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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.

CERAMIC GLASS

To avoid damage to ceramic glass, do not use steel wool,
abrasive powder cleansers, chlorine bleach, rust remover or
ammonia.
Always wipe with a clean, wet cloth or sponge and dry thoroughly
to avoid streaking and staining.
Cooktop Polishing Creme is recommended for regular use to help
avoid scratches, pitting and abrasions, and to co ndition the
cooktop. It may be ordered as an accessory. See “Assistance or
Service” to order.
A Cooktop Scraper is also recommended for stubborn soils, and
can be ordered as an accessory. See “Assistance or Service” to
order. The Cooktop Scraper uses razor blades. Store razor
blades out of the reach of children.
Cleaning Method:
Light to moderate soil
■Paper towels or clean damp sponge
Sugary spills (jellies, candy, syrup)
■Cooktop Scraper:
Scrape sugary spills while the cooktop is still warm. You may
want to wear oven mitts while doing so.
■Cooktop Polishing Creme and clean damp paper towel:
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.
Heavy soil, dark streaks, specks and discoloration
■Cooktop Polishing Creme or nonabrasive cleanser:
Rub product into soil with a damp paper towel or soft cloth.
Continue rubbing until white film disappears.
Burned-on soil
■Cooktop Polishing Creme and Cooktop Scraper:
Rub creme into soil with damp paper towel. Hold scraper as
flat as possible on surface and scrape. Repeat for stubborn
spots. Polish entire cooktop with creme and paper towel.
Metal marks from aluminum and copper
■Cooktop Polishing Creme:
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 Polishing Creme:
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.

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.
Rub in direction of grain to avoid damaging.
Cleaning Method:
■Stainless Steel Cleaner and Polish Part Number 31462 (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.
■Vinegar for hard water spots

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.
On some models, do not remove seals under knobs.
Cleaning Method:
■Soap and water:
Pull knobs straight up away from control panel to remove.

CONTROL PANEL

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.