KitchenAid KBSU487T User Manual

1. Unplug grill or disconnect power.

2. To remove glass light cover, remove screw and gently pry 

downward with a small flat-blade screwdriver at the left side 
of the cover, and pull away from the retainers.

3. Remove bulb from socket.

4. Replace bulb with a new 12-volt, 25-watt maximum, halogen 

bulb, using a tissue or wearing cotton gloves to handle the 
bulb. To avoid damaging the bulb, do not touch the bulb with 
bare fingers.

5. Replace glass light cover by placing sides of the lens into the 

bulb retainers in the light housing and tightening the screw.

6. Plug in grill or reconnect power.

IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and 
the grill is cool. Always follow label instructions on cleaning 
products.

For routine cleaning, wash with soap and water using a soft cloth 
or sponge. Rinse with clean water and dry at once with a soft, 
lint-free cloth to avoid spots and streaks.

Do not use steel wool to clean the grill, as it will scratch the 
surface.

Use vinyl grill cover, available from your local dealer, to shelter 
finish from weather. See “Assistance or Service” section.

IMPORTANT: To avoid damage to stainless steel surfaces, do not 
use soap-filled scouring pads, abrasive cleaners, Cooktop 
Polishing Creme, steel wool, gritty wash cloths or paper towels.

Cleaners should not contain chlorine. Damage may occur.

Food spills should be cleaned as soon as entire grill is cool. Spills 
may cause permanent discoloration.

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Rub in direction of grain to avoid scratching or damaging the 
surface.

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KitchenAid

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 Stainless Steel Cleaner and Polish Part Number 

4396920 (not included): 
See “Assistance or Service” section to order.

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Liquid detergent or all-purpose cleaner:
Rinse with clean water and dry with soft, lint-free cloth.

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Vinegar to remove hard water spots.

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Glass cleaner to remove fingerprints.

IMPORTANT: To avoid damage to grill grates, do not use a steel 
or fiber scraper. Immediately after you are finished cooking, 
loosen food soil with a brass bristle brush. Turn all burners to HI 
for 10-15 minutes with the hood closed to burn off food soil. Turn 
off all burners, raise the hood and let grates cool. Use the brass 
bristle brush to remove ash from the grill grates.

When completely cool, grill racks can be removed for thorough 
cleaning. Clean them with a mild detergent and warm water. 

For baked-on soil, prepare a solution of 1 cup (250 mL) ammonia 
to 1 gal. (3.75 L) water. Soak grates for 20 minutes, then rinse 
with water and dry completely.

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Liquid detergent or an all-purpose cleaner. 

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Rinse with clean water and dry with soft, lint-free cloth.

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For tough spots or baked-on grease, use Heavy Duty 
Degreaser Part Number 31552, a commercial degreaser 
designed for stainless steel.
See “Assistance or Service” section to order.

IMPORTANT: Make sure gas supply is off and all control knobs 
are in the OFF position. Make sure the side burner is cool.

The quality of this material resists most stains and pitting, 
providing that the surface is kept clean, covered and polished.

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For tough spots or baked-on grease, use Heavy Duty 
Degreaser Part Number 31552, a commercial degreaser 
designed for stainless steel.
See “Assistance or Service” section to order.

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Cleaning should always be followed by rinsing with clean 
warm water.

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Wipe the surface completely dry with a soft cloth.

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Apply polish to all stainless steel non-cooking areas after 
each cleaning to avoid permanent damage to surface.

Discoloration of stainless steel on these parts is to be expected, 
due to intense heat from the burners. Always rub in the direction 
of the grain. Cleaning should always be followed by rinsing with 
clean, warm water.

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Liquid detergent or all-purpose cleaner or for small, difficult-
to-clean areas, use Heavy Duty Degreaser Part Number 
31552, a commercial degreaser designed for stainless steel.
See “Assistance or Service” section to order.

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A heavy-duty scrub sponge can be used with mild cleaning 
products. 

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Rinse with clean water and dry completely with a soft, lint-
free cloth.

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