KitchenAid KGCR055, KGCV566, KGCC505, KGCC566 manual Cooktop Care, Troubleshooting, General Cleaning

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

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.

■Glass cleaner, mild liquid cleaner or nonabrasive scrubbing pad: Gently clean around the model and serial number plate because scrubbing may remove numbers.

CONTROL PANEL

Do not use abrasive cleaners, steel-wool pads, gritty washcloths or some paper towels. Damage may occur.

■Soap and water: Wash, rinse and dry with a soft cloth.

■Glass cleaner and soft cloth or sponge: Apply glass cleaner to soft cloth or sponge, not directly on panel.

SIMMER PLATE

Do not clean in dishwasher.

■Liquid detergent and water.

Wipe with damp cloth or sponge then rinse with clean water and wipe dry.

■Mild-abrasive cleanser: Rub in the direction of the grain lines with a damp cloth or sponge. Rinse thoroughly. Repeat if necessary.

STAINLESS STEEL

Do not use soap-filled scouring pads, abrasive cleaners, Cooktop Polishing Creme, steel-wool pads, gritty washcloths or some paper towels. Damage may occur to the product finish.

Rub in direction of grain to avoid damaging.

■Stainless Steel Cleaner & Polish: See “Assistance or Service” section to order.

■Liquid detergent or all-purpose cleaner: Rinse with clean water and dry with soft, lint-free cloth.

■Vinegar for hard water spots.

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.

■Nonabrasive pad and mildly abrasive cleanser: Clean as soon as cooktop, grates and caps are cool.

SURFACE BURNERS

Sealed Burner models

See “Surface Burners” section.

CONTROL KNOBS

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.

■Soap and water or dishwasher: Pull knobs straight away from control panel to remove.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the cost of an unnecessary service call.

Nothing will operate

■Has a household fuse been blown or has the circuit breaker been tripped? Replace the fuse or reset the circuit.

Surface burners will not operate

■Is this the first time the surface burners have been used? Turn on any one of the surface burner knobs to release air from the gas lines.

■Is the control knob set correctly? Push in knob before turning to a setting.

■Are the burner ports clogged? On sealed burner models, see “Surface Burners” section.

Surface burner flames are uneven, yellow and/or noisy

■Are the burner ports clogged? On sealed burner models, see “Surface Burners” section.

■On models with caps, are the burner caps positioned properly? See “Surface Burners” section.

■Is the burner damaged? On models with caps, look for a warped cap. If cap will not spin freely on a flat surface, painted side down, the cap is warped. Switch cap with a different surface burner to check for further warping. Contact a trained repair specialist.

■Is propane gas being used? The appliance may have been converted improperly. Contact a trained repair specialist.

Surface burner makes popping noises

■Is the burner wet? Let it dry.

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