COOKTOP CARE
General Cleaning
IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and the cooktop is cool. Always follow label instructions on cleaning products.
Soap, water and a soft cloth or sponge are suggested first unless otherwise noted.
EXTERIOR PORCELAIN ENAMEL SURFACES
Food spills containing acids, such as vinegar and tomato, should be cleaned as soon as the entire appliance is cool. These spills may affect the finish.
Cleaning Method:
■Glass cleaner, mild liquid cleaner or nonabrasive scrubbing pad:
Gently clean around the model and serial number plate because scrubbing may remove numbers.
CONTROL KNOBS
To avoid damage to the control knobs, 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.
On some models, do not remove seals under knobs.
NOTE: When replacing knobs after cleaning either the surface burner controls or the grill module control, make sure the knobs are replaced to the correct location. For example, the knobs for the surface burner controls will read “LITE,” while the knob for the grill will read “LITE/HI.”
Cleaning Method:
■Soap and water or dishwasher:
Pull knobs straight away from control panel to remove.
STAINLESS STEEL
Do not use
Rub in direction of grain to avoid damaging.
Cleaning Method:
■Stainless Steel Cleaner and Polish:
■Liquid detergent or
Rinse with clean water and dry with soft,
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
Do not clean in dishwasher.
Cleaning Method:
■Nonabrasive scrubbing 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.
CONTROL PANEL
To avoid damage to the control panel, do not use abrasive cleaners,
Cleaning Method:
■Soap and water.
Wash, rinse and dry with a soft cloth.
■Glass cleaner and soft cloth or sponge:
Apply glass cleaner to soft cloth or sponge, not directly on panel.
GRIDDLE MODULE
Clean the griddle shortly after removing food and the griddle has cooled down.
Cleaning Method:
■Hot, soapy water and/or plastic scrub pad
■After cleaning dry surface with a paper towel
Drip Tray and Area Under Tray
Allow cooktop to cool completely before cleaning.
Cleaning Method:
■Warm, soapy water or nonabrasive cleanser.
■Damp cloth or nonabrasive pad.
■Dry completely before placing drip tray in position.
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