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General Cleaning
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.
EXTERIOR PORCELAIN ENAMEL SURFACES
Food spills containing acids, such as vinegar and tomato, should
be cleaned as soon as the entire range is cool. These spills may
affect the finish.
Cleaning Method:
■ Glass cleaner, mild liquid cleaner or nonabrasive scrubbing
pad: Gently clean around the model and serial number plate
because scrubbing may remove numbers.
■ affresh™ Kitchen and Appliance Cleaner Part Number
W10355010 (not included):
See “Assistance or Service” section to order.
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.
■ affresh™ Stainless Steel Cleaner Part Number W10355016
(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.
CERAMIC GLASS (on some models)
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.
Use affresh™ Cooktop Cleaner Part Number W10355051 and
Cooktop Scraper Part Number WA906B to clean and remove
stains from the cooktop. Use Cooktop Protectant Part Number
31463A regularly to avoid stain buildup, pitting and scratching,
while conditioning the cooktop for easier future cleaning. These
can be ordered as accessories. See the “Accessories” section for
more information. The Cooktop Scraper uses razor blades. Store
razor blades out of the reach of children.
Light to moderate soil
■ Paper towels or clean damp sponge
Sugary spills (jellies, candy, syrup)
■ Cooktop Scraper:
Scrape off sugary spills while the cooktop is still warm. You
may want to wear oven mitts while cleaning the cooktop.
■ 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
■ Cooktop Polishing Creme or nonabrasive cleanser:
Clean as soon as cooktop has cooled down. Rub product
into soil with a damp paper towel or soft cloth. Continue
rubbing until white film disappears.
Burned-on soil
Cooktop Cleaner and Cooktop Scraper:
Clean as soon as cooktop has cooled down. 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 Cleaner:
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 they will become less
noticeable.
Tiny scratches and abrasions
■ Cooktop Cleaner:
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. Scratches and abrasions
do not affect cooking performance, and after many cleanings
they will 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 removing or replacing knobs, make sure knobs are in the
Off position.
Do not remove seals under knobs, if present.
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.
To avoid turning the controls on while cleaning, you may activate
the Control Lock feature (on some models). See “Control
Lockout” section.
Cleaning Method:
■ Glass cleaner and soft cloth or sponge: Apply glass cleaner
to soft cloth or sponge, not directly on panel.
■ affresh™ Kitchen and Appliance Cleaner Part Number
W10355010 (not included):
See “Assistance or Service” section to order.