KitchenAid KSEG700ESS-SS Use & Care Manual

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General Cleaning
IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and 
the oven and cooktop are cool. Always follow label instructions on 
cleaning products. For additional information, you can visit our 
website at www.kitchenaid.com. In Canada, visit our website at 
www.kitchenaid.ca.
Soap, water and a soft cloth or sponge are suggested first unless 
otherwise noted.
EXTERIOR PORCELAIN ENAMEL SURFACES (on some 
models)
Food spills containing acids, such as vinegar and tomato, should 
be cleaned as soon as the entire range is cool. These spills may 
affect the finish.
Cleaning Method:
Glass cleaner, mild liquid cleaner or nonabrasive scrubbing 
pad: 
 
Gently clean around the model/serial/rating plate because 
scrubbing may remove numbers.
affresh
®
 Kitchen and Appliance Cleaner Part Number 
W10355010 (not included):
 
See the “Accessories” section for more information.
STAINLESS STEEL (on some models)
NOTE: To avoid damage to stainless steel surfaces, do not use 
soap-filled scouring pads, abrasive cleaners, Cooktop Cleaner, 
steel-wool pads, gritty washcloths or abrasive paper towels. 
Damage may occur to stainless steel surfaces, even with one-time 
or limited use.
Cleaning Method:
Rub in direction of grain to avoid damaging.
affresh
®
 Stainless Steel Cleaner Part Number W10355016: 
 
See the “Accessories” section for more information.
METALLIC PAINT (on some models)
Do not use abrasive cleaners, cleaners with bleach, rust removers, 
ammonia or sodium hydroxide (lye) because paint surface may 
stain.
CERAMIC GLASS
Cleaning Method:
Use affresh
®
 Cooktop Cleaner Part Number W10355051, Cooktop 
Cleaning Pads Part Number W10391473 and Cooktop Scraper 
Part Number WA906B to clean and remove stains from the 
cooktop. Use Cooktop Protectant Part Number 31463A regularly 
to avoid stain buildup, pitting and scratching, while conditioning the 
cooktop for easier future cleaning. These can be ordered as 
accessories. See “Accessories” section for more information. The 
Cooktop Scraper uses razor blades. Store razor blades out of the 
reach of children.
Do not use steel wool, abrasive powder cleansers, chlorine bleach, 
rust remover or ammonia because damage may occur.
Light to moderate soil
Can be cleaned with damp paper towels or sponge. Light 
stains should be addressed with cleaner and cleaning pad. 
Sugary spills (jellies, candy, syrup)
Cooktop Scraper: 
 
Scrape off sugary spills while the cooktop is still warm. You 
may want to wear oven mitts while cleaning the cooktop.
affresh
® 
Cooktop Cleaner and Cooktop Cleaning Pads: 
 
Clean as soon as cooktop has cooled down. Rub product into 
surface with a Cooktop Cleaning Pad. Continue rubbing until 
white film disappears.
Heavy soil, dark streaks, specks and discoloration
Clean with Cooktop Cleaner or nonabrasive cleaner and 
cleaning pad.
Burned-on soil
affresh
® 
Cooktop Cleaner or nonabrasive cleanser with 
Cooktop Cleaning Pads:
 
Clean as soon as cooktop has cooled down. Rub product into 
soil with a Cooktop Cleaning Pad. Continue rubbing until white 
film disappears.
Metal marks from aluminum and copper
affresh
® 
Cooktop Cleaner and Cooktop Cleaning Pads: 
 
Clean as soon as cooktop has cooled down. Rub product into 
surface with a Cooktop Cleaning Pad. Continue rubbing until 
white film disappears. The marks will not totally disappear, but 
after many cleanings they will become less noticeable.
Tiny scratches and abrasions
affresh
® 
Cooktop Cleaner and Cooktop Cleaning Pads: 
 
Clean as soon as cooktop has cooled down. Rub product into 
surface with a Cooktop Cleaning Pad. Continue rubbing until 
white film disappears. Scratches and abrasions do not affect 
cooking performance, and after many cleanings they will 
become less noticeable.
CONTROL PANEL AND OVEN DOOR EXTERIOR
To avoid damage to the control panel, do not use abrasive 
cleaners, steel-wool pads, gritty washcloths or abrasive paper 
towels.
Cleaning Method:
Glass cleaner and soft cloth or sponge: 
 
Apply glass cleaner to soft cloth or sponge, not directly on 
panel.
affresh
®
 Kitchen and Appliance Cleaner Part Number 
W10355010 (not included):
 
See the “Accessories” section for more information.
OVEN RACKS
Cleaning Method:
Steel-wool pad
For racks that have discolored and are harder to slide, a light 
coating of vegetable oil applied to the rack guides will help 
them slide.
Dishwasher (steam rack water reservoir only, not racks):
 
Although the water reservoir is durable, it may lose its shine 
and/or discolor when washed in a dishwasher.
BAKING DRAWER
Check that baking drawer is cool and empty before cleaning.
Food spills should be cleaned when oven cools. At high 
temperatures, foods react with porcelain and staining, etching, 
pitting or faint white spots can result.
Cleaning Method:
Mild detergent
OVEN CAVITY
Use AquaLift
®
 Technology regularly to clean oven spills.
Do not use oven cleaners.
Food spills should be cleaned when oven cools. At high 
temperatures, foods react with porcelain and staining, etching, 
pitting or faint white spots can result.
Cleaning Method:
Clean cycle: See the “Clean Cycle” section first.