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Cleaning the Grates and Spill Trays
WARNING
Do not clean the cooktop grates, burner parts or Wok
ring in a dishwasher. They will be damaged.
IMPORTANT:
DO NOT
use any of the cleaners listed
below to clean the burners and igniters. See the facing page
for burner and igniter cleaning instructions. Also,
if your
cooktop is equipped with stainless steel spill trays,
see the
Cleaning Stainless Steel Surfaces
section
for spill tray cleaning instructions.
The grates, the spill tray (on some models) and
optional Wok ring are coated with a porcelain finish.
• For everyday cleaning, use a soft cloth or non-
abrasive pad with warm soapy water to clean all
of the porcelain parts.
• If necessary, tough stains may be removed by
applying full-strength sprays such as Simple
Green™, Ajax™ All-Purpose Cleaner or Formula
409™. To minimize wear, use the mildest cleaner
needed to get the surface clean.
• For extremely stubborn stains, you may use a
mildly abrasive cleaner or applicator, such as
Soft Scrub™, Bon Ami™, S.O.S.
®
pads or other
soap-filled steel wool pads.
Use these cleaners carefully and only
occasionally. Aggressive or extensive use of
these types of abrasives will damage the finish.
Damage to the finish due to the use of
abrasives is not covered under your war-
ranty.
knobs and trim rings for cleaning or replace-
ment.
2. Disconnect the cooktop power plug from the
electrical outlet.
3. Grasp each knob and pull straight up to remove.
4. Wash the knobs with liquid dishwashing soap.
5. To replace the knobs, align the “D-shaped”
opening on the bottom of the knob with the end
of the valve stem. Carefully push the knob until
it stops.
6. With dry hands, plug the cooktop power cord
into an electrical outlet.
Removing and Cleaning the Knobs
Refer to the below image when removing and
cleaning the control knobs and panel underneath.
1. Turn the knobs to the off position to remove the
Valve stem
Knob
Removing and Replacing Burner Knobs
Care and Cleaning