Cleaning chart

Use the following table to help you clean your range.

PART

WHAT TO USE

Control knobs

Sponge and warm,

 

soapy water

Control

panels

Sponge and warm,

 

 

soapy water

 

 

OR

 

 

Paper towel and spray

 

 

glass cleaner

Exterior

surfaces

Sponge and warm,

(other than control

soapy water

panels)

 

 

Surface

burner

Warm, soapy water and

grates

and chrome

a nonabrasive,

plastic

reflector

pans

scrubbing pad

 

 

 

OR

 

 

 

Dishwasher

 

Surface

burners

Sponge and warm,

 

 

soapy water

 

 

 

Warm, soapy water and

 

 

a nonabrasive,

plastic

 

 

scrubbing pad

 

OR

Vinegar and water solution

HOW TO CLEAN

lTurn knobs to OFF and pull straight away from control panel.

lWash, rinse and dry thoroughly. Do not soak.

lReplace knobs. Make sure all knobs point to OFF.

DO NOT USE steel wool or abrasive cleaners. They may damage the finish of the knobs.

lWash, rinse and dry thoroughly.

DO NOT USE steel wool or abrasive cleaners. They may damage the finish.

DO NOT SPRAY cleaner directly on panel. Apply cleaner to paper towel.

lWash, rinse and dry thoroughly.

USE nonabrasive, plastic scrubbing pad on heavily soiled areas.

lDo 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 cook-top is cool.

lIn dishwasher, wash with other cooking utensils.

lDry completely.

l Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers.

lLift up the cooktop. (See page 23.)

lWipe off spills immediately after burner has cooled.

For cooked-on food:

lRemove burner from manifold with Phillips screwdriver.

lWash with warm, soapy water and a plastic scrubbing pad or soak in vinegar and water solution.

lRinse and dry well.

lIf ports are clogged, clean with a straight pin.

Do not enlarge or distort ports. Do not use a wooden toothpick.

lDo not clean surface burner in dishwasher. continued on next page

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Whirlpool SM980PEY warranty Cleaning chart, Part, HOW to Clean