KitchenAid KGCP462 Use & Care Manual page 14

STAINLESS STEEL
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:
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
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.
• Nonabrasive pad and mildly abrasive cleanser:
Clean as soon as cooktop, grates and caps are cool.
SURFACE BURNERS
Sealed Burner models
See "Surface Burners" section.
CONTROL KNOBS
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.
NOTE: When replacing knobs after cleaning either the surface
burner controls or the grille module control, make sure the knobs
are replaced to the correct location. For example, the knobs for
the surface burner controls will read "LITE," while the knob for
the grill will read "LITE/HI."
• Soap and water or dishwasher:
Pull knobs straight away from control panel to remove.
CONTROL PAN EL
Do not use abrasive cleaners, steel-wool pads, gritty washcloths
or some paper towels. Damage may occur.
• Soap and water.
Wash, rinse and dry with a soft cloth.
• Glass cleaner and soft cloth or sponge:
Apply glass cleaner to soft cloth or sponge, not directly on
panel.
SIMMER PLATE
Do not clean in dishwasher.
• Liquid detergent and water.
Wipe with damp cloth or sponge then rinse with clean water
and wipe dry.
• Mild-abrasive cleanser
Rub in the direction of the grain lines with a damp cloth or
sponge. Rinse thoroughly. Repeat if necessary.
TILE BEZEL
• Soap and water.
Wash, rinse and dry with a soft cloth.
• Glass cleaner.
Apply glass cleaner to soft cloth or sponge, not directly on tile
bezel assembly.
GRILLE MODULE
For more information, see "Grille" section.
Do not use oven cleaners, metal brushes, abrasive scouring pads
or other scrubbers made to clean outdoor grilles.
Grille Grate
Do not clean grille grate in dishwasher.
Do not clean in a self-cleaning oven.
• Clean the grille grate shortly after cooking is completed and
the burner has been turned off.
• While still warm, use a soft bristle barbecue brush to scrub
the grille grate. Oven mitts may be worn while cleaning.
• For thorough cleaning of the grille grate, soak in warm, soapy
water for 30 minutes. After soaking, scrub with nonabrasive
pad.
Wave Tray and Wave Plate
• Soak in warm, soapy water to loosen soil. After soaking,
scrub with a nonabrasive pad.
• Oven cleaner.
Burner Assembly
Do not soak in water.
• Soap and water or nonabrasive cleanser.
• Damp cloth or nonabrasive pad.
Front Spill Guard and Drip Tray
Allow cooktop to cool completely before cleaning.
• Soap and water or nonabrasive cleanser.
• Damp cloth or nonabrasive pad.
Module Basin
• Warm, soapy water.
• Nonabrasive pad or sponge.
• For heavy soil, soak paper towels in household cleanser and
lay them on the soil for at least 30 minutes. After soaking,
scrub with a nonabrasive pad.
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