Cooktop Maintenance And Care; General Cleaning - Whirlpool SCS3017 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.
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.
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
to Step 3.
†affresh is a registered trademark of Whirlpool, U.S.A.
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Cooktop Cleaner
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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
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� Blue Cooktop Cleaning Pads
Refer to the Quick Start Guide for contact information.
EXTERIOR PORCELAIN ENAMEL SURFACES (on some
models)
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
cleanser:
Clean as soon as cooktop, grates and caps are cool.
� Gas Grate and Drip Pan Cleaner (not included):
Refer to the Quick Start Guide for contact information.
STAINLESS STEEL (on some models)
To avoid damage to stainless steel surfaces, do not use soap-
filled scouring pads, abrasive cleaners, Cooktop Cleaner, steel
wool pads, gritty washcloths, or abrasive paper towels.
Rub in direction of grain to avoid damaging.
Cleaning Method:
� All-purpose cleaner:
Rinse with clean water and dry with soft, lint-free cloth.
� Affresh Stainless Steel Cleaner (not included):
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Refer to the Quick Start Guide for contact information.
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.
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