOP CONTROLS
To avoid damage to the cooktop controls, do not use steel wool,
abrasive cleansers or oven cleaner.
Do not soak knobs.
When replacing knobs, make sure knobs are in the Off position.
On some models, do not remove seals under knobs.
Cleaning Method:
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Soap and water or dishwasher:
Pull knobs straight away from control panel to remove.
CONTROL PANEL
To avoid damage to the control panel, do not use abrasive
cleaners, steel-wool pads, gritty washcloths or some paper
towels.
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 (not included):
See “Assistance or Service” section to order.
PORCELAIN-COATED GRATES AND CAPS
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.
Do not reassemble caps on burners while wet.
Do not clean in the Self-Cleaning cycle.
Do not clean in dishwasher.
Cleaning Method:
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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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Gas Grate and Drip Pan Cleaner (not included):
See “Assistance or Service” section to order.
SURFACE BURNERS
Sealed Burner models
See “Sealed Surface Burners” section.
