Metal marks from aluminum and copper
■Cooktop Cleaner:
Clean as soon as cooktop has cooled down. Rub creme into surface with a damp paper towel or soft cloth. Continue rubbing until white film disappears. The marks will not totally disappear but after many cleanings become less noticeable.
Tiny scratches and abrasions
■Cooktop Cleaner:
Rub creme into surface with a damp paper towel or soft cloth. Continue rubbing until white film disappears. Scratches and abrasions do not affect cooking performance and after many cleanings become less noticeable.
COOKTOP CONTROLS
To avoid damage to the cooktop controls, do not use steel wool, abrasive cleansers or oven cleaner.
Do not soak knobs.
When replacing knobs, make sure knobs are in the Off position.
On some models, do not remove seals under knobs.
Cleaning Method:
■Soap and water or dishwasher:
Pull knobs straight away from control panel to remove.
CONTROL PANEL
To avoid damage to the control panel, do not use abrasive cleaners,
Cleaning Method:
■Glass cleaner and soft cloth or sponge:
Apply glass cleaner to soft cloth or sponge, not directly on panel.
■All Purpose Appliance Cleaner (not included): See “Assistance or Service” section to order.
PORCELAIN-COATED GRATES AND CAPS
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 plastic scrubbing pad and mildly abrasive cleanser:
Clean as soon as cooktop, grates and caps are cool.
■Gas Grate and Drip Pan Cleaner (not included): See “Assistance or Service” section to order.
SURFACE BURNERS
Sealed Burner models
See “Sealed Surface Burners” section.
SIMMER PLATE (on some models)
Do not clean in dishwasher.
Cleaning Method:
■Liquid detergent and water.
Wipe with damp cloth or sponge then rinse with clean water and wipe dry.
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Rub in the direction of the grain lines with a damp cloth or sponge. Rinse thoroughly. Repeat if necessary.
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