Whirlpool RC8400XB, RC8200XB, WBC310, IBC310 Cleaning chart, Caring For Your Cooktop

CARING FOR YOUR COOKTOP

Cleaning chart

Use the following table to help you clean all parts of your cooktop.

PART	WHAT TO USE	HOW TO CLEAN
Control knobs	Sponge and warm, soapy	• Turn knobs to OFF and pull straight
	water	away from control 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.
Control panel	Sponge and warm, soapy	• Wash, wipe with clean water, and dry
	water	thoroughly.
	OR	• Do not use steel wool or abrasive
		cleansers. They may damage the
		finish.
	Paper towel and spray	• Do not spray cleaner directly on panel.
	glass cleaner	Apply cleaner to paper towel.
Cooktop surface	Sponge and warm, soapy	• Wash, wipe with clean water, and dry
	water	thoroughly.
		• Use a nonabrasive, plastic scrub-
		bing pad on heavily soiled areas.
		• Do not use abrasive or harsh
		cleansers.
		NOTE: Do not allow foods containing
		acids (such as vinegar, tomato, or lemon
		juice) to remain on surface. Acids may
		remove the glossy finish. Also wipe up
		milk or egg spills when cooktop is cool.
Surface units		No cleaning is required. Spatters or
		spills will burn off. Do not immerse in
		water.
Chrome	Nonabrasive, plastic	• Wash, rinse, and dry thoroughly.
drip bowls	scrubbing pad and warm,	• Clean frequently.
	soapy water	• Do not use abrasive or harsh
		cleansers.
Black porcelain	Nonabrasive, plastic	• Wipe off excess spills.
drip bowls	scrubbing pad and warm,	• Wash, rinse, and dry thoroughly.
	soapy water
	OR	OR
	An oven’s self-cleaning	• Place upside down on oven racks in
	cycle	oven during the self-cleaning cycle.

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