Whirlpool TGS325E manual Caring for Your Range, Cleaning Chart, Part HOW to Clean

CARING FOR YOUR RANGE

Your range is designed so you can care for it easily. You can do most cleaning with items found around your home. Cleaning your range whenever spills or soiling occurs will help to keep it looking and working like new.

wWARNING

Explosion Hazard

Do not store flammable materials such as gasoline near this appliance.

Doing so can result in death, explosion, or fire.

CLEANING CHART

Use this chart to get specific information on cleaning your range. Before cleaning, always make sure all controls are off and the range is cool.

PART	HOW TO CLEAN
Control knobs	1. Turn the knobs off and pull them straight away from the control panel.
	2. Wash the knobs with a sponge and warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry
	them well. Do not soak them. Do not use steel wool or gritty cleansers,
	which can damage the finish of the knobs.
	3. Replace the knobs. Make sure all knobs are turned off.
Control panel	•Wash the panel with a sponge and warm, soapy water. Wipe the panel with
	clean water and dry it well. Do not use steel wool or gritty cleansers,
	which can damage the finish.
	OR
	•Wash the panel with a paper towel and spray glass cleaner. Do not spray
	the cleaner directly on the panel. Apply the cleaner to the paper towel.
Exterior surfaces	• Remove the grates.
(other than control	• Wash the surface with a sponge and warm, soapy water or paper towel and
panel)
	spray glass cleaner. Wipe with clean water and dry thoroughly. Use a
	nonabrasive, plastic scrubbing pad on heavily soiled areas.
	• Do not use steel wool, abrasives, or harsh cleansers. They may damage
	the finish.
	• If you use soap or detergent solutions, wipe thoroughly to prevent filmy
	residue.
	NOTE: Do not let foods containing acids (such as vinegar, tomato, or lemon
	juice) remain on the surface. Acids may remove the glossy finish. Also, wipe
	up milk or egg spills when the cooktop is cool. Be careful when cleaning
	around the model and serial number plate; too much scrubbing could
	remove the numbers.
	• Replace the grates.
Surface burner	• Clean as soon as they become dirty and when they are cool enough to
grates and caps	handle.
	• Wash with a mildly abrasive plastic scrubbing pad and warm, soapy water.
	Rinse and dry well.
	• For stubborn stains, clean with a scrubbing pad and/or powdered cleanser
	and water. Repeat these cleaning steps as needed.
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