COOKTOP CARE
General Cleaning
IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and the cooktop is cool. Always follow label instructions on cleaning products.
Soap, water and a soft cloth or sponge are suggested first unless otherwise noted.
EXTERIOR PORCELAIN ENAMEL SURFACES
(on some models)
Food spills containing acids, such as vinegar and tomato, should be cleaned as soon as the entire appliance is cool. These spills may affect the finish.
Cleaning Method:
■Glass cleaner, mild liquid cleaner or nonabrasive scrubbing pad: Gently clean around the model and serial number plate because scrubbing may remove numbers.
■All Purpose Appliance Cleaner Part Number 31682 (not included):
See “Assistance or Service” section to order.
STAINLESS STEEL
To avoid damage to stainless steel surfaces, do not use soap- filled scouring pads, abrasive cleaners, Cooktop Cleaner, steel- wool pads, gritty washcloths or abrasive paper towels.
Rub in direction of grain to avoid damaging.
Cleaning Method:
■Stainless Steel Cleaner and Polish Part Number 31462 (not included):
See “Assistance or Service” section to order.
■Liquid detergent or
Rinse with clean water and dry with soft,
CONTROL PANEL
To avoid damage to the control panel, do not use abrasive cleaners,
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 31682 (not included):
See “Assistance or Service” section to order.
PORCELAIN-COATED GRATES AND CAPS
Food spills containing acids, such as vinegar and tomato, should be cleaned as soon as the cooktop, grates and caps are cool. These spills may affect the finish.
To avoid chipping, do not bang grates and caps against each other or hard surfaces such as cast iron cookware.
Do not reassemble caps on burners while wet.
Cleaning Method:
■Nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad and mildly abrasive cleanser:
Clean as soon as cooktop, grates and caps are cool.
■Dishwasher (grates only, not caps): Use the most aggressive cycle.
■Gas Grate and Drip Pan Cleaner Part Number 31617 (not included):
See “Assistance or Service” section to order.
COOKTOP CONTROLS
To avoid damage to the cooktop controls, do not use steel wool, abrasive cleansers or oven cleaner.
To avoid damage, do not soak knobs.
When replacing knobs, make sure knobs are in the Off position.
On some models, do not remove seals under knobs.
Cleaning Method:
■Soap and water:
Pull knobs straight away from control panel to remove.
SURFACE BURNERS
Sealed Burner models
See “Sealed Surface Burners” section.
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