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COOKTOP CARE
General Cleaning
IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and
the 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
To avoid damage to the stainless steel finish, do not use soap-
filled scouring pads, abrasive cleaners, Cooktop Polishing
Creme, steel-wool pads, gritty washcloths or some paper towels.
Cleaning Method:
Rub in direction of grain to avoid damaging.
■ KitchenAid
®
Stainless Steel Cleaner and Polish Part Number
4396920 (not included):
See “Assistance or Service” section to order.
■ Liquid detergent or all-purpose cleaner:
Rinse with clean water and dry with soft, lint-free cloth.
■ Vinegar for hard water spots.
COOKTOP CONTROLS
To avoid damage to the cooktop controls, do not use steel wool,
abrasive cleansers or oven cleaner.
Do not soak knobs.
Do not clean knobs in dishwasher.
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.
CONTROL PANEL
To avoid damage to control panel, do not use abrasive cleaners,
steel-wool pads, gritty washcloths or some paper towels.
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 Part Number 31682 (not
included):
See “Assistance or Service” section to order.
GLASS CONTROL AREA (on some models)
To avoid damage to glass, 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.
■ Liquid detergent, glass cleaner or all-purpose cleaner and
soft cloth or sponge:
Apply liquid detergent, glass cleaner or all-purpose cleaner to
soft cloth or sponge, not directly on panel.
PORCELAIN-COATED GRATES AND CAPS
Food spills containing acids, such as vinegar and tomato, should
be cleaned as soon as the cooktop, grates and caps are cool.
These spills may affect the finish.
To avoid chipping, do not bang grates and caps against each
other or hard surfaces such as cast iron cookware.
Do not reassemble caps on burners while wet.
Do not clean in the Self-Cleaning cycle.
Do not clean in dishwasher.
Cleaning Method:
■ Nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad and mildly abrasive
cleanser:
Clean as soon as cooktop, grates and caps are cool.
■ Gas Grate and Drip Pan Cleaner Part Number 31617 (not
included):
See “Assistance or Service” section to order.
SURFACE BURNERS
Sealed Burner models
See “Sealed Surface Burners” section