STAINLESS STEEL (on some models)
COOKTOP CAREDo not use soap-filled scouring pads, abrasive cleaners, Cooktop
Polishing Creme, steel-wool pads, gritty wash cloths or some
paper towels. Damage may occur.
General CleaningRub in direction of grain to avoid damaging.
nStainless Steel Cleaner & Polish (not included):
IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and
the oven and cooktop are cool. Always follow label instructions See ?Assistance or Service? section to order.
on cleaning products.
nLiquid detergent or all-purpose cleaner:
Soap, water and a soft cloth or sponge are suggested first unless
otherwise noted.Rinse with clean water and dry with soft, lint-free cloth.
nVinegar for hard water spots
COOKTOP CONTROLS
Do not use steel wool, abrasive cleansers or oven cleaner.
Do not soak knobs.TROUBLESHOOTING
When replacing knobs, make sure knobs are in the OFF position.
On some models, do not remove seals under knobs.Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the
cost of an unnecessary service call.
nSoap and water or dishwasher:
Pull knobs straight away from control panel to remove.Nothing will operate
CONTROL PANELnIs the power supply cord unplugged?
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not use abrasive cleaners, steel-wool pads, gritty wash cloths nHas a household fuse been blown or has the circuit
or some paper towels. Damage may occur.breaker been tripped?
nGlass cleaner and soft cloth or sponge:Replace the fuse or reset the circuit.
Apply glass cleaner to soft cloth or sponge, not directly on
panel.Surface burners will not operate
nIs this the first time the surface burners have been used?
EXTERIOR PORCELAIN ENAMEL SURFACESTurn on any one of the surface burner knobs to release air
(on some models)from the gas lines.
Food spills containing acids, such as vinegar and tomato, should nIs the control knob set correctly?
be cleaned as soon as the entire appliance is cool. These spills Push in knob before turning to a setting.
may affect the finish.
nAre the burner ports clogged?
nGlass cleaner, mild liquid cleaner or non-abrasive scrubbing See ?Sealed Surface Burners? section.
pad:
Gently clean around the model and serial number plate Surface burner flames are uneven, yellow and/or noisy
because scrubbing may remove numbers.
nAre the burner ports clogged?
See "Sealed Surface Burners" section.
PORCELAIN-COATED GRATES AND CAPS
nOn models with caps, are the burner caps positioned
Food spills containing acids, such as vinegar and tomato, should properly?
be cleaned as soon as the cooktop, grates and caps are cool. See ?Sealed Surface Burners? section.
These spills may affect the finish.
nIs the burner damaged?
To avoid chipping, do not bang grates and caps against each On models with caps, look for a warped cap. If cap will spin
other or hard surfaces such as cast iron cookware.
freely on a flat surface, painted side down, the cap is warped.
Do not reassemble caps on burners while wet.Switch cap with a different surface burner to check for further
warping. Contact a service technician or see ?Assistance or
Do not clean in the Self-Cleaning cycle.
nNon-abrasive plastic scrubbing pad and mildly abrasive Service? section.
cleanser:nIs propane gas being used?
The appliance may have been converted improperly.
Clean as soon as cooktop, grates and caps are cool.Contact a service technician or see ?Assistance or Service?
nDishwasher (grates only, not caps):section.
Use the most aggressive cycle.
Surface burner makes popping noises
SURFACE BURNERS
nIs the burner wet?
Let it dry.
Sealed Burner models
See ?Sealed Surface Burners? section.
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