KitchenAid 1855 User Manual

cleaning guiDe

Part

what to use

how to clean

control knobs

glass control Panel

in cabinet

exterior surfaces

glass cook top

(electric models)

country motif

(optional Painting)

Porcelain-enamel

cook top & gas grates

front Door Vent

Broiler Pan & grid

(Clean after each use)

oven racks

nickel trim

Brass or copper trim

(optional)

how can i clean stains

off enamel or nickel?

Pancake griddle

(Option)

exhaust fan

mesh filter

charcoal filter

permanent staIns to Cooktop, nICkel, brass or Copper trIm:

acid (tomato, cherries, rhubarb, citrus, milk and vinegar) will permanently stain cooktop and trim if not wiped

up immediately.

• Soft sponge

• Warm, soapy water

• Turn knobs to OFF and pull straight off control panel.

• Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly. Do not soak.

• Replace knobs. Make sure all knobs point to OFF.
Do not use steel wool or abrasive cleaners. They will

damage the finish.

• Soft sponge OR

• Soft Cloth

• Warm, soapy water

• Spray glass cleaner

• Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly.
Do not use steel wool or abrasive cleaners. They will

damage the finish.
note: Lock control when cleaning panel.

See page 18 for details.

• Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly.

• Use non-abrasive, plastic scrubbing pad on heavily soiled

areas.

• Follow directions on the container.

• Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners.

• Soft sponge

• Warm, soapy water

• VIM, Flitz or Soft Scrub

cleaners

• Soft cloth with warm, soapy

water

• Vim or Glass Stove Top Cleaner

• Corning Cleaner-Conditioner

• Dry Baking Soda

• Follow directions on container.

• Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners.

• Apply to soiled areas dry with soft cloth.

• Non-abrasive, plastic scrubbing pad

• Warm, soapy water

• Wax with Turtle Wax monthly

• Wipe off excess spills.

• Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly.

• Abrasive cleaner

• Use abrasive cleaner to remove stains, if required.

• Steel-wool pad

• Warm, soapy water OR

• Self-cleaning cycle

• Wash, rinse and dry thorough OR

• Leave in oven during self-cleaning cycle.

• Steel-wool pad

• Warm, soapy water OR

• Self-cleaning cycle
• Maas cleaner, follow directions on tube

• Tarnite metal polish (follow

directions on can)

• Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly

• Remove from oven during self-cleaning cycle.
note: Racks will discolor and become harder to slide if left

in oven during self cleaning cycle. Apply a small amount of

vegetable oil to the side rungs to aid sliding.

• Mild soap and warm water

or Windex – no abrasives

• No brass/copper cleaners

• Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly.

• Soft sponge

• Warm, soapy water OR

• Windex

• Maas Cleaner (available at

most hardware stores)

• Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly.

• Follow directions on the container.

• Plastic scouring pad with

soap & water

• Soak then wash in hot soapy water.

• Soak in hot soapy water

• Wash in hot soapy water and rinse.

• Replace every six months.

• Mild soap and warm water only

• Don’t use cleaners with

ammonia like windex

• Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly.

also see page 23