Cleaning
Cleaning Cooktop
!WARNING
To avoid risk of electrical shock, always disconnect cooktop from main power supply before cleaning.
Part | Materials to Use |
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Drip bowls | Soap and water | Drip bowls can be removed for ease in cleaning. For extra dried | |
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| on soil, soak the bowls in warm soapy water. | |
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Coil element | Soap and water | The coil elements do not need to be cleaned. Any food spilled on | |
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| the element during cooking will burn off. Never immerse coil | |
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| elements in water. | |
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Control knobs | Mild Soap and water | Pull off knobs. Wash gently but do not soak. Dry and return | |
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| controls to cooktop, making sure to match flat area on the knob to | |
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| the flat area on shaft. | |
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Cooktop | Soap and water | Clean cooktop and gasket under control knobs with damp cloth | |
surfaces |
| and soapy water. If necessary, clean with nonabrasive cleaners or | |
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| pads. Dry thoroughly when finished to avoid rusting. Do not use | |
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| harsh powders, oven cleaners, scouring pads, or steel wool. | |
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| Gasket under control knobs can be removed for cleaning. | |
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Fan cover and | Soap and water, or | Fan must be off before removing filter cover. Clean filter and | |
filter | dishwasher | cover with damp cloth and soapy water. To remove grease and | |
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| dried on soil, soak before cleaning. Rinse and dry after cleaning. | |
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| Filter and filter cover can be cleaned in dishwasher. Always | |
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| replace filter and cover before operating cooktop. | |
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Module pan and | Soap and water, or | Clean with nylon brush, plastic scrub pad, or damp cloth and | |
grease shield | dishwasher | soapy water. | |
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Smoothtop | Soap and water or | Allow top to cool before cleaning. Wash surface with a dampened | |
module | smoothtop cleaner | cloth and soapy water. For extra dried on soil, scrub surface with | |
| conditioner | smoothtop cleaner conditioner available from an Amana Dealer. | |
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| A single edge razor blade can be used to scrap off dried on soil. | |
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| Do not use a harsh cleanser or steel wool pad. Metal markings | |
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| should be cleaned after each use. If metal markings are allowed | |
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| to remain on the module they will become increasingly difficult to | |
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| remove. | |
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Glass Control | Soap and water | Removing Panel and Gasket | |
Panel and |
| 1. Pull knobs off stems to remove control knobs. | |
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| 2. Lift glass out of control panel. | ||
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| 3. Lift gasket out of control panel. | |
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| 4. Replace gasket and knobs after cleaning. | |
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| • | Clean according to “Cooktop Surfaces” instructions in |
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| “Cleaning Cooktop” section. |
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| • | Dry gasket thoroughly before replacing. |
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