KitchenAid KESS908SPS Range User Manual


 
28
Heavy soil, dark streaks, specks and discoloration
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
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
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
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.
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:
Warm, soapy water:
Pull knobs straight away from control panel to remove.
CONTROL PANEL
To avoid damage to the control panel, do not use abrasive
cleaners, steel-wool pads, gritty washcloths or abrasive paper
towels.
Cleaning Method:
Glass cleaner and soft cloth or sponge:
Apply glass cleaner to soft cloth or sponge, not directly on
panel.
OVEN DOOR EXTERIOR
Cleaning Method:
Glass cleaner and a soft cloth or sponge:
Apply glass cleaner to soft cloth or sponge, not directly on
panel.
OVEN CAVITY
Do not use oven cleaners.
Food spills should be cleaned when oven cools. At high
temperatures, foods react with porcelain and staining, etching,
pitting or faint white spots can result.
Cleaning Method:
Self-Cleaning cycle:
See “Self-Cleaning Cycle” first.
OVEN AND ROASTING RACKS
Cleaning Method:
Self-Cleaning cycle:
See “Self-Cleaning Cycle” first. Remove racks or they will
discolor and become harder to slide. If this happens, a light
coating of vegetable oil applied to the rack guides will help
them slide.
Steel-wool pad
STORAGE DRAWER (on some models)
Make sure drawer is cool and empty before cleaning.
For more information, see “Storage Drawer” section.
Cleaning Method:
Mild detergent
WARMING DRAWER (on some models)
Make sure drawer is cool.
Cleaning Method:
KitchenAid
®
Stainless Steel Cleaner and Polish
(sample included):
See “Assistance or Service” section to order.
All-Purpose Appliance Cleaner (not included):
See “Assistance or Service” section to order.
Mild detergent
Oven Light(s)
The oven light is a standard 15-watt appliance bulb. It will come
on when the oven door is opened. The light will not work during
the Self-Cleaning cycle (on some models). On some models,
when the oven door is closed, press OVEN LIGHT to turn the light
on or off.
To Replace:
Before replacing bulb, make sure the oven and cooktop are cool
and the control knobs are off.
1. Unplug range or disconnect power.
2. Turn the glass bulb cover in the back of the oven
counterclockwise to remove.
Oven Door
For normal range use, it is not suggested to remove the oven
door. However, if removal is necessary, make sure the oven is off
and cool. Then, follow these instructions. The oven door is heavy.
To Remove:
1. Open oven door all the way.
2. Flip up the hinge latch on each side.