Care & Cleaning

CARE & CLEANING (Cleaning Chart)

CLEANING VARIOUS PARTS OF YOUR COOKTOP

Before cleaning any part of the cooktop, be sure all controls are turned OFF and the cooktop is COOL. REMOVE SPILLOVERS AND HEAVY SOILING AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. REGULAR CLEANING WILL REDUCE THE NUMBER OF MAJOR CLEANING LATER.

Surfaces	How to Clean

Aluminum (Trim Pieces) &	Use hot, soapy water and a cloth. Dry with a clean cloth.
Vinyl
Glass, Painted and Plastic	Using a soft cloth, clean with mild dish detergent and water or a 50/50 solution of
Control Knobs, Body	vinegar and water. Follow by rinsing the area with clean water; dry and polish with a
Pieces, and Decorative	soft cloth. Glass cleaners may be used if sprayed on a soft cloth ﬁrst. DO NOT spray
Trim	liquids directly on the control pad and display area. Do not use large amounts of
	water on the control panel - excess water on the control area may cause damage to
	the appliance. Do not use other liquid cleaners, abrasive cleaners, scouring pads, or
	some paper towels - they will damage the ﬁnish.

Control Panel	Wipe the control panel clean after each use. Before cleaning the control panel, turn
	all controls to OFF and remove the control knobs. To remove, pull each knob straight
	off the shaft. Clean using hot, soapy water and a cloth. Be sure to squeeze excess
	water from the cloth before wiping the panel; especially when wiping around the
	controls. Excess water in or around the controls may cause damage to the appliance.
	To replace knobs after cleaning, line up the ﬂat sides of both the knob and the shaft;
	then push the knob into place.

Stainless Steel, Chrome	Clean stainless steel with hot, soapy water and a dishcloth. Rinse with clean water
Decorative Trim (some	and a cloth. Do not use cleaners with high concentrations of chlorides or
models)	chlorine. Do not use harsh scrubbing cleaners. Only use kitchen cleaners that are
	especially made for cleaning stainless steel. Always be sure to rinse the cleaners
	from the surface as bluish stains may occur during heating that cannot be removed.

Porcelain Enamel	Gentle scouring with a soapy scouring pad will remove most spots. Rinse with a
Burner Grates, Burner Rings	1:1 solution of clear water and ammonia. If necessary, cover difﬁcult spots with
(some models), Cooktop	an ammonia-soaked paper towel for 30 to 40 minutes. Rinse with clean water and
Surface (some models)	a damp cloth, and then scrub with a soap-ﬁlled scouring pad. Rinse and wipe dry
	with a clean cloth or paper towel. Remove all cleaners or the porcelain may become
	damaged during future heating. DO NOT use spray oven cleaners on the cooktop.

CLEANING THE COOKTOP, BURNER CAPS & GRATES

The cooktop is designed to make cleaning easier. Because the gas Burners are sealed, cleanups are easy when spillovers are cleaned up immediately.

The cooktop, Burner Heads and Caps should be routinely cleaned. Keeping the Burner Head Ports clean will prevent improper ignition and an uneven ﬂame. Refer to the following instructions:

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