COOKTOP CARE
IMPORTANT:
Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and
cooktop is cool. Always follow label instructions on cleaning
products.
Soap, water and a soft cloth or sponge are suggested first unless
otherwise noted.
STAINLESS
STEEL
Do not use soap-filled scouring pads, abrasive cleaners, Cooktop
Polishing Creme, steel-wool pads, gritty washcloths
or some
paper towels. Damage may occur to the product finish.
Cleaning
Method:
Rub in direction of grain to avoid damaging.
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KitchenAid _ Stainless Steel Cleaner & Polish (not included):
See "Assistance
or Service" section to order.
Heavy soil, dark streaks, specks and discoloration
•
Cooktop Cleaner or nonabrasive
cleanser:
Rub product into soil with a damp paper towel or soft cloth.
Continue rubbing until white film disappears.
Burned-on soil
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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
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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 become less noticeable.
•
Liquid detergent or all-purpose
cleaner:
Rinse with clean water and dry with soft, lint-free cloth.
•
Vinegar for hard water spots.
CERAMIC GLASS
Do not use steel wool, abrasive powder cleansers, chlorine
bleach, rust remover or ammonia because damage may occur.
Cleaning
Method:
Always wipe with a clean, wet cloth or sponge and dry thoroughly
to prevent streaking and staining.
Cooktop Cleaner is recommended
for regular use to help prevent
scratches, pitting and abrasions, and to condition the cooktop.
It
may be ordered as an accessory. See "Assistance
or Service"
section to order.
A Cooktop Scraper 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 Cleaner 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.
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 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.
Cleaning
Method:
•
Soap and water or dishwasher:
Pull knobs straight away from control panel to remove.
CONTROL
PAN EL
Do not use abrasive cleaners, steel-wool pads, gritty washcloths
or some paper towels. Damage may occur.
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 (not included):
See "Assistance
or Service" section to order.
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