Cooktop Care; General Cleaning - KitchenAid KGCC566 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.
CERAMIC GLASS (on some models)
Cleaning Method:
To avoid damaging the cooktop, do not use steel wool, abrasive
powder cleansers, chlorine bleach, rust remover, or ammonia.
1. Remove food/residue with the Cooktop Scraper.
For best results, use the Cooktop Scraper while the
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cooktop is still warm but not hot to the touch. It is
recommended to wear an oven mitt while scraping
the warm cooktop.
Hold the Cooktop Scraper at approximately a 45° angle
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against the glass surface and scrape the residue. It
will be necessary to apply pressure in order to remove
the residue.
Allow the cooktop to cool down completely before proceeding
to Step 2.
2. Apply a few dime-sized drops of affresh
to the affected areas.
Rub affresh Cooktop Cleaner onto the cooktop surface
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with the blue Cooktop Cleaning Pad. Some pressure is
needed to remove stubborn stains.
Allow the cleaner to dry to a white haze before proceeding
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to Step 3.
3. Polish with a clean, dry cloth or a clean, dry paper towel.
Repeat steps 1 through 3 as necessary for stubborn
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or burned-on stains.
The Complete Cooktop Cleaner Kit is available for order and
includes the following:

COOKTOP CARE

General Cleaning

Cooktop Cleaner
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Cooktop Scraper
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affresh Cooktop Cleaner
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Blue Cooktop Cleaning Pads
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See the "Accessories" section for part numbers and information
on ordering.
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:
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Pull knobs straight away from control panel to remove.
STAINLESS STEEL (on some models)
To avoid damage to stainless steel surfaces, do not use
soap-filled scouring pads, abrasive cleaners, Cooktop Cleaner,
steelwool pads, gritty washcloths, or abrasive paper towels.
Rub in direction of grain to avoid damaging.
Cleaning Method:
Liquid detergent or all-purpose cleaner:
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Rinse with clean water and dry with soft, lint-free cloth.
affresh™ Stainless Steel Cleaner (not included):
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See "Assistance or Service" section to order.
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.
Do not clean in the Self-Cleaning cycle.
Do not clean in dishwasher.
Cleaning Method:
Nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad and mildly abrasive
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cleanser:
Clean as soon as cooktop, grates and caps are cool.
Gas Grate and Drip Pan Cleaner (not included):
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See the "Assistance or Service" section to order.
SURFACE BURNERS
Sealed Burner models
See the "Sealed Surface Burners" section.
SIMMER PLATE (on some models)
Do not clean in dishwasher.
Cleaning Method:
Liquid detergent and water:
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Wipe with damp cloth or sponge then rinse with clean water
and wipe dry.
Mild-abrasive cleanser:
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Rub in the direction of the grain lines with a damp cloth.
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