Cooktop Care; General Cleaning - Maytag MEC8830HB00 User Instructions

IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and
the oven and cooktop are cool. Always follow label instructions on
cleaning products.
Soap, water and a soft cloth or sponge are suggested first unless
otherwise noted.
Do not use a steam cleaner.
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
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W10355016) (not included): See "Assistance or Service"
section to order.
All-purpose cleaner: Rinse with clean water and dry with soft,
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lint-free cloth.
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.
On some models, do not remove seals under knobs.
Cleaning Method:
Soap and water:
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Pull knobs straight away from control panel to remove.
Dishwasher:
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Pull knobs straight away from control panel to remove.
GRIDDLE
To avoid damaging the nonstick surface, do not use steel wool
and abrasive cleaners.
Cleaning
Mild detergent
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COOKTOP CARE

General Cleaning

CERAMIC GLASS
TCleaning 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
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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 Scraper
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Affresh ®
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Blue Cooktop Cleaning Pads
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See the "Accessories" section for part numbers and information
on ordering.
Cooktop Cleaner onto the cooktop surface
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Cooktop Cleaner
Cooktop Cleaner
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