7COOKTOP CAREGeneral CleaningIMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off andthe cooktop is cool. Always follow label instructions on cleaningproducts.Soap, water and a soft cloth or sponge are suggested first unlessotherwise noted.STAINLESS STEELTo 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.Rub in direction of grain to avoid damaging.Cleaning Method:■ 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.■ Vinegar for hard water spotsCOOKTOP CONTROLSTo avoid damage to the cooktop controls, do not use steel wool,abrasive cleansers or oven cleaner. Do not spray cleaners incontrol area when knobs are removed. Apply spray cleaners to asoft cloth or sponge, not directly on controls area.To avoid damage, do not soak knobs.When replacing knobs, make sure knobs are in the Off position.On some models, do not remove seals under knobs.Cleaning Method:■ Soap and water:Pull knobs straight away from control panel to remove.CONTROL PANELTo avoid damage to the control panel, do not use abrasivecleaners, steel-wool pads, gritty washcloths or abrasive papertowels.Cleaning Method:■ Glass cleaner and soft cloth or sponge:Apply glass cleaner to soft cloth or sponge, not directly onpanel.■ affresh® Kitchen and Appliance Cleaner Part NumberW10355010 (not included):See “Assistance or Service” section to order.PORCELAIN-COATED GRATES AND CAPSFood spills containing acids, such as vinegar and tomato, shouldbe cleaned as soon as the cooktop, grates and caps are cool.These spills may affect the finish.To avoid chipping, do not bang grates and caps against eachother or hard surfaces such as cast iron cookware.Do not reassemble caps on burners while wet.Cleaning Method:■ Nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad and mildly abrasivecleanser:Clean as soon as cooktop, grates and caps are cool.■ Dishwasher (grates only, not caps):Use the most aggressive cycle.■ Gas Grate and Drip Pan Cleaner Part Number 31617 (notincluded):See “Assistance or Service” section to order.SURFACE BURNERS AND ELECTRONIC IGNITERSurface BurnersSee “Sealed Surface Burners” section.Electronic IgniterCleaning Method:■ Clean ceramic post with a cotton swab:affresh® Kitchen and Appliance Cleaner Part NumberW10355010 (not included):See “Assistance or Service” section to order.