Cooktop Care; General Cleaning - Whirlpool GLT3657 Use And Care Manual

IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and
the cooktop is cool. Always follow label instructions on cleaning
products.
Soap, water, and a soft cloth or sponge are suggested first,
unless otherwise noted.
EXTERIOR PORCELAIN ENAMEL SURFACES
(on some models)
Food spills containing acids, such as vinegar and tomato, should
be 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 each
other 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 abrasive
■
cleanser:
Clean as soon as cooktop, grates and caps are cool.
Gas Grate and Drip Pan Cleaner (not included):
■
See the "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.
Rub in direction of grain to avoid damaging.
Cleaning Method:
Liquid detergent or all-purpose cleaner:
■
Rinse with clean water and dry with soft, lint-free cloth.
affresh Stainless Steel Cleaner (not included):
®
■
See the "Assistance or Service" section to order.
COOKTOP CONTROLS
To 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:
Soap and water:
■
Pull knobs straight away from control panel to remove.
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COOKTOP CARE

General Cleaning

CONTROL PANEL
To avoid damage to the control panel, do not use abrasive
cleaners, steel wool pads, gritty washcloths or abrasive paper
towels.
Cleaning Method:
Glass cleaner and soft cloth or sponge:
■
Apply glass cleaner to soft cloth or sponge, not directly
on panel.
affresh
■
Order Part Number W10355010
PORCELAIN-COATED GRATES AND CAPS
Food spills containing acids, such as vinegar and tomato, should
be 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 each
other or hard surfaces such as cast iron cookware.
Do not reassemble caps on burners while wet.
Cleaning Method:
Nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad and mildly abrasive
■
cleanser:
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
■
(not included):
See the "Assistance or Service" section to order.
SURFACE BURNERS
Sealed Burner models
See the "Sealed Surface Burners" section.
® Kitchen and Appliance Cleaner (not included):