GENERAL CLEANING
IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and the oven and cooktop are cool. Always follow label instructions on cleaning products.
Soap, water and a soft cloth or sponge are suggested first unless otherwise noted.
EXTERIOR PORCELAIN ENAMEL SURFACES
Food spills containing acids, such as vinegar and tomato, should be cleaned as soon as the entire range is cool. These spills may affect the finish.
Cleaning Method:
■Glass cleaner, mild liquid cleaner or nonabrasive scrubbing pad:
Gently clean around the model and serial number plate because scrubbing may remove numbers.
■affresh® Kitchen and Appliance Cleaner Part Number
W10355010 (not included):
See “Assistance or Service” section to order.
STAINLESS STEEL (on some models)
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.
■affresh® Stainless Steel Cleaner Part Number W10355016 (not included):
See “Assistance or Service” section to order.
■Liquid detergent or
Rinse with clean water and dry with soft,
CERAMIC GLASS (on some models)
To avoid damage to the cooktop, do not use steel wool, abrasive powder cleansers, chlorine bleach, rust remover or ammonia.
Cleaning Method:
Always wipe with a clean, wet cloth or sponge and dry thoroughly to avoid streaking and staining.
Use affresh® Cooktop Cleaner Part Number W10355051, Cooktop Cleaning Pads Part Number W10391473 and Cooktop Scraper Part Number WA906B to clean and remove stains from the cooktop. Use Cooktop Protectant Part Number 31463A regularly to avoid stain buildup, pitting and scratching, while conditioning the cooktop for easier future cleaning. These can be ordered as accessories. See the “Accessories” section for more information. The Cooktop Scraper uses razor blades. Store razor blades out of the reach of children.
Light to moderate soil
■Paper towels or clean damp sponge.
Sugary spills (jellies, candy, syrup)
■Cooktop Scraper:
Scrape off sugary spills while the cooktop is still warm. You may want to wear oven mitts while cleaning the cooktop.
■affresh® Cooktop Cleaner and Cooktop Cleaning Pads: Clean as soon as cooktop has cooled down. Rub product into surface with a Cooktop Cleaning Pad. Continue rubbing until white film disappears.
Heavy soil, dark streaks, specks and discoloration
■affresh® Cooktop Cleaner or nonabrasive cleanser with Cooktop Cleaning Pads:
Clean as soon as cooktop has cooled down. Rub product into soil with a Cooktop Cleaning Pad. Continue rubbing until white film disappears.
Burned-on soil
■affresh® Cooktop Cleaner, Cooktop Cleaning Pads and Cooktop Scraper:
Clean as soon as cooktop has cooled down. Rub product into soil with a Cooktop Cleaning Pad. Hold scraper as flat as possible on surface and scrape. Repeat for stubborn spots. Polish entire cooktop with Cooktop Cleaner and paper towel.
Metal marks from aluminum and copper
■affresh® Cooktop Cleaner and Cooktop Cleaning Pads: Clean as soon as cooktop has cooled down. Rub product into surface with a Cooktop Cleaning Pad. Continue rubbing until white film disappears. The marks will not totally disappear, but after many cleanings they will become less noticeable.
Tiny scratches and abrasions
■affresh® Cooktop Cleaner and Cooktop Cleaning Pads: Clean as soon as cooktop has cooled down. Rub product into surface with a Cooktop Cleaning Pad. Continue rubbing until white film disappears. Scratches and abrasions do not affect cooking performance, and after many cleanings they will become less noticeable.
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 removing or replacing knobs, make sure knobs are in the Off position.
Do not remove seals under knobs, if present.
Cleaning Method:
■Warm, soapy water:
Pull knobs straight away from control panel to remove.
CONTROL PANEL
To avoid damage to the control panel, do not use abrasive cleaners,
To avoid turning the controls on while cleaning, you may activate the Control Lock feature (on some models). See “Control Lockout” section.
Cleaning Method:
■Glass cleaner and soft cloth or sponge:
Apply glass cleaner to soft cloth or sponge, not directly on panel.
■affresh® Kitchen and Appliance Cleaner Part Number
W10355010 (not included):
See “Assistance or Service” section to order.
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