General Cleaning

IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and the oven is cool. Always follow label instructions on cleaning products.

Soap, water and a soft cloth or sponge are suggested first unless otherwise noted.

STAINLESS STEEL (on some models)

Do not use soap-filled scouring pads, abrasive cleaners, Cooktop Polishing Creme, steel-wool pads, gritty washcloths or abrasive paper towels. Damage may occur, even with one-time or limited use.

Rub in direction of grain to avoid damaging.

Cleaning Method:

■Stainless Steel Cleaner and Polish Part Number 31462 (not included):

■Liquid detergent or all-purpose cleaner:

Rinse with clean water and dry with soft, lint-free cloth.

OVEN DOOR EXTERIOR

Cleaning Method:

■Glass cleaner and a soft cloth or sponge:

Apply glass cleaner to soft cloth or sponge, not directly on panel.

■All-Purpose Appliance Cleaner Part Number 31682 (not included):

See “Assistance or Service” section to order.

OVEN DOOR INTERIOR

Cleaning Method:

■Self-Cleaning cycle:

For optimal door cleaning result, wipe away any deposits with a damp sponge before running cycle.

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:

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

SURFACE BURNERS

Sealed Burner models

See “Sealed Surface Burners” section.

COOKTOP CONTROLS

To avoid damage to the cooktop controls, do not use steel wool, abrasive cleansers or oven cleaner.

To avoid damage, do not soak knobs.

When replacing knobs, make sure knobs are in the Off position.

Do not remove seals under knobs.

NOTE: When replacing knobs after cleaning either the surface burner controls or the griddle module control, make sure the knobs are replaced to the correct location. The 20,000 Btu/h burner knobs have power settings and the griddle knob has temperature settings. All other knobs have Hi, Med, Lo settings only.

Cleaning Method:

■Warm, soapy water:

Pull knobs straight away from control panel to remove.

CONTROL PANEL

Activate the Control Lock to avoid touch screen activation during cleaning. See “Control Lock” section.

To avoid damage to the control panel, do not use abrasive cleaners, steel-wool pads, gritty washcloths or abrasive paper towels.

Cleaning Method:

■Glass cleaner and soft cloth or sponge:

Apply glass cleaner to soft cloth or sponge, not directly on panel.

■All-Purpose Appliance Cleaner Part Number 31682 (not included):

See “Assistance or Service” section to order.

OVEN CAVITY

Do not use oven cleaners.

Food spills should be cleaned when oven cools. At high temperatures, foods react with porcelain and staining, etching, pitting or faint white spots can result.

Cleaning Method:

■Self-Cleaning cycle: See “Self-Cleaning Cycle” first.

OVEN RACKS

Cleaning Method:

■Self-Cleaning cycle:

See “Self-Cleaning Cycle” first. Remove racks or they will discolor and become harder to slide. If this happens, a light coating of vegetable oil applied to the rack guides will help them slide.

■Steel-wool pad