■Liquid detergent or all-purpose cleaner: Rinse with clean water and dry with soft, lint-free cloth.

■Vinegar for hard water spots

To avoid damage to stainless steel surfaces, do not use soap- filled scouring pads, abrasive cleaners, Cooktop Polishing Creme, steel-wool pads, gritty washcloths or some paper towels.

METALLIC PAINT (on some models)

Do not use abrasive cleaners, cleaners with bleach, rust removers, ammonia or sodium hydroxide (lye) because paint surface may stain.

CERAMIC GLASS (on some models)

Cleaning Method:

Always wipe with a clean, wet cloth or sponge and dry thoroughly to avoid streaking and staining.

Cooktop Cleaner Part Number 31464B is recommended regularly to help avoid scratches, pitting and abrasions and to condition the cooktop, and can be ordered as an accessory. See “Assistance or Service” section to order.

Cooktop Scraper Part Number RS300 is also recommended for stubborn soils, and can be ordered as an accessory. See “Assistance or Service” section to order. The Cooktop Scraper uses razor blades. Store razor blades out of the reach of children.

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.

Burned-on soil

■Cooktop Cleaner 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 Cleaner: 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 Cleaner: 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.

Do not use steel wool, abrasive powder cleansers, chlorine bleach, rust remover or ammonia because damage may occur.

COOKTOP CONTROLS

Cleaning Method:

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.

Do not use steel wool, abrasive cleansers or oven cleaner.

Do not soak knobs.

CONTROL PANEL

Cleaning Method:

■Glass cleaner and soft cloth or sponge: Apply glass cleaner to soft cloth or sponge, not directly on panel.

■All-Purpose Appliance Cleaner Part Number 31662B (not included): See “Assistance or Service” section to order.

Do not use abrasive cleaners, steel-wool pads, gritty washcloths or some paper towels. Damage may occur.

COIL ELEMENTS (on some models)

Cleaning Method:

■Damp cloth: Make sure control knobs are off and elements are cool.

Do not clean or immerse in water. Soil will burn off when hot.

For more information, see “Coil Elements and Burner Bowls.”

BURNER BOWLS (on some models)

Cleaning Method:

■Solution of ¹₂ cup (125 mL) ammonia to 1 gal. (3.75 L) water:

Soak for 20 minutes, then scrub with stainless steel-wool pad.

■Oven cleaner: Follow product label instructions.

■Mildly abrasive cleanser: Scrub with wet scouring pad.

Porcelain enamel only

■Dishwasher

Gas Grate and Drip Pan Cleaner Part Number 31617B (not included): See “Assistance or Service” section to order.

SURFACE UNDER COOKTOP (on some models)

For more information, see “Lift-up Cooktop” section.

■Steel-wool pad

Do not remove the cooktop to avoid product damage.

OVEN DOOR EXTERIOR

Cleaning Method:

■Glass cleaner and paper towels or nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad: Apply glass cleaner to soft cloth or sponge, not directly on panel.

■All-Purpose Appliance Cleaner Part Number 31662B (not included): See “Assistance or Service” section to order.

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Whirlpool W10120516A manual Cooktop Controls, Control Panel, Surface Under Cooktop on some models, Oven Door Exterior
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W10120516A specifications

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