KitchenAid KGRT507 warranty Cleaning your cooktop, Part What to USE HOW to Clean

Using and Caring for Your Cooktop

Cleaning your cooktop

wWARNING

Explosion Hazard

Do not store flammable materials such as gasoline near this appliance.

Doing so can result in death, explosion, or fire.

PART	WHAT TO USE	HOW TO CLEAN
Control	Sponge and warm,	• Turn knobs to OFF and pull straight away from con-
knobs	soapy water	trol panel.
		• Wash, rinse, and dry thoroughly. Do not soak.
		• Do not use steel wool or abrasive cleansers.
		They may damage the finish of the knobs.
		• Replace knobs. Make sure all knobs point to OFF.
Tempered	Sponge and warm,	• Remove grates.
glass	soapy water	• Wash, wipe with clean water, and dry thoroughly.
surface	OR	• Use nonabrasive, plastic scrubbing pad on heavily
		soiled areas.
	Paper towel and	• Do not use steel wool, abrasives, or harsh
	spray glass cleaner	cleansers. They may damage the finish.
		• If you use soap or detergent solutions, wipe
		thoroughly to prevent filmy residue.
		NOTE: When cleaning cooktop with knobs removed,
		do not allow water to run down inside unit.
		• Replace grates.
Surface	Warm, soapy water	• Clean as soon as they become dirty and when they
burner	and a mildly abrasive	are cool enough to handle.
grates	plastic scrubbing pad	• Wash with a mildly abrasive plastic scrubbing pad
and caps*	and/or powdered	and warm, soapy water.
	cleanser	• For stubborn stains, clean with a scrubbing pad
		and/or a powdered cleanser and water. Repeat
		these cleaning steps as needed.
		• Do not put in oven during self-cleaning cycle.
		• Do not clean in dishwasher.
Surface		See “Caring for your cooktop” earlier in this section
burners		for cleaning instructions.

*When the cooktop is cool, remove all spills and clean. Food spills containing acids, such as vinegar and tomato, may affect the finish.

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