Cooktop Maintenance And Care; General Cleaning; Installation Instructions; Requirements - Whirlpool W5CE1522FB Owner's Manual

COOKTOP MAINTENANCE AND
CARE

General Cleaning

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. When cleaning the cooktop with electronic
controls, lock the controls.
STAINLESS STEEL (on some models)
To avoid damage to stainless steel surfaces, do not use soapfilled
scouring pads, abrasive cleaners, Cooktop Cleaner, steelwool
pads, gritty washcloths or abrasive paper towels.
Cleaning Method:
Rub in direction of grain to avoid damaging.
� Affresh
® Stainless Steel Cleaner and Polish (Part Number
†
W10355016B) (not included): See the Quick Start Guide for
ordering information.
� Vinegar for hard water spots.
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.
Do not place knobs in dishwasher.
Do not soak knobs
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
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
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.
†affresh ®
is a registered trademark of Whirlpool, U.S.A.
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2. Apply a few dime-sized drops of affresh
to the affected areas.
� Rub affresh ®
Cooktop Cleaner onto the cooktop surface
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
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 or
burned-on stains.
The Complete Cooktop Cleaner Kit is available for order
including the following:
� Cooktop Scraper
� Affresh ® Cooktop Cleaner
� Blue Cooktop Cleaning Pads
Refer to the Quick Start Guide for contact information.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

REQUIREMENTS

Tools and Parts

Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation.
Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed
here.
Tools needed
� Tape measure
� Flat-blade screwdriver
� Marker or pencil
� Pliers
� 1/4" (6.4 mm) nut driver
Parts supplied
Check that all parts are included.
� Clamp brackets (2)
� 2
1 / " (6.4 cm) clamping Screws (2)
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� Foam strip roll
®
Cooktop Cleaner