COOKTOP CARE
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IMPORTANT:
Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and the oven and cooktop are cool. Always follow label instructions
on
cleaning products.
Soap, water and a soft cloth or sponge are suggested first unless otherwise noted.
Stainless Steel (on some models)
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.
Cleaning
Method:
Rub in direction of grain to avoid damaging.
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affresh
TM
Stainless Steel Cleaner and Polish (Part Number
W10355016B) (not included): See "Assistance
or Service"
section to order.
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Liquid detergent or all-purpose
cleaner: Rinse with clean
water and dry with soft, lint-free cloth.
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:
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Soap and water:
Pull knobs straight away from control panel to remove.
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Dishwasher:
Pull knobs straight away from control panel to remove.
Ceramic
Glass
To avoid damage to the cooktop, do not use steel wool, abrasive
powder cleansers, chlorine bleach, rust remover or ammonia.
Cleaning
Method:
Always wipe with a clean, wet cloth or sponge and dry thoroughly
to avoid streaking and staining.
affresh
TM
Cooktop Cleaner (Part Number W10355051 B) is
recommended
for regular use to help avoid 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
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Paper towels or clean damp sponge.
Sugary
Spills 0ellies, candy,
syrup)
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Cooktop Scraper:
Clean while the cooktop is still warm. You may want to wear
oven mitts while doing so.
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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
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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
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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
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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 become less noticeable.
Tiny Scratches
and Abrasions
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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 become less noticeable.
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