Whirlpool G7CG3064X Owner's Manual

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COOKTOP CARE
General Cleaning
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.
STAINLESS STEEL
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.
Cleaning Method:
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.
COOKTOP CONTROLS
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.
Cleaning Method:
Soap and water:
Pull knobs straight away from control panel to remove.
CONTROL PANEL
To avoid damage to the control panel, do not use abrasive 
cleaners, steel-wool pads, gritty washcloths or some paper 
towels.
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 Part Number 31682
(not included):
See “Assistance or Service” section to order.
PORCELAIN-COATED GRATES AND CAPS
Food spills containing acids, such as vinegar and tomato, should 
be cleaned as soon as the cooktop, grates and caps are cool. 
These spills may affect the finish.
To avoid chipping, do not bang grates and caps against each 
other or hard surfaces such as cast iron cookware.
Do not reassemble caps on burners while wet.
Do not clean in the Self-Cleaning cycle.
Do not clean caps in dishwasher.
Cleaning Method:
Nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad and mildly abrasive 
cleanser:
Clean as soon as cooktop, grates, burners and caps are cool.
Gas Grate and Drip Pan Cleaner Part Number 31617
(not included):
See “Assistance or Service” section to order.
BURNER BASE
Make sure the cooktop is cool before reassembling the burner 
base on the cooktop.
Do not clean in the Self-Cleaning cycle.
Do not clean in dishwasher.
SURFACE BURNERS
See “Surface Burners” section.