KitchenAid 30-Inch 4 Burner Downdraft Gas Cooktop, Architect® Series II Use & Care Manual

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

Soap, water and a soft cloth or sponge are suggested first unless 
otherwise noted.

To avoid damage to ceramic glass, do not use steel wool, 
abrasive powder cleansers, chlorine bleach, rust remover or 
ammonia.

Always wipe with a clean, wet cloth or sponge and dry thoroughly 
to avoid streaking and staining.

Cooktop Polishing Creme is recommended for regular use to help 
avoid scratches, pitting and abrasions, and to condition the 
cooktop. It may be ordered as an accessory. See “Assistance or 
Service” to order.

A Cooktop Scraper is also recommended for stubborn soils, and 
can be ordered as an accessory. See “Assistance or Service” to 
order. The Cooktop Scraper uses razor blades. Store razor 
blades out of the reach of children.

■

Paper towels or clean damp sponge

■

Cooktop Scraper:

Scrape sugary spills while the cooktop is still warm. You may 
want to wear oven mitts while doing so.

■

Cooktop Polishing Creme 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.

■

Cooktop Polishing Creme or nonabrasive cleanser:

Rub product into soil with a damp paper towel or soft cloth. 
Continue rubbing until white film disappears.

■

Cooktop Polishing Creme 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.

■

Cooktop Polishing Creme:

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.

■

Cooktop Polishing Creme:

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.

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.

Rub in direction of grain to avoid damaging.

■

Stainless Steel Cleaner and Polish Part Number 31462 (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

To avoid damage to the cooktop controls, do not use steel wool, 
abrasive cleansers or oven cleaner.

To avoid damage, do not soak knobs.

When replacing knobs, make sure knobs are in the Off position.

On some models, do not remove seals under knobs.

■

Soap and water:

Pull knobs straight up away from control panel to remove.

To avoid damage to the control panel, do not use abrasive 
cleaners, steel-wool pads, gritty washcloths or abrasive paper 
towels.

■

Glass cleaner and soft cloth or sponge:

Apply glass cleaner to soft cloth or sponge, not directly on 
panel.

■

All Purpose Appliance Cleaner Part Number 31682 (not 
included):

See “Assistance or Service” section to order.