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For everyday cleaning, use a soft cloth or non-
abrasive pad with warm soapy water to clean all
of the porcelain parts.
For tough stains, if necessary, apply full-strength
sprays such as Simple Green™, Ajax™ All-
Purpose Cleaner or
Formula 409™. To
minimize wear, use
the mildest cleaner
needed to get the sur-
face clean.
For extremely
stubborn stains, use a mildly abrasive cleaner
or applicator, such as Soft Scrub™, Bon Ami™,
S.O.S.
®
pads or other soap-filled steel wool
pads. Use these cleaners with extreme care
and only occasionally. Aggressive or extensive
use of these types of abrasives will damage
the finish. Damage to finish caused by
using abrasives is not covered under your
warranty.
8
Care and Cleaning
WARNING
• Clean only the parts of the cooktop listed in this
manual. Clean them only in the manner specified.
• To avoid dangerous fumes or damage to your
cooktop’s surfaces and accessories, use only the types
of cleaning solutions specified in this manual.
• To avoid electrical shock or burns, turn off the burners
and make sure that all parts are cool before cleaning.
DO NOT turn the burners on during cleaning.
• Do not use a steam cleaner to clean the cooktop.
Steam could penetrate the electrical components
and cause a short circuit. After cleaning the burners,
reassemble all of the burner parts before attempting to
operate the cooktop.
• After cleaning the burners, always dry and reassemble
the cooktop parts completely before use. See page 5.
CAUTION
• Do not try to remove heavy spills with a sharp object
such as a knife or metal spatula. Sharp objects may
scratch your cooktop’s surfaces.
• To prevent damage, do not use abrasive or corrosive
cleaners or applicators such as steel wool or scouring
pads, on any part of the cooktop unless instructed to
do so. Use only a sponge, soft cloth, fibrous or plastic
brush, or nylon cleaning pad for cleaning the surfaces
of your cooktop.
• Take care when cleaning around the control valve
stems. If you get moisture inside the holes in the
chassis, damage to the cooktop can occur.
• Do not soak the knobs in water or put them in the
dishwasher.
Cleaning the Cooktop
To keep the cooktop looking and operating its best,
clean it after every use. Also, quickly wipe up spills
that occur while cooking. Be careful not to touch any
hot areas.
If you allow spills to sit on hot burner parts, they
will burn, scorch, and be very difficult to clean. Cer-
tain types of food, such as tomatoes, citrus juices,
vinegar, alcohol, and milk can damage the finishes if
you allow them to sit for any length of time.
IMPORTANT: The cooktop is exposed to extremely
hot temperatures, and the grates are under high
stress when hot cookware is placed on them. Also,
the cooktop parts are occasionally exposed to acidic
food spill-overs. These severe conditions cause the
porcelain enamel parts on your cooktop to undergo
a change in appearance over time. If you care for
and clean these parts carefully, you will slow down–
but not eliminate–the aging process.
Disassembling for
Cleaning
Refer to this figure
for the following
disassembling
instructions.
1. For safety, unplug
the cooktop power
cord from the electri-
cal outlet.
2. When the cooktop
is cool, remove the
grates from the top of the cooktop.
3. Disassemble the burners by lifting the burner
caps and burner rings off of the burner bases.
Cleaning the Grates, Spill Trays,
and the Wok Ring Accessory
WARNING
Do not clean the cooktop grates, burner parts or Wok
Ring in a dishwasher. They will be damaged.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT use any of the cleaners
listed below on the burners and igniters. See the
facing page for burner and igniter cleaning instruc-
tions. Also, if your cooktop is equipped with stain-
less steel spill trays, see the Cleaning Stainless
Steel Surfaces section.
The grates, spill tray (on some models), and
optional WOK ring are coated with a porcelain finish.
Disassembling the Cooktop
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