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CARING FOR YOUR COOKTOP
Cleaning chart
Use the following table to help you clean all parts of your cooktop.
PART CLEANING METHOD SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
Control Knobs
•
Soap and water
•
Dishwasher
• DO NOT use steel wool or
abrasive cleaners.
• Pull knobs straight away from
control panel.
• Wash, rinse and dry with soft
cloth.
Control Panel
•
Soap and water
• Wash, rinse and dry with soft
cloth.
Exterior Surfaces*
(excluding control panel)
•
Soap and water
•
Mild liquid cleaner
•
Spray glass cleaner
• DO NOT use abrasive or
harsh cleaners like chlorine
bleach, ammonia or oven
cleaners.
• Wash, rinse and dry with soft
cloth.
•
Spray glass cleaner
• Apply spray cleaner to paper
towel, do not spray directly on
panel.
• Gently clean around the model
and serial plate; too much
scrubbing could remove the
numbers.
•
Non-abrasive plastic
scrubbing pad
Chrome reflector bowls*
•
Light to moderate soil
•
Soap and water
•
Non-abrasive plastic
scrubbing pad
• Wash, rinse and dry with soft
cloth.
• Soak bowls for 20 minutes,
then scrub with plastic pad.
•
Solution of 1/2 cup
ammonia to 1 gallon water
•
Non-abrasive plastic
scrubbing pad
•
Mild abrasive powdered
cleanser or commercial
oven cleaner
•
Heavy to burned-on
soils
•
Dishwasher
Coil Elements • DO NOT clean or immerse in
water. Spatters and spills will
burn off.
*When the cooktop is cool, remove all spills and clean. Food spills containing acids, such as
vinegar and tomato, may affect the finish.
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