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The door will not unlock until the oven cools.
When the cycle is complete and the oven cools, “SELF
CLEAN COMPLETE” will appear on the oven display.
5. Press OFF to clear the oven display.

To Stop Self-Clean anytime:

Press OFF. If the oven temperature is too high, the door will
remain locked. It will not unlock until the oven cools.
If the oven temperature is too high after self-cleaning, then
“LOCKED” will appear on the display until the oven completely
cools.
General Cleaning
IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and
the oven is cool. Always follow label instructions on cleaning
products.
Soap, water and a soft cloth or sponge are suggested first unless
otherwise noted.

STAINLESS STEEL

To avoid damage to stainless steel surfaces, do not use soap-
filled scouring pads, abrasive cleaners, Cooktop Cleaner, steel-
wool pads, gritty washcloths or abrasive paper towels.
Cleaning Method:
Rub in direction of grain to avoid damaging.
■KitchenAid® Stainless Steel Cleaner and Polish Part Number
4396920 (not included) or KitchenAid® Stainless Steel Wipes
Part Number 8212510 (not included):
See “Assistance or Service” section to order.
■Liquid detergent or all-purpose cleaner:
Rinse with clean water and dry with soft, lint-free cloth.

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 Self-Cleaning cycle.
Do not clean in dishwasher.
Cleaning Method:
■Nonabrasive nylon 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.

COOKTOP CONTROLS

To avoid damage to the cooktop controls, 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.
Do not remove seals under knobs.
NOTE: When replacing knobs after cleaning either the surface
burner controls, grill or griddle module control, make sure the
knobs are replaced to the correct location. The 20,000 Btu/h
burner knobs have power settings and the grill and griddle knobs
have temperature settings. All other knobs have Hi, Med, Lo
settings only.
Cleaning Method:
■Warm, soapy water:
Pull knobs straight away from control panel to remove.

OVEN DOOR EXTERIOR

Cleaning Method:
■Glass cleaner and a soft cloth or sponge:
Apply glass cleaner to soft cloth or sponge, not directly on
panel.
■All-Purpose Appliance Cleaner Part Number 31682
(not included):
See “Assistance or Service” section to order.

OVEN DOOR INTERIOR

Cleaning Method:
■Self-Cleaning cycle:
For optimal door cleaning result, wipe away any deposits with
a damp sponge before running cycle.

CONTROL PANEL

Activate the Control Lock to avoid touch screen activation during
cleaning. See “Control Lock” section.
To avoid damage to the control panel, do not use abrasive
cleaners, steel-wool pads, gritty washcloths or abrasive paper
towels.
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 Part Number 31682
(not included):
See “Assistance or Service” section to order.

OVEN CAVITY

Do not use oven cleaners.
Food spills should be cleaned when oven cools. At high
temperatures, foods react with porcelain and staining, etching,
pitting or faint white spots can result.
Cleaning Method:
■Self-Cleaning cycle: See “Self-Cleaning Cycle” first.

OVEN RACKS

Cleaning Method:
■Self-Cleaning cycle:
See “Self-Cleaning Cycle” first. Remove racks or they will
discolor and become harder to slide. If this happens, a light
coating of vegetable oil applied to the rack guides will help
them slide.
■Steel-wool pad