Whirlpool RCS2012G, RCS3614G, RCS2002G Cleaning chart, Part Cleaning Method Special Instructions

CARING FOR YOUR COOKTOP

Cleaning chart

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

PART	CLEANING METHOD	SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
Control Knobs	• Soap and water	• DO NOT use steel wool or
	• Dishwasher	abrasive cleaners.
		• Pull knobs straight away from
		control panel.
		• Wash, rinse and dry with soft
		cloth.

Control Panel	• Soap and water
	• Spray glass cleaner

•Wash, rinse and dry with soft cloth.

•Apply spray cleaner to paper towel, do not spray directly on panel.

Exterior Surfaces*	• Soap and water	• DO NOT use abrasive or
(excluding control panel)	• Mild liquid cleaner	harsh cleaners like chlorine
	• Spray glass cleaner	bleach, ammonia or oven
		cleaners.
		• Wash, rinse and dry with soft
		cloth.

•Non-abrasive plastic scrubbing pad

•Gently clean around the model and serial plate; too much scrubbing could remove the numbers.

Coil Elements		• DO NOT clean or immerse in
		water. Spatters and spills will
		burn off.
Chrome reflector bowls*
• Light to moderate soil	• Soap and water	• Wash, rinse and dry with soft
	• Non-abrasive plastic	cloth.
	scrubbing pad
	• Dishwasher
• Heavy to burned-on	• Solution of 1/2 cup	• Soak bowls for 20 minutes,
soils	ammonia to 1 gallon water	then scrub with plastic pad.
	• Non-abrasive plastic
	scrubbing pad
	• Mild abrasive powdered
	cleanser or commercial
	oven cleaner

*When the cooktop is cool, remove all spills and clean. Food spills containing acids, such as vinegar and tomato, may affect the finish.

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