Care and Cleaning
Lift-Up Cooktop
Clean the area under the cooktop often. Built-up
soil, especially grease, may catch on fire.
To make cleaning up easier, the entire cooktop may
be lifted up and supported in the up position.
Be sure all the surface units are turned off before
raising the cooktop. Grasp the front sides of the
cooktop and lift. The surface units and drip pans do not
need to be removed before raising the cooktop,
however, you may remove one to make raising the
cooktop easier.
After cleaning under the cooktop with hot,mild,
soapy water and a clean cloth, lower the cooktop. Be
careful not to pinch your fingers.
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Support Rods
Porcelain Enamel Cooktop Painted Surfaces
The porcelain enamel finish is sturdy but
breakable if misused. This finish is acid-resistant.
However, any acidic foods spilled (such as fruit
juices, tomato or vinegar) should not be permitted
to remain on the finish.
If acids spill on the cooktop while it is hot, use a dry
paper towel or cloth to wipe it up right away. When
the surface has cooled, wash with soap and water or
cleansing powders. Rinse well.
For other spills such as fat spatterings, wash with
soap and water or cleansing powders after the surface
has cooled. Rinse well. Polish with a dry cloth.
Painted surfaces include the sides of the range, control
panel and drawer front. Clean these with soap and
water or a vinegar and water solution. Do not use
commercial oven cleaners, cleansing powders, steel
wool or harsh abrasives on any painted surface.
Control Panel and Knobs
It’s a good idea to wipe the control panel after each
use. Clean with mild soap and water or vinegar and
water, rinse with clean water and polish dry with a
soft cloth.
Do not use abrasive cleansers, strong liquid
cleansers, plastic scouring pads or oven cleaners
on the control panel—they will damage the finish. A
50/50 solution of vinegar and hot water works well.
The control knobs may be removed for easier
cleaning. Before removing the knobs for cleaning,
please note that the knobs on the left side and the
knobs on the right side are in the proper OFF position.
When replacing the knobs, check the OFF position to
insure proper alignment.
To remove a knob, pull it straight off the stem.
Wash the knobs in soap and water but do not soak.
Avoid getting water down in the knob stem holes.
To replace a knob, locate the groove in each side of
the knob stem. One of the grooves contains a spring
clip and the other groove is clear. Locate the molded
rib inside the knob. Fit the molded rib into the clear
groove on the knob stem.
Molded Rib
Spring Clip
Clear Groove in Stem
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