KitchenAid KFRS361TSS User Manual

2. Open the inner battery compartment. Remove battery.

3. Replace with alkaline 1.5-volt “D” size battery.

4. If your model has two battery compartments, repeat steps 2 

and 3 for the other battery compartment.

5. Close inner compartments, cover will snap into place. 

6. Close outer cover.

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.

To avoid damage to the finish from weather, use vinyl grill cover, 
available from your local dealer. 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, polished and covered.

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

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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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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.

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.

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

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

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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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Clean with a brass bristle brush.

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Wash grate using mild detergent, warm water and degreaser.

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

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KitchenAid Stainless Steel Cleaner and Polish Part Number 
4396920 (not included): 
See “Assistance or Service” section to order.

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