29-618523CooktopProbe (on some models)CARE AND CLEANING: Probe / CooktopCooktop SurfaceDo not use oven cleaners, abrasive cleansers, strongliquid cleansers, steel wool, plastic scouring pads, orcleaning powders on the cooktop surface. Clean with amild soap and water or a 50/50 solution of vinegar andwater. Rinse with clean water and dry with a soft cloth.When cleaning surfaces, make sure that they are atroom temperature and not in direct sunlight.Spillage of marinades, fruit juices, tomato sauces andbasting liquids containing acids may cause discolorationand should be wiped up as soon as hot surfaces cool,then clean and rinse.If your model has a stainless steel cooktop surface,refer to the Stainless Steel Surface cleaning instructionsfeatured in the Control Panel and Knobs section.The temperature probe may be cleaned with soap andwater or a soap-filled scouring pad. Cool the temperatureprobe before cleaning. Scour stubborn spots with a soap-filled scouring pad, rinse and dry.To order additional temperature probes, see theAccessories and Consumer Support sections at the endof this manual.■ Do not immerse the temperature probe in water.■ Do not store the temperature probe in the oven.■ Do not leave the temperature probe inside the ovenduring a self or steam clean cycle.Control Panel and KnobsWipe the control panel after each use of the oven witha damp cloth. For cleaning, use mild soap and water ora 50/50 solution of vinegar and water. Rinse with cleanwater. Polish dry with a soft cloth.Do not use abrasive cleansers, strong liquid cleansers,plastic scouring pads or oven cleaners on the controlpanel—they will damage the finish.Stainless Steel Surfaces (on some models)Do not use a steel wool pad; it will scratch the surface.To clean the stainless steel surface, use warm sudsywater or a stainless steel cleaner or polish. Always wipethe surface in the direction of the grain. Follow the cleanerinstructions for cleaning the stainless steel surface.Cleaners with oxalic acid such as Bar Keepers FriendSoft Cleanser™ will remove surface rust, tarnish andsmall blemishes. Use only a liquid cleanser free of gritand rub in the direction of the brush lines with a damp,soft sponge.To inquire about purchasing cleaning productsincluding stainless steel appliance cleaner or polish,see the Accessories and Consumer Support sectionsat the end of this manual.For easier cleaning, the control knobs may be removedby pulling them directly outwards once the knobs are inthe OFF position. Do not pull knobs up or down or hangobjects on them. This can damage the gas valve shaft.When removing the tri-ring (on some models) and thedual-oval (on some models) burner knobs, remembertheir location. While all other knobs are interchangeable,these knobs must be placed in the same location aftercleaning. See the Surface Burner section for a detailedview of these knobs. The knobs can be washed by handwith soap and water or in a dishwasher.To replace knobs after cleaning, align the hole onthe knob backside with the gas valve shaft and pushinward until the knob is securely fastened. All knobs areinterchangeableSurface burner knob