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5
COOKTOP MAINTENANCE AND
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. Food spills containing acids, such as vinegar and
tomato, should be cleaned as soon the cooktop is cool. These spills may affect the finish.
Surface Type Cleaning Recommendation
Control Knobs The knobs should be cleaned with soap and water.
Do not clean knobs in the dishwasher or use abrasive cleaners or steel wool.
To remove the knobs, be sure the knobs are in the OFF position.
Do not remove the seals under the knobs.
Burner Grates Soap and Water: Use a nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad and mildly abrasive cleanser, soap, and water.
Dishwasher: The grates may be cleaned in the dishwasher. Remove any burnt-on food prior to placing the
grates in the lowest rack in the dishwasher.
To avoid chipping, do not bang grates against each other or hard surfaces, such as cast iron cookware.
Although the grates are durable, they will gradually lose their shine due to exposure to high temperatures.
Burner Caps Use a nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad and mildly abrasive cleanser, soap, and water.
Do not place caps in the dishwasher or reassemble caps on burners when wet.
Burner Base The holes in the burner bases must be kept clean for proper ignition and a complete, even flame. Refer to
“Cleaning the Burners: Tips.”
Stainless Steel
Cooktop Surface
For best results, use a soft cloth or non-scratch sponge.
Rub in direction of the grain to avoid damaging the surface.
Use all-purpose cleaner, such as affresh
®
† Kitchen and Appliance Cleaner, Part Number W10355010.
For stainless steel finishes, use affresh
®
Stainless Steel Cleaner, Part Number W10355016.
Do not use scouring pads, abrasive cleaners, cooktop cleaner, steel wool pads, gritty washcloths, or
abrasive paper towels.
To order affresh
®
cleaners, refer to the Quick Start Guide for ordering information.
Porcelain Enamel
Cooktop Surface (on
some models)
Use a nonabrasive scrubbing pad and glass cleanser or a mild liquid cleaner, such as affresh
®
Kitchen and
Appliance Cleaner, Part Number W10355010.
Griddle
(on some models)
Use soap and water or mild detergent.
To avoid damaging the nonstick surface, do not clean the griddle in the dishwasher or use abrasive
cleaners.
Cleaning the Burner: Tips
The burners should be kept clean. Spillovers should be cleaned
immediately since they can clog the openings in the burners.
IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are OFF
and the cooktop is cool. For more information, see the “General
Cleaning” section.
� Remove the burner cap from the base. Clean the burner cap
with hot soapy water, and then rinse it.
� Remove the burner base and clean the gas tube opening
under the base.
� Clean clogged burner ports with a straight pin, needle, or
small-gauge wire as shown. Do not use a wooden toothpick or
clean in the dishwasher.
� Gently clean the igniter with a damp cloth.
†affresh
®
is a registered trademark of Whirlpool, U.S.A.
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