KitchenAid 1870, 1865, 1875, 1855, 1860 Cleaning Guide, Part What To Use How To Clean Control Knobs

Cleaning Guide

Part	what To Use	how To Clean
Control Knobs	• Soft sponge	• Turn knobs to OFF and pull straight off control panel.
	• Warm, soapy water	• Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly. Do not soak.
		• Replace knobs. Make sure all knobs point to OFF.
		Do Not Use steel wool or abrasive cleaners. They will
		damage the finish.
Glass Control Panel	• Soft sponge OR	• Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly.
in Cabinet	• Soft Cloth	Do Not Use steel wool or abrasive cleaners. They will
	• Warm, soapy water
		damage the finish.
	• Spray glass cleaner
		NOTE: Lock control when cleaning panel.
		See page 18 for details.
Exterior Surfaces	• Soft sponge	• Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly.
	• Warm, soapy water	• Use non-abrasive, plastic scrubbing pad on heavily soiled
	• VIM, Flitz or Soft Scrub	areas.
	cleaners	• Follow directions on the container.
		• Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners.
Glass Cook Top	• Soft cloth with warm, soapy
(Electric Models)	water	• Follow directions on container.
	• Vim or Glass Stove Top Cleaner
		• Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners.
	• Corning Cleaner-Conditioner
		• Apply to soiled areas dry with soft cloth.
	• Dry Baking Soda
Country Motif	• Mild soap and warm water only	• Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly.
(Optional Painting)	• Don’t use cleaners with
	ammonia like windex
Porcelain-Enamel	• Non-abrasive, plastic scrubbing pad	• Wipe off excess spills.
Cook Top & Gas Grates	• Warm, soapy water	• Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly.
also see page 23	• Wax with Turtle Wax monthly
Front Door Vent	• Abrasive cleaner	• Use abrasive cleaner to remove stains, if required.
Broiler Pan & Grid	• Steel-wool pad	• Wash, rinse and dry thorough OR
(Clean after each use)	• Warm, soapy water OR	• Leave in oven during self-cleaning cycle.
	• Self-cleaning cycle
Oven Racks	• Steel-wool pad	• Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly
	• Warm, soapy water OR	• Remove from oven during self-cleaning cycle.
	• Self-cleaning cycle	NOTE: Racks will discolor and become harder to slide if left
Nickel Trim	• Maas cleaner, follow directions on tube	in oven during self cleaning cycle. Apply a small amount of
	• Tarnite metal polish (follow	vegetable oil to the side rungs to aid sliding.
	directions on can)
Brass or Copper Trim	• Mild soap and warm water	• Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly.
(Optional)	or Windex – no abrasives
	• No brass/copper cleaners
How Can I Clean Stains	• Soft sponge	• Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly.
Off Enamel or Nickel?	• Warm, soapy water OR	• Follow directions on the container.
	• Windex
	• Maas Cleaner (available at
	most hardware stores)
Pancake Griddle	• Plastic scouring pad with	• Soak then wash in hot soapy water.
(Option)	soap & water
Exhaust Fan	• Soak in hot soapy water	• Wash in hot soapy water and rinse.
Mesh Filter
Charcoal Filter		• Replace every six months.

Permanent stains to cooktop, nickel, brass or copper trim:

Acid (tomato, cherries, rhubarb, citrus, milk and vinegar) will permanently stain cooktop and trim if not wiped up immediately.

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