KitchenAid KGCC766 User Manual

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COOKTOP CARE
General Cleaning
IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and 
cooktop is cool. Always follow label instructions on cleaning 
products.
Soap, water and a soft cloth or sponge are suggested first unless 
otherwise noted.
STAINLESS STEEL
Do not use soap-filled scouring pads, abrasive cleaners, Cooktop 
Polishing Creme, steel-wool pads, gritty washcloths or some 
paper towels. Damage may occur to the product finish.
Cleaning Method:
Rub in direction of grain to avoid damaging.
KitchenAid
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 Stainless Steel Cleaner & Polish (not included):
See “Assistance or Service” section to order.
Liquid detergent or all-purpose cleaner:
Rinse with clean water and dry with soft, lint-free cloth.
Vinegar for hard water spots.
CERAMIC GLASS
Do not use steel wool, abrasive powder cleansers, chlorine 
bleach, rust remover or ammonia because damage may occur.
Cleaning Method:
Always wipe with a clean, wet cloth or sponge and dry thoroughly 
to prevent streaking and staining.
Cooktop Cleaner is recommended for regular use to help prevent 
scratches, pitting and abrasions, and to condition the cooktop. It 
may be ordered as an accessory. See “Assistance or Service” 
section to order.
A Cooktop Scraper is also recommended for stubborn soils, and 
can be ordered as an accessory. See “Assistance or Service” 
section to order. The Cooktop Scraper uses razor blades. Store 
razor blades out of the reach of children.
Light to moderate soil
Paper towels or clean damp sponge: 
Clean while the cooktop is still warm. You may want to wear 
oven mitts while cleaning the cooktop.
Sugary spills (jellies, candy, syrup)
Cooktop Scraper:
Clean while the cooktop is still warm. You may want to wear 
oven mitts while cleaning the cooktop.
Cooktop Cleaner and clean damp paper towel:
Clean as soon as cooktop has cooled down. Rub creme into 
surface with a damp paper towel or soft cloth. Continue 
rubbing until white film disappears.
Heavy soil, dark streaks, specks and discoloration
Cooktop Cleaner or nonabrasive cleanser:
Rub product into soil with a damp paper towel or soft cloth. 
Continue rubbing until white film disappears.
Burned-on soil
Cooktop Cleaner and Cooktop Scraper:
Rub creme into soil with damp paper towel. Hold scraper as 
flat as possible on surface and scrape. Repeat for stubborn 
spots. Polish entire cooktop with creme and paper towel.
Metal marks from aluminum and copper
Cooktop Cleaner:
Clean as soon as cooktop has cooled down. Rub creme into 
surface with a damp paper towel or soft cloth. Continue 
rubbing until white film disappears. The marks will not totally 
disappear but after many cleanings become less noticeable.
Tiny scratches and abrasions
Cooktop Cleaner:
Rub creme into surface with a damp paper towel or soft 
cloth. Continue rubbing until white film disappears. Scratches 
and abrasions do not affect cooking performance and after 
many cleanings become less noticeable.
COOKTOP CONTROLS
Do not use steel wool, abrasive cleansers or oven cleaner.
Do not soak knobs.
When replacing knobs, make sure knobs are in the Off position.
On some models, do not remove seals under knobs.
Cleaning Method:
Soap and water or dishwasher:
Pull knobs straight away from control panel to remove.
CONTROL PANEL
Do not use abrasive cleaners, steel-wool pads, gritty washcloths 
or some paper towels. Damage may occur.
Cleaning Method:
Glass cleaner and soft cloth or sponge:
Apply glass cleaner to soft cloth or sponge, not directly on 
panel.
All Purpose Appliance Cleaner (not included):
See “Assistance or Service” section to order.