Whirlpool WCG52424AS Use & Care Guide - Page 8

COOKTOP 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. EXTERIOR PORCELAIN ENAMEL SURFACES (on some models) Cleaning Method: Food spills containing acids, such as vinegar and tomato, should be cleaned as soon as the entire appliance is cool. These spills may affect the finish. ■ Glass cleaner, mild liquid cleaner or nonabrasive scrubbing pad: Gently clean around the model and serial number plate because scrubbing may remove numbers. ■ affresh™ Kitchen and Appliance Cleaner Part Number W10355010B (not included): See "Assistance or Service" section to order. Heavy soil, dark streaks, specks and discoloration ■ Cooktop Cleaner 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 Cleaner 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 Cleaner: 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 become less noticeable. Tiny scratches and abrasions ■ Cooktop 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 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 become less noticeable. Do not use steel wool, abrasive powder cleansers, chlorine bleach, rust remover or ammonia because damage may occur. Rub in direction of grain to avoid damaging. ■ affresh™ Stainless Steel Cleaner Part Number W10355016B (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. 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. CERAMIC GLASS (on some models) Cleaning Method: ■ Warm, soapy water: Cleaning Method: Always wipe with a clean, wet cloth or sponge and dry thoroughly to avoid streaking and staining. affresh™ Cooktop Cleaner Part Number W10355051B is recommended for regular use to help avoid scratches, pitting and abrasions, and to condition the cooktop. It may be ordered as an accessory. See "Assistance or Service" section to order. Cooktop Scraper Part Number WA906B is also recommended for stubborn soils, and can be ordered as an accessory. See "Assistance or Service" section 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. Sugary spills (jellies, candy, syrup) ■ Cooktop Scraper: Pull knobs straight away from control panel to remove. PORCELAIN-COATED GRATES AND CAPS (on some models) Cleaning Method: 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. ■ Nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad and mildly abrasive cleanser: Clean as soon as cooktop, grates and caps are cool. ■ Dishwasher (grates only, not caps): Scrape sugary spills while the cooktop is still warm. You may want to wear oven mitts while cleaning the cooktop. ■ Cooktop Cleaner and clean damp paper towel: Use the most aggressive cycle. Do not reassemble caps on burners while wet. 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. 8