Whirlpool TEP315KW1 Use And Care Manual page 12

STAINLESS STEEL (on some models)
Do not use soap-filled scouring pads, abrasive cleaners, Cooktop
Polishing Creme, steel-wool pads, gritty washcloths or some
paper towels. Damage may occur.
Rub in direction of grain to avoid damaging.
Stainless Steel Cleaner & Polish (not included): See
"Assistance or Service" section to order.
Liquid detergent or all-purpose cleaner: Rinse with clean
water and dry with soft, lint-free cloth.
Vinegar for hard water spots
CERAMIC GLASS (on some models)
Do not use steel wool, abrasive powder cleansers, chlorine
bleach, rust remover or ammonia because damage may occur.
Always wipe with a clean, wet cloth or sponge and dry thoroughly
to prevent streaking and staining.
Cooktop Polishing Creme is recommended regularly to help
prevent scratches, pitting and abrasions and to condition the
cooktop, and can be ordered as an accessory. See "Assistance
or Service" to order.
A Cooktop Scraper is also recommended for stubborn soils, and
can be ordered as an accessory. See "Assistance or Service" to
order. The Cooktop Scraper uses razor blades. Store razor
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 wear
oven mitts while cleaning the cooktop.
Sugary spills (jellies, candy, syrup)
Cooktop Scraper: Clean while the cooktop is still warm. You
may want to wear oven mitts while cleaning the cooktop.
Cooktop Polishing Creme and clean damp paper towel:
Clean as soon as cooktop has cooled down. Rub creme into
surface with a damp paper towel or soft cloth. Continue
rubbing until white film disappears.
Heavy soil, dark streaks, specks and discoloration
Cooktop Polishing Creme 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 Polishing Creme and Cooktop Scraper: Rub creme
into soil with damp paper towel. Hold scraper as flat as
possible on surface and scrape. Repeat for stubborn spots.
Polish entire cooktop with creme and paper towel.
Metal marks from aluminum and copper
Cooktop Polishing Creme: Clean as soon as cooktop has
cooled down. Rub creme into surface with a damp paper
towel or soft cloth. Continue rubbing until white film
disappears. The marks will not totally disappear, but after
many cleanings they will become less noticeable.
Tiny scratches and abrasions
Cooktop Polishing Creme: Rub creme into surface with a
damp paper towel or soft cloth. Continue rubbing until white
film disappears. Scratches and abrasions do not affect
cooking performance, and after many cleanings they will
become less noticeable.
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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.
Soap and water or dishwasher: Pull knobs straight away from
control panel to remove.
CONTROL PANEL
Do not use abrasive cleaners, steel-wool pads, gritty washcloths
or some paper towels. Damage may occur.
Glass cleaner and soft cloth or sponge: Apply glass cleaner
to soft cloth or sponge, not directly on panel.
COIL ELEMENTS (on some models)
Do not clean or immerse in water. Soil will burn off when hot.
For more information, see "Coil Elements and Burner Bowls."
Damp cloth: Make sure control knobs are off and elements
are cool.
BURNER BOWLS (on some models)
Solution of cup (125 mL) ammonia to 1 gal. (3.75 L) water:
Soak for 20 minutes, then scrub with stainless steel-wool
pad.
Oven cleaner: Follow product label instructions.
Mildly abrasive cleanser: Scrub with wet scouring pad.
Porcelain enamel only, not chrome
Dishwasher
SURFACE UNDER COOKTOP (on some models)
Do not remove the cooktop to avoid product damage.
For more information, see "Lift-up Cooktop" section.
Steel-wool pad
OVEN DOOR EXTERIOR
Glass cleaner and paper towels or nonabrasive plastic
scrubbing pad: Apply glass cleaner to soft cloth or sponge,
not directly on panel.
OVEN CAVITY
Do not use oven cleaners.
Food spills should be cleaned when oven cools. At high
temperatures, foods react with porcelain and staining, etching,
pitting or faint white spots can result.
Self-Cleaning cycle: See "Self-Cleaning Cycle" first.
OVEN RACKS AND ROASTING RACKS
Self-Cleaning cycle: See "Self-Cleaning Cycle" first. Remove
racks, or they will discolor and become harder to slide. If this
happens, a light coating of vegetable oil applied to the rack
guides will help them slide.
Steel-wool pad