Stainless Steel Surfaces - KitchenAid KGCP467H Use And Care Manual

C
aring for Your Cooktop
Cleaning chart
PART
Surface burner grates and caps*
•
Light to moderate soil
•
Heavy burned on soils
Surface burners
Simmer Plate
* When the cooktop is cool, remove all spills and clean. Food spills containing acids, such as vinegar and tomato,
may affect the finish.

Stainless steel surfaces

Cleaning Stainless Steel Surfaces
• Do not use steel wool or soap-filled scouring pads
• Rub in the direction of the grain line to avoid
marring surface
• Always wipe dry to avoid water marks
Routine cleaning
and fingerprints
Stubborn stains and
baked-on residue
Hard water spots
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(cont.)
CLEANING METHOD
•
Soap and water
•
Non-abrasive plastic scrubbing pad
•
Dishwasher (grates only)
•
Non-abrasive plastic scrubbing pad
•
Mild abrasive powdered cleanser
and water
•
Liquid detergent and water
•
Mild-abrasive cleanser
CLEANING AGENT
• Liquid detergent and water; all-
purpose cleaner
• Mild-abrasive cleanser or stainless
steel cleaners
• Vinegar
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
•
Clean as soon as they become
dirty.
•
Wash, rinse and dry well.
•
Repeat steps of cleaning process
(with items at left) as needed,
until soil is completely removed.
•
Rinse thoroughly and dry.
•
NOTE: Do not reassemble caps
on burners while wet. Do not
wash caps in dishwasher.
•
See "Sealed surface burners and
cooktop" in the "Caring for your
cooktop" section.
•
Wipe with damp cloth or sponge
then rinse with clean water and
wipe dry.
•
Rub in the direction of the grain
lines with a damp cloth or sponge.
Rinse thoroughly. Repeat if
necessary.
•
DO NOT put in dishwasher. It
will darken and stain the
aluminum.
• If commercial cleaners are used, follow label
directions. If product contains chlorine
(bleach), rinse thoroughly and dry with a soft,
lint-free cloth. Chlorine is a corrosive sub-
stance.
HOW TO USE
• Wipe with damp cloth or sponge, then rinse
with clean water and wipe dry.
• Rub in the direction of the grain lines with a
damp cloth or sponge and cleaner. Rinse
thoroughly. Repeat if necessary.
• Swab or wipe with cloth. Rinse with water and
dry.