25General CleaningIMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off andthe oven and cooktop are cool. Always follow label instructionson cleaning products.Soap, water and a soft cloth or sponge are suggested first unlessotherwise noted.EXTERIOR PORCELAIN ENAMEL SURFACES(on some models)Food spills containing acids, such as vinegar and tomato, shouldbe cleaned as soon as the entire range is cool. These spills mayaffect the finish.Cleaning Method:■ Glass cleaner, mild liquid cleaner or nonabrasive scrubbingpad:Gently clean around the model and serial number platebecause scrubbing may remove numbers.■ All-Purpose Appliance Cleaner Part Number 31682 (notincluded):See “Assistance or Service” section to order.STAINLESS STEEL (on some models)To 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.Cleaning Method:Rub in direction of grain to avoid damaging.■ Stainless Steel Cleaner and Polish Part Number 31462 (notincluded):See “Assistance or Service” section to order.■ Liquid detergent or all-purpose cleaner:Rinse with clean water and dry with soft, lint-free cloth.COOKTOP CONTROLSTo avoid damage to the cooktop controls, do not use steel wool,abrasive cleansers or oven cleaner.To avoid damage, do not soak knobs.When replacing knobs, make sure knobs are in the Off position.Do not remove seals under knobs.Cleaning Method:■ Warm, soapy 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.■ All-Purpose Appliance Cleaner Part Number 31682 (notincluded):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.To avoid damage to the grates and caps, do not clean in the Self-Cleaning cycle.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. Cooked-on soils should besoaked or scrubbed before going into a dishwasher.■ Gas Grate and Drip Pan Cleaner Part Number 31617:See “Assistance or Service” section to order.SURFACE BURNERSSee “Sealed Surface Burners” section.OVEN DOOR EXTERIORCleaning Method:■ Glass cleaner and a soft cloth or sponge:Apply glass cleaner to soft cloth or sponge, not directly onpanel.■ All-Purpose Appliance Cleaner Part Number 31682 (notincluded):See “Assistance or Service” section to order.ACCESS PANELThe access panel is easily removed. To open panel, grasp sidesand pull upward, lifting out. To close panel, align catches with thestuds on the range. Press the access panel forward onto thestuds and drop downward to engage.A. StudsB. CatchesC. Grease cupABC