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.
STAINLESS STEEL
Do not use
Rub in direction of grain to avoid damaging.
■Stainless Steel Cleaner & Polish: See “Assistance or Service” section to order.
■Liquid detergent or
■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
Do not clean in dishwasher.
■Nonabrasive pad and mildly abrasive cleanser: Clean as soon as cooktop, grates and caps are cool.
SURFACE BURNERS
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.
Do not remove seals under knobs.
■Soap and water or dishwasher: Pull knobs straight away from control panel to remove.
CONTROL PANEL
Do not use abrasive cleaners,
■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.
INSTAWOK™ RING
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 grate against hard surfaces such as cast iron cookware.
Do not clean in the
Do not clean in dishwasher.
■Nonabrasive pad and mildly abrasive cleanser: Clean as soon as cooktop, grates and caps are cool.
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? See “Surface Burners” section.
■Are the cooktop airflow ventilation louvers blocked? Make sure the louvers are free of any obstruction. Blocking the ventilation louvers will cause poor burner operation.
Surface burner flames are uneven, yellow and/or noisy
■Are the burner ports clogged? See “Sealed 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.
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