Whirlpool 4211866 warranty The control knobs, Solid element surface units, The glass cooktop, Part

Caring For Your Cooktop

Bum And Electrical Shock Hazard

-Makesure all73ntrols are OFF and the cooktop is cool before cleaning. Failure to do so can result in burns or electrical shock.

NOTE: When cleaning, never use steel wool, abrasives, or commercial oven cleaners which may damage finish. When cleaning the cooktop with the control knobs removed, do not allow water to run down inside the unit. After cleaning, make sure ah control knobs point to the OFF position.

2. IMPORTANT: Dry the element

completely after cleaning. Turn on

the element for a few minutes to

thoroughly dry. After the element

has cooled, use a paper towel to

apply a thin coat of salt-free oil to

the surface units to season and

restore the finish, Wipe excess oil

off stainless steel trim rings. Then

The control knobs

Solid element surface units

heat 3 - 5 minutes. Somesmoking

may occur; this is normal. If surface

1.Turn control knobs to the OFF position.

2.Pull knobs straight off.

3.Wash in warm, soapy water.

4.Rinse well and dry completely. Do not soak.

The glass cooktop

1.Wipe with paper towel and hot, soapy water.

OR

units have dark spots caused by

grease and food, the oil treatment

will improve their appearance but

not eliminate the spots.

NOTE: Optional Electrol” dressing

can be applied to the surface units

to improve their appearance.

3. The stainless steel trim rings will

yellow from the heat of the surface

units and pans. This is normal. The

yellowing can be removed by using

stainless steel cleaner or Cook Top

2.Wipe with paper towel and spray glass cleaner.

OR

3.Use a non-abrasive plastic scouring pad for heavily-soiled areas.

NOTE: Make sure plastic scouring pad does not contain metal or abrasive particles. Do not use abrasive cleaners.

4.After removing soil, rinse well and wipe dry with a paper towel or soft cloth.

5.Replace control knobs by pushing them firmly into place.

1.For best results, wipe off surface units with a damp soft cloth and soapy water after each use.

Removeburned-on food with a soap-filled scouring pad. Rinse well. The red spot in the center of the surface unit will gradually wash off. This is normal and will not affect the operation of the surface unit.

Polishing Creme on the trim rings.

To obtain order information for

Cook Top Polishing Creme (Part No.

814009)or ElectroF dressing (Part

No. 814030).write to:

Whirlpool Corporation

Attention: Customer Service Dept.

1900Whirlpool Drive

LaPorte, IN 46305

Cleaning chart

Bum And Electrical Shock Hazard

Make sure all controls are OFF and the cooktop is cool before cleaning. Failure to do so can result in bums or electrical shock.

PART	WHAT TO USE		HOW TO CLEAN
Glass cooktop	Paper towel and hot, soapy water or	.	Wipe off regularly when cooktop is
	spray glass cleaner.		cool.
	Non-abrasive plastic scouring pad for	(See “Theglass cooktop” above for
	heavily-soiled areas.	more information.)
Trim rings	Stainless steel cleaner or Cook Top	.	Before cleaning, make sure the
	Polishing Creme (Part No. 814009)f		cooktop and the surface units are
			cool.

. Follow directions provided with cleaner or polishing creme.

NOTE: Yellowing of trim rings is normal from heat of the surface units and pans.

*See“Solidelement surface units” above for ordering information.

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