Jenn-Air W10204447A Use And Care Manual

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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.CERAMIC GLASSTo avoid damage to the ceramic glass, do not use steel wool,abrasive cleansers, chlorine bleach, rust remover or ammonia.Cleaning Method:Always wipe with a clean, wet cloth or sponge and dry thoroughlyto avoid streaking and staining.Cooktop Cleaner is recommended for regular use to help avoidscratches, pitting and abrasions, and to condition the cooktop. Itmay be ordered as an accessory. See “Assistance or Service”section to order.A Cooktop Scraper is also recommended for stubborn soils, andcan be ordered as an accessory. See “Assistance or Service”section to order. The Cooktop Scraper uses razor blades. Storerazor blades out of the reach of children.Light to moderate soil■ Paper towels or clean damp sponge:Clean while the cooktop is still warm. You may want to wearoven mitts while cleaning the cooktop.Sugary spills (jellies, candy, syrup)■ Cooktop Scraper:Clean while the cooktop is still warm. You may want to wearoven mitts while cleaning the cooktop.■ Cooktop Cleaner and clean damp paper towel:Clean as soon as cooktop has cooled down. Rub creme intosurface with a damp paper towel or soft cloth. Continuerubbing until white film disappears.Heavy soil, dark streaks, specks and discoloration■ Cooktop Cleaner or nonabrasive cleanser:Rub product into soil with a damp paper towel or soft cloth.Continue rubbing until white film disappears.Burned-on soil■ Cooktop Cleaner and Cooktop Scraper:Rub creme into soil with damp paper towel. Hold scraper asflat as possible on surface and scrape. Repeat for stubbornspots. Polish entire cooktop with creme and paper towel.Metal marks from aluminum and copper■ Cooktop Cleaner:Clean as soon as cooktop has cooled down. Rub creme intosurface with a damp paper towel or soft cloth. Continuerubbing until white film disappears. The marks will not totallydisappear but after many cleanings become less noticeable.Tiny scratches and abrasions■ Cooktop Cleaner:Rub creme into surface with a damp paper towel or softcloth. Continue rubbing until white film disappears. Scratchesand abrasions do not affect cooking performance and aftermany cleanings become less noticeable.COOKTOP CONTROLSTo avoid damage to the cooktop controls, do not use steel wool,abrasive cleansers or oven cleaner.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 or dishwasher: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 some 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 (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.Do not clean in the Self-Cleaning cycle.Do not clean in dishwasher.Cleaning Method:■ Nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad and mildly abrasivecleanser:Clean as soon as cooktop, grates and caps are cool.■ Gas Grate and Drip Pan Cleaner (not included):See “Assistance or Service” section to order.SURFACE BURNERSSealed Burner modelsSee “Sealed Surface Burners” section.