General Cleaning; Porcelain-Coated Grates And Caps; Cooktop Controls - KitchenAid KSGB900EWH Guide D'utilisation

General Cleaning

IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and
the oven and cooktop are cool. Always follow label instructions on
cleaning products. For additional information, you can visit our
website at www.kitchenaid.com. In Canada, visit our website at
www.kitchenaid.ca.
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 range is cool. These spills may
affect the finish.
Cleaning Method:
Glass cleaner, mild liquid cleaner or nonabrasive scrubbing
pad:
Gently clean around the model/serial/rating plate because
scrubbing may remove numbers.
affresh ® Kitchen and Appliance Cleaner Part Number
W10355010 (not included):
See the "Accessories" section for more information.
STAINLESS STEEL (on some models)
NOTE: 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.
Damage may occur to stainless steel surfaces, even with one-time
or limited use.
Cleaning Method:
Rub in direction of grain to avoid damaging.
affresh ® Stainless Steel Cleaner Part Number W10355016 (not
included):
See the "Accessories" section for more information.
Yellow Heat Stains:
1. Add 1 tbs (15 mL) of table salt to ¼ cup (59.1 mL) of vinegar,
and then stir for 1 minute. Not all of the salt will dissolve.
2. Using a soft cloth, soak up the liquid of the vinegar mixture.
Dab the wet cloth onto the yellow stains for 3 to 4 minutes.
The wetter the stainless steel is, the better the cleaning results
will be.
3. Let sit until the yellow stains have faded. Using a dry soft
cloth, wipe off the remaining vinegar mixture.
4. Repeat steps 1 to 3 until all yellow stains have been removed.
5. Using clean water and a fresh soft cloth, clean off any
remaining residue. Dry with a clean soft cloth.
6. Use affresh ® Stainless Steel Cleaner Part Number
W10355016 (not included) to protect and polish the cleaned
surface.
NOTE: Remove surface grates before cleaning rear vent trim.
Avoid dripping the vinegar mixture into the vent holes or down the
back of the range.
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.

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. Cooked-on soils should be
soaked or scrubbed before going into a dishwasher.
Although the burner grates are durable, they may lose their
shine and/or discolor when washed in a dishwasher.
Gas Grate and Drip Pan Cleaner Part Number 31617 (not
included):
See the "Accessories" section for more information.
SURFACE BURNERS
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.
Do not clean in the Self-Cleaning cycle.
Do not clean in dishwasher.
Cleaning Method:
Nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad and mildly abrasive
cleanser:
Clean as soon as cooktop, grates, burners and caps are cool.
Gas Grate and Drip Pan Cleaner (not included).

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.
GRIDDLE
To avoid damaging the nonstick surface, do not use steel wool or
abrasive cleaners.
Cleaning Method:
Mild detergent
Dishwasher:
Although the griddle is durable, it may lose its shine and/or
discolor when washed in a dishwasher.
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