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Cleaning
Cleaning Cooktop
WARNING
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To avoid risk of electrical shock, always disconnect cooktop from main power supply before cleaning.
Part Materials to Use General Directions
Drip bowls Soap and water Drip bowls can be removed for ease in cleaning. For extra dried
on soil, soak the bowls in warm soapy water.
Coil element Soap and water The coil elements do not need to be cleaned. Any food spilled on
the element during cooking will burn off. Never immerse coil
elements in water.
Control knobs Mild Soap and water Pull off knobs. Wash gently but do not soak. Dry and return
controls to cooktop, making sure to match flat area on the knob to
the flat area on shaft.
Cooktop
surfaces
Soap and water Clean cooktop and gasket under control knobs with damp cloth
and soapy water. If necessary, clean with nonabrasive cleaners or
pads. Dry thoroughly when finished to avoid rusting. Do not use
harsh powders, oven cleaners, scouring pads, or steel wool.
Gasket under control knobs can be removed for cleaning.
Fan cover and
filter
Soap and water, or
dishwasher
Fan must be off before removing filter cover. Clean filter and
cover with damp cloth and soapy water. To remove grease and
dried on soil, soak before cleaning. Rinse and dry after cleaning.
Filter and filter cover can be cleaned in dishwasher. Always
replace filter and cover before operating cooktop.
Module pan and
grease shield
Soap and water, or
dishwasher
Clean with nylon brush, plastic scrub pad, or damp cloth and
soapy water.
Smoothtop
module
Soap and water or
smoothtop cleaner
conditioner
Allow top to cool before cleaning. Wash surface with a dampened
cloth and soapy water. For extra dried on soil, scrub surface with
smoothtop cleaner conditioner available from an Amana Dealer.
A single edge razor blade can be used to scrap off dried on soil.
Do not use a harsh cleanser or steel wool pad. Metal markings
should be cleaned after each use. If metal markings are allowed
to remain on the module they will become increasingly difficult to
remove.
Glass Control
Panel and
Gasket
Soap and water Removing Panel and Gasket
1. Pull knobs off stems to remove control knobs.
2. Lift glass out of control panel.
3. Lift gasket out of control panel.
4. Replace gasket and knobs after cleaning.
• Clean according to “Cooktop Surfaces” instructions in
“Cleaning Cooktop” section.
• Dry gasket thoroughly before replacing.