KitchenAid KCGC558JSS Owners Manual - Page 13

CARE AND CLEANING 6. Wipe off griddle. Once cool, wipe the griddle with a clean, damp terry cloth towel. Then buff with a microfiber cloth. If streaking, rainbowing, or ghosting occurs, use a mixture of 1 part white vinegar to 2 parts water on a towel to wipe the griddle. 7. Remove, empty, and clean drip tray. Know Your Cooktop Controls ■■ To avoid damage to the cooktop controls, do not use steel wool, abrasive cleansers, or an oven cleaner. ■■ To avoid damage, do not soak knobs. ■■ When replacing knobs, make sure knobs are in the Off position. ■■ When replacing knobs after cleaning either the surface burner controls or the griddle module control, make sure the knobs are replaced to the correct location. See the "Knob Variations" section for reference. STAINLESS STEEL EXTERIOR Use cleaner or wipes. Clean the drip tray with warm, soapy water. Wipe the area under the drip tray clean. Once dry, put the drip tray back in position. COOKTOP CONTROLS 1. Remove knobs. Use affresh® Stainless Steel Cleaning Spray, affresh® Stainless Steel Cleaning Mousse or affresh® Stainless Steel Cleaning Wipes (not included). Rub in direction of the grain to avoid possible damage to the steel surface. Do Not Use: ■■ Soap-filled scouring pads ■■ Abrasive cleaners ■■ Cooktop polishing creme ■■ Steel-wool pads ■■ Gritty washcloths ■■ Abrasive paper towels Pull the knobs straight away from the control panel to remove. 2. C lean with warm, soapy water. 13