Light to moderate soil
■Paper towels or clean damp sponge:
Clean while the cooktop is still warm. You may want to wear oven mitts while cleaning the cooktop.
Sugary spills (jellies, candy, syrup)
■Cooktop Scraper: Clean while the cooktop is still warm. You may want to wear oven mitts while cleaning the cooktop.
■Cooktop Polishing Creme and clean damp paper towel: Clean as soon as cooktop has cooled down. Rub creme into surface with a damp paper towel or soft cloth. Continue rubbing until white film disappears.
Heavy soil, dark streaks, specks and discoloration
■Cooktop Polishing Creme or nonabrasive cleanser: Rub product into soil with a damp paper towel or soft cloth. Continue rubbing until white film disappears.
■Cooktop Polishing Creme and Cooktop Scraper: Rub creme into soil with damp paper towel. Hold scraper as flat as possible on surface and scrape. Repeat for stubborn spots. Polish entire cooktop with creme and paper towel.
Metal marks from aluminum and copper
■Cooktop Polishing Creme: Clean as soon as cooktop has cooled down. Rub creme into surface with a damp paper towel or soft cloth. Continue rubbing until white film disappears. The marks will not totally disappear, but after many cleanings they will become less noticeable.
Tiny scratches and abrasions
■Cooktop Polishing Creme: Rub creme into surface with a damp paper towel or soft cloth. Continue rubbing until white film disappears. Scratches and abrasions do not affect cooking performance, and after many cleanings they will become less noticeable.
COOKTOP CONTROLS
Do not use steel wool, abrasive cleansers or oven cleaner.
Do not soak knobs.
When replacing knobs, make sure knobs are in the Off position.
On some models, do not remove seals under knobs.
■Soap and water or dishwasher: Pull knobs straight away from control panel to remove.
CONTROL PANEL
Do not use abrasive cleaners,
■Glass cleaner and soft cloth or sponge: Apply glass cleaner to soft cloth or sponge, not directly on panel.
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See “Assistance or Service” section to order.
COIL ELEMENTS (on some models)
Do not clean or immerse in water. Soil will burn off when hot. For more information, see “Coil Elements and Burner Bowls.”
■Damp cloth: Make sure control knobs are off and elements are cool.
BURNER BOWLS (on some models)
■Solution of ¹₂ cup (125 mL) ammonia to 1 gal. (3.75 L) water:
Soak for 20 minutes, then scrub with stainless
■Oven cleaner: Follow product label instructions.
■Mildly abrasive cleanser: Scrub with wet scouring pad.
Porcelain enamel only, not chrome
■Dishwasher
Gas Grate and Drip Pan Cleaner Part Number 31617 (not included):
See “Assistance or Service” section to order.
SURFACE UNDER COOKTOP (on some models)
Do not remove the cooktop to avoid product damage.
For more information, see
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OVEN DOOR EXTERIOR
■Glass cleaner and paper towels or nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad: Apply glass cleaner to soft cloth or sponge, not directly on panel.
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See “Assistance or Service” section to order.
OVEN CAVITY
Do not use oven cleaners.
Food spills should be cleaned when oven cools. At high temperatures, foods react with porcelain and staining, etching, pitting or faint white spots can result.
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OVEN RACKS AND ROASTING RACKS
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