Whirlpool SC8100XA important safety instructions 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,	• Turn knobs to OFF and pull straight away
	soapy water	from control panel.
		• Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly. Do not soak.
		• Replace knobs. Make sure all knobs point to
		OFF.
		DO NOT USE steel wool or abrasive cleaners.
		They may damage the finish of the knobs.
Control panel	Sponge and warm,	• Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly.
and trim	soapy water	DO NOT USE steel wool or abrasive cleaners.
	OR	They may damage the finish.
	Paper towel and spray	DO NOT SPRAY cleaner directly on panel.
	glass cleaner
		Apply cleaner to paper towel.
Cooktop	Sponge and warm,	• Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly.
surface	soapy water	USE nonabrasive, plastic scrubbing pad on
(other than		heavily soiled areas.
control panel)		• Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers.
		They may damage the finish.
		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 burner	Warm, soapy water	• In dishwasher, wash with other cooking
grates	and a nonabrasive,	utensils.
	plastic scrubbing pad	• Dry completely.
	OR	• Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers.
	Dishwasher
Surface burners	Sponge and warm,	• Wipe off spills immediately after burner has
	soapy water	cooled.
	Warm, soapy water	For cooked-on food:
	and a nonabrasive,	• Wash with warm, soapy water and a plastic
	plastic scrubbing pad	scrubbing pad or soak in vinegar and water
	OR	solution.
	Vinegar and water	• Rinse and dry well.
	solution
		• If ports are clogged, clean with a straight pin.
		Do not enlarge or distort ports. Do not
		use a wooden toothpick.
		• Do not clean surface burner in dishwasher.

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