KitchenAid KECS100, KECS161 warranty Cleaning chart, Control Knobs, Collars, Exterior Surfaces

Caring for your Cooktop

Cleaning chart

Before cleaning, always make sure all controls are off and the cooktop is cool. Refer to instuctions on all cleaning products before using them to clean your cooktop.

PART	CLEANING METHOD	SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
Control Knobs	• Soap and water	• DO NOT use steel wool
and Collars	• Dishwasher	or abrasive cleaners.
		• Pull knobs straight away
		from control panel.
		• Wash, rinse and dry with
		soft cloth.

Exterior Surfaces*	• Soap and water
(excluding control panel)	• Mild liquid cleaner
	• Spray glass cleaner
	• Non-abrasive plastic
	scrubbing pad
Coil Elements
Chrome reflector bowls*
• Light to moderate soil	• Soap and water
	• Non-abrasive plastic
	scrubbing pad
	• Dishwasher
• Heavy to burned-on soils	• Solution of 1/2 cup
	ammonia to 1 gallon water
	• Non-abrasive plastic
	scrubbing pad
	• Mild abrasive powdered
	cleanser or commercial
	oven cleaner

•DO NOT use abrasive or harsh cleaners like chlorine bleach, ammonia or oven cleaners.

•Wash, rinse and dry with soft cloth.

•Gently clean around the model and serial plate; too much scrubbing could remove the numbers.

•DO NOT clean or immerse in water. Spatters and spills will burn off.

•Wash, rinse and dry with soft cloth.

•Soak bowls for 20 minutes, then scrub with plastic pad.

*When the cooktop is cool, remove all spills and clean. Food spills containing acids, such as vinegar and tomato, may affect the finish.

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