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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.
■ All Purpose Appliance Cleaner Part Number 31682 (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.
Do not remove seals under knobs.
Cleaning Method:
■ Soap and water: Pull knobs straight away from control panel
to remove.
■ When replacing knobs, make sure they are in the OFF
position.
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.
Rub in direction of grain to avoid damaging.
Cleaning Method:
■ Liquid detergent or all-purpose cleaner: Rinse with clean
water and dry with soft, lint-free cloth.
■ Vinegar for hard water spots.
COIL ELEMENTS
Cleaning Method:
■ Damp cloth: Make sure control knobs are off and elements
are cool.
Do not clean or immerse in water. Soil will burn off when hot.
For more information, see “Coil Elements and Burner Bowls.”
BURNER BOWLS
Cleaning Method:
Chrome only
It is not recommended to wash chrome bowls in a dishwasher.
■ Solution of 1 cup (125 mL) ammonia to 1 gal. (3.75 L) water:
Soak for 20 minutes, then scrub with stainless steel-wool
pad.
■ Oven cleaner: Follow product label instructions.
■ Mildly abrasive cleanser: Scrub with wet scouring pad.
Porcelain enamel only
■ Dishwasher
DOWNDRAFT VENTILATION SYSTEM
Vent Grille
Cleaning Method:
■ Grasp the opening and lift the vent grille off the cooktop.
■ Wipe clean or wash in sink:
Nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad and mildly abrasive
cleanser
■ Dishwasher:
Use mild detergent.
Removable Grease Filter
The filter is a permanent type and should be cleaned when soiled.
Cleaning Method:
■ Turn off the downdraft ventilation system before removing the
filter.
■ Remove vent grille then lift the filter out of the vent chamber.
■ Clean the filter in the sink with warm water and detergent or in
the dishwasher.
■ Replace the filter.
The filter should always be placed at an angle. As you face
the front of the cooktop, the top of the filter should rest
against the left side of the vent opening. The bottom of the
filter should rest against the right side of the vent chamber at
the bottom.
If the filter is flat against the fan wall, ventilation effectiveness
will be reduced.
Ventilation Chamber
The ventilation chamber, which houses the filter, should be
cleaned in the event of spills or when it becomes coated with a
film of grease.
Cleaning Method:
■ Mild household detergent or cleanser and paper towel, damp
cloth or sponge:
Apply detergent or cleanser to paper towel, damp cloth or
sponge, not directly to the ventilation chamber.
A.Vent grille (already removed)
B. Removable grease filter
C.Radiant element cartridge
A
B
C